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16 October 2024

D&R AIRLAB TRIPLE INPUT NON EQ MODULE 3x 3-pin XLR in, 2x RCA line in, 6.35mm jack insert, no EQ

Stock code
95-8675
Brand
D&R
Model number
  • TRIPLE INPUT NON EQ
  • Airlab Triple NON EQ input module
D&R AIRLAB TRIPLE INPUT NON EQ MODULE 3x 3-pin XLR in, 2x RCA line in, 6.35mm jack insert, no EQ
D&R AIRLAB TRIPLE INPUT NON EQ MODULE 3x 3-pin XLR in, 2x RCA line in, 6.35mm jack insert, no EQ

D&R BROADCAST MIXERS - Airlab DT

D&R Electronica have been designing and manufacturing broadcast mixing consoles since 1972. The consoles are designed for radio and television broadcast environments but are also at home in audio post-production studios.

Airlab DT is a digitally-controlled analogue, radio, on-air console. It is a modular design, so up to sixteen channels may be chosen to suit the needs of the station. Most channel modules have a choice of three, switched inputs including microphone and two line inputs; some have EQ. The telephone module includes a telephone hybrid and offers a clean feed output unique to that module, so any number up to 16, can be used. There are two main mixes, integrated talkback, AES digital output options and USB inputs and outputs for connection to an automation PC. The frame suits 'drop-through mounting' in a desk or console.

The mixer is available as a 'fully loaded' version or may be ordered as a selection of modules to be fitted to the frame with master section. It is 775mm wide by 415mm deep.


Airlab-DT Broadcast Mixer

Airlab-DT Broadcast mixer 'fully loaded' version (95-8671) is fitted with 6x Triple Input EQ Modules, 2x Triple Input Non EQ Modules, Master section, 1x Control Module USB, 4x Triple Input USB EQ, 2x Telephone Modules and software metering.


Airlab-DT 16 Frame

Airlab-DT 16 frame includes the frame and Master section. It may be loaded with modules to suit the requirements of the users

Master section

The Master section, in the centre of the console, has a recording output that can select its source from the sub or aux mix. There is a master control for the stereo aux mix, with an operator talkback button routing to that output. Within the control room section there are level controls for the operator headphones and the control room monitors. The source of this can be a selection or mix between an external input, the aux, sub, programme, or cue mix. There is a master control for the level of the sub mix, with a talkback button feeding the sub output and there are controls for links to the studio - where a presenter or guest(s) may be located. There are individual level controls for the studio monitors, guest headphones and announcer headphones, each with individual talkback buttons. The audio source can be the programme or sub mix, or can follow the control room. There is a control to adjust the level of the electret microphone on the upper panel.

The programme and sub mixes each have balanced, 3-pin XLR connectors for left and right outputs. Outputs for the studio monitor amplifier and two tape machines, as well as the 'aux' mix and 'cue out' are all available on individual pairs of RCA (phono) connectors. The 'Air In' and the 'external' monitoring inputs are also via pairs of unbalanced RCA (phono) sockets. The announcer and guest headphones outputs use stereo 6.35mm jack sockets and there are two 6.35mm jack sockets for 'On Air 1' and 'On Air 2' lights which are connected to reed relays driven by the input channel logic. Three spare XLR connectors are included for use by the user. A 9-pin D-sub connector provides RS232 connection to a PC , for remote computer configuration and displaying metering information. A separate 9-pin D-sub connector is provided for connecting to external hardware meters.

Module Options

The base triple input module is offered with or without 3-band equaliser and with analogue, AES, or USB inputs. The module can be selected to operate as a mono input. A screwdriver operated trimmer sets coarse gain for the microphone input; channel fine gain is adjusted with a rotary control. Switches select which of the three inputs is active. The unbalanced line B input can have an optional RIAA Pre Amp PCB fitted for use with turntables. The channel can feed the programme or sub mix or both. A rotary control adjusts the send level to the stereo aux mix; a separate rotary control adjusts pan/balance control. A switch feeds the channel to the cue mix and a button selects the channel as on/off. A 100mm ALPS fader feeds the VCA adjusting the level to the programme or sub mix. Certain fader start, ON and cue buttons functions are configurable via external software.


Airlab Triple Input EQ Module

This module is the same as the non EQ module, but offers in addition EQ section with three rotary controls to adjust high, mid and low frequencies. The HF control provides +/- 12 dB at 10kHz, shelving; the MF control +/- 12dB at 1kHz, bell; and the LF +/- 12 dB at 60Hz, bell.


Airlab Triple Input Digital Module

The microphone input is electronically balanced, via a 3-pin female XLR, with selectable 48V phantom power. A single female XLR provides a balanced AES stereo input, compatible with sample rates of 32kHz to 96kHz. A male XLR provides an AES output of the main or sub output. The second digital line input is SPDIF via single RCA (phono) socket; a digital SPDIF output is via another RCA (phono) socket. Red light or studio remote connections use a 6.35mm jack socket. Fader start and a microphone 'insert' are via separate 6.35mm jack sockets. This module also includes the same EQ section as the Airlab Triple Input EQ Module.


Airlab Triple Input USB EQ Module

The microphone input is electronically balanced, via a 3-pin female XLR, with selectable 48V phantom power. A USB typeB connector on the master section accepts a maximum of 4 stereo inputs. The second line input is un-balanced analogue audio via 2x phono plug sockets. Red light or studio remote connections use a 6.35mm jack socket. Fader start and a microphone 'insert' are via separate 6.35mm jack sockets. This module also includes the same EQ section as the Airlab Triple Input EQ Module.


Airlab VoIP Module

This module add VoIP functionality to the Airlab-DT. When installed, one of the RJ-11 is replaced by 1x USB connector, with the other RJ-11 having a clean-feed signal on pin 1 and 4. This allows the connection of external analogue or digital hybrid to a landline or GSM Hybrid. When CUE is active in the VoIP module, the caller is connected to the CUE bus and also the engineers talk-back, but only goes 'live' when the fader position is increased.


Airlab Telco Module

This has a resistive balance control operated with a screwdriver and a rotary control adjusts the send to the phone line. A switch selects which of the two inputs is active and a rotary control adjusts fine gain. Switches select low-pass and high-pass filters, and an LED indicates when the hybrid is connected. An LED flashes to indicate if the hybrid is receiving an incoming call. The channel can be selected to the programme or sub mix or both and there is a rotary control to adjust the send level to the stereo aux mix as well as a rotary control to control pan/balance. A button selects the channel as on/off. A 100mm fader adjusts level. Certain fader start, on and cue buttons functions are configurable in software.


Airlab Control Module USB

This module allows hardware interfacing with automation systems, to control such things as jingle start/stop, 'next' in automation, and many others. There are 24 switches that can illuminate red, green or yellow (indicating playing, stopped, ready for example). A push button encoder is used as a selection control. Assignment of button functions is via the included Airlab configuration software.


Airlab Chipcard

This plug in card can save personalised settings of the console to the chipcard media. One chipcard is included with the Airlab DT console; additional cards can be purchased. Settings including module setup, start/stop, cue-start active, fader start, timer start, on-air control, auto cue and cue reset can be stored.