RANE RPM-88 Programmable Multiprocessor

The RPM 88, RPM 44, RPM 22, RPM 26z, RPM 2m and RPM 2 are 100% drag and drop configurable DSP-based devices, set up and controlled using Rane's Drag Net software. Industry standard 10Base-T Ethernet is used to communicate between Drag Net devices and any Ethernet-equipped PC running Microsoft Windows. Drag Net offers the ultimate in signal processing flexibility, allowing you to draw the system you need without signal flow restrictions. Familiar Windows file management tools and Shortcuts are incorporated into Drag Net, allowing complete project management within a single interface.

The RPM 88 provides eight balanced, studio-grade analog inputs (selectable mic or line level), and eight balanced analog outputs. The RPM 44 and RPM 22 offer the same high-quality analog I/O, in 4 and 2 channel configurations respectively. A two-channel AES3 digital input and two-channel AES3 digital output are also provided on each, making the RPM 88 a true 10-input, 10-output device. All I/O, including the AES3 I/O, has its own, 100% user-defined signal processing path. The RPM's analog inputs feature software-controllable mic preamps with an equivalent input noise (EIN) of -128 dBu, satisfying even the most demanding audio applications.

Cost-effective end user control is possible using optional Rane accessories in conjunction with the RW 485 Remote Interface Port and Versatile Input and Output logic Ports. Whether your application requires contact closure Preset recall, remote level control using a potentiometer on a wall, or multi-zone source selection and smart, reconfigurable volume controls, Drag Net and the RPM 88 keep the user interface easy and inexpensive.

Euroblock connectors are provided for audio I/O, logic I/O and the RW 485 port. Grounding screws for direct connection to the metal chassis are provided for solving EMI problems due to shield wiring. Also found on the rear panel are standard XLR-type connectors for the AES3 I/O, an RJ-45 Ethernet connector for computer control and an IEC AC power input.

All DSP algorithms are not created equally and textbook DSP algorithms miss the mark where the rubber meets the road. Rane's team of audio-savvy DSP mathematicians -- a rare breed itself -- in conjunction with our industry-leading analog signal processing gurus have combined forces to offer superlative digital and analog audio performance. With 24-bit converters, greater than 106 dB throughput dynamic range and double-precision 48-bit internal DSP 'math,' the RPM 88 offers the best DSP algorithms and audio performance available. These ain't no Internet appliances! For example, the RPM 88's 400 MIPs translate into 225 fully parametric EQ filters, should you need multiple channels of 15 band parametrics and nothing else.

Multiple units are controlled from a single computer using low-cost Ethernet switches. The recessed Default button on the rear panel recalls Preset 1 in case of communications failure. The front panel has three-segment LED meters for each input and output, allowing fast and intuitive signal flow verification without a computer. Control Port, Power, Ethernet and Status indicators are also on the front panel. Powered from an internal UL recognized, CSA and CE certified power supply, the RPM 88 is compatible with any installation mandating agency compliance.

Product Features:

16 MIDAS-designed, fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
8 analog, servo-balanced XLR outputs
AES50 network ports featuring KLARK TEKNIKʼs SuperMAC networking capability for ultra-low jitter and latency
Up to 100 m networking capability via CAT-5e cable (not included)
Dual AES50 ports for cascading S16 units—no merger or router required
Precise LED metering plus 7-segment displays for signal control on stage
Phones output assignable to any of the inputs/outputs for on-stage monitoring
Connectivity for BEHRINGER's P-16 Personal Monitoring System for In-Ear applications (not included)
Dual ADAT outputs for use in splitter mode and stand-alone digital multicore applications
MIDI In/Out for bi-directional communication between FOH console and on-stage MIDI devices
USB connector for system updates via PC
"Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
"Built like a tank" yet compact, all-steel 2U rack-mount chassis
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

KLARK TEKNIK AES50

KLARK TEKNIK SuperMAC (AES50-Compliant) technology gives the S16 its high-capacity digital interconnectivity with ultra-low latency operation, as well as superbly simple deployment and ease of use. KLARK TEKNIK engineers worked hand-in-hand with BEHRINGER product developers to ensure the S16 meets, or exceeds, the requirements of live performance entertainers and their professional audio engineers. Some of the outstanding features are:
48 bidirectional audio channels over CAT5 cable (48 kHz)
24 bidirectional audio channels over CAT5 cable (96 kHz)
Single cable duplex interconnection for audio and sample clocks
Ethernet physical layer audio data transmission
High channel count and ultra-low deterministic latency
Accurate phase-aligned clock distribution.
Comprehensive error detection
and management
Provision for redundant networking
Minimal configuration ñ total ease of deployment and use
Ethernet TCP/IP protocol-compatible auxiliary data channel
Royalty-free implementations available as Xilinx FPGA cores
OEM modules available from developer partners

User's Manual

The MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 provides four frequency-selective expanders/noise gates in a single rack space. Each section comprises an ultra-fast gate, a program dependent expander, a filter section and precision meters indicating both threshold point and gain reduction.

