E-1 CONTROL SURFACE CONSOLE Audio Networking Simply Evolved
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Welcome To The Intelligent Network We looked at the world of AoIP Networking and thought long and hard before jumping in. The stuff that was out there was OK, but left a LOT of room for improvement. For starters, the way the workload was distributed had to change. Rather than having a single point call the shots, we thought it important to have distributed intelligence built into WheatNet-IP. What this means is that every BLADE (or node) has the DNA of the entire network and can operate in any position on the network. It means that the network can configure itself, as every BLADE is self-aware. It means the network can heal itself - if a BLADE fails (fat chance) just put a new one in its place and watch it set itself up. We also incorporated gigabit ethernet speed giving you 10x the bandwidth of the common stock. WheatNet-IP s Intelligent Network is what the industry has been waiting for. And because of the power of WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network, the E-1 is the Control Surface Console YOU VE been waiting for! 3
E-1 CONTROL SURFACE CONSOLE With the E-1, we wanted to create a control surface that brought the most popular features of our E-Series to a self-contained chassis that included a monitor and trackpad so that complete control was immediately accessible. In doing so, we ve created a very compact control surface which, when coupled with our ip88cb Console Audio BLADE, creates a complete, standalone broadcast mixer that s ready to network whenever you are. Whether you need to outfit one control room or several, using minimum space and adhering to a tight budget, the E-1 is for you. With its small footprint, built-in touch pad, and full feature set, the E-1 puts the power of a much larger console into a size appropriate for even the most cramped news booth or voice tracking room. Comfortable as a standalone workstation (when used with an ip88cb) or as a part of the Wheatnet-IP network, the E-1 is ready for the future. The compact E-1 Control Surface Console and associated ip88cb Console Audio BLADE provide all the networked control, mixing, and I/O needed for small to mid-sized studios at a price comparable to similar sized standalone analog consoles. The E-1 features an integrated LCD Monitor for metering and control, a streamlined user interface with password-protected access to complex functions via LCD display and touchpad, and 4 Main Mix busses as well as Control Room and Studio Monitor outputs with selectable sources from the audio network. Complex mix-minus setups are made simple thanks to per channel mix-minus outputs with selectable reference mix and talkback interrupt. The E-1 is designed and built completely in our New Bern, NC facility. Utilizing the finest components available - from the electronic components to the P+G faders no corners have been cut to bring you our best at a price that works for your budget. The way we see it is, regardless of price point, you deserve the absolute best we can give you. 4
Digital Control Surface in new compact frame Integrated LCD Monitor for metering and control Monitor / Channel Display area is angled for better ergonomics and display view Streamlined user interface with password protected access to complex functions via LCD display and touchpad 4 Main Mix Busses Control Room and Studio Monitor Outputs with selectable sources from Audio Network Per Channel mix-minus Output with Selectable Reference Mix and Talkback Interrupt. Complex mix-minus setups made simple. Auto Switching between Off Line Mix and On-Line mix-minus per channel 99 Show Presets 5
WheatNet-IP: The Intelligent Network 6 The E-1 is the perfect control surface for our WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network. An intelligent network is one where the network s core intelligence is distributed to all of its access points. These nodes, which we call BLADES, are intelligent each has knowledge of itself, of its place in the network, and of the network as a whole. This means that every BLADE has the smarts to get things done, locally or anywhere else in the network. WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is self-aware. Every BLADE on your network knows who it is and what it is supposed to do. This makes setup as easy as plugging it in and turning it on. When you need to add to your network, just connect the new BLADE, and watch it configure itself in seconds. It s literally THAT easy. WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is self-healing, offering as many points of recovery as you have BLADES in your system. In the exceptionally unlikely event that a BLADE should fail, just plug an alternate in and you are up and running. Since each BLADE has the entire WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network s configuration embedded in its DNA, the new BLADE inherits its function immediately and you are back up and running in moments. WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is 10X faster. You may not think you need the speed, but think of it this way... remember when a 10 meg hard drive seemed like it was all you d ever need? Or when a 56K modem seemed like overkill? Audio needs as much bandwidth as you can throw at it, and WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network gives you 10 times the bandwidth of the other major system. Think of it as money in the bank. WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is NOT more expensive. When you add up all the costs for your entire network, WheatNet-IP comes out to just about the same money as the other systems on the market. No marketing-speak about your labor or performance here - we re talking straight hardware comparisons. Finally, WheatNet-IP is incredibly easy to use - from setup and configuration to daily use, WheatNet-IP is intuitive and straightforward. All it takes to start is an E-1, an ip88cb Console Audio BLADE and an Ethernet Switch just plug and play. From there, adding-on is even easier. With WheatNet-IP, your staff will be able to concentrate on their jobs rather than the hardware.
