AEQ Capitol IP Digital Consoles

One Console - Three Configurations

AEQ Capitol IP Family

AEQ Capitol IP
The CAPITOL IP is an 8  or 12 channel digital mixing console specifically designed to meet the most rigorous demands of the radio industry. Its flexible design allows it to be readily adapted to any ON-AIR application. 

The control surface has been redesigned with new silent buttons, more programmable keys and a new arrangement of the monitoring section controls. IP connectivity in Capitol IP console is implemented through the optional upgraded Dante AoIP module with 32 input and 32 output channels incorporated in its core. 

The CAPITOL IP is powered by a 2u rack mounted 'mix engine' which incorporates all the audio and data connections. The engine is operated via the counter sunk control surface which is available with 8 or 12 fader channels. A tabletop version of the control surface is also available (8 fader channels only).

Capitol IP Control Surface

CAPITOL IP Control Surface
Faders
  • 8 or 12 Fully assignable faders including OLED screen legend (to tell you what is assigned). 12 fader version also available.
  • 2 x Assignable output busses per fader
  • Dynamic processing available on each fader
  • Automatic preview mode in Myriad 5 when faders are closed
User Buttons 
The Capitol IP control surface has twenty user definable buttons which can be programmed to output hardware, load profiles or trigger 'salvos' which consist of a list of actions or setting changes. You can also configure the Capitol IP to directly trigger Favourites in Myriad 5 Playout using the User buttons thanks to Myriads built in support for the Capitol IP.

Meters
The Capitol IP has built in LED bar meters on the control surface. You can also have screen based meters using the optional Screen Software.
Control
Fader source assignment, profile management and dynamic processing is all controlled by the central control section which includes a large OLED screen, four 'soft' buttons and three selection knobs. The control section is menu based and can be used to control or configure most aspects of the Capitol IP.

Monitoring
The Monitoring section allows you to control source and volume for studio and control speakers and headphones as well as talkback to other Capitol IP consoles in your station. Speaker and headphone outputs are dedicated and included as standard on the mix engine so you will not be using up outputs just to be able to hear what you are broadcasting!

Tabletop or Counter Sunk
The Capitol IP is available as a standard tabletop control surface or as a counter sunk unit that can be 'sunk' into woodwork for a clean, modern look. The desktop unit can be converted to flush mount but of you want to flush mount the Capitol IP, you can order it without the desktop chassis and save a little money. 

The Capitol IP 12 (12 channel version ) is only available in counter sunk configuration.

Capitol IP Mix Engine

The same Core Mix Engine is used for all three variants of the Capitol IP. So the following specification are applicable to the Capitol IP CS, TT and Capitol IP 12 CS.
Capitol IP Mix Engine
Standard Inputs
  • 4 Microphone Inputs inc phantom power
  • 2 USB (I/O) Digital Stereo Inputs
  • 6 Stereo analogue inputs (can be configured as 12 mono inputs)
  • 4 AES/EBU Inputs
Standard Outputs 
  • 4 Stereo Output (or 8 mono)
  • 4 AES/EBU outputs
  • 2 USB (I/O) Digital Stereo Outputs
  • Control Room Speaker Output
  • Studio Speaker Output
  • Presenter Headphone Output
  • Studio Headphone Output
Standard Hardware I/O
  • 8 Opto-isolated Inputs (GPIs)
  • 8 Opto-coupled Ouputs (GPOs)
  • 4 Relay Outputs (for light swicthing etc) 
In addition to the standard list to the right, the CAPITOL IP Mix Engine can also be specified with additional modules to expand it's capability. 

The optional modules available include:

  • Audinate DANTE AoIP (32 mono or 16 stereo inputs / 32 mono or 16 stereo output) Multi Channel Network Audio Module 
  • MADI Digital Multi Channel Audio
  • Dual Line Digital Telephone Hyprid
  • Redundant Power Supply
These four options are an additional cost and must be specified at time of order. Please contact a member of our Team for more details.

Features

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

Check out the mixing desks specifications to see if it will meet your needs.

Explore the console via the gallery section. Click on the photos to view high resolution images. 

Features

Capitol IP Digital Console (all variants)
  • IP networked Digital Audio Mixing Console.
  • Cough mute, studio and control room ON-AIR signalling, faderstart, remote PFL, talk-back, automatic speaker mute.
  • Integrated external equipment control (inc Myriad Playout) via programmable key section.
  • Optional pre-fader / post-fader for all routing.
  • System signals can be assigned to any control channel.
  • System settings are stored in the on-board memory: 1 default basic factory configuration and 6 user defined configurations.
  • All system signals configurable for monitoring in Control, Studio, CUE Headphones and VU-meters.
  • 2 direct-routing buttons on each channel.
  • Silent operation by convection cooling. CAPITOL IP is ideally suited for self-operated applications.
  • Talk-back function can be assigned to any Microphone- 
  • Built-in headphone outputs.
  • 2 precision stereo VU meters.
  • Clock, timer and stopwatch.
  • Redundant power supply (optional).
  • Phantom power and electronic balancing on microphone inputs.
  • Electronically balanced analog line inputs and outputs.
  • Transformer balanced digital inputs and outputs.
  • Sampling rate converters for the digital inputs.
  • Optional redundant power supply.
  • Control Surface Available In Desktop or Surface Mount Configurations.

