Actually, don’t bother — we’ve built one. Axia IP Intercom saves on cost, space, and installation time, and eliminates special plug-in cards altogether. It’s real plug and play that works every time — even when you need to add a station, or reconfigure the ones you’ve got.

Everybody knows the advantages of IP and Ethernet – low cost, easy installation and maintenance, efficient infrastructure. Thanks to its efficient Ethernet backbone, installing IP Intercom is a simple single-click connection. Of course it’s easily scalable: plug as many stations into your switch as you want and add on from there. Then start talking! And if you move to a new location, you can just pick up the gear and take it with you — there’s no expensive, hard-wired, custom-cable multi-pair infrastructure mess to deal with.

Don’t have an Axia studio network? That’s OK. You’ll still save money and increase efficiency by choosing IP-Intercom; it’s a stand-alone system with I/O that will accommodate multiple consoles. But if you do have an Axia system, you’ll get seamless console integration that gives your operators benefits other systems can’t. For instance, you can take broadcast-quality intercom audio directly to air. And you can feed IFB audio directly to intercom callers.

IP Intercom gives you unlimited full-bandwidth access to any studio, news or sports venue, office, hallway, broom closet or wherever. Talk and listen to individuals or groups hands-free, with no echo or feedback — IP Intercom features exclusive AEC advanced echo cancellation from Fraunhofer Labs (the inventors of MP3), so there’s never any open-mic feedback during conversations. Ever.

IP Intercom system is completely digital. Other intercom systems try to make you think they’re digital by piping their analog signals over CAT-5 cables, but the last thing you need during a breaking story or transmitter failure is hum and buzz getting between you and the guy you need to talk to. With IP Intercom, there isn’t any.

So you’ve gotta be a genius to use it, right? Actually, anyone with an index finger can operate this system with ease. The web interface makes setup simple. Sharp, high-contrast OLED displays are easy to read from anywhere in the room. And our clever callback feature makes sure you’ll never miss a call, no matter what you’re doing. There are also functions that allow talent to mute calls from other stations, to make sure there’s never an interruption on-air.

IP Intercom comes in several rack-mount and desktop styles, plus drop-in modules for Axia Fusion and Element® consoles. And our unique SoftCom software lets you turn any connected PC into an intercom station! Just mix and match to build a system customized to your needs.

Rackmount Stations 

IC.20 Rackmount Station 

The IC.20 intercom panel features 20 station presets for quick contact with frequently-called stations. Perfect for Master Control or TOC, the IC.20 includes a keypad and associated display for fast access to stations system-wide, plus group talk and auto-answer functions. Keypad can also dial outside phone lines (using an optional telephone hybrid). 2RU rackmount package features high-visibility 10-character OLED (organic LED) displays, built-in speaker, front- and rear-panel mic connections, 4-pin locking headset jack, analog I/O presented on both XLR and StudioHub-compatible RJ-45 connectors, GPIO connection for speaker mute/dim and external line-status tallies, and an Ethernet jack for single-cable network connection.

IC.10 10-Station Intercom Panel 

The IC.10 is a 10-station version of the IC.20 we talked about earlier. It has 10 station presets with high-resolution OLED displays, a built-in speaker, front- and rear-panel mic connections, 4-pin locking headset jack, analog I/O on XLR and StudioHub-compatible RJ-45 connectors, GPIO connection for speaker mute/dim and external line-status tallies, and an Ethernet connection.

IC.1 10-Station Intercom Panel 

The IC.1 is a cost-effective way to add intercom capabilities to any studio. It features 10 LED-backlit film-cap buttons that are easily labeled with station names; like other IP Intercom station, programming is via Web interface. IC.1 has a built-in speaker and front-panel 4-pin locking headset jack, front- and rear-panel mic inputs, analog I/O with XLR and RJ-45 connectors, GPIO speaker mute/ dim control. An Ethernet jack completes the connection complement.

Desktop Stations

IC.1D 20-Station Desktop Intercom 

The IC.1D 20-station desktop intercom is perfect for producers, screeners, etc. IC.1D has 20 preset stations presented on LED-backlit button caps; an economical way to add intercom function to any space. 20 LED-backlit film-cap buttons can be labeled with station names and programmed using a built-in Web interface and any browser. The OLED callback window lets users identify and answer calls from remote stations that aren’t programmed on a local “speed” key. IC.1D includes a built-in speaker and front-panel 4-pin locking headset jack. All it takes to add it to your intercom network is a single CAT-5 connected to the rear-panel Ethernet port; a built-in auto-sensing power supply eliminates nasty “wall warts.”

