AEQ FORUM Manuel d'utilisateur

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 1 AEQ FORUM DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS USER'S MANUAL E

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 10 These four processes: EQ, dynamics, balance and gain are controlled from the in

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 11 2.1.1.8. Channel activation keys The channel activation keys CHANNEL ON / OFF ena

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 12 Control and Monitoring section 2.1.2.1. Control VU meters There are four 40

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 13 These programmable keys can be configured through software to perform spec

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 14 The three rotary encoders are related to the remaining lines of the menu

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 15 The keys under the display allow select the signal to monitor on monitor speakers and

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 16 Studio Monitoring display • The keys under the display allows to select the sign

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 17 be used with dedicated lines, external audio codecs or telephone hybrids. The talk-ba

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 18 2.2. Rear Panel Overview and Connections The ease of installation and set-up

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 19 2.2.1. Power Supply On the left side of rear FORUM (seen from behind) is

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION...

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 20 2.2.2.1. GPIO AEQ FORUM incorporates several electronic general purpose int

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 21 DB9 female connector GPI inputs (2 x SUB-D female 9 pin). 1 GPIN1 1 GPIN5

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 22 Details DB9 male connector GPO outputs (2 x SUB-D male 9-pin). 1 GPOUT1 1 GPOUT

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 23 Details DB9 male connector GPO Relay outputs (2 x SUB-D male 9-pin). 1 GPOUT_RL1

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 24 RJ45 Pin-out 2.2.2.3. Synch port AEQ FORUM has an external sync input for AES 11

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 25 The speaker output for the control is called MONITOR and within the CONTROL ROOM sec

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 26 2.2.2.6. Order Microphone Talk-back or order microphone input is identified

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 27 2.2.3. Audio Input/Output modules FORUM AEQ includes enough space in its rea

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 28 DB15 female connector pin-out detail 1 IN1+ 9 IN1- 2 GND 10 GND

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 29 2.2.3.2. FR03 MIC/LINE Input Module The AEQ FORUM FR03 module includes 2 swi

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Overview AEQ FORUM is a digital audio mixer for Broadcas

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 30 2.2.3.3. FR04 analogue line input Module The AEQ FORUM FR04 module incorporate

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 31 2.2.3.4. FR05 analogue line output module The AEQ FORUM FR05 module incorporat

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 32 2.2.3.5. FR33 telephone hybrid module The AEQ FORUM can incorporate up to tw

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 33 2.2.4. Wiring All wiring kit described below are optional and have been d

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 34 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL MENU AEQ FORUM internal menu is displayed on t

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 35 The initial screen shows the current system date (DD/MM/YY) and time (HH/MM/SS). Chr

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 36 Chrono screen 3.2. LOGIN / LOGOUT Menu This menu allows AEQ FORUM users / o

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 37 By turning any of the encoders you can select the desired digit; pressing the encode

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 38 Memory screen Each stored memory is identified by its name and the date on which it

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 39 It is also possible to load the configuration using the associated remote configurat

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 4 The AEQ FORUM digital mixer includes memory banks that store the settings for each si

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 40 3.4.2. SETUP Menu Through the IPSET option in a contextual key, this menu

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 41 The options available through the contextual keys below the screen, from left to rig

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 42 • BAL enables you to modify the balance between the L and R channels in stereo signa

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 43 reduced to half at the output. The highest ratio available is 50:1, which will be use

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 44 Noise Gate configuration screen When establishing the settings, the threshold for th

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 45 The four options visible on the last line of the display are associated

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 46 From top to bottom: • The name of the channel, in alphanumeric format containing u

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 47 Operation of the three associated encoders: • Left: turning this encoder allows yo

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 48 • Graphic representation of an encoder associated with the GAIN field, ena

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 49 4. CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE The AEQ FORUM is ready for use once the mixer in

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 5 • Communication control via Ethernet 10/100 connection through TCP / IP protocol. Fo

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 50 • Right side of the screen, larger area containing parameter settings for

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 51 Confirmation dialogue box, application shut-down ForumSetup 4.1. ADMINISTRATION m

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 52 • SEND CONFIGURATION, uploads and activates the currently selected configuration to

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 53 • ACCESS LEVEL, user level associated with the user (name) and password previously c

