FORUM IP SPLIT and LITE

Digital audio mixers with IP connectivity

Three-band parametric equalisers, filters and dynamics

Up to 32 mix buses for program, auxiliary, monitor and clean feed outputs

Optional remote control and operation support tools

Digital Audio Mixers for
Radio and TV

FORUM is a family of digital audio mixing consoles for Radio and Television, specially designed for ON-AIR broadcast control and adaptable to different work flows. Simplicity and control power are combined in FORUM IP to cover both basic and advanced operation needs. Two versions: SPLIT and LITE. Available in two formats: recessed and desktop.

Incorporate all the necessary features for ON AIR use

Scalable up to 24 faders as required

Simplicity and power of control
Optional remote control software
FORUM includes memories that store the settings of each signal

Easy installation and configuration

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Functional
description

Four-channel module

4 routing buttons

Button for channel selection for advanced settings

Channel display: shows channel name and status, balance/panorama

CUE button

Indicator of active processes

On-air channel indicator

Fader 100 mm

Channel activation buttons

Programmable buttons per channel

The AEQ FORUM control surface is built on independent channel modules with 4 faders. The resulting configurations range from a basic configuration of 4 channels, then growing to 8, 12 and so on, for a maximum of 24 channels with the FORUM IP SPLIT. The FORUM LITE can be configured for a maximum of 12 Fader.

The signal assignment to fader channels is completely user-definable on the AEQ FORUM IP: it is possible to dynamically assign available system signals to fader channels during operation. This makes the system very flexible and allows to reorganise the channel distribution on the control surface to suit different programmes or operators. It is also possible to group several signals to a fader channel.

Control and Monitoring Module

Vumeters

Programmable keys

Display and controls configuration

Control and Studio Monitoring

Talk-back

The module provides two precision VU meters and 20 programmable keys. These high-precision stereo digital VU-meters can be assigned to the master outputs or, via the CUE keys, to any selected signal. The programmable Keys are available for a myriad of functions and controls, including audio engine cross-points, equipment control, talk-back and advanced signalling.

In the central part of the control module is located a multi-function display with associate keys and rotary encoders and are used for advanced configuration and functions. Each fader channel has a “Select” button that is linked to this area and allows for the adjustment of complex signal parameters and processing, internal routing, etc.

FORUM IP provide for independent monitoring in the technical area and studio. The lower part of this module contains the monitoring controls for the Control Room and Studio as well as the basic talk-back keys.

The most extensive set of functions for your ON AIR Broadcast Control

Audio Engine and Connectivity

The FORUM IP SPLIT version comes with a 3RU Audio Engine – FR CORE. The rear of this unit has 14 slots for I/O modules to be allocated as required. The FORUM IP LITE version comes with the compact 2RU M_CORE engine and with fixed set of I/O’s. In either of these versions, all necessary monitoring and Headphone outputs including GPIO’s and Relays, are readily available so does not have to be accounted for when making an assessment in regards to I/O count.

Both can be fitted with redundant power supply and licenses for operation support and remote control applications.

Basic features

3-unit chassis with 14 slots for inserting input and output modules on the rear panel. It also incorporates general purpose inputs and outputs such as talkback and self-monitoring microphone, control monitor, studio monitor, CUE, control and studio headphones, and GPIOs. The console’s I/O capabilities can be expanded via NETBOX AEQ modules, increasing the number of mono analogue inputs and outputs (or stereo pairs), stereo digital inputs and outputs, mic/line inputs, stereo headphone outputs and GPIOs.

Inputs and outputs

Supports a maximum of 14 multiple input/output modules, 4 of which can be dual micro-line, two digital hybrid and two AoIP.

Additional integrated micro-line input for talkback and self-monitoring.

Multi-channel: IP via 1 or 2 optional 32-channel audio-over-IP modules AES 67 DANTE format. Alternatively, MADI via optional internal 64 I/O module.

Optional input and output modules for FR CORE engine

FR02: DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE:

– 4 AES/EBU digital stereo inputs.
– 4 AES/EBU digital stereo outputs.
– SRC on all inputs.
– Supports AES-EBU or SPDIF formats.

FR03: MIC/LINE INPUT MODULE:
– 2 switchable MIC/LINE inputs.
– Independent 48V PHANTOM ON/OFF switch per input.

FR04: ANALOGUE LINE INPUT MODULE:
– 8 Electronically balanced, line level mono inputs.

FR05: ANALOGUE LINE OUTPUTS MODULE:

– 8 electronically balanced, line-level, mono outputs.

FR11: AES 10 MADI SYNCHRONOUS MULTICHANNEL MODULE:

Up to 64 audio channels in each direction to intercommunicate with a simple pair of optical fibres the console with a router or another console located hundreds of metres away. It does not occupy input and output slots.

FR14: AES67 / DANTE ™ AoIP MULTICANNUAL MODULE:
Incorporates 32 channels of AoIP from the network into the console and makes 32 channels of audio from the console available to any equipment on the network. Two RJ45 connectors (redundant operation or Daisy Chain).

FR22: USB INPUT / OUTPUT MODULE:
– 4 USB digital stereo inputs / outputs.
– SRC on all inputs.
– Implements standard ‘USB audio device’ devices in the PC operating system.

