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AXUM

FRAME-14 CONTROL SURFACE FOR 12 FADERS +CRM SECTION
RACK TWO for I/O cards
   
INTRODUCTION The AXUM is a modular platform that can grow with you and your organization any time, any moment.
I/O cards can be shared between systems and a Broadcast station that has decided to use the AXUM as their main and support mixers can be sure to have invested in a future proof product.
The Axum can be used for small local 4 fader desktop use as well as large scale (128 faders max) production work and everything in between.

A large matrix of 1280x1280 with extensive signal processing on a maximum of 128 stereo channels is available that can be assigned to Sixteen stereo summing mixing busses and sixteen monitor buses as well as directly between the maximum of 4 DSP's.

Imagine a console where you can determine what a switch/encoder or fader will do for you. Not possible?.
With the AXUM this is possible and... you can do that yourself by selecting a function out of hundreds of  functions simply selectable in your browser.
Two control surfaces in different studios sharing the same I/O rack is also no problem for the AXUM platform.

Hardware purchasing choices are straightforward:
Rack ONE accepts a maximum of 21 I/O single slot cards.
Rack TWO accepts a maximum of 40 I/O single slot cards.
A Control Surface Frame starts with 4 faders as a minimum and can be extended to a maximum of 128 motorized faders plus Control/CRM section.
Each individual Control Surface Frame can be mounted drop through in a work surface left or right of your script space.

Interfacing with studio equipment is with high quality low cost readily available STP cable, also called shielded STP Ethernet cable, see breakout boxes below to choose from.

An internally generated webpage allows you to remotely control all settings anywhere over Ethernet and /or Internet.

The MambaNet protocol controls the communication between all system parts linked to each other with world standard Ethernet.
It gives such an enormous freedom in system solutions so we hardly can imagine that your needs can not be met with the AXUM.

A software Meter application is included and runs directly from the Control Surface, but also from any PC in the network.
Also hardware meters can be connected in the network anywhere, thanks to the MambaNet protocol.
APPLICATIONS
  • Self operating mixer
  • Engineer operated mixer
  • Outside broadcasting
  • Video Post production
  • Conference mixing
  • Routing and Networking Matrix
SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS
  • 4 to 128 motorized Alps faders
  • Faders can be used for channel faders and buss master faders
  • Scaleable On-Air/Production Console
  • Separated control surfaces and I/O racks
  • Control surfaces connected by Ethernet.
  • Internal website for console setup.
  • I/O matrix of 1280 x1280.
  • 16 sum buses (Stereo Prog, Sub, Cue, Comm, 12x Aux) and 4 stereo monitoring busses.
  • Inputs can directly assigned to the outputs.
  • 128 Stereo DSP channels max (4 DSP Cards inserted)
  • Digital gain control.
  • 6 band comprehensive EQ.
  • Dynamics
  • Direct outputs available.
  • Converters are 24bit/96kHz.
  • Remote in/out.
  • Sample Rate Converter optional.
  • CobraNet option.
  • Redundant power supply optional for both Control Surface and I/O rack.
PRICES

Brochure

The Facts

MambaNet

Manual

F.A.Q.
CALCULATION SHEET
NETWORK EXAMPLE
CONTROL
FRAMES
  • FRAME-10 accepts 2x4 fader sections + CRM or 1x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank
  • FRAME-14 accepts 3x4 fader sections + CRM or 2x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank
  • FRAME-18 accepts 4x4 fader sections+ CRM  or 3x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank
  • FRAME-22 accepts 5x4 fader sections+ CRM  or 4x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank                       
                            
    All control surfaces have redundant power supply as an option.
FLEXIBLE CONTROL SURFACE

This is Frame 14 loaded with 12 faders and CRM/assign section.



The switches on the channel-strip are software assignable to a function.
For instance the ‘ON’ Switch can be above or below the fader.
Any Control surface switch can do anything you want it to do, but… to not confuse you we have programmed a factory default assignment that represents the working procedures of the average Radio Studio to start with.
Switches have long life dual color LED’s. So every active function is clearly shown.
The basic desktop frames are built to use as a drop through frame in a furniture surface.
They can accept 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pcs of 4 faders sections, or 2,3,4,5 pcs of 4 fader sections and 1 CRM/STUDIO section plus master blind.
With two frames (script space in the middle) you can have a maximum of 48 faders with CRM/STUDIO section.
If more faders are needed larger frame sizes are available upon request to achieve the maximum of 128 by fader controllable stereo channels this design can handle.
PROCESSING RACK FOR I/O CARDS


RACK ONE, accepting 21 one slot cards.

