D&R Broadcast Mixing Consoles
D&R Broadcast Mixing Consoles
since 1972
Designed to meet the exacting demands of radio production, the Airmate-12 mixer is the ultimate choice for self-operating DJs.
With standard internal two Telephone Hybrid (POTS) and USB connection to your PC for seamless web streaming, the Airmate-12 ensures professional-grade performance every time.
Featuring the extra options like WPC (Wireless Phone Channel), AES output and suitable for many VoIP applications, the Airmate-12 offers unparalleled versatility.
The Airmate-12 boasts eight input channels, each equipped with high-quality balanced microphone inputs on XLR, along with two stereo line-level inputs on Cinch (RCA) connectors.
What's more, each Mic input includes an insert for signal processors, while every line-level input can easily be transformed into a phono (record player) channel with the optional stereo R.I.A.A. equalized phono pre-amp.
And now, with the ability to connect our Studio Remote unit to the Airmate-12, you can take your radio production to new heights of excellence.
Features
12 Vertical triple input modules:
Equipped with 12 vertical triple input modules for versatile audio input handling.
Balanced Mic inputs:
Includes 10 balanced mic inputs with phantom power support for professional audio capture.
PC streaming via USB:
Seamless USB connectivity for direct PC streaming and integration.
Standard telephone hybrids (POTS):
Built-in standard telephone hybrids (POTS) to manage phone-based audio inputs.
Optional VoIP and WPC channels:
Suitable for many VoIP applications and Wireless Phone Channel (WPC) integration for expanded connectivity.
ON-AIR fader start:
Features fader start functionality for ON-AIR light control.
Enhanced audio control:
3-band equalizer with Aux send/return for precise audio adjustments.
Hybrid compatibility:
Compatible with both analog and digital hybrid audio sources.
RIAA phono pre-amp option:
Optional RIAA phono pre-amp board available for vinyl inputs.
Digital AES/EBU outputs:
Optional Digital AES/EBU outputs for high-quality digital audio connections.
Comprehensive connectivity:
Extensive connectivity options with XLR, RCA, and Jack connectors for versatile interfacing.
Front panel
The Airmate-12 model is designed to elevate your radio production to new heights.
With its comprehensive features and superior performance, it provides everything you need to create professional-quality sound.
Inputs:
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Microphone inputs: 10 balanced mic inputs with +48V phantom power and insert.
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Line inputs: 12 stereo line inputs.
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USB connections: 2
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Telephone hybrids: 2
Channel features:
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Channels 9 and 10: Equipped with Mic/Line and USB interface for seamless audio transfer to and from your PC.
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Channels 11 and 12: RJ-11 connectors, in addition to stereo line inputs, allowing interfacing with a POT and a Telephone appliance for direct dialing.
Telephone hybrids:
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High-quality built-in Hybrids ensure clear communication with listeners.
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Direct Connection and Talkback buttons on Hybrid channels facilitate easy conversation.
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Telco Send: Easily adjustable level to the caller.
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Telco Gain: Easily adjustable level from the caller.
Additional features:
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VoIP and WPC (Wireless Phone Channel): Available on channels 11 and 12 for enhanced connectivity options.
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Fader start: Initiated from the ON switch or FADER, activating ON-AIR lights simultaneously.
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Equalizer: 3-band equalizer available on channels 1-10.
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Stereo Aux send: Configurable as pre or post fader.
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Mic inputs: Equipped with low-cut jumpers.
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Clean feed send: Available for external analog and digital Hybrids.
Back panel
The Airmate-12 is designed to offer unparalleled connectivity and flexibility, ensuring that you have complete control over your audio production.
USB connectivity:
The Airmate-12 features two USB connectors on the back panel, allowing direct control of USB channels from your computer. Once connected, your computer will detect the Airmate-12 as a new USB device for seamless integration.
Flexible channel options:
The Airmate-12 includes standard POTS channels and optional VoIP and WPC (Wireless Phone Channel) channels. With VoIP, the RJ11 connector is replaced by a USB connector for easy computer connection using VoIP software.
Standardized connectors:
All input/output connections use standard XLR, Cinch, and Jack connectors, ensuring compatibility with various audio equipment.