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 54 4.1.3. Sub-menu - ABOUT FORUM SETUP To access the ABOUT FORUM SETUP sub-menu, click

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 55 This menu allows you to configure the system Input and Output modules as well as the

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 56 Hardware Configuration Sub-menu 4.2.1.1. MODULE CONFIGURATION Section Module Co

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 57 NOTE: For more information about each of these modules, audio inputs and

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 58 Menu for advanced configurations – GPI The options available in the menu for advanc

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 59 • ON CHANGE GPO is activated by transitions from high to low or the inverse. • PU

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 6 2. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT AEQ FORUM is a self-contained, compact digi

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 60 operation, the MPX2 will disappear from the available channels on the conf

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 61 • √, accept changes to the selected entry. • X, reject changes to the selected entr

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 62 4.2.3.1. Advanced Configuration menu of input channels Even if all configurat

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 63 with the “GPI SOLO” function”. This is useful when for example multiple micro

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 64 Additionally channels defined in this section will force the muting or DIM

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 65 There are two distinct parts in this sub-menu; the upper part is dedicated to the c

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 66 selection. In this section you can also allocate the of physical outputs

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 67 NTP Client Configuration Sub-menu The on-screen options are: • ACTIVE, ON or OFF

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 68 Detail PROGRAMMABLE CONFIGURATION menu and associated sub-menus 4.3.1. ROUTING CO

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 69 ROUTING CONFIGURATION sub-menu The bottom of the workspace in this sub-menu contain

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 7 AEQ FORUM Control Surface - Channel module Located in the upper part of the channel

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 70 4.3.2. PROGRAMMABLE KEYS Sub-menu Access the PROGRAMMABLE KEYS sub-menu clicking o

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 71 To set a programmable key, simply click on it with the mouse and select from the lis

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 72 • GROUP, indicating the group of keys to assign this programmable key. Assign a key

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 73 The GENERAL tab of the SALVO configuration is identical to the way a GENERAL functio

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 74 • FR33, optional module digital telephone hybrid of the AEQ FORUM. For mo

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 75 1 2 3

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 76 Procedure to setup correctly the remote control of AEQ EAGLE codec 4.3.2.5. Confi

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 77 4.3.2.6. Configuring the programmable keys as “CUE RESET” CUE RESET option to confi

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 78 The three buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to manage the l

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 79 • MODIFY GROUP, modifies a previously created group of microphones selected

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 8 2.1.1.1. Routing keys There are four keys on the top of the channel that

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 80 Advanced settings menu pre-sets, which leads to the specific options of configuratio

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 81 Configuration screen Compressor / Limiter Dynamics processors are used to modify th

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 82 the signal. A short time will enable the compressor to adapt more quickly

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 83 When establishing the settings, the threshold for the noise gate will be much lower

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 84 4.3.4.3. Advanced Configuration Equalizer From the Advanced menu screen Pre-set Set

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 85 Low pass filter configuration screen High-pass filter configuration screen. 4

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 86 SNAPSHOT CONFIGURATION allows you to manage different configurations stored

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 87 Advanced settings menu snapshot memories The options under the advanced settings m

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 88 Advanced settings section CONFIGURE INPUTS, OUTPUTS AND MIXERS • OK, accepts conf

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 89 • NAME OF THE CHANNEL • ROUTING, activate or configure the access keys to r

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 9 2.1.1.4. CUE Pre-fader listen to the audio channel for monitoring and control. When

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 90 4.3.5.3. Advanced Settings MIXER Within the advanced settings screen CONFIGURE

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 91 FIRMWARE UPGRADE menu and sub-menus Any FIRMWARE UPGRADE or other operation i

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 92 TREE VIEW Selecting any of the modules through right-clicking the mouse an

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 93 4.4.2. UPGRADE VIEW sub-menu UPGRADE VIEW Sub-menu is accessed from the Firmware Up

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 94 4.4.3. LOG VIEW Sub-menu LOG VIEW Sub-menu is accessed from the Firmware Upgrade dr

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 95 5. REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE The AEQ FORUM mixing console optionally includes a remote

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS 96 6. STANDARD AEQ PRODUCT GUARANTEE AEQ warrants that this product has been des