E-1 and WheatNet-IP Is Incredibly Easy To Hook-up & Configure: E-1 CONTROL SURFACE CD PLAYER HYBRID CODEC AUTOMATION ETHERNET SWITCH To/From Other Studios Or IP Gear ETC YOUR STUDIO AUDIO GEAR IP88 BLADE 7
Wheatstone Network Partners As a part of the WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network, the E-1, as well as all other E-Series Control Surfaces and BLADES, has access to Wheatstone s Automation Control Interface. Wheatstone s Automation Control Interface (ACI) provides bi-directional Ethernet control to many of the major audio delivery systems from the industry s top manufacturers. Utilizing a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable, the system can send and receive literally thousands of command signals, with complete control over source/destination switching, dramatically reducing the wiring required for GPIO. Automation control gives your audio delivery system the ability to control nearly every aspect of your WheatNet-IP system, from simple live assist to complete automation. Controlling remote STARTS and STOPS has never been easier. The ACI protocol allows automation systems to receive START and STOP commands for controlling playout while remotely turning control surface channels ON and OFF concurrently. This greatly simplifies wiring by using cabling that is already in place. Costs are reduced because 3rd party logic interfaces are no longer required. Need to get ready for the morning show but no one is around? You can have the automation system load your morning show CONTROL SURFACE EVENT right from a playlist or as a timed event. Wheatstone control surfaces can easily store events that have your work environment laid out to fit the needs of that day part. By using the ACI, the automation system can recall and initiate any event while the station is in full automation, having no negative impact on your on-air sound. When air talent shows up, everything is ready to go. Got specialty programming? Let the automation system make bus assignments and send audio where you need it at any time. Any of the four stereo output busses can be assigned to create custom mixes to fit your needs. Whether it is HD, HD2, Web, etc, your automation system can have full control with or without an operator on duty. In short, if it can be done by automation, it can be done by Wheatstone s WheatNet-IP and our E-Series control surfaces. SONY 8
E-1 Built-In LCD Graphical User Interface The E-1 is compact in size only. Functionally, it s HUGE. The E-1 s power lies in its progammability and ability to be programmed so that even the most inexperienced talent can operate it. Its password-protected interactive GUI gives you full programmability as well as some real-time functions if you prefer. MAIN SCREEN Displays all critical information to the operator including program bus names, high-resolution program level meters (average/peak), switchable meter, analog and digital clock, timer, and current event. Tabs allow access to lesser-used functions. EVENTS SCREEN Create and recall console configurations for your different shows, functions, remotes and events. Store channel source and bus assignments, mix-minus settings, input mode and pan, and monitor configurations. INPUT SCREEN Displays the source mode and panning configurations for each input channel. OPTIONS SCREEN Essentially, this is your preferences screen. You can set options for studio mutes, studio tallies, bus-minus settings, offline mix and more. 9
E-1 Control Surface Layout Input Panel A/B Button The A/B button located at the top of each fader strip provides two different functions. The first use of the A/B button is as a source selector for the fader strip. Each fader can be programmed to quickly switch between two different sources, designated as the A source and the B source. The A/B button also functions as a channel select switch when pressed and held for three seconds. Channel selection enables console master section functions (source select, pan, mode) for that channel. Assign Output switches assign the selected source signal to any combination of the surface s four stereo Program outputs A, B, C, and D (also known as OL, or Off Line). TB Switch The TB BUS switch routes the TB BUS audio, typically the operator s microphone, to the BUS MINUS output for that channel, allowing the operator to talkback to the talent hearing that BUS MINUS signal. LCD Readout An 8-character display shows the name of the audio source selected to the fader. CUE Switch The CUE switch assigns the selected source to the CUE bus, letting the control surface operator monitor the channel s pre-fader signal. Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs Each fader has a dedicated Bus-Minus output that includes all active faders on its selected source bus, except for itself. These auto generated monaural mix-minus signals may be routed to feed telephone hybrids, or other devices as required. Alternately, these outputs may be set to provide a separate direct ouput from that channel only that consists of the source assigned to that channel. This is very useful for multitrack production work. Fader Channel output level is set by a P+G 100mm, professional conductive plastic fader. Channel ON Switch The channel ON switch turns the channel signal ON and fires any channel ON (START) logic mapped with VDip to the fader s source signal. Channel OFF Switch The channel OFF switch turns the channel signal OFF and fires any channel OFF (STOP) logic mapped with VDip to the fader s source signal. FINEST-QUALITY FADERS The E-1 utilizes world-class Penny + Giles faders for exceptional performance, feel and reliability. 10
Monitor/Master Panel CR and HEADPHONE These share a bank of source select buttons. Both control room and headphone have dedicated meters and level controls. The built in HP amplifier output signal appears at the headphone jack, mounted on the right-hand front of the control surface s lower mainframe pan. STUDIO This has its own bank of source select buttons, and adds a TB button, allowing the operator to talkback to the studio. The monitor output has options for muting as well as locking the output level. MONITOR SOURCE Select Switches Each monitor output section (one for CR and HEADPHONE, the other for STUDIO) has its own bank of source select switches that determine the audio signal to be monitored. Each bank includes dedicated switches for selecting PGM A, B, C, or D (OL), and two programmable sources (EXT 1 and EXT 2). CUE Knob The CUE master level control determines the overall loudness of the cue signal. SELECT Knob The SELECT knob serves as a Source signal selector for fader strips. When the A/B button is pressed and held on the desired fader strip AND the Input Tab (on screen) is positioned on the main SOURCE screen, the SELECT knob can be used to choose the desired source. Pressing the SELECT knob will open a screen showing a full list of input sources and locations for quick source selection on a fader. SCREEN Select Buttons This bank of buttons is for controlling various functions on the GUI. PROGRAMMABLE Buttons These four LED illuminated switches are designed to perform user-programmable functions. Some functions, such as firing Salvos, making temporary connections, or interfacing with the logic input and output ports on system Logic I/O cards, are configured through the Windows NAVIGATOR application. TIMER The console timer's AUTO-RESTART function lets programmed input strips reset the timer and start a new count when their On buttons are pressed. The S/S (start/stop) button halts the timer, which resumes when pressed again. RESET - If pressed while the timer is counting, resets to zero and starts a new count. If pressed with timer stopped, resets to zero and holds until Start is pressed. The HOLD button allows you to freeze the display while the counter continues in the background. 11
ip88cb CONSOLE AUDIO BLADE The ip88cb Console Audio BLADE puts a powerful mix engine and a full complement of inputs and outputs into a single 1RU BLADE chassis. Plug in an E-1 control surface and you ve got a compact, cost-effective, highly expandable console that is ready to grow as your needs evolve. The Console Audio BLADE s on-board intelligence enables it to link directly to the Wheatnet-IP network, allowing multiple consoles to share resources in a cost-effective and versatile way. The ip88cb integrates a powerful mix engine with IP, analog and digital I/O to give you a single rack-space console solution. Full front panel metering gives you a convenient overview of all audio activity. Paired with the E-1 Control Surface Console, you have a supercompact, ultra-powerful mix station that ties perfectly into your WheatNet-IP network or functions as a standalone console. It doesn t get any more powerful in a single rack space than the ip88cb Console Audio BLADE. Just add a control surface (such as the E-1) and you re in business standalone AND ready to network! ip88cb FEATURES: Integrated I/O Mix Engine BLADE 2 patchable Mic Preamps with Phantom Power and Gain Trim (XLR inputs) 4 Stereo (8 Mono) Analog Line Inputs on RJ45 4 AES Inputs on RJ45 4 Stereo (8 