Options
Dedicated VoIP channels:
Dedicated VoIP channels are available on channels 11 and 12 of the Airmate-12, or you can combine one Telco (POTS) module with one VoIP module, so the unit is suitable for many VoIP applications to add more flexibility.
USB connectivity:
When you include a VoIP channel, you will receive a USB connector in place of the RJ11, allowing you to connect your VoIP channel to your computer and use it with any VoIP software available.
Flexible usage:
With the USB connection on the back of the VoIP board, you can also use this channel as a normal USB channel, giving you maximum flexibility in your broadcasting setup.
Maximum USB channels:
With the addition of a VoIP channel, you can have a maximum of 4 USB channels in total on your Airmate-12, ensuring that you have all the connectivity you need for your broadcasting needs.
Analog or digital hybrid compatibility:
If you prefer to use a classic analog or digital Hybrid, the Airmate-12 features a cleanfeed output on pins 1-4 of the RJ11 connector, allowing for seamless integration with your existing setup.
Expandability:
You can add this option to your mixer at a later time by purchasing the VoIP board directly from our webshop, ensuring that your Airmate-12 remains up-to-date with the latest features and capabilities.
Dedicated WPC (Wireless Phone Channel) channels:
Dedicated WPC channels are available on channels 11 and 12 of the Airmate-12, or you can combine one Telco (POTS) module with one WPC module for added flexibility.
WPC connectivity:
When you include a WPC channel, you can wirelessly connect your mixer to any WPC-enabled device, allowing you to easily incorporate mobile calls, music, or audio from other devices into your broadcast.
Flexible usage:
The WPC connection on the back of the WPC board also allows this channel to function as a standard stereo audio input, giving you maximum flexibility in your broadcasting setup.
Maximum WPC channels:
With the addition of a WPC channel, you can have up to 2 wireless audio channels on your Airmate-12, ensuring seamless integration for all your audio sources.
Analog or digital hybrid compatibility:
If you prefer to use a classic analog or digital Hybrid, the Airmate-12 features a cleanfeed output on pins 1-4 of the RJ11 connector, allowing for seamless integration with your existing setup.
Expandability:
You can add this option to your mixer at a later time by purchasing the WPC board directly from our webshop, ensuring that your Airmate-12 stays up-to-date with the latest wireless audio capabilities.
You can now enhance your Airmate-12 with digital outputs for full digital transmission.
The master AES/EBU XLRs can be used as your digital input and output, enabling seamless digital connectivity to the transmitter or other broadcast devices connected to the Airmate-12.
Features:
Digital connectivity:
The master AES/EBU XLRs can now be used for digital input and output.
Back panel connections:
Two 3-pin male XLR connectors on the back panel can now provide balanced digital AES/EBU standardized output signals.
Flexibility:
The second XLR (female) can be used to accept digital AES/EBU signals, offering even more flexibility in your setup.
Analog signal availability:
Analog audio signal is always available on the two jacks located above the left digital XLR output, ensuring that you have all the connectivity you need for your broadcasting needs.
Please note: Before production of the mixer, it is imperative to know that this option cannot be added at a later date. This is because the mixer requires different types of master and telco boards.
You also have the option to add a RIAA pre-amp board to all six balanced Mic Input channels (channel 1-10) on your Airmate-12 unit.
Features:
Connectivity:
Connect an old-fashioned record player to the mixer and bring back the nostalgia of the good old times on a new piece of broadcast equipment.
Available for purchase:
RIAA pre-amp boards are available for purchase on our Radiowebshop.
Easy installation:
Straightforward to connect to the mixer. You can easily install them yourself on one of the boards.
The Studio Remote is the ultimate solution for addressing your communication needs between the studio and presenter area. Specifically designed as a remote and communication interface, it seamlessly connects the mixing console with the announcer or guest.
Featuring a headphones amplifier and a cough/communication button, the Studio Remote is the perfect solution for both announcers and guests, providing unmatched convenience and functionality. When using the Studio Remote on one of your Line channels, be informed that you need to replace a "jumper connector" inside the console on the channel board you want to use for this remote function.