IC.20D 20-Station OLED Desktop Intercom

The IC.20D is the desktop version of the IC.20 rack-mount station we showed you earlier. The 20 station preset locations are equipped with high-resolution OLED displays; the OLED callback window and dialing pad let operators call any station not programmed to a preset location. Naturally there’s a built-in speaker, front-panel 4-pin locking headset jack, front-panel mic input, an Ethernet port for fast hookup, and internal auto-sensing power supply.

Console Modules 

You don’t need to own an Axia console to use IP Intercom — rack-mount and desktop stations integrate with any broadcast mixer to route intercom traffic to air instantly — full-bandwidth, broadcast-quality audio, not tin-can-and-string noise. But if you do own an Axia Fusion or Element mixing console, these drop-in modules make communications even easier by turning your board into an intercom station!

Built-in Talkback functions enable seamless communication between board ops, hosts and studio guests.

		20 Station OLED Intercom Module  The 20-Station OLED intercom module requires two frame positions and provides access to 20 pre-programmed intercom stations. Individual talk and listen buttons are combined with high-resolution OLED displays for fast access to frequently-called stations; auto-answer functions are also provided. Mic audio is taken directly from the console operator’s microphone; speaker audio is directed to the console’s preview speaker. There’s a dedicated listen volume control, individual mic and speaker mute keys, and group talk functions; the overbridge display works with the console’s monitor module numeric keypad to give direct access to any station systemwide. Station presets and GPIO functions are programmed using any standard Web browser. Available for Axia Fusion and Element consoles.
		10 Station OLED Intercom Module The 10-Station OLED intercom module occupies one console frame position and includes ten preset locations with 10-character OLED displays, auto-answer functions, dedicated listen volume control, and mute keys for speaker and mic. Available for Axia Element console only.
		10 Station Film-Cap Intercom Module  This economical 10-Station Film-Cap intercom module features ten LED-backlit film-cap buttons for single-button calling of up to 10 preset stations. This module occupies one frame position, provides a dedicated listen volume control, and includes speaker and mic mute buttons. Available for Axia Fusion and Element consoles.

SoftCom IP Intercom for Windows

Axia Softcom Intercom for Windows makes any networked PC a part of your IP Intercom system! The easy user interface mimics the IC-20 control panel, with preset locations for 20 frequently-called stations. Auto-answer and hands-free functions are supported, and a drop-down station finder gives instant access to stations not pre-programmed. All your PC needs is a sound card with mic & speakers, and a 100Base-T Ethernet connection to your Axia IP-Audio network. Purchase includes a site license for all PCs.

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From the company that invented AoIP

Telos Infinity is a new AoIP solution that delivers a quantum leap in scalability, ease of integration, efficiency and total cost of ownership. First in the new series of Telos Infinity solutions is the revolutionary Telos Infinity IP Intercom – a comprehensive next generation communications solution featuring:

1. Seamless interoperability through standards-based Livewire+ AES67
2. Infinite scalability for all internal and external communications
3. Plug and play device integration
4. Intuitive UI for simplified operation
5. Matrix-Free distributed network architecture
6. Lower TCO than traditional intercom systems
7. Optimization for broadcast communications

Rethink Intercom

Telos Infinity IP Intercom is a complete reimagining of broadcast communications technology developed by the Telos Alliance engineering team that invented AoIP for broadcast in 2003. More than just a talkback system, Telos Infinity IP Intercom converges voice communication and contribution audio on a single IT backbone employing the latest standards-based VoIP and AoIP transport to provide dedicated features and functionality without compromise or limitations.

Break the Matrix

Telos Infinity IP Intercom replaces outmoded matrix technology with an advanced, distributed IP network solution that provides superior functionality in a simplified, more elegant form. Being matrix-free allows plug-and-play networked hardware and software devices to be added to the system as part of a planned or ad-hoc change, without ever worrying that you might exceed the number of available ports on a matrix.

