Radio Console and Mix Engine Blades

Mixing Engines for WheatNet IP Consoles

Console and Mix Engine Blades
Meet CONSOLE AND MIX ENGINE BLADES

All mixing functions for WheatNet IP audio consoles are done in a Mix Engine or a Console Blade, which also includes I/O. Consoles and Mix Engine/Console Blades connect directly into the network switch itself for true IP connectivity between consoles and engine as well as direct access to automation systems, network applications and other control surfaces that make true system interoperability possible.

Console Blade - Front and Rear
32 Channel Console Blade - Front and Rear

OVERVIEW

CONSOLE ENGINE BLADE: IP88CB/IP88CB32

The IP88 Console Blade  comes standard with L-8, L-12, IP-12 and IP-16 consoles for mix engine functions as well as I/O. A single-rack IP88 Console Blade is all that is needed for many studio operations. Busy studios that require additional I/O can upgrade to the IP88CB32 model for double the amount of I/O in 2RU.

All Console Blades are AES67 compatible to bring audio from other AES67-compatible devices and signals into and out of the WheatNet IP audio network.

IP883E Mix Engine Blade - Front And Rear
MIX ENGINE: IP883E/IP884E

The IP883E/IP884E Mix Engine Blade for LXE and GSX consoles, Glass LXE, and Remote LXE/GSX interfaces houses all the mixing functions and provides essential distribution of the four stereo program buses, four stereo AUX sends, per-channel mix-minus feeds, monitor outputs, and other bus signals to the WheatNet IP audio network. Once on the network, bus signals are available as sources and destinations anywhere. This creates an extremely flexible system in which program outputs from one surface can be sources on any other surface; for example, a news mixer’s program bus can be brought up as a source on the air studio surface. While the IP883E/IP884E doesn’t house audio I/O, it does include 12 universal logic (GPIO) ports for interfacing various external switches, indicators and devices for control purposes.

The third-generation IP883E Mix Engine is AES67 compatible, and the fourth generation IP884E Mix Engine is AES67 compliant for full interoperability with other AES67-compatible devices and systems.

FEATURES

CONSOLE AND MIX ENGINE BLADES
CONSOLE AUDIO BLADES
  • Mix Engine with I/O: Combines I/O and mix engine functions in one..
  • True IP Connectivity: Direct connection to the network switch.
  • High-Quality Processing: 24-bit A/D and D/A converters.
  • AES67 Compatibility: Interoperable with AES67-compliant devices.
  • Flexible I/O Options: Available in standard and double I/O configurations.
  • Universal Logic Ports: 12 GPIO ports on RJ45 connectors.
  • User-Friendly Interface: OLED display with a graphical menu.

Standard 1RU Enclosure:

  • 2 Mic Preamps with phantom power and gain trim w/ XLR inputs
  • 4 Stereo (8 Mono) Analog Line inputs on RJ-45
  • 4 AES inputs on RJ45
  • 4 Stereo (8 Mono) Analog Line Outs on RJ45
  • 4 AES Outputs on RJ45

CB32 2RU Enclosure:

  • 4 Mic preamps with phantom power and gain trim w/ XLR inputs
  • 8 Stereo (16 Mono) analog line inputs on RJ-45
  • 8 AES inputs on RJ45
  • 8 Stereo (16 Mono) analog line outs on RJ45
  • 8 AES outputs on RJ45
MIX ENGINE BLADES
  • True IP Connectivity: Direct connection to the network switch.
  • High-quality Processing: 24-bit A/D and D/A converters.
  • Universal Logic Ports: 12 GPIO ports on RJ45 connectors.
  • AES67 Compatibility (IP-88E)/AES67 Compliant (IP88-4E): Interoperable with AES67 devices and networks.
  • User-Friendly Interface: OLED display with a graphical menu.
  • Flexible: I/O is separate for any sized network.
  • Redundancy: Gigabit Ethernet port/dual ports (IP88-4E)

    IP88CB

    CONSOLE BLADE FOR IP AND L SERIES CONSOLES
    • Mix Engine and I/O in 1RU
    • 2) mic preamps, 4) stereo (8 mono) line inputs/outputs on RJ45, 4)AES inputs/outputs on RJ45
    • True IP connectivity
    • 24-bit A/D and D/A convertors
    • 12 Universal Logic ports (GPIO) on two RJ45 connectors
    • AES67 Compatibility
    • Cue and headphone outputs on RJ45 and 1/4” jack
    • Control room and studio monitor outputs on XLRs
    • OLED front panel displays with graphical menu
    • Gigabit Ethernet port

    IP88-CB32

    HIGH-DENSITY I/O CONSOLE BLADE FOR IP AND L SERIES CONSOLES
    • Double the I/O of the IP88CB
    • Mix Engine and I/O in 2RU
    • 4) mic preamps, 8) stereo (16 mono) line inputs/outputs on RJ45, 8)AES inputs/outputs on RJ45
    • True IP connectivity
    • 24-bit A/D and D/A convertors
    • 12 Universal Logic ports (GPIO) on two RJ45 connectors
    • AES67 Compatibility
    • Cue and headphone outputs on RJ45 and 1/4” jack
    • Control room and studio monitor outputs on XLRs
    • OLED front panel displays with graphical menu
    • Gigabit Ethernet port

    IP88-3E

    THIRD GENERATION MIX ENGINE FOR LXE AND GSX CONSOLES
    • DSP processing for mixing and processing in 1RU
    • True IP connectivity
    • 12 universal logic ports (GPIO) on 2 RJ-45 connectors
    • AES67 compatible
    • Front panel headphone jack
    • OLED front panel display with graphical menu
    • One Gigabit Ethernet port

     

    IP88-4E

    FOURTH GENERATION MIX ENGINE FOR LXE AND GSX CONSOLES
    • DSP processing for mixing and processing in 1RU
    • True IP connectivity
    • 12 universal logic ports (GPIO) on 2 RJ-45 connectors
    • AES67 compliant for full interoperability with other AES67 devices and networks
    • Front panel headphone jack
    • OLED front panel display with graphical menu
    • Two Gigabit Ethernet port
    • Dual redundant power supplies

     

    REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY FOR BLADE 3s
    Redundant Power-Supply For Blades

    This single-rackspace unit supplies redundant DC power to up to four Blade 3s. Each unit connects via multipin connector to the failsafe unit. Cables are included. 

     
    BLADE CLIP PLAYER B3-ACP
    Blade Clip Player Software Screen

    This software plugin provides the optional audio clip player in Blade 3s with clip list management and one hour of storage.

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