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The AXITE (based on the AXUM platform) is a new modular completely preprogrammed platform that can grow with you and your organization any time, any moment.
I/O cards can be shared between systems and if you have decided to use the AXITE as your main mixer you can be sure to have invested in a future proof product.
The AXITE can be used for small local 6 fader desktop use as well as large scale (128 processing channels max) production work and everything in between.
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Imagine a console where you can decide yourself what a switch/encoder or fader will do for you. Not possible?
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With the AXITE this is possible and... you can do that yourself by selecting a function out of hundreds of functions simply selectable from a database in your AXITE/AXUM browser.
You want 2 studios to share the same I/O cards? buy two control surfaces (with their own CRM sections) put them in different rooms and share over your LAN the same I/O rack, no problem for the AXITE/AXUM platform.
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Hardware purchasing choices are straightforward:
Rack ONE accepts a maximum of 21 I/O single slot cards.
Rack TWO accepts a maximum of 37 I/O single slot cards.
features
- 6 to 126 K-Alps faders
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- Faders can be used for channel faders and buss master faders
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- Scalable On-Air/Production Console
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- Separated control surfaces and I/O racks
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- Control surfaces connected by Ethernet.
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- Internal website for console setup.
(already pre-programmed in the factory)
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- I/O matrix of 1280 x 1280
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- 16 stereo summing buses (Prog, Sub, Cue, Comm, 12x Aux)
and 4 stereo monitoring buses
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- 16 Talk back buses
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- 4 stereo monitor buses per DSP card
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- Inputs can directly assigned to the outputs
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- 128 Stereo DSP channels max (4 DSP Cards inserted)
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- 6 band comprehensive EQ
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- Enhanced Voice Processing built in
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- Processing / Module & Console presets
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- Direct outputs available
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- Converters are 24bit / 96kHz
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- On-Air & Phone indication on screen
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- Phase meters on modules, buses, monitor
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- High precision Broadcast Clock
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- Redundant power supply optional for both Control
Surface and I/O rack
- Dante compatible
control surfaces
The AXITE is completely modular and allows selection out of 2 control surfaces.
We can supply a 6 fader drop through main frame and a 6 fader extender frame to built any number of faders (K-Alps) you need. As technology moves forward and your needs are growing, even our high end AXUM fader panels can be added to the system.
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I/O-cards
With the D&R AXITE’s modular concept, our MambaNet™ protocol controls the primary portion of the I/O rack. Each I/O card is shared in the network and can be controlled from the network.
The I/O cards together with the rack will behave as a large Matrix in the network. Every inserted DSP card gives you 32 stereo channels with full control over the EQ and dynamics of the audio, a maximum of 4 DSP cards is accepted.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
I/O-rack
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.
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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-5/6 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 AXITE, take our 19” break out panel (part number 60882045)
Mount it in your studio rack, hook up a shielded RJ45 (STP) cable between the RACK 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 six types of patch panels available to choose from, see further below this page..
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RACK ONE (3HE) can accept 21 one slot cards.
There are 16 available slots for I/O cards
(5 are used for POWER and Engine card)
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Weight is 4.6 kg with an 80% card fill.
RACK TWO (6HE) accepts 40 I/O one slot cards.
Two internal power supplies cards (3 slots each on the left side) are 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.
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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.
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I/O-cards
MIC-AD LINE-AD LINE-DA DDsrc HYBRID Dante CRM/Phone DSP ENGINE POWER SUPPLY
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4 Mic inputs
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GPIO
1 slot
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4 stereo line inputs
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GPIO
1 slot
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4 stereo Line outputs
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GPIO
1 slot
4 stereo DIG
in/out
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GPIO
1 slot
4 Lines
(1 slot)
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32x32 stereo audio​
1 slot
A=CRM
B=CRM
C=Phones
D=Phones
1 slot
32 stereo
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1 slot
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Always necessary
2 slots
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Always necessary
3 slots
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interfaces for the AXITE
The D&R AXITE interfaces easily with CobraNet™ and Dante compatible devices, it is designed as a long term solution to the needs of broadcast facilities for future innovations and developments in broadcast audio and software.
This is Dante!
Dante replaces long runs of specialized analog cables between microphones, mixers, processors, amplifiers and speakers by connection through your computer network, effortlessly sending all channels of audio over Ethernet cables with perfect digital fidelity.
All connections are now managed with software, making routes fast, readable and reliable. Because all devices share in the same network, signals can be send between any devices no matter where they are located on a site, with no change to the wiring at all.
This is CobraNet!
CobraNet is a combination of software, hardware, and network protocols designed to deliver uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network. Developed in the 1990s, CobraNet is widely regarded as the first commercially successful audio-over-Ethernet implementation.
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CobraNet was designed for and is primarily used in large commercial audio installations such as convention centers, stadiums, airports, theme parks, and concert halls. It has applications where a large number of audio channels must be transmitted over long distances or to multiple locations.
break-out panels
The defacto standard for interfacing digital audio components to I/O racks is by use of RJ45 connectors with STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable.
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D&R used this breakout system in earlier D&R consoles with succes. The rack-mounted interface units have either balanced ¼” Jacks and/or XLR connectors on the front panel and shielded RJ45 connectors on the back panel that are used to connect to the I/O rack. Below you see a number of passive break out panels.
This rack is ideal for balanced mic inputs.
This rack is for balanced line in/outputs and or inserts.
This rack is for balanced line inputs. It also includes remote connectors.
This rack is for balanced line outputs. It also includes remote connectors.
This rack is for balanced line in and outputs. It also includes remote connectors.
This rack is for balanced digital in outputs. It also includes remote connectors.
metering software
- 2 Phase meters on surface-screen
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- 6 PPM meters on surface-screen
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- 32 PPM meters on surface-screen
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- Broadcast clock
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- Extra label fields
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- Red-light
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- Studio 1-4 visible
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- Phone active detection
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- Cable disconnect detection
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- Channel processing on screen
specs
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.
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Dimensions:
AXITE 6 fader Main unit for drop through mounting.
Width: 375 mm
Height: 335 mm
Drop through hole: 350 mm x 310 mm
Front Panel Thickness: 2 mm
AXITE 6 fader EXTender.
Width: 255 mm
Height: 335 mm
Drop through hole: 230 mm x 310 mm
Front Panel thickness: 2 mm
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
Sample rate conversion.
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
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