RACK ONE  can accept 21 one slot space I/O-cards. There are 16available slots for I/O cards (5 are used for POWER and Engine card)
RACK TWO can accept 40 one slot space I/O cards. There are 35 available slots for I/O cards (5 are used for POWER and Engine card)

RACK TWO (6HE) accepting 40 I/O one slot cards

An internal power supply card (3 slots positioned on the left side) is necessary as well as one Engine card (2 slots, on the right hand side of the Rack), a redundant power supply is optional.
If you just want I/O routing no DSP card is necessary, but if you want signal processing one DSP card is always necessary to control 32 stereo channels as a maximum. More DSP cards (4 max) give more processing channels (up to 128)
A range of I/O cards can slide into the 19" rack to achieve the necessary number of analog and digital in and outputs your studio needs.
Any changes can be performed while ON-AIR.
IN / OUTPUT CONNECTORS The huge amount of in- and outputs per card could not be designed with a dedicated (jack/Cinch/XLR connector in the space available on the front of the card.
By using standard STP cables in every input and output module a compact and neat cabling can be achieved.
Due to standardization, changes in wiring can be achieved very easily without the need for soldering.
These low cost Cat-5 cables are ready made available from us or from your nearest computer store starting at lengths of 30cm up to 20 meters.
If you need to connect a MICROPHONE to the AXUM take our 19” part number 60882045 break out panel.
Mount it in your studio rack, hook up a shielded RJ45 (STP) cable between the AXUM and this Mic input panel and you're ready.
This also includes the remote wiring! No need to buy twice the amount of expensive XLR’s.
We have five types of patch panels available to choose from, see below.
Mic break out panel
60881645
This rack is ideal for balanced mic inputs.
It also includes remote connectors.
Line break out panel
60881646
This rack is ideal for balanced line in/outputs (inserts).
It also includes remote connectors.
Line in break out panel
60881647
This rack is ideal for balanced line inputs.
It also includes remote connectors.
Line out break out panel
60881648
This rack is ideal for balanced line outputs.
It also includes remote connectors.
Line in/out break out panel
60881649
This rack is ideal for balanced line in and outputs.
It also includes remote connectors.
Dig in/out break out panel
60881650
This rack is ideal for balanced digital in and outputs.
It also includes remote connectors.
I/O CARDS AXUM I/O Cards
I/O CARDS
 

AXUM Card

  • MIC-AD, 4 Mic input + GPIO on RJ45. (1 slot)
  • LINE-AD, 8 Line input (4 stereo) + GPIO on RJ45. (1 slot)
  • LINE-DA, 8 Line output (4 stereo) + GPIO on RJ45. (1 slot)
  • DD, 4 stereo Dig in/out,  with Sample Rate Converter + GPIO on RJ45. (1 slot)
  • DD, 4 stereo Dig in/out, no Sample Rate Converter, + GPIO on RJ45. (1 slot)
  • Cobranet in/output Card 8 or 16 in/out (CM2). (1 slot)
  • ADAT in/out with 2 optical connectors. (1 slot)
  • CRM / Phone output Card (2x balanced stereo line + 2x stereo Phones) (1 slot)
  • GPIO on RJ45 16x. (1 slot)
  • DSP Audio module (32 stereo processing channels, 2 CRM/Studio) (1 slot)
  • ENGINE Card, 2 slots (always necessary)
  • Power supply card, 3 slots (always necessary)
  • Under design is a dual analog Hybrid card
MIC INPUT
CARD
4 Balanced mic inputs on RJ45 connectors
digital gain control (60dB, PGA2500),
-20dB pad
Phase reverse
+48V,Redlight out (+5V LED) + GPO on MOS switch.
 GPI input (cough) (+5V TTL)
LINE INPUT CARD
4 Balanced line inputs on RJ45 connectors
Level: +6dBU nominal input (software level trim (-20dBu up to +26dBu))
Phase reverse
Routing: Left to left, Right to Right, Mono to left, Mono to right, Right to left, Left to Right.
8x GPIO on MOS switch/+5v TTL. These can be Communication | Channel ON| Start/Stop| Red Light.
DIGITAL
I/O CARD
4 Balanced line inputs on RJ45 connectors to be connected to an AES 3 input, output and 2 GPIO's
 Software control over digital inputs is
Level
Phase reverse
Routing: Left to left, Right to Right, Mono to left, Mono to right, Right to left, Left to Right.		 Software control over digital outputs is
Routing: Left to left, Right to Right, Mono to left, Mono to right, Right to left, Left to Right.
Level
Dimming
phase reverse
Talkback to the output
Total Mute		 The GPIO's can be GPI or GPO
Possible functionality:
Communication (GPI)
Channel ON (GPI)
Start/Stop (GPO)
Red Light (GPO)
ANALOG LINE OUTPUT CARD
Every RJ45 connector on the line output card holds a stereo balanced analog output and 2 GPIOs. For each signal of a stereo digital output you have digital software control over:
Routing
- Left to Left
- Right to Right
- Mono to Left
- Mono to Right
- Right to Left
- Left to Right		 Level
Dimming
Phase inverse
Talkback to the output
Total mute.
 		 The GPIOs can be GPI or GPO.
Functionalities of the GPIO are under software control, for example:

