User`s manual

AEQ FORUM

Digital audio mixer for broadcast applications

2.2. Description of the rear panel and connections.

The ease of installation and set-up has been a priority in the design of AEQ FORUM. The

equipment is self-contained and can be installed either desktop or countersunk.

To connect cough cut, remote control of external devices, ON AIR lights, etc... AEQ FORUM

has 8 general purpose inputs (GPI), 8 general purpose outputs (GPO) and another 4 relay

outputs. The AEQ FORUM has a set of predefined control and studio monitors and headphones

including auto-control and orders microphone. Remote configuration and control is via two

Ethernet connections.

AEQ FORUM has an optional bi-directional MADI interface (available by means of user license)

that can carry up to 64 digital inputs and outputs as well as 14 slots for analogue or digital I/O

and digital telephone hybrid modules.

For ease of wiring and avoid errors in the installation process, audio and data cables and DB

connectors required to connect the console can be optionally supplied. In any event, it is

necessary to use shielded and balanced audio cables and that the connection to the DB

connectors are made by technically qualified personnel and properly verified before connecting

the equipment. Further, optional power supplies and wiring for control and studio signalling and

GPIO can be supplied.

The AEQ FORUM´s 14 available slots for inputs/outputs modules are labelled from 1 to 14

starting from the right of the console, rear view, reserving the number 15 for the system

common I/O module, and the name AES10 MADI for the MADI interface option (available by

means of user license). These references are the same as those used in the configuration

software. For more information see chapter “3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL MENU” of

this manual.

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