- Compact 1RU design for portable and fly-away broadcast applications - Rapid bootup for fast deployment - Expandable confidence monitoring with mixing of up to 256 channels across 4 x networks - High resolution screen with clear metering and quick source touch screen navigation - Separate Mic and AES inputs - AES output and headphone - Separate Dante and Ravenna versions or mix formats to monitor across mixed AoIP networks.
A 1U 19inch rack mounted AoIP monitoring and mixing unit. 4 models are available the RL64, RL128, RL192 and RL256 and each unit can be configured at time of purchase to be Dante or Ravenna RL Series units allows two modes of operation a mixing mode which can mix up to 256 channels at 48kHz (128 channels at 96kHz) plus microphone input (via headphone connector) and AES input to create a 259 into 2 mixer. Alternatively, it can be set into a simple Listen mode where touching a channel instantly routes to the LR output and cancels any previous selection. The outputs of the LR bus are presented to the user via the inbuilt 4mm x 9mm full range speakers or via the 3.5mm headphone jack. The speakers are automatically muted when a headphone jack is inserted. Simultaneous outputs are also available in the form of the stereo balanced line outputs and AES output accessed via XLR connectors on the rear of the RL Series Unit. The mix output is also routed to the AoIP output.
The RL Series units are operated and controlled via the large letterbox 6.6” diagonal (168mm) 1440 x 240 24-bit colour LCD and capacitive touch panel.
A simple and elegant menu system has been designed to be intuitive to navigate allowing the user to access all the features of the RL Series unit very quickly. The high-resolution screen is easy to read presenting comprehensive metering, routing and status information to the user.
Firmware updates of the RL Series unit are achieved via a dedicated USB micro AB connector on the front panel. There is also a dedicated 3.5mm jack socket for the headphone output
On the rear of the RL Series unit there are 4x Primary and Secondary ports for up to 4x AoIP inputs. 2x balanced line outputs on 3 pin male XLRs and AES output also on 3 pin male XLR. These outputs can be configured to follow the main volume settings of the speakers/headphones or they can also be set to follow the main Mute control. Additionally, there is an AES input via 3 pin female XLR connector The RL Series unit can be powered via either of the two 2.5mm DC input connectors requiring 24V @ 2A. These inputs also have a screw lock to prevent accidental unplugging. Using both inputs provides redundancy. The optional NIX00629 can be used to power the RL256
Nixer RL Series AoIP Specifications
Monitoring of up to 256 AoIP channels at 48kHz (128 channels at 96kHz)
Ability to create a mix of inputs (inc mic and AES in) into a Stereo mix
Supports any combination of Dante and Ravenna Ports in the available 4 Ports - specified at time of purchase
Optional Wi-Fi adaptor and iPad App for remote control
Functionality
AoIP Audio Monitor 4 Pairs of AoIP Ports which can Dante, Ravenna or mixed Dedicated Mix or Listen modes Mix mode allows for Panning and Level control Channels can be configured as Mono or Stereo Main output has 3 band EQ and Limiter Mic input via 3.5mm jack input AES In and AES Out 259 channel meters (16 displayed at a time) High resolution meters switchable scale standards from EBU or SMPTE Monitor Output via Headphone, Built-in speakers, Balanced Line Outputs or AES Out
Dante or Ravenna options - at time of purchase
AES67 compatible SMPTE 2110 compatible Fully compatible with New Dante Domain Manager – Dante Ports only
Sample rates supported
44.1kHz 48kHz 88.2kHz 96kHz
Bit Depth supported
16bit 24bit 32bit
AoIP inputs
Up to 4x Dual 1Gbps RJ45 1Gbps or 100Mbps operation (Ravenna supports 1Gb only) User configurable for Switched or Redundant operation Network configuration information available via menu
Control input
Single RJ45 1Gbs Features tbc
Speakers and Headphones
Internal 2W/channel amplifier feeding either 2x 40mm x 90mm full range drivers or 3.5mm Headphone socket (with microphone input) Headphone output can drive loads from 8ohm to 600ohm
Dual Balanced Line Outputs
2x 3pin male XLR connectors Fed from any input 0dBFS = +21dBu maximum output into 600ohms Output Mute relays
AES In and AES Out
Stereo AES3 Input on 3pin female XLR connector SRC converts from 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz to RL64 sample rate AES3 routing to any output Stereo AES3 output on 3pin male XLR connector Fed from any input
Other Ports
USB port is also used for product firmware updates
Power input
2x 2.5mm DC inputs socket for use with external 24V 2amp adaptor Both power inputs can be active at the same time for redundancy
LCD
6.6” (168mm) diagonal 24-bit colour LCD with 1440xRGBx240 resolution LED backlight (adjustable brightness via software) multi touch capacitive touch overlay with gesture support
Product Sizes
Dimensions 494mm wide by 210mm deep by 44mm height Weight 3.0kg 19inch rack mounting ears can be removed for desktop use