Communication     (GPI function)
Channel on           (GPI function)
Start/Stop             (GPO function)
Red-light              (GPO function)

 
CRM / PHONE OUTPUT CARD
The RJ45 connector A and B are line level stereo balanced outputs.
Connector C and D are headphone outputs.
Each RJ45 connector has 2 GPIOs.
 		 For each signal of a stereo analog output you have digital software control over:
  • Routing
  • - Left to Left
    - Right to Right
    - Mono to Left
    - Mono to Right
    - Right to Left
    - Left to Right
  • Dimming
  • Phase inverse
  • Talkback to the output
  • Total level.
  • Total mute.

The GPIOs can be GPI or GPO. Functionalities of the GPIO are under software control, for example:

  • Communication     (GPI function)
  • Channel on           (GPI function)
  • Start/Stop            (GPO function)
  • Red-light               (GPO function)

 
COBRANET INPUT/OUTPUT CARD
The CobraNetTM card holds two RJ45 connectors that carry CobraNet data over Ethernet (level 2).
CN A should be connected to your audio-network.
CN B may be used for a redundant connection.
Over the CobraNet connection you can send and receive 16 audio channels. 		For each signal received from CobraNetTM you have digital control over:
  • Level
  • Phase inverse
  • Routing:
    - Left to Left
    - Right to Right
    - Mono to Left
    - Mono to Right
    - Right to Left
    - Left to Right

 

For each signal sent to CobraNetTM you have digital control over:

  • Routing
  • - Left to Left
    - Right to Right
    - Mono to Left
    - Mono to Right
    - Right to Left
    - Left to Right
  • Level
  • Dimming
  • Phase inverse
  • Talkback to the output
  • Total mute.

With D&Rs CobraNetTM Manager Software you can visualize and control/plan/schedule the CobraNetTM audio network.
With this card we always deliver a light version of this software. (4 devices max.)
ADAT INPUT/OUTPUT CARD

The ADAT input/output card hold two optical connectors receiving multi channel digital audio and two optical connectors for transmission of multi channel digital audio.
 

For each signal of a ADAT input you have digital control over:

  • Level
  • Phase inverse
  • Routing:
    - Left to Left
    - Right to Right
    - Mono to Left
    - Mono to Right
    - Right to Left
    - Left to Right

 

For each signal of a ADAT output you have digital control over:

  • Routing
  • - Left to Left
    - Right to Right
    - Mono to Left
    - Mono to Right
    - Right to Left
    - Left to Right
  • Level
  • Dimming
  • Phase inverse
  • Talkback to the output
  • Total mute.
ENGINE CARD
The engine is the main controller of the rack system. On this card all information for the rack is processed.
The RJ45 Connector is your gateway to the Ethernet switch that is connected to all MambaNetTM compatible devices.

For service only the following interface connectors are available:
  • RS232
  • VGA
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • USB

On the BNC connection you can connect a word clock output signal or a word clock input signal.
The input signal can be terminated with 75 Ohm using the latching switch.
By plugging a DSP card in the I/O rack you add mixing capabilities to your matrix.
In combination with the engine card you create an advanced mixing console.

