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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>The 'bigger brother' Airlab that we use
<EM>is</EM> modular, although we just filled it from the start and didn't need
to make any changes along the way. The triple-input modules are very adaptable
to needs. It also has the ability to save its configuration to a smart card
(like a chip-and-PIN card) or over a computer connection, so all the internal
preset values and settings for red lights etc can be quickly restored after any
loss or uneducated fiddling!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>The first part of our training of new presenters
is to look along the row of equalization and gain etc knobs and check they are
all pointing to 12 o'clock, and it's never been a great problem. Some presenters
do love to turn up the bass, sadly unaware that the transmission processor is
likely to compensate by going easier on the bass in reaction!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>One tip - the knobs are push on with splines to
stop them slipping, so it is easy for the studio manager to set up all the gains
etc to their preferred default position, then lift off each knob and
push them back down rotated so that the index mark points to 12
o'clock, so that the users can be told to leave all set to 12 o'clock as a
starting point. We do that with all the preset gain controls and it works a
treat.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>The most frequent operator problem we have
had is that the telco channel can very easily be turned on or left on when
someone checks that all the regular channels are on. This of course takes the
phone off the hook, and they get no calls or text messages until somebody
reports it constantly engaged. Similarly if a call has been taken on air it is
too easy for the presenter to forget to drop the line.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>One other, less frequent, accident is that if a
presenter decides to work more 'snappily' by starting channels withn the
channel-on button with the fader already open they soemtimes press the cue
button by mistake, and of course they hear the track as normal even though the
listener hears nothing, so they may not notice quickly or at all that the music
is not going out. Of course, when the present then opens the mic at the end of
the track, the Cue drops out automatically and they hear themselves, so they may
not realize even then that they had been the only one hearing the
track!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>But overall we have found it trivially easy to
train all-comers on the Airlab desk, all ages and backgrounds.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Modern digital desks such as my preferred Axia
ones have the advantage of hiding all the lesser-used controls behind option
buttons and alphanumeric readouts, but they do lose that ability for experienced
users to 'drive the desk in your sleep' by just reaching out to a familiar knob
to twiddle a specific parameter.</FONT></DIV>
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face=Tahoma></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Alex</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=paul@alphacrust.co.uk
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=cma-l@commedia.org.uk
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:36
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [cma-l] Mixers</DIV>
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<P dir=ltr>I agree on Airmates provided non modular design is acceptable.
Their only downside is that they have too many knobs that scare new presenters
and tempt know-it-alls to play with things they should not. The number
of times I was called to say the red light was not working, or they were
getting feedback when the mics were on!</P>
<P dir=ltr>Glyn</P>
<DIV class=gmail_quote>On 12 Nov 2013 15:43, Paul Scarth <<A
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class=gmail_quote>Hi Clive,<BR><BR>I can only speak from personal
experience, but I'd consider looking at the<BR>different ranges of Sonifex
mixers and see how they fit within your budget.<BR>The S2 is the dogs dangly
bits in terms of flexability and reliability but<BR>the compact, less
expensive, S0 also provides pretty much all you need in a<BR>non-upgradable
package.<BR><BR>Speaking from experience the Sonifex mixers provide the best
solution to<BR>teach from too. :)<BR><BR>Paul Scarth<BR>Harmony
FM<BR>Huddersfield, W. Yorks<BR><BR><BR>on 12/11/13 3:30 PM, Roy Parsons
<<A href="mailto:roy@rplradio.com">roy@rplradio.com</A>>
wrote:<BR><BR>> P, UL, OL, DL, DIR, MENU, PRE { margin: 0 auto;}<BR>>
Hi Clive,<BR>> I suggest the D & R Airmate-USB mixer. This has USB
and analogue inputs.<BR>> <A href="http://www.d-r.nl/AIRMATE/AIRMATE.htm"
target=_blank>http://www.d-r.nl/AIRMATE/AIRMATE.htm</A><BR>><BR>> Or
try the Lyra digital console.<BR>> <A
href="http://www.d-r.nl/LYRA/LYRA.htm"
target=_blank>http://www.d-r.nl/LYRA/LYRA.htm</A><BR>><BR>> Both are
well made and cost effective.<BR>> I have just purchased some Airmates
for an African project if you would<BR>like<BR>> to see
one.<BR>><BR>> Roy Parsons<BR>><BR>> RPL<BR>> Worldwide
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-----------------------<BR>><BR>> From: Clive Glover <<A
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To: <A href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</A><BR>>
Cc:<BR>> Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:49:49 +0000<BR>> Subject: [cma-l]
Mixers<BR>><BR>> I would be interested in views on current studio
mixers please.<BR>><BR>> We are planning to replace our now ancient
mixer in our main studio and<BR>> would ideally like to buy two new
identical ones for our two studios.<BR>> However our budget is modest and
would not stretch to two of the sort of<BR>> mixers used by most
commercial or BBC stations - or better funded<BR>> CR
stations!<BR>><BR>> Also we think we still want analogue mixers but
have noted the trend<BR>> towards providing some digital output
facilities which could be useful<BR>> both now and increasingly in
future, so is it essential to have such<BR>> digital facilities for
something likely to last for perhaps 5 - 10 years<BR>> from
now?<BR>><BR>> I am not looking for detailed technical specifications
but a general<BR>> practical view of whether it is possible to buy decent
solid kit for<BR>> daily use that costs, say &#163;5-6000 rather than
perhaps<BR>&#163;10-15,000.<BR>><BR>> All comments welcome!
Thanks!<BR>><BR>> Clive Glover<BR>> --<BR>> Radio Verulam, St
Albans<BR>><BR>>
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