As Part of an Integrated System…

Telos Infinity IP Intercom unleashes the full potential of a distributed IP audio infrastructure, allowing access to any networked audio endpoint through the intuitive Telos Infinity Dashboard application. Mix-minuses, program busses, mixer auxes, monitor feeds, remote contribution audio, and presenter mics are all available anywhere you need them – for communication or on-air use.  And since Telos Infinity IP Intercom natively supports Livewire+ AES67, it can be used with our own AoIP products or those from other supporting manufacturers.

… Or as Part of a Legacy Installation

Realizing the benefits of Telos Infinity IP Intercom doesn’t mean abandoning existing audio infrastructure. Instead, Telos Infinity seamlessly integrates into analog, AES, SDI, and MADI systems using Telos Alliance xNode baseband-to-IP interfaces and other AES67 partner devices. A transition to AoIP reduces the amount of cabling and its associated costs, system design time and installation expense – all while establishing a pathway to a complete AoIP solution in the future.

Infinite Possibilities

Telos Infinity IP Intercom marks the next generation of Audio over IP solutions destined to revolutionize broadcast communication through the creation of disruptive and innovative technologies – and it’s just the start. More functionality, features and new products are just around the corner. Talk to your local Telos Infinity representative or contact Telos Alliance directly to learn more, and subscribe to Direct Current for updates about all Telos Alliance products and news.

Award Winning 

Introduced at the IBC 2017, Telos Infinity won the TVBEurope Best of Show Award.

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Power is good — but only if you can control it. Axia’s Pathfinder family of router control tools let you customize and command your entire Axia network. Using your choice of graphical software or networked appliance, you can easily build extremely sophisticated routing functions like automated events, custom on-screen control panels — even change the entire network on a timed schedule if you like. Pathfinder can even give you peace of mind, by sensing silence on critical paths and patching around it automatically — then sending you an e-mail to let you know what happened. And that’s just the start. Pathfinder can keep automatic logs of your studio network’s routing operations — route changes, GPIO changes, user button presses, and more. Create sophisticated routing “scenes” with Boolean logic that automatically watch for and react to specified events, using a unique graphical editor that eliminates tedious script writing. Pathfinder Panel Designer even lets you construct custom on-screen controls that can be deployed on PCs across your network. Or, map custom features to rack-mounted button panels and user keys mounted right in the console.

In today’s broadcast environment, information is key. So Pathfinder allows you to keep logs of your studio network’s routing operations — route changes, GPIO changes, user button presses, and much, much more.

You want to design that perfect automated system? Pathfinder gives you the tools. Pathfinder Stack Events allow you to design logic as simple (or sophisticated) as you need. An enhanced, graphical editor eliminates tedious script writing, allowing you to create sophisticated routing “scenes” with Boolean logic that automatically watch for and react to specified events.

Pathfinder’s Panel Designer applet lets you construct custom on-screen controls that can be deployed on PCs across your network. Or, map your custom designed features to rack-mounted button panels and user keys mounted right in the console. Some of these buttons can even dynamically change color and text to display status and engage actions.

There are two different Pathfinder software offerings tailored to your specific needs. Read on to find out which is right for you.

PathfinderPC Software

Designed for automated routing in small to medium-sized facilities, PathfinderPC gives you networked control of up to 25 Axia devices. This full-featured system runs on Windows PCs and allows you to construct and execute route or scene changes based on scheduled events, GPIO closures or Silence Detect trigger events. Using the client application, you can log in and change routing from anywhere you have network or Internet access. Use PathfinderPC to attach events to Axia SmartSwitch, SoftSwitch and Film-Cap button panels, or construct on-screen “virtual” controls that can run simultaneously on up to 10 PCs.

PathfinderPRO Software

PathfinderPRO, the enterprise version of Pathfinder, contains all of the features found in PathfinderPC plus additional capabilities tailored to facilities with large physical plants or complex operational requirements. PathfinderPRO supports server “clustering” – running simultaneously on two connected, yet independent computers – for the ultimate in redundancy and security.

PathfinderPRO catalogs all of your Axia devices and supports as many end-user connections as your CPU can handle. PathfinderPRO can directly control console VMix virtual mixers, motorized faders on consoles so equipped, Show Profile changes, and more.

But PathfinderPRO doesn’t stop at just controlling your Axia equipment. Complete delivery system integration is at your fingertips with Sine Systems ACU-1, Pro-Bel, SA Port Router and generic protocol emulators, plus support for routing and translating of serial, TCP and UDP ports. Snap-in real-time metering and Web browser controls provide added options for user-designed software panels. Browser controls even support multimedia audio and video, allowing embedded A/V streaming displays in software mini-panels.

