IN 1987 AEQ INTRODUCED ITS FIRST AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST.
- In the past 20 years, AEQ has sold thousands of consoles, spanning a total of nine different models. Each console provided reliability, unparalleled functionality, and superb sound quality. Many of AEQ's consoles from the 1980s are still in operation and working to this day. Our many years of experience in manufacturing consoles is the bases for the new OPERA; an analog console for medium-large radio stations, where superior performance and reliability are expected for years to come.
FRIENDLY USER OPERATION:
- OPERA’S logical configuration and distribution of controls allows the operator to easily and quickly master its functionality. The automatic disconnect, signaling etc, simplify the operator’s workload.
EASY MAINTENANCE:
- OPERA’S modularity allows and easily replacement of modules in just minutes.And,its high quality electronic components insure a long MTBF
MODULARITY:
- OPERA can be configured to the user’s specific requirements. In the standard configuration, OPERA’s microphone / line modules are equalized. OPERA’S standard configuration can easily be upgraded by adding new modules .Of special note is the digital telephone hybrid and its frequency extension and multiplex functionality.
***OPERA STUDIO Model
Basic Design Concepts:
The AEQ OPERA Audio Mixing Console has been designed, mainly, to be used in radio broadcast studios, as well as in OB-vans, local TV and audio installations where the quality and reliability are basic factors. The criteria for the development and manufacturing of this mixer has been the result of our acquired experience on radio broadcasting and the direct contact with professionals in this sector, this permitting us to compile the request for a mixing console from local radio and TV broadcasters and meet their demand with this mixing console - AEQ OPERA. Its design and configuration assures a fast assimilation of the functions by the user. The logical distribution of the controls and the automatic functions of monitoring mute and signalling, simplifies the operators labour. Its modular concept allows the replacement of any module in a few moments. The high standards and quality of the components used in its manufacture, guarantee a long active life of this equipment.
Advanced Design Features:
- Up to 17 input and output channels
- Transformer balanced mic and line inputs / outputs
- Electronically balanced stereo line and external inputs
- RF filtering on inputs
- Clipping indicators on input modules
- Independent control and PFL function on inputs / outputs
- Digital telephone hybrid modules with extender and multiplex option
- VCA signal control on faders
- Indirect control of the main sends
- Electronically balanced busses
- User programmable pre- or post- fader send
- Output module with simultaneous stereo and mono outputs
- Metal XLR connectors with latching locks
- Independent control of Control Room and Studio headphones
- Switch selectable operation – Self-Control or Studio-Control
- Remote mute from studio
- User selectable, Automatic ON AIR signaling on input modules
- 24 V. signaling power available
- 4-wire intercom for commands to exterior, O.B., unit coordination, etc.
- Monitoring bridge, has dual VU meters for Program and
- PFL-Select, adjustable viewing angle, and PFL high quality 2-way speakers
- Designed for countersink in studio furniture.
***OPERA STUDIO Model
The AEQ OPERA FM Audio Mixing Console is delivered with the following standard configuration:
- The first 2 modules are mono mic/line modules (OP-11)
- The three to the fifth module is a blank module (OP-02) to give space for future expansion of additional input modules.
- The sixth to the tenth are double stereo line input modules (OP-22).
- The eleven to the twelfth module is a blank module (OP-02) to give space for future expansion of additional input modules.
- The thirteenth module is a telephone line I/O module (OP-33 MPX)
- The fourteenth to the fifteenth module is a blank module (OP-02) to give space for future expansion of additional modules.
- The sixteenth module is a master program stereo + mono sum output module (OP-60).
- The seventeenth module is a blank module (OP-02) to give space for future expansion of additional output modules
- The eighteenth module is the power supply and monitoring module (OP-78).
- 1 frame with VU-meters and PFL Monitors (OP-01)
- 8 Blank Modules (OP-02)
***Initial configuration has the capacity to incorporate 8 additional modules of the models OP-11, OP-22, OP-33 or OP-33MPX (maximum two per Console)
Description of Input Controls and Connectors:
OP-11 Channels. Mic/Line mono:
- Transformer balanced input
- Mic/Line switch
- Adjustable input gain
- Insertion point for external processors return signal
- 2 band equalizer
- Clipping indicator
- PFL (Pre-fader listening) button
- Telephone send level adjust
- Stereo Auxiliary buss send adjust
- Master buss send switch
- CHANNEL ON (channel mute) button with ON AIR signaling and speaker mute
- 100 mm. fader with VCA control
- XLR3 female input connectors for mic and line.
OP-22 Channels – Dual Stereo Line:
- Dual stereo electronically balanced input
- Line A / B switch
- Input gain adjust
- Mono / Stereo selector
- Clipping indicator
- PFL (Pre-fader listening) button
- Telephone send level adjust
- Stereo Auxiliary buss send adjust
- Master buss send switch
- CHANNEL ON (channel mute) button with independent machine start for input A and B
- 100 mm. fader with VCA control
- XLR3 female input connectors.
Auxiliary input functions:
- Two external stereo electronically balanced inputs for PFL in Control and Studio
- Intercom external line input.
Description of Input and Output Controls and Connectors:
OP-33 MPX Channel. Digital hybrid for normal bi-directional telephone line:
- Direct connection for telephone line with extra connector for auxiliary telephone set
- Ring indicator and off-hook button
- External line send level adjust
- FREQ. EXTENDER function to obtain more bass presence in calls to compatible units
- Multiplex function with a second OP-33 MPX, to allow 2 calls multiconference
- PFL button for incoming and outgoing signals
- Stereo Auxiliary buss send adjust
- Master bus send switch
- CHANNEL ON (channel mute) button
- 100 mm. fader. VCA control
- RJ-11 connector for telephone line and auxiliary telephone set
Description Output Controls and Connectors:
Output auxiliary functions:
- OP-60 - The OP-60 auxiliary stereo + mono sum output module carries out the function of summing all signal inputs assigned to its bus. The output level is controlled by means of the fader (1). This module delivers the mono output signal on the connector (2), as well as the stereo output signal on the connectors (3) (left channel) and (4) (right channel).
- OP-78 - The monitoring and power supply module, OP-78, carries out the functions of: Studio and control room monitoring,Talkback management, System general power supply,Master and PFL Vu-meters control, located up-front on the chassis, Feeds the PFL speakers located beside the Vu-meters.
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