The included side chain parametric filters allow the user to fine-tune control signals so that the gate reacts only when required. The Interactive Attack Control (IAC) circuit analyzes the program material to calculate the attack time of the gate. Separate hold and release controls offer additional flexibility. The XR4400 has a switchable operating mode for the gate and expander. With the MODE function off, the unit works in gate mode using an extremely fast attack time, thus preserving the transient details of the program material. In expander mode, the device analyzes the shape and dynamic contents of the input signal to calculate the control time parameters. The result is that vocals, instruments and complex mix signals can be cleaned up without audible clicks or other detrimental effects.

A couple function on the XR4400 provides a great deal of flexibility to link the expander/gate sections in a master/slave configuration.

• Wireless Digital Audio Receiver System
• Operating Band ISM 2.4GHz (free band).
• One transmitter WDT 24 paired with one receiver WDR 24, or one transmitter WDT 24 paired with up to ten receivers WDR 24.
• GFSK digital modulation/demodulation.
• External antenna can help to increase the transmission distance.
• Intelligent Frequency Hoping can help to avoid interference effectively and to ensure the channel quality.
• Automatic mute in bad channel quality conditions or high error code rate.
• Transmission distance higher than 30 meters in open places.
• Up to three transmitters WDT 24 in a zone
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced ¼\'\' jack outputs
• Working mode: stereo or mono

Overview Dial in YOUR mix exactly as YOU want it, in Real Time.

The PMC16 is a 16 channel personal monitor controller which allows the user to create a custom mix from 16 channels of audio. Designed to be used with the dbx TR1616 or any other BLU link compatible device, the PMC16 allows for monitoring with headphones, in-ear monitors, powered monitors, or traditional wedge monitors. Multiple PMC16s can be daisy chained using CAT5e cable allowing each user to receive 16 channels of high-resolution digital audio and create their own personalized mix to suit their monitoring needs. The PMC16 comprises a 16 channel mixer section with full control of levels, panning, effect send levels, muting, and soloing. Onboard Lexicon© reverb provides the finishing touch. The PMC16ʼs output processing section includes: stereo width control, wedge monitor compensation EQ, high and low master EQ, master level control, and dbx limiting. With a Setup Wizard for ease of configuration, full 16 channel level metering, channel grouping, 16 preset locations for future recall of configurations and mixes, and an intuitive yet powerful user interface, PMC16 gives you the power to dial in YOUR mix exactly as YOU want it, in real time.

Recommended for: Portable, Tour.

• 16 Channel Monitor Mixer with Level, Pan, Mute, Solo, & Reverb Send Control
• 16 Preset Locations for Mix & Configuration Recall
• LCD Display with 16 Channel Metering
• Built-In Lexicon© Reverb
• dbx PeakStopPlus™ Limiting
• Global High & Low EQ
• Global Master Level Control
• Global Stereo Width Control
• BLU Link High Bandwidth, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
• XLR & 1/4” Stereo or Mono Outputs
• 1/8” & 1/4” Headphone Outputs
• Setup Wizard for Easy Configuration
• Supports 48 kHz & 96 kHz Sampling Rates
• Channel Linking, Grouping, & Multi-Select Capabilities
• Supports up to 60 PMC16s on a Single BLU Link Ring
• Built-In Sturdy Mic Stand Mount
• USB Port for Firmware Updates

An elegant slim-line device contains all the functions required by a system for distributing different musical programmes in homes for multi-room sound systems and commercial premises.

Three different musical programmes and one for paging can be transmitted in five mono zones, or alternatively four zones, one of which is in stereo. It is also possible to extend the number of zones to ten using a simple connector to interlink two systems. The system has five amplified 20 W / 4 ohm outputs. For each of the five zones, a direct auxiliary input is available for connecting sources such as CD players or mixers to be used exclusively for one zone/room.
The back-lit display and function keys make it possible to access all the menus for configuring and adjusting the system: Volume, Tone, Loudness, Output settings, VOX.