simple but criteria met studio console?

[HiTower]

Does a simple transmission console from there that exist has possibly two mic inputs with absorbing and four Stereo line controls, but has also two clear exits bus Program/Audition/(Aux-Option), which permit you, only, so that you can enable the switches to send, in order to only program, to only Audiotion, to assemble both exit bus at the same time or none if you select in such a way? I hope that somewhere is so applicable a mixer console. There are simple consoles, but they have program/audition switch, that you only may allow to select leave on Program Exit or Audition exit, but not both at the same time. This does not form the degrees of expectation for the Studio anforderungen. We must sometimes send and send audio of the different sources to the different exits of the bus sometimes audio of the same source to both exits of the bus. Having the additional exit of the Aux is on the possible need, but no degree of important need of Aux on the exit bus. Thanks! HT

 

[Les]

Yes, several.

I cite, a example only, the Autogram Mini-Mix 8A. There others; I have
personal experience with this type console, though in the slightly larger
version.

This console has two output busses. Though they are not designated
formally as "Program" and "Audition", they are of equal sound quality.
Each is full stereo.

Two faders are equipped with microphone preamplifiers and with pan pots,
allowing either to serve as Left, Right, Both, or an operator chosen
left/right ratio. The remaining faders, I believe there are six on
this particular model, are for line level with two inputs each (one
balanced, one unbalanced).

For each fader there are two pushbutton switches which allow the operator
to feed the output from that fader to: NO output; Output 1 (like program);
Output 2 (like audition) or to both outputs at the same time.

There is muting for the microphone channels, something that is missing
from most of the least expensive "consumer" or "prosumer" type consoles.

I hope this is helpful to you.

Please tell us where your facility is located!

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[gtomas]

> Does a simple transmission console from there that exist has
> possibly two mic inputs with absorbing and four Stereo line
> controls, but has also two clear exits bus
> Program/Audition/(Aux-Option), which permit you, only, so
> that you can enable the switches to send, in order to only
> program, to only Audiotion, to assemble both exit bus at the
> same time or none if you select in such a way?

Well, I don't know of any broadcast console where you couldn't select output busses independently and simultaneously...

But to answer your question, this console will do what you want:
http://www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet.asp?product_id=109

Or if you want US manufacturer and/or router based solution:
http://www.wheatstone.com/gen_3.html


Regards,
Goran Tomas

 

[amos]

Les beat me to it. Autogram Mini-Mix 8A. i use bus2 as program, and bus1 as audition, allowing me to have an on-air and production console at the same time.

-amos




> Yes, several.
>
> I cite, a example only, the Autogram Mini-Mix 8A. There
> others; I have
> personal experience with this type console, though in the
> slightly larger
> version.
>
> This console has two output busses. Though they are not
> designated
> formally as "Program" and "Audition", they are of equal
> sound quality.
> Each is full stereo.
>
> Two faders are equipped with microphone preamplifiers and
> with pan pots,
> allowing either to serve as Left, Right, Both, or an
> operator chosen
> left/right ratio. The remaining faders, I believe there are
> six on
> this particular model, are for line level with two inputs
> each (one
> balanced, one unbalanced).
>
> For each fader there are two pushbutton switches which allow
> the operator
> to feed the output from that fader to: NO output; Output 1
> (like program);
> Output 2 (like audition) or to both outputs at the same
> time.
>
> There is muting for the microphone channels, something that
> is missing
> from most of the least expensive "consumer" or "prosumer"
> type consoles.
>
> I hope this is helpful to you.
>
> Please tell us where your facility is located!
>
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[Les]

Both excellent consoles.

I haven't use the Soundcraft personally but I do ride herd over a
number of AudioArts (Wheatstone) consoles, the most recent the mid-size
R55E. That one is excellent and a good value for the price, though
in a much higher range than the others. For the most recent studio
I built the price was a factor, but not the deciding one. Physical
size was the issue with the Mini-Mix having a much smaller footprint.
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[gtomas]

> Had the smallest R55 fit the available space I would have
> found a way
> to raise the extra money.

I have AudioArts A-50 console on Radio Student here and this console gave me so little problems over the years that I would choose Wheatstone in a heart-beat again! It's a workhorse, very reliable and this is the most important thing I look for in a broadcast console. I looked at their digital consoles on NAB in LV and I would be very comfortable in purchasing one. Particularly the router based Generation series.

On the other station (Radio 101) we're using Soundcraft B-400. It's a much bigger console with much, much more features (4 AUXs, 4 stereo busses, semi-parametric EQs on each modul, etc) which our complex program demands. But after 5 years of service, it started to give us a lot of problems with switches and switch contacts. I think the main problem is the heat from all the electronics and VCAs cramped inside. It runs pretty hot and all the dust and other impurities literally burn themselves on the contacts and it's very hard to get the switches to work reliably again. I think there's 5-6 fans on the front for cooling, but obviously this is not enough.


Regards,
Goran Tomas

 

[RadioActive05]

this console will do what you > want:
> http://www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet.asp?product_id=109

Has anyone on board ever tried the new Soundcraft RM100 series console? The frames appear to be fairly inexpensive but all modules seem to run in the $200-$300 dollar range which can add up pretty quickly..

Just wondering if anyone's tried it out.

http://www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet.asp?product_id=114

 

[level42]

My vote is for the AEQ BC306...2 mic inputs and 4 stereo line inputs. Built in phone hybrid and cue speakers, with internal amp for external air/program/audition speakers. Under $3000. The BC312 has 2 mic ins and 8 line ins. Very well built little consoles and fits your requirements.

http://www.aeqbroadcast.com/


-Chris Hall
www.reelaudio.net
www.rfspec.com

 

[Les]

> My vote is for the AEQ BC306...2 mic inputs and 4 stereo
> line inputs. Built in phone hybrid and cue speakers, with
> internal amp for external air/program/audition speakers.
> Under $3000. The BC312 has 2 mic ins and 8 line ins. Very
> well built little consoles and fits your requirements.

Gotta agree, it's a great value and does seem very well built.
In fact, upon seeing it at NAB, it was nearly my first choice
for the particular application. What stopped me was that all
inputs are unbalanced whereas the final winner had 1-balanced/
1-unbalanced per fader. Both had in-built hybrids, as I recall,
but the way they worked wouldn't cut it for my purposes so I
used an older hybrid already on hand and fabricated my own
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