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:
  • 8-12 Assignable faders on the Control Surface
  • Dedicated control for speakers & headphones (studio and control room)
  • Dual assignable outputs per channel
  • Up to 4 microphone inputs
  • Up to 6 stereo analogue inputs (or 12 mono)
  • Up to 4 Stereo AES/EBU inputs & outputs
  • Up to 2 USB inputs / outputs
  • 8 GPIO + 4 Relay outputs
  • Optional 32 mono in / 32 mono out AoIP DANTE module
  • Optional 'On Screen' meter software

Full Specification List

Standard Inputs and Outputs
4 mic./line mono inputs, configurable with phantom power.
2 USB (I/O) digital stereo inputs/outputs.
4 AES/EBU digital stereo inputs/4 AES/EBU digital stereo outputs
that can be configured as SPDIF.
12 analog inputs/8 analog outputs (can be configured as indivi- dual stereo pairs).
Analog stereo outputs for Control, Studio, CUE and Studio primary
Headphone monitoring.
Analog stereo outputs for amplified Control Headphones, jack ”
8 opto-coupled GPI’s, 8 opto-coupled GPO’s and 4 GPO’s with
relays.

Optional Inputs and Outputs
Dual line Digital Telephone Hybrid with two RJ-11 Line connectors
and two RJ-11 connectors for Telephone SET.
Two Ethernet connectors for Audinate/DANTETM Technolgy AoIP
networking connectivity, providing 16 bi-directional audio channels.
Bi-directional MADI fiber-optic interface handling up to 64 digital
inputs and outputs.

System Processing Capacity
48 kHz, 24 bit internal sampling frequency.
± 12 d B gain control (analog and digital signals – including signals
not visible on control surface).
Gain control - microphone inputs: from 19 to 74dB.
Selectable balance/panoramic control on all channels.
Selective phase reverse.
Audio processing for 16 stereo signals (up to 8 in fader and 8 signals
not visible on control surface).
Pre-defined audio processing that allows manual adjustment.
Available audio effects: 3 band equalizer, high pass and low pass
filters, compressor/limiter, and noise gate.

Dimensions and weights
AUDIO ENGINE or CORE UNIT: CA 01
Weight: 5,2 - 6 Kg (11.5 - 13.2 lbs) depending on options.
Width: 482 mm ( 19 “) Height: 2 RU. 89 mm. (3 1/2 ”).
Depth: 330 mm (13 ”).
CONTROL SURFACE: CA CS
Weight: 4 Kg (9 lbs).
Front: Width 482 mm ( 19 “) “) Height 8RU. 355 mm. (14 ”).
Depth: 40 mm ( 1.58 “).
Cut-out for counter sinking.
Width: 445 mm ( 17,52 “) Height: 335 mm. (13,20 ”).
CONTROL SURFACE : CA TT
Weight: 6,3 Kg (14 lbs).
Width: 560 mm ( 22.04 “). Height 455 mm. (17,92 ”).
Depth: 75 mm (2.95 “).

Need a little more? 
Introducing the Capitol IP 12

The Capitol IP 12 offer the same great features as the standard Capitol IP but with an extended control surface with a total of twelve fully assignable faders.  

AEQ Capitol IP 12

The latest addition to the AEQ Capitol range is the Capitol IP 12. This mixing console uses the same Core Engine as the standard Capitol with the same great list of inputs, outputs and optional modules. The control surface is also almost identical to the standard version with the exception that it boasts an additional four assignable faders tking the total to twelve.

Choose Table Top or Counter Sunk


Now available in either Table Top (TT) or Counter Sunk (CS) configuration. 


The Counter Sunk configuration looks fantastic with radio studio furniture and the neat, flush look offers very real practical advantages.


The Table Top version is great if you do not want to cut a hole in your woodwork or need a solution that can easily reloacted.

Same mixer, more faders...

Key Specifications:
  • 12 Assignable faders on the Control Surface
  • Dedicated control for speakers & headphones (studio and control room)
  • Dual assignable outputs per channel
  • Up to 4 microphone inputs
  • Up to 6 stereo analogue inputs (or 12 mono)
  • Up to 4 Stereo AES/EBU inputs & outputs
  • Up to 2 USB inputs / outputs
  • 8 GPIO + 4 Relay outputs
  • Available in table top or counter sunk format
  • Optional 16 in / 16 out AoIP DANTE module
  • Optional 'On Screen' meter software 
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What we think

"The CAPITOL IP is a great digital solution for a station looking for a small, fixed format desk for on-air or production use. It is feature rich, well built and great value for money"
Andrew Burns - Broadcast Radio

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CAPITOL IP

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