D&R Airmate-USB - 12-Channel Broadcast Mixer

The D&R Airmate-12 combines twelve vertical triple-input modules, ten balanced microphone inputs, twelve stereo line inputs, two USB audio channels and two configurable telephone-hybrid positions in one professional broadcast console.

Versatile connectivity

Ten balanced microphone inputs, twelve stereo line inputs, two stereo USB channels and two configurable POTS, VoIP or WPC positions provide extensive studio flexibility.

Telephone and wireless integration

Use the two standard POTS hybrids or configure the console with VoIP and Wireless Phone Channel modules for calls, music and mobile audio.

Built for daily broadcasting

ON-AIR fader start, 3-band equalization, stereo Aux routing, cleanfeed and a dedicated radio master section support dependable live operation.

D&R Airmate-USB 12 Features:

• Equipped with 12 vertical triple input modules for versatile audio input handling.
• Includes 10 balanced mic inputs with phantom power support for professional audio capture.
• Seamless USB connectivity for direct PC streaming and integration.
• Built-in standard telephone hybrids (POTS) to manage phone-based audio inputs.
• Suitable for many VoIP applications and Wireless Phone Channel (WPC) integration for expanded connectivity.
• Features fader start functionality for ON-AIR light control.
• 3-band equalizer with Aux send/return for precise audio adjustments.
• Compatible with both analog and digital hybrid audio sources.
• Optional RIAA phono pre-amp board available for vinyl inputs.
• Optional Digital AES/EBU outputs for high-quality digital audio connections.
• Extensive connectivity options with XLR, RCA, and Jack connectors for versatile interfacing.

D&R Airmate-USB 12 Specifications:

Inputs:

• Mic inputs: Balanced, 2kOhm, XLR; Phantom Power: 48V
• Noise: -122 dBr (A-weighted)
• Sensitivity: Minimum: -70dB; Maximum: 0dB
• Insert: -10dBv in/out
• Line inputs: Unbalanced, 10kOhm, Cinch
• Gain: 40dB
• Phono inputs: Unbalanced, 47kOhm, 5 mV
• 2 track return: -10 dBV at 10kOhm
• Aux returns: -10 dBV at 10kOhm (stereo)

USB:

• Fully compliant with USB 2.0 playback and record mode.
• HID Functions: Volume/Mute

Telephone hybrids:

• RJ-11 connectors for phone line/dialler
• Mix Minus rejection @1kHz: -60dB.

Outputs:

• Left/right: +4 dBu balanced, XLR
• Monitor/aux: +4dBu unbalanced on Cinch
• Cleanfeed/announcer: +4dBu, Jacks
• Tape output: -10dBv unbalanced, Cinch
• Headphone: 100-600 Ohm, Jack
• Announcer: 100-600 Ohm, Jack

EQ:

• High: + / -12 dB at 12kHz shelving
• Mid: + / -12dB at 1 kHz bell curve
• Low: + / -12dB at 60 Hz bell curve

Options:

• AES/EBU digital stereo output and AES digital 2 track input plus existing analog outputs on 2 jacks.
• RIAA pre-amp on line input B for phono cartridges
• VoIP
• Studio remote unit

Overall:

• Frequency response: 10 - 60.000Hz
• Distortion: < 0.009% max at 1 kHz
• Start switch: Reed relay
• Ledbars: 21 segment
• Power consumption: 30VA

Dimensions:

• Left-right rack-mountable (722mm width).
• Front-back: 356mm (8HE).
• Height: 105mm.
• Space below front panel: 20mm for tabletop.
• Weight: 14 kg.