APEX INTELLI-Q REAL TIME SYSTEM OPTIMIZER

The Intelli-Q is the first of a new breed of fast, easy-to-use, digital problem solvers from Apex. Intelli-Q's super-quick processors and intuitive operation allow the precision, control and reset-ability expected from the best digital devices but with the response and sound until now only possible with analogue.

Intelli-Q Hardware
Each remotely-controlled 1U, rack-mount Optimizer provides two completely discrete, identical, link-able audio channels each with a unique and exciting combination of sophisticated audio tools sure to get the best from any Front of House, Stage Monitor or In-Ear system:
• A Real-Time 30-band 'Constant Q' Graphic Equalizer - the only such digital equalizer that works as quickly and cleanly as you do. EQ curves can be drawn freehand, and the results heard instantly without audio side effects. Sophisticated compensation calculations eliminate interference between neighbouring frequency bands so that what you see is really what you get, a perfect partner to the new generation of acoustic measuring tools.
• 10 bands of Apex Parametric EQ - fully over-lapping with a variable wide-Q on boost and variable tight "notch" response on cut.
• Fully variable High and Low Pass Fliters - choose between Butterworth, Bessel and Linkwitz-Riley curves and 6/12/18/24 dB per Octave roll-off.
• Two-Band fully-variable frequency Shelving EQ.
• Dual - band Compressor – variable crossover frequency, ratio, attack and release, and a unique variable threshold for each stage of the soft knee response.
• Output Delay - variable up to 5 seconds.
• System Output Limiter - a post-fader, hard-limiter, with variable threshold and release, to protect both ears and speaker systems.
• Up to 16 Intelli-Q dual-channel Optimizers can be linked together and controlled using a hard-wired or radio-remote PC.
• As there is no dedicated ʽMasterʼ or ʽSlaveʼ, all units are identical for easy configuration and hire-stock management.
• In addition to balanced main-signal inputs and outputs, side chain inputs are fitted for use as extra inputs or to control the dual-band compressor.
• A 48V phantom-powered mic input is available for the on-screen 30-band Spectrum Analyzer which has a
dedicated pink noise generator.

INPUT:    4 balanced +4dBu/50kΩ on female XLR connectors; 4 unbalanced 1Vpp/50kΩ on RCA connectors.
OUTPUT:    4 unbalanced 1Vpp/49Ω on RCA connectors; 4 balanced +4dBu/49Ω on male XLR connectors.
MAX. OUTPUT:    18Vpp.
BANDWIDTH (-3dB):    30kHz.
S/N RATIO:    Better than 89dB.
THD:    Less than 0.02%.
POWER SOURCE:    115-230V AC, 50/60Hz, 3.7VA.
DIMENSIONS:    19" x 7" x 1U W, D, H, rack mountable.
WEIGHT:    2.4kg (5.3lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:    Power cord.

Product Features:

    16-channel digital stereo mixer to create your personal monitor mix
    Ultra-intuitive \"analog\" operation with total recall and 16 presets for custom mixes
    State-of-the-art 24-bit D/A converters for premium audio quality
    16 Channel Select buttons with dual LEDs for perfect overview
    Level and Pan/Spread control per channel with LED meter
    3-band EQ per channel with mid-band frequency control
    Solo and Mute functions per channel
    Global Level and EQ controls plus Panic Mute function
    High power and \"drummer proof\" headphones output
    Fully adjustable limiter protects your ears and headphones
    Additional mono/stereo line output to connect your powered monitor
    MIDI IN port for real-time remote control of all channels by external MIDI device such as BEHRINGER BCF2000, BCR2000, etc.
    Standard CAT5e connection delivers power and 16 signals to each Personal Mixers
    ULTRANET connector to daisy-chain up to forty-eight P16-M mixers for large systems (in conjunction with P16-D)
    Ultra-low system latency of less than 1 millisecond
    Powered via external power supply (included) or P16-I / P16-D
    Mounts easily on a mic stand with the P16-MB mic stand mount (not included)
    Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
    Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

 User\'s Manual

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

The Symphony I/O Chassis from Apogee provides two I/O Module slots for a variety of digital audio conversion options that form the interface side of the Symphony I/O. Elegant and easy to use, the front panel of Symphony I/O Chassis presents the visual feedback needed to monitor levels, sample rate and clock status, along with the controls required to adjust gain, output levels ,and select the Audio Interface Mode (AIM).

The rear panel provides access to the two I/O Module slots that are capable of a combined thirty-two channels of input and output. PCI, USB and Ethernet connectivity ensures complete compatibility with popular workstations, while the panel also includes Wordclock I/O connectors and termination, LoopSynch I/O connectors, and a quiet digitally-controlled fan to keep everything running cool.

The Audio Interface Mode (AIM) allows the system to be optimized for the most popular audio workstation environments, including Symphony PCI, Pro Tools HD PCI, USB audio, or to function as a standalone converter. With a two-step adjustment using a single front panel encoder knob, the interface can be easily switched back and forth between the preferred modes.

The optional five I/O Modules allow the user to choose from standard configurations, or customize the following - channel count, analog to digital input, digital to analog output, microphone preamps (requires an analog card) and digital I/O.