The DSP card processes 64 mono input channels to 32 busses and 8 monitoring busses.
On an input channel the following processing is available:

  • Low cut
  • Gain
  • EQ
  • Dynamics
  • Level meter
  • pre/post switching

You can insert a maximum of 4 DSP boards. This gives you a fascinating mixing console of 256 mono input channels to 32 busses (and 8 monitoring busses.
POWER SUPPLY CARD
The power supply card is also controlled by MambaNetTM to make it possible to check the voltage levels at the supply itself.
If you insert a second power supply card, this power supply will act as a redundant power supply for the system.
Mains AC voltage (100V-240V, 50-60Hz) is connected with a locking Neutrik PowerCONTM connector.
With the power switch you can turn the local power supply on/off.
SPECIFICATIONS
General:
Matrix up to 1280x1280.
 Word clock input or internal generator.
Synchronization
Word clock input or internal generator.
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
Word clock out 75R.
Selectable 75 Ohm termination on word clock input.

I/O Cards:

DSP
32 bit floating point processing.
32 stereo channels.
32 mixing busses.(Program|Sub|Cue|Comm|24x Aux)
6 band fully parametric equalizer.		 MIC
Electronically balanced, 2Kohm.
Analog input sensitivity -70dBu up to +20dBu (Pad).
CMRR MIC inputs: 85dB @ 1kHz, maximum gain.
Optional transformer balancing.

Line input
Electronically balanced, 10kOhm.
Input sensitivity +6 dBu, maximum +26dBu.
CMRR Line inputs: 50dB @ 1kHz, maximum gain.
Optional transformer balancing.

Line Output
Electronically balanced, <47Ohm.
Output level +6dBu, maximum output level +26 dBu.
Optional transformer balancing.

 		 CRM Output
Electronically balanced, <47 Ohm.
Output level +6dBu, maximum output level +26 dBu.
Optional transformer balancing.
Headphones out:
- 80mW into 600R.
- minimum load 8 Ohm.

Digital Inputs/Output
AES/EBU (AES3), S/P-DIF (cinch or optical).
16/20/24 bit.
THD+N: -105dBfs @1kHz, 0 dBFS.
Input/Output impedance: 110 Ohm (XLR) / 75 Ohm (Cinch).
Output level: 2 to 5 volt

GPI
5V TTL, 100 kOhm input impedance

GPO
Selection of optical isolated relay or 5V TTL output
Optical isolated relays is max: 50V at 200mA
DIMENSIONS
Frame-10 is 12HE

FRAME-10 accepts 2x4 fader sections + CRM or 1x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank

Drop through hole: 430mm (front-back) 486mm (width)
Front depth: 60mm
Back depth: 90mm		 Frame-14 is 12HE

FRAME-14 accepts 3x4 fader sections + CRM or 2x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank

Drop through hole: 430mm (front-back) 678mm (width)
Front depth: 60mm
Back depth: 90mm		 Frame-18 is 12HE

FRAME-18 accepts 4x4 fader sections+ CRM  or 3x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank

Drop through hole: 430mm (front-back) 870mm (width)
Front depth: 60mm
Back depth: 90mm		 Frame-22 is 12HE

FRAME-22 accepts 5x4 fader sections+ CRM  or 4x4 fader sections with 1x CRM+1xBlank

Drop through hole: 430mm (front-back) 1062mm (width)
Front depth: 60mm
Back depth: 90mm

Patch panels are 1HE and 19" rack mountable. There are 6 models to choose from.
OPTIONS Redundant power supply per Control Surface and and I/O Rack.
ON SCREEN METER APPLICATION
ON SCREEN WEBVIEW


FRAME-14 CONTROL SURFACE FOR 12 FADERS +CRM SECTION


FRAME-14 CONTROL SURFACE FOR 8 FADERS +CRM SECTION IN CUSTOM SELECTED SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY


AXUM at Omroep SIRIS-The Netherlands                                                                                               AXUM in a mobile application, available from www.Showbizzz.nl


AXUM in Showroom Broadcast partners-The Netherlands

   
REFERENCE LIST AXUM

Omroep Siris, Someren, The Netherlands
Broadcast Partners- The Netherlands
Pro Line -Russia
Früchtl Acoustic- Austria
Piekary Radio- Poland
Open University-Israel
Ethiopean radio (2 systems- Ethiopia)
Showbizz-rentals-The Netherlands
Audio Solutions - Russia
ASPA- Spain

CLASS FM 103.3 - Hungary
Niehoff Sound-The Netherlands
Broadcast Technolgy - The Netherlands
Multimedia- Conseil - France
Radio Parkstad-Heerlen-The Netherlands
Radio-URK-FM
STV- Syria - 2 AXUM systems
Pro-FM Broadcast - The Netherland
Ivamod - Croatia
Hogeschool InHolland - Rotterdam, The Netherlands