Mono) Analog Line Outputs on RJ45 4 AES Outputs on RJ45 Cue and Headphone Outputs on RJ45 and 1/4 jack. Control Room and Studio Monitor Outputs on XLRs 12 Programmable Logic Ports 1 RU Chassis Front Panel Metering for All Busses and Outputs Gigabit Port for Connection to WheatNet-IP network WheatNet-IP Software BLADE This software installs on any Windows 2000 or XP computer to interface eight stereo channels of audio in each direction plus control. WheatNet-PC connects to the WheatNet-IP network with a standard NIC card and a single CAT5E/6 cable. Install WheatNet-PC on automation PCs to allow them to play audio to the entire WheatNet-IP network without using a sound card. Control console functions, such as channel on/off, work without the need for separate control wiring. There is a huge savings in hardware cost no need for an expensive sound card, wiring time and complexity. There are many more uses for WheatNet-PC: Install it on news reporters computers to allow them to record and edit any audio in the system. Install it on program directors and managers computers to allow them to listen to system sources directly on their computers, limiting their selection lists to only those sources you authorize. 12
Additional WheatNet-IP BLADES ip88a ip88d ip88ad ip88m AUDIO and LOGIC INPUT/OUTPUT BLADES The I/O BLADEs are access points on the WheatNet-IP network, converting each hardware physical input audio or logic to a data stream on the network, and converting data streams to hardware physical outputs. The ip88a/d/ad I/O BLADEs provide connectivity for 16 input channels and 16 output channels (8 in/8 out on the ip88m MIC BLADE), and 12 universal logic (GPIO) ports that are programmable as inputs or outputs, routable throughout the system. Greatly reduce wiring time and complexity by installing a BLADE in each equipment rack, studio, and control room furniture. ALL BLADES FEATURE: ip88a ANALOG I/O BLADE 16 analog input channels and 16 analog output channels (8 stereo, 16 mono, or any combination totaling 16 channels); 12 universal logic (GPI) ports Two 8x2 stereo virtual Utility Mixers that can be used for a wide range of applications; for example, using Wheatstone s ACI Automation Control Interface, your automation system can control the mix for satellite or local insertion switching Built-in web server, so you can configure and control locally or remotely without having to run dedicated software ip88d AES DIGITAL I/O BLADE 8 AES two-channel inputs and 8 AES two-channel outputs; 12 universal logic (GPI) ports; the AES channels can be routed in the network as stereo or two independent mono channels (for example, a two-channel digital phone hybrid or mic preamp) Front panel bar graph meters switchable to display source input level or destination output level after gain trim Front panel routing control any system source to any destination on that BLADE Front panel headphone jack with source select and level control monitor any system source ip88ad ANALOG and AES DIGITAL I/O BLADE Half analog/half digital 8 analog input channels/8 analog output channels and 4 AES inputs/4 AES outputs; 12 universal logic (GPI) ports Silent no fans can safely be located in a studio with live mics Flexible GPI logic 12 universal logic ports, programmable as inputs or outputs, routable throughout the entire system SNMP messaging for alerts ip88m ANALOG MIC I/O BLADE 8 analog microphone input channels; 8 analog output channels (4 stereo, 8 mono, or any combination totaling 8 channels);12 universal logic (GPI) ports Silence detection on each output that can trigger alarms or make a routing change DB25 and StudioHub - compatible RJ45 interconnect; XLR for mic inputs 13
SPECIFICATIONS FOR E-1 CONSOLE CONTROL SURFACE Designed and Made in the USA for YOU by Serious Broadcast Fanatics CONNECTORS Ethernet RJ-45, for use in a WheatNet-IP network, or for external computer control and programming of the console. Mixer RJ-45, for use with E-Series SAT cage (Bridge, E-Sat, WheatNet systems) Keyboard PS/2 Headphone DB-9, line level stereo Power Dual jacks for redundant PSU E-1 is available in a 12-fader mainframe, preloaded with 4, 8 or 12 faders. POWER SUPPLY PSE-1 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 19"W x 2-1/4"D x 1-3/4"H Redundancy: use two PSE-1s 27-1/8"W x 13-1/8"D Power Requirements: 120-240 VAC, 90 Watts. 