User`s manual

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS
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2.2. Rear Panel Overview 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 order microphone. Remote configuration and control is via two
Ethernet connections.
AEQ FORUM has an optional bi-directional MADI interface 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.
AEQ FORUM rear panel sections
The AEQ FORUM´s 14 available slots for input and output 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 area, and the name AES10 MADI for the MADI interface option. These references
are the same as those used in the configuration software. For more information see chapter 3.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERNAL MENU of this manual.
Numbering of audio I/O modules
A
B
C
15
14 4 3 2 1
MADI