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1. Telecom-grade dual, redundant, auto-switching power supplies are engineered for bulletproof reliability.

2. Power supplies are unitized for quick replacement in the field. Just slide out the old, slide in the new.

3. Separate WAN jack provides a secure, separate connection to the outside world – make routing changes from home, office or on the road.

4. Pathfinder Core PRO controls your complete Axia routing network with one simple CAT-5 connection.

5. Your rack has enough noisy stuff in it. Pathfinder Core PRO isn’t. Fanless convection cooling means whisper-quite operation.

PC-Free 

The Axia Pathfinder Core PRO appliance is ideal for stations that want reliable, redundant, systemwide routing control that is independent of a PC/Windows Server. The Linux-based network-attached appliance for routing control includes a web user interface to provide route control and customize logic events. Because it uses a web interface, Pathfinder Core PRO becomes PC-platform-independent; users can use almost any personal computing device to interface with the appliance for reliable, 24/7 unattended operation. In addition, the traditional client applications our users have come to know and love also work with Pathfinder Core PRO.

Logic Flows 

Pathfinder Core PRO features Logic Flows, an all-new events system that uses logic gates for the creation of complex logic and dramatically simplifies route changes. The Logic Flows event system features a graphical flow-chart style that allows you to see the connections and manipulate them easier, as well as see state changes in real time via the web interface. For example, if an endpoint changes, you will see those changes live via a color and/or textual change on the Logic Flow graphic. Logic Flows are intelligent enough to sense the connections between different flows and present those connections graphically with a much larger array of properties that are available for use. Finally, we have added the ability to clone entire groups of object settings with one simple flow, which becomes invaluable when creating redundant logical paths. These are dramatic improvements over previous versions.

Examples of PDM Logic Flows 

Example of airchain switcher requiring dual button press for safety

Device Emulators Control Protocol for Third-Party Integration

Because there are a variety of automation systems that don’t understand the Axia language, Pathfinder Core PRO Device Emulators allow the unit to “look like” another protocol, emulating third-party protocols and translating them into the Axia language. When Pathfinder Core PRO receives commands in a non-Axia protocol language, it then makes the requested changes to the Axia equipment, emulating a different kind of device by speaking that language. Additionally the Device Emulators allow the user to define their own commands to send and receive, so Pathfinder Core PRO can be used to control and receive commands from third-party equipment in that way as well. The user simply has to define the textual commands to watch for or send in the Device Emulator.

Easy Setup 

Pathfinder Core PRO is fast, efficient, and simple to use: Just attach to your network, give it an IP address, and it automatically detects your Axia audio sources/destinations and GPIO ports. Pathfinder Core PRO searches for and finds all of the Axia equipment on the network, then automatically creates both an audio router and a GPIO router with all of the audio or GPIO sources and destinations that are discovered within that equipment, simplifying the initial configuration.

Redundancy for Failsafe Operation

Pathfinder Core PRO also gives you peace of mind by providing distributed redundancy within your network. Multiple Pathfinder Core PRO units can be “clustered” for automatic redundant backup, and each fan-free unit has field-replaceable dual-redundant power supplies as well. As a dedicated hardware appliance, Pathfinder Core PRO gives you freedom from concerns about software compatibility, automatic OS patches, and computer hardware limitations.

Customizable User Panels

In addition to advanced routing control, Pathfinder Core PRO lets users create their own user panels, giving them a unique and customized look and design for features like meters and buttons.

Virtual Routing

Aside from routing physical inputs and outputs, Pathfinder Core PRO lets you create virtual routers. For example, if a specific room in a facility doesn’t need to see the entire network of inputs and outputs, but only the ones relevant to that room, then a Pathfinder administrator can create a virtual router that only includes the sources and destinations required by that room. In addition, virtual routers can be used to marry multiple sources and destinations together into routable packages. For example, you can create a virtual source that has both an actual audio source and an actual GPIO source as part of its package. Then when you create a route with the virtual router, the audio and GPIO get routed together with one route change.

Memory Slots

Memory Slots allow you to store—and make changes based on—custom pieces of information. Memory Slots have been expanded in Pathfinder Core PRO to provide easy latching capability of any property in the system, to follow the state of any property in the system, and to build custom text by combining values from multiple slots together. This makes the use of Memory Slots more powerful than ever.

