D&R Airlite USB Broadcast Mixer

D&R Airlite USB
The Airlite USB is a small mixer from Dutch manufacturer D&R. The Airlite USB is stablemate to the Webstation and offers a similar functionality but with more faders and an enhanced feature set.

The Airlite USB features three microphone / line channels plus four USB/Line channels. The USB/Line channels appear on a host PC as soundcard devices making the mixer ideal for playout systems including Myriad Playout. In addition, there is also a dedicated VoIP/CleanFeed channel which is either used for VoIP applications (such as Skype) or in conjunction with a traditional telephone hybrid for connecting to a phone line (we can supply the hybrid separately). 

Another exciting feature of the Airlite USB is the 16 programmable 'user buttons' which can be used to trigger external events or control software. These can be used to trigger Favourites within Myriad 5 Playout.

Finally, the Airlite's meter software interface removes the need for old fashioned level meters. The included software displays main and cue volume level as well as microphone channel status, fader state and a handy clock. There is also a traditional LED VU meter built in so the screen software is totally optional.

The Airlite is also compatible with the D&R Studio Remote to allow your guest mic positions to adjust headphone volume and cut mics using the 'cough' button or 'talkback' to the presenter using the 'Com' button.

The Airlite USB is a great option for anyone looking for great features at an attractive price.

Features

Browse the key features of the broadcast console to see how it could work in your studio.

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Features

Key Features:
  • 8 Channel Broadcast Mixer
  • 3 Mic/Line Channels (inc phantom power)
  • 4 Built-in USB Sound Devices (linked to 3 channels) - ideal for playout systems such as Myriad
  • VoIP / Phone Channel (works great with Skype)
  • 16 User Buttons (used for Favourites in Myriad 5 Playout)
  • Mutes Speakers When Mics In Use
  • Special 'Voice Tracking' Mode On Mic & Phone Channels
  • Desktop Or Flush Mounting
  • Includes Screen Meter & Signaling Software 
  • Built in LED VU's
  • Cost Effective Solution

Specifications

The list below shows the specification highlights at a glance. For a more detailed list of the specifications, click on the 'Full Specification List' option below.
Key Specifications:
  • 3 x Mic / Line Channels
  • 4 x USB / Stereo Line Channels
  • 1 x VoIP/Phone (cleanfeed) Channel
  • Main Ouput
  • Control Room Speaker Output
  • Presenter Headphone Output
  • 16 Definable User Buttons (compatible with Myriad 5 Playout)
  • On Mixer LED VU Meters
  • Screen Based Meters, Status Warnings (Mic Live etc) & Clock

Full Specification List

INPUTS
Mic inp : bal, 2 kOhm, XLR ,48 volt Phantom.
Noise : - 128 dBr (A-weighted).
Sensitivity : - 70dB min, OdB Max.
Insert : Jack unbalanced send 600 Ohm -10dBv.
Aux Ret. : unbalanced 10kOhm -10dBv.
Line inputs: unbalanced 10kOhm, Cinch.
Gain : range of 40dB.
USB : 4x Stereo in and 4x stereo out.
Air input : - 10 dBv at 10kOhm stereo
Aux ret. : - 10 dBv at 10kOhm stereo

USB
Fully compliant with USB 2.0 playback and record
mode. 4x Stereo in and 4x stereo out.

USB CONTROL SECTION
16 free assignable illuminated switches based on the
HID protocol.
VoIP CHANNEL
Dedicated USB connector for VoIP processing.

OUTPUTS
Left/Right : + 6dBu bal./XLR. -10dBv/Cinch
CRM/Aux : + 6dBu unbal. on Cinch.
Headphone : 16-200 Ohm, Jack. (TPA 6120)
Announcer : 16-200 Ohm, Jack. (TPA 6120)
USB out : Program/Aux/Voice track/
Non Stop

EQUALIZER
High : + / -12 dB at 12kHz shelving.
Mid : + / -12dB at 1 kHz bell curve.
Low : + / -12dB at 60 Hz bell curve.

OVERALL
Frequency response : 10 - 60.000Hz.
Distortion : < 0.01% max at 1 kHz.
GPO/Mic On : Opto/FET’s. (24volt/50mA).
Led bars : 16 segment leds.
: + Software meter application.

CONTROL SOFTWARE
A software program is included in the delivery for programming
the Control section (Airlite Virtual Keyboard
Mapper) and internal mixer settings.

DIMENSIONS
Left-Right : 482mm
Front panel thickness: 2mm
Radius Corners : 20mm
Front-Back : 365mm (8HE).
Height : 101,50mm.
Weight : 9kg.
Drop through hole : 449 x 344 mm

What we think

"The Airlite USB takes everything that is great about the Webstation and expands it to be a little more practical for more small studio applications. If you are looking for a low cost radio mixer then you can't do much better than this"
Liam Burke - Broadcast Radio

Gallery & Downloads

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Downloads & User Guide

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