Please note: that the Studio Remote can be used without any problems with our current version (v.11) of the Airmate mixer. If you already own an Airmate unit and wish to add the Studio Remote to your setup, we recommend contacting D&R first. They will provide you with the necessary information and guidance to ensure seamless integration of the Studio Remote with your Airmate mixer.
Overview
The Airmate-12 is packed with features designed to enhance your broadcasting experience:
Standard features:
The Airmate-12 is equipped with standard stereo faders, stereo Aux send/return, and a monitor master with "follow phones" functionality, offering precise control. A headphones output with split control adds monitoring flexibility.
Balance control:
Adjust the balance between the main output and stereo Cue signal with continuous balance control.
Radio on-air/production section:
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Self-op switching: Cuts control room level when the DJ mic is active.
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Clean feed output: Drives external Telephone Hybrids for talk shows.
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Announcer output: Follows the main output or Cue signals.
Built-in talkback microphone:
The large Talkback switch activates the built-in electret microphone for communication with Clean-feed, Aux, and Announcer outputs.
Specs
Inputs:
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Mic inputs:
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Type: Balanced, 2kOhm, XLR
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Phantom power: 48 volt
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Noise:
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Rating: -122 dBr (A-weighted)
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Sensitivity:
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Minimum: -70dB
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Maximum: 0dB
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Insert:
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Level: -10dBv in/out
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Line inputs:
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Type: Unbalanced, 10kOhm, Cinch
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Gain:
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Range: 40dB
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Phono inputs:
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Type: Unbalanced, 47kOhm, 5 mV
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2 track return:
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Level: -10 dBV at 10kOhm
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Aux returns:
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Level: -10 dBV at 10kOhm (stereo)
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USB:
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Fully compliant with USB 2.0 playback and record mode.
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HID functions: Volume/Mute
Telephone hybrids (POTS):
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RJ-11 connectors for phone line/dialler
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Mix minus rejection @1kHz: -60dB.
Outputs:
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Left/right:
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Level: +4 dBu balanced, XLR
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Monitor/aux:
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Level: +4dBu unbalanced on Cinch
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Cleanfeed/announcer:
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Level: +4dBu, Jacks
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Tape output:
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Level: -10dBv unbalanced, Cinch
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Headphone:
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Impedance: 100-600 Ohm, Jack
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Announcer:
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Impedance: 100-600 Ohm, Jack
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Equalizer:
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High:
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Adjustment: + / -12 dB at 12kHz shelving
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Mid:
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Adjustment: + / -12dB at 1 kHz bell curve
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Low:
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Adjustment: + / -12dB at 60 Hz bell curve
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Options:
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AES/EBU digital stereo output and AES digital 2 track input plus existing analog outputs on 2 jacks.
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RIAA pre-amp on line input B for phono cartridges
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VoIP
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Studio remote unit
Overall:
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Frequency response: 10 - 60.000Hz
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Distortion: < 0.009% max at 1 kHz
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Start switch: Reed relay
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Ledbars: 21 segment
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Power consumption: 30VA
Start:
Stereo jack connector to internal opto coupler (MIC ON):
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Connector: Stereo jack
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Coupler: Internal opto coupler (24volt/50mA max.)
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Function: The opto coupler switches between tip and ring of the stereo jack (Tip is shorted to the ring)
Dimensions:
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Left-right rack-mountable (722mm width).
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Front-back: 356mm (8HE).
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Height: 105mm.
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Space below front panel: 20mm for tabletop.
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Weight: 14 kg.
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For drop-through mounting (on top), cut a hole of 590 x 335 mm.
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For drop-through mounting (milling), cut a hole of 622 x 355.15 mm with a radius of R=20 and a depth of 2mm.
All versions available:
60890272 Airmate-12 - 2xPOTS
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EAN code: 7444704137137
60890273 Airmate-12 - 2xVoIP
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EAN code: 7444704137144
60890241 Airmate-12 - 1xTELCO+1xVoIP
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EAN code: 7444704137151
60890248 Airmate-12 - 2xWPC
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EAN code: 7444704138127
60890243 Airmate-12 - 1xTELCO+1xWPC
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EAN code: 7444704137182
60890246 Airmate-12 - 1xVoIP+1xWPC
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EAN code: 7444704138103
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