500 Crosspoints, 500 Logic Rules

With Pathfinder Core PRO, you get 500 sources and 500 endpoint change blocks (within Logic Flows). Need more? You can simply buy an extension license to add more logic or more crosspoints. Note: There are a variety of crosspoints that don’t count against the license, including GPIO and virtual-only ones. Only Axia audio sources count against the crosspoint license.

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Axia control panels let you place routing power anywhere — in a studio turret, a TOC control panel or an equipment rack. These accessory control panels work with Axia’s PathfinderPC and PathfinderPRO routing control hardware, allowing you to map routing commands – from simple contact closures to complex logic-driven events – to any button for fast execution.

Film-cap controllers with LED-backlit keys can be illuminated with a choice of colors; keycaps are film- legendable for quick function identification. SmartSwitch panels have dynamic, backlit LCD buttons that can change color and text with user activation. And the rack-mount 8-button SoftSwitch panel has high- resolution OLED buttons that can be loaded with user-created bitmaps for instant function identification. And the XY Routing Control Panel allows convenient on-the-fly routing of networked sources from anywhere in your facility; route any source to any output of your choosing with just a couple of knob twists.

17-Button LCD SmartSwitch Panel

The 17-button SmartSwitch Router Control Panel features backlit LCD buttons with dynamic text and color to provide 1-touch remote access to often-used machine-control or software functions. Multiple pages of button assignments can be programmed and recalled with just a touch; use PathfinderPC’s Stacking Events Editor to map single commands or complex routing salvos to any button. Easy-to-use Web-based configuration pages can be accessed from any PC on the Livewire® network.

Film-Cap Switch Panels

Use these Film-Cap Router Control Panels when dynamic-text capabilities are not required; lighted aircraft-grade switches provide fast execution of router salvos, machine-control or software functions programmed using PathfinderPC Router Control software. 5-, 10- and 15-button rackmount models are perfect for use in a studio turret, TOC control panel or equipment rack. Place film labels under the clear button caps; set the LED backlights to any of 8 different colors.

OLED SoftSwitch Router Control Panel

The 8-Button OLED SoftSwitch provides high-visibility router control from any studio turret or equipment rack. Its eight bright, sharp OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) readouts can display simple text or user-supplied monochrome bitmaps, and can be seen from nearly any angle — across the table, or across the room. Use PathfinderPC to program custom routing commands you can invoke instantly with the touch of a button.

XY Router Control Panel

XY Router Control Panel lets you route any source to any destination (any-to-any routing) with the click of a button. Choose your desired audio stream, select your network output and press “Take” to route audio. Perfect for TOC program stream selection, ingest stations where a multitude of incoming feeds need routing to air, or production rooms — anywhere you need many-to-one control of networked audio streams.

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The Axia xSelector looks a lot like a traditional XY router control panel, but it’s much, much more. So much more, in fact, that you’ll make xSelector a staple in your TOC, production rooms, news stations — anywhere your talent needs to both create and consume networked audio streams.

xSelector lets talent select from all available audio streams on the Livewire network, and route them to its local output (conveniently presented in both balanced analog and AES/EBU format). xSelector is easy to use: The front-panel LCD screen lists available network sources; talent uses the adjacent selector knob to browse sources and then pushes the knob to “take” the selected source, instantly routing that source to the local outputs for use with an audio workstation, a specific console input, recording device, etc.

Also on the front panel, six film-cap “radio buttons” provide instant access to frequently-used sources. There’s also a stereo ¼” TRS jack with a volume control which supplies an internally-amplified audio output directly to talent headphones, making xSelector a perfect choice for small workstation environments by eliminating the need for an external headphone amp.

Around back, you’ll find separate left and right balanced XLR and RJ-45 connections for the analog input and output, another set of XLR and RJ-45 connectors for the AES/EBU input and output, DB-15 connectors for the two GPIO machine-logic controls, and RJ-45s for the two redundant Livewire 100BASE-T Ethernet connections.

All this functionality makes xSelector the perfect choice for news booths or dubbing stations where only one active feed is required, or for intake stations that allow non-technical folks to easily move audio from external sources (like field recorders) into the Axia network.

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Control at the Click of a Mouse.

You asked for a way to remotely control your console. Axia heard you! Meet SoftSurface, the audio mixing application for Windows.