FR33: DIGITAL TELEPHONE HYBRID MODULE:

With connector for telephone line and for auxiliary telephone terminal.

Basic features

2-unit chassis with fixed configuration to which some optional cards can be added. It incorporates general purpose inputs and outputs: control monitor, studio monitor, CUE, control and studio headphones, and GPIOs.

Inputs and outputs

Inputs

– 4 mono mic/line inputs, switchable from the surface.

– Phantom power configurable from the surface.

– 2 USB stereo digital inputs (these are I/O).

– 4 stereo AES/EBU digital inputs configurable as SPDIF.

– 12 analogue inputs (individually configurable in stereo pairs, 6 pairs).

Outputs

– 2 digital stereo USB digital outputs (these are I/O).

– 4 AES/EBU stereo digital outputs configurable as SPDIF.

– 8 analogue outputs (individually configurable in ST pairs, 4 pairs).

Optional Inputs and Outputs for MCORE motor

MCORE MADI: AES10 / MADI MODULE:

Up to 64 audio channels in each direction to intercommunicate with a simple pair of optical fibres the console with a router or other console located hundreds of metres away.

MCORE DANTE 32: AES67 / DANTE ™ AoIP MULTICHANNEL MODULE:

Incorporates 32 channels of AoIP from the network into the console and makes 32 channels of audio from the console available to any equipment on the network. Two RJ45 connectors (redundant operation or Daisy Chain).

MCORE DANTE 16: AES67 / DANTE ™ AoIP MULTICANNUAL MODULE:

Incorporates 16 channels of AoIP from the network into the console and makes 16 channels of audio from the console available to any equipment on the network. Two RJ45 connectors (redundant operation or Daisy Chain).

MCORE HYB: DUAL DIGITAL TELEPHONE HYBRID MODULE:

With connectors for telephone lines and for auxiliary telephone terminals.

Visualization and Control Software

Forum Screen

This application works as a complement to the FORUM IP digital console. It shows an exact representation of the console control surface on a Windows or iOS device, either PC or tablet, allowing Mixer control to be simultaneous in parallel, as a remote control or as an alternative to the Mixer control surface.

It also enables source selection, quick and precise control of gain, balance/pan and process for each channel on the external display.

Mixing on your PC or Tablet

Forum Virtual

This application works as a complement to the FORUM IP digital console showing an exact representation of the console control surface on a Windows or iOS device, either PC or tablet, allowing its control in parallel or alternative to the surface, therefore, its dual or remote management.

Technical

Features

General

Cough cut, ON-AIR signalling for studio and control.
Fader-start, remote PFL, talkback, automatic monitor cut-off.
N-1 output configuration.
Control of external equipment (hybrids and AEQ audiocodecs) integrated in the softkey section.
Independent Pre Fader / Post Fader option for all routing.
Control communication via Ethernet connection under TCP/IP protocol.
Autostart (selectable) with the latest settings (or with the default configuration).
Signals assignable to any control channel.
Memory storage of all signal settings: one basic and 9 user-defined configurations.
Optional display and control software for Forum IP SPLIT and LITE consoles. Screen equal to or larger than 7’ touchscreen. IdeaCentre AIO 3i/ HP ALL IN ONE 24-cr0070 or similar.

Connectivity

Standard and common I/O for the FORUM IP Split FR CORE and FORUM LITE M CORE engines

Integrated monitor and headphone outputs, for control room and studio.
CUE speaker output.
Phantom power and electronic balancing for microphone inputs.
Electronically balanced analogue line inputs and outputs.
Transformer balanced digital inputs and outputs.
Sample Rate Converters (SRC) for all digital inputs.
Compatible with AES/EBU, S-PDIF and USB digital signal formats.
Supports 64-channel AES 10 MADI digital audio connection via fibre optics.
IP connection via multi-channel AoIP links using DANTE™/AES67 protocols.
8 GPI and 8 GPO optocoupled and 4 GPO via relay contact.

FR_CORE engine, specific features

Hot-swappable modules for easy maintenance.
It supports a maximum of 14 multiple input and output modules, 4 of which can be dual micro-line, two digital hybrids and two AoIP.
Additional integrated switchable mic/line input for talk-back and self-monitoring operations.
Optional multi-channel connectivity: AoIP via one or two 32-channel modules with DANTE/AES67 protocol. Alternatively, MADI via an internal 64-channel I/O internal SFP transceiver fibre module.

Measurements (Forum IP SPLIT)

Width: 482.6 mm (19″).
Height: max. 3 rack units, 135 mm (5 3/8″).
Depth: 310 mm (12 ¼”).

M_CORE engine, specific features

Optional Internal dual digital telephone hybrid with two line and two SET connectors.
Optional Multi-channel connectivity: AoIP via internal 16 or 32 channel module with DANTE/AES67 protocol. Alternatively, MADI via an internal 64-channel I/O SFP transceiver fibre module.
Optional multi-channel connectivity: AoIP via one or two 32-channel modules with DANTE/AES67 protocol. Alternatively, MADI via an internal 64-channel I/O internal SFP transceiver fibre module.

Measurements (Forum IP LITE)

Width 482 mm (19″).
Height 2 u rack. 89 mm (3 ½”).
Depth 330 mm (13″).

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