16-1/2" CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 27-1/8"W x 13-1/8"D 3-5/16" 6-1/4" 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 2-7/8" 2-7/8" 16-1/2" 12-9/16" 12-9/16" 2-3/4" 3-5/16" 6-1/4" 2-3/4" PSE-1 Power Supply Clean and proper power is key to the great performance you ve come to expect from Wheatstone. It would be easy to just purchase over-the-counter power supplies for our E-Series Consoles. But we don t. In order to maintain our high level of quality we've designed and built a dedicated separate rackmount supply for our E-1 surfaces. 26-3/4" MAINFRAME E-1 frames accommodate a master/monitor panel and from one to three 4-fader input panels. CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 27-1/8" wide by 13-1/8" deep FRAME DIMENSIONS Surface front to back 16-1/2 Height at front 11/16 Height at rear 3-5/16 Depth below counter surface 2-7/8 28-3/4" 28-3/4" 1" Vorsis AirAura Processor is WheatNet-IP Compatible Now your entire airchain can run completely on WheatNet-IP. Our award-winning Vorsis AirAura is plug-and-play compatible. Using a 1" standard CAT-6 cable, simply plug in and go! 16-1/2" 16-1/2" 1-1/2" 1-1/2" 14
SPECIFICATIONS FOR WheatNet-IP BLADES ANALOG BLADE I/O Inputs Outputs Connectors Frequency response THD+n Noise Gain range Maximum input Maximum output A>D converter D>A converter Electronic differential, >10KΩ (bridging) Optimum source impedance <1KΩ <10Ω, 20Hz-20kHz Optimum load impedance >600Ω DB25 Female, requires DB25 Male cable end connectors RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs ±0.25dB, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu 0.04%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu -85dBu; -109dBr ref max level out ±18db, inputs and outputs +24dBu +24dBu ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution DAC 24bit advanced DIGITAL BLADE I/O Inputs Balanced 110Ω AES-3, S/PDIF compatible Outputs Balanced 110Ω AES-3 only Connectors DB25 Female, requires DB25 Male cable end connectors RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs Frequency response Flat, 20Hz-20kHz, ref -20dBFS, +4dBu THD+n 0.0009%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref -20dBFS, +4dBu Noise -141dBFS, ref max level out Gain range ±18db, inputs and outputs Maximum input 0dBFS Maximum output 0dBFS Sample rate converters 32-96kHz, 16-24bit, on all inputs AES channel status Standard implementation MIC BLADE I/O Inputs Outputs Connectors Frequency response THD+n Noise Reference level Gain range Maximum input Maximum output A>D converter D>A converter Electronic differential, >2KΩ (bridging) Optimum source impedance <200Ω <10Ω, 20Hz-20kHz Optimum load impedance >600Ω XLR-F, requires XLR-M cable connector (microphone inputs) DB25 female, requires DB25 Male cable end connectors (analog outputs) RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs (analog outputs, logic ports, & gigabit Ethernet ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu 0.02%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu -85dBu; -109dBr ref max level out -50dBu +20 to +80dB, inputs; ±18db, outputs -10dBu +24dBu ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution DAC 24bit Advanced IP88CB CONSOLE AUDIO BLADE Inputs 2 analog mic, patchable, with variable gain and +48V phantom XLR mic in, RJ45 mic out 4 AES digital with SRC, RJ45 4 stereo analog, RJ45 Outputs 4 stereo analog, PGM A-B-C-D, RJ45 1 stereo analog, control room, XLR 1 stereo analog, studio, XLR 1 stereo analog, headphone, phone jack and RJ45 1 stereo analog, cue, phone jack and RJ45 4 AES digital, PGM A-B-C-D, RJ45 Mix Engine Internal mix engine for E-1 control surface A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution D>A converter DAC 24bit advanced Sample Rate Convertors 32-96KHz, 16-24 bit on all digital inputs Common Specs: LOGIC I/O Connector Voltage Current ETHERNET Connectors Cable Audio transport Utility interface SYSTEM Sample rate Sync Reference level Latency PHYSICAL Dimensions Shipping weight Power consumption RJ45 (2), 12 channels +5VDC to GND +5VDC and GND provided 100mA max source/sink RJ45 CAT5E or CAT6 Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T, used for all BLADE-to-BLADE audio traffic 100BASE-TX for future use 44.1 or 48kHz, user selectable in software Internal or external External sync input on any I/O digital BLADE 0dBFS=+4dBu (+4dBu=1.23VRMS) 0.5mS, BLADE to switch to BLADE 1RU 19"/48.3cm wide, 1-3/4"/4.5cm high 13-1/4"/33.7cm deep 15-1/4"/38.7cm deep with connectors 14lbs/6.4kg ip88a: 49VA, 30W ip88d: 23VA, 12W ip88ad: 35VA, 19W ip88m: 35VA, 19W ip88cb: 35VA, 19W ip88e: 18VA, 10W Specifications and features subject to change without notice WheatNet is a registered trademark of Wheatstone Corporation 15
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