You can use SoftSurface two ways. As a remote control, it gives powerful real-time control of premium Axia mixing consoles, utilizing an Axia StudioEngine or PowerStation that’s connected to a Livewire® network. It’s perfect for remote diagnostics or off-site operation of a mixing console from remotes, transmitter sites — even from home, via an Internet gateway.

As a virtual console, SoftSurface combines with an Axia StudioEngine or PowerStation to create a “soft” mixing surface. It’s perfect for those limited-space situations where there’s no room for a real console. With SoftSurface, if you’ve got a Windows laptop and an IP connection, you’re good to go.

Now, when we say SoftSurface lets you control a console, we don’t mean a wimpy console. You get all the functionality and features of Axia’s extremely popular Element and Fusion modular mixing surfaces, the boards at the heart of thousands of superb broadcast facilities around the world.

SoftSurface opens up new dimensions of creative applications for broadcasters. Remote broadcasts get easier: your talent can take a tablet with SoftSurface, a USB mic and a Telos® Z/IP ONE IP Codec into the field, link up with the Element console at your studio, and have its entire suite of capabilities at their fingertips — leave those CDs and MP3 players at home.

Or, pair SoftSurface with a StudioEngine or PowerStation mixing engine for a “virtual console” installation in personal studios, or areas where space restrictions don’t permit a physical control surface.

The SoftSurface display is divided into a virtual mixing surface and a control section. The mixing section’s onscreen width varies based on the number of channels you wish to display, while the context-sensitive control section is fixed in size, and navigation is via a series of intuitive tabs.

The Main Monitor tab provides control of the monitor speakers, operator headphones, external monitor speakers, and preview volume.

The Show Profiles tab reveals the profiles that have been configured and allows the user to select a show and load it. As few as one or as many as 99 Show Profiles are supported.

Monitor Options provides control over dimming values and control of the channel feeding the monitors and headphone.

The Meter Options tab provides control over the presentation of the meters, including choice of metering ballistics styles: VU, BBC and DIN-style PPM, EBU Digital and Nordic.

Auxiliary Send and Return provides control of the final AUX send mix, as well as two auxiliary returns, as defined in the Show Profile. The returns can be assigned to a program bus. These options are defined in
a Show Profile and controlled as needed by the user. Individual sources can be assigned to feed one or all
AUX Send buses from the Channel Options Aux Send screen.

EQ curves are adjustable for each audio source. EQ can be adjusted on the fly, or saved as part of a source’s Source Profile and automatically recalled whenever that source is loaded to a fader.

Mic, Codec and Phone sources can be sweetened with Voice Dynamics from Omnia®. Expansion, Compression and De-Essing are part of the toolkit; Like EQ, dynamics settings can be adjusted at will or preset and saved with sources for automatic recall.

SoftSurface’s signal processing toolkit is completed with comprehensive Pan, Summing and Phase control, available on a per-source basis.

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AXIA IP-TABLET VIRTUAL RADIO SOFTWARE IN DEPTH

The Axia IP-Tablet Virtual Radio software goes beyond virtualizing control of just your Axia Fusion console. It allows you to control a variety of Telos Alliance equipment, including your Omnia.9 audio processor, Omnia VOCO 8 mic processor, Axia xNodes, Axia Pathfinder, Telos Z/IP One IP-audio codec, Telos VX and VX Prime VoIP phone systems, and more. Read on for the full details on all the software modules available to help you make virtual radio in your facility a reality.

IP-Tablet Core Virtual Radio App IP-Tablet Virtual Radio software gives you the ability to customize and consolidate control of Axia Fusion and Element consoles, xNodes, Telos phone systems / codecs, and Omnia processors all on a single standard Windows touchscreen tablet. Purchase a IP-Tablet Virtual Radio Core app for each tablet you want to use in your studio environment.           IP-Tablet PowerStation Virtual Radio App The IP-Tablet PowerStation app unlocks full control of an Axia Fusion or Element console connected to the PowerStation. You can customize the layout and controls to fit the exact needs of each user. Choosing from one of the predesigned templates or the simple drag-and-drop design interface, you can draft a layout that is specific to your needs. You can design a screen containing VU Meters, Timers, Time and Date display, status of On-Air, Preview and Talkback, the ability to control faders and change fader sources, choose console shows, and have full Vmix control with faders. One PowerStation license will allow any number of tablets to connect to the PowerStation for control, remembering that each tablet still requires its own Core license.   IP-Tablet StudioEngine Virtual Radio App Like the IP-Tablet PowerStation, the IP-Tablet StudioEngine app unlocks full control of an Axia Fusion or Element console connected to the StudioEngine. You can customize the layout and controls to fit your exact needs. Choose from one of the predesigned templates or use the simple drag-and-drop design interface to draft a layout. You can design a screen containing VU Meters, Timers, Time and Date display, status of On-Air, Preview Talkback, the ability to control faders and change fader sources, choose console shows, and have full Vmix control with faders. One StudioEngine license will allow any number of tablets to connect to the StudioEngine for control, remembering that each tablet still requires its own Core license.       IP-Tablet xNodes Virtual Radio App The IP-Tablet xNode Mixer app lets you access the internal mixer inside an xNode; change sources and routes; and control the levels of each with virtual faders. When you combine this software with an xNode, you get a fully customizable mini mixer.           IP-Tablet Pathfinder Button Virtual Radio App Design layouts of Pathfinder Button panels with this app. You can customize the size, shape, and color of the buttons and label them with custom text blocks, or choose from dozens of icons to serve as a legend. Requires Pathfinder PC, Pathfinder Pro or Pathfinder Core PRO           IP-Tablet VOCO 8 Virtual Radio App Control the presets of an Omnia VOCO 8 mic processor with this app. You can design a screen mirroring the layout of your furniture to allow operators to easily change the Omnia VOCO 8 presets.           IP-Tablet Omnia.9 Virtual Radio App Control the presets of an Omnia.9 processor with this software module. Easily switch processing presets right from your IP-Tablet without having to access the front panel of the Omnia.9 unit.             IP-Tablet VX Virtual Radio App Use the IP-Tablet to design a custom call management and control screen for your VX phone system. You have control over answering a call, previewing a call, and switching a call on-air as well as caller ID information display.             IP-Tablet VX Prime Virtual Radio App Use the IP-Tablet to design a custom call management and control screen for your VX Prime phone system. You have control over answering a call, previewing a call, and switching a call on-air as well as caller ID information display.             IP-Tablet Z/IP ONE Virtual Radio App Use the IP-Tablet to control your Z/IP One IP-audio codec. You have the ability to establish a call and adjust the codec bit rates directly from the IP-Tablet interface screen.           IP-Tablet Metadata Tools Virtual Radio App Use the IP-Tablet to pull metadata information from your automation system to display on the tablet screen. Great for consolidating critical information into a central location for your board operators and on-air talent. You can also display web URLs and scrolling messages on the tablet screen.           IP-Tablet Fusion Mount Finally, you can mount your 10-inch Windows tablet inside your Fusion console using this beautifully machined aluminum panel. Occupies four spaces in a Fusion frame.

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A big console for small spaces.

Not every studio requires a full-size mixing console. Not every studio is full-size, itself! But you still want the advantages of IP-Audio networking: the ability to send program audio to other studios, the ability to consume audio from satellite downlinks, remote codecs and phone hybrids, or to trigger routing scene changes from a user-mapped control panel. And you don’t want a toylike plastic pro-audio mixer — you want a real broadcast console that fits into a rack or turret, or on a small desktop space. A console with a small footprint, but big capabilities.

RAQ is a compact, special-purpose IP console from Axia. It may be compact in stature, but it’s big on features and performance. RAQ has “big board” capabilities you won’t find in other consoles of this size — automatic per-fader mix-minus, built-in EQ for voice and codec sources, and the ability to instantly load new local or networked sources to any fader with just the turn of a knob. Which means RAQ easily out-classes mixers with similar form factors — and even ones that take up much more room.

RAQ is a six-channel mixer over-engineered the Axia way, with super-duty rotary faders, aluminum front-panel, high-resolution OLED displays for channel assignment and metering, heavy-duty switches with LED lighting, and four Show Profile snapshot locations you can use to store and instantly recall favorite console configurations. One touch, and presto! Talent’s favorite sources are loaded, monitor source configured, and bus assignments made.

RAQ has two stereo mixing buses, plus a Preview (cue) bus, which makes it the perfect rack-mount utility mixer, whether in the studio, in an OB van, or in a road case. It fits in just 4 RU of space, so you can place it anywhere you need a full-featured, rack-mounted mixer: News booths, editors’ workstations, voice-over booths, dubbing stations, even small remote studios or club installations.

RAQ also features something else you won’t find on other compact consoles: a full-featured Monitor section. Along with headphone and Preview volume controls, you’ll also find a selector that lets you hear either Program 1, Program 2, or one of two External sources —helpful for monitoring off-air feeds, a processed headphone chain, or another studio. And you can finally say goodbye to Dymo labels and masking tape: each channel has an OLED display to show exactly what source is loaded.

Audio I/O, GPIO, console CPU, super-duty power supply, and even a network switch are all built into the QOR.16. Just plug in your mics, CD players, codecs, profanity delays, whatever. There are 16 audio I/O ports: two Mic inputs with switchable Phantom power, eight analog inputs and four analog outputs, and one AES/EBU input and output. QOR.16 also has four GPIO logic ports for machine control of studio peripherals, six 100BASE-T ports for Livewire devices, and two Gigabit ports with SFP for connection to the outside world. For more I/O, just add Axia xNode interfaces. And you can daisy chain as many as four QOR engines without the need for an external Ethernet switch, making installation even more economical.

And here’s the kicker: one QOR.16 can power two RAQ mixers — or a RAQ and a DESQ (RAQ’s six-fader, desktop-mount cousin)! Despite all these features, RAQ is so cost-effective, broadcasters are coming up with creative, new uses for them. We figured folks would use them for news booths, dubbing stations and guest performance mixers, but audio pros are also telling us they’d be ideal for broadcast remote kits, mobile trucks, for shipboard broadcasting, or as personal mixers. What else could you use them for? The possibilities are endless…

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A big console for small spaces.

Not every studio requires a full-size mixing console. Not every studio is full-size, itself! But you still want the advantages of IP-Audio networking: the ability to send program audio to other studios, the ability to consume audio from satellite downlinks, remote codecs and phone hybrids, or to trigger routing scene changes from a user-mapped control panel. And you don’t want a toylike plastic pro-audio mixer — you want a real broadcast console that fits into a rack or turret, or on a small desktop space. A console with a small footprint, but big capabilities.

DESQ is a compact, special-purpose IP console from Axia. It may be compact in stature, but it’s big on features and performance. DESQ has “big board” capabilities you won’t find in other consoles of this size — automatic per-fader mix-minus, built-in EQ for voice and codec sources, and the ability to instantly load new local or networked sources to any fader with just the turn of a knob. Which means DESQ easily out-classes mixers with similar form factors — and even ones that take up much more room.

DESQ is a six-fader console in a form-factor that lets it fit just about anywhere there’s a few inches of spare space: DESQ is only 16 inches (39.9 cm) square. It’s built Axia-tough, with a machined-aluminum work surface that takes the rough stuff jocks can dish out. Our familiar 100 mm. conductive-plastic faders feel like silk under the fingertips, and you’ll also find the avionics-grade switches with LED lighting that have become an Axia hallmark.

Other features include OLED channel and meter displays, four-source monitor section with two external locations that can be reassigned “on the fly”, and an OLED time-of-day clock and event timer. Like its rackmount cousin, RAQ, DESQ also has four Show Profile console snapshot locations, and push-and- turn Options knobs at the top of each fader that give instant access to fader source assignments, pan/ balance, and input gain trim.

Despite all these features, DESQ is so cost-effective, broadcasters are coming up with creative, new uses for them. Its big features and small footprint make DESQ the perfect console for interview studios, live performance spaces for on-air broadcast, news and feature production — whatever. Take it on road trip remotes, or to sporting events where multiple mics are required. Or put it in mobile units or ENG kits. Perfect for personal production studios, too.

Audio I/O, GPIO, console CPU, super-duty power supply, and even a network switch are all built into the QOR.16. Just plug in your mics, CD players, codecs, profanity delays, whatever. There are 16 audio I/O ports: two Mic inputs with switchable Phantom power, eight analog inputs and four analog outputs, and one AES/EBU input and output. QOR.16 also has four GPIO logic ports for machine control of studio peripherals, six 100Base-T ports for Livewire devices, and two Gigabit ports with SFP for connection to the outside world. For more I/O, just add Axia xNode interfaces. And you can daisy chain as many as four QOR engines without the need for an external Ethernet switch, making installation even more economical. And here’s the kicker: one QOR.16 can power two DESQ mixers — or a DESQ and a RAQ (DESQ’s six-fader, rackmount cousin)!

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