MClass Adaptive IP

Control Surface (4-24 Fixed A-B Selective Input or Routable Input Faders)

Description

The MClass Series IP audio console is designed to offer broadcasters a solid control surface for small to mid-sized facilites. Thanks to its modular approach, the MClass can be configured with as few as 8 faders or scaled up to 24, meeting the needs of small community stations as well as mid-sized broadcast environments. With robust IP networking at its core, the MClass Series ensures an intuitive user experience, clear audio routing, and a future-proof platform for evolving requirements.

MClass Features

Low Cost and simple streamlined ergonomic design
Advanced Multi Processor Architecture for maximum redundancy.
Optional 8 Character Alpha Numeric Displays
Built in Meter Bridge and Monitor Section c/w High Quality Large Sound Cue Speaker
Built In Monitor Control and Headphone Amplifier
Simple CAT5 Network Cable connection to SAS DSP Engines
Low Profile Design meets with ADA compliance and reduces Table Top space requirements
Can be fitted on the Desktop, or remove to simple side panels to Drop Into Furniture, (Cut In)
Polished Deep Etched Aluminum Anodized makes it resilient to scratches, stains, skin oils and comes in different colors
Wide range of Sizes, 8, 16 and 24 Fader Channels

Specs

• Connector: RJ-45, Control, Meters, Cue/Talkback and Board Op Headphones
• 2 Programmable Button Source Select and 3 Button Output Buss Select
• 10mm Linear Faders for All Input Channels, Monitor Speaker and Headphone volume
• 8 Programmable Source Select Buttons for Monitor Select

• LED Linear Meters with Selectable VU and LU Ballistics
• 6 Programmable buttons for Meter Source Selects
• Optional 8 Character LED Meter display Readouts Shows the Source that is selected to each Meter
• 8 Programmable Buttons for General Purposes such as Profanity Delay Control, TalkBack, Audio Mapping , Automation and Show Control
• Headphone Amplifier provides 20-20k, DSP Controlled (from the Engine) with Low Impedance Output suitable for Headphones or iPod Earbuds
• Headphone Amplifier provides both ¼” and ½” Jacks
• Polished Deep Etched Anodized Finish, available in Black, Red, Gold and Blue
• Heavy Duty Lexan Finish on all Module surfaces for Unsurpassed durability, wear and fading
• Built in Timer, optional Clock, Selectable for ESE or SMPTE Time Code

Applications

Radio Broadcast Control Room and Studios
News and Voice Tracking Studios
TV Audio Broadcasting Studios, Intercom and IFB
Live Sound, stage DI
Assembly Chambers, House, City Council etc. with Full Control House Speaker and Dais Control with Auto Voting

Additional Features

Natively AES-67 AoIP and Dante
Connect to Any AES-67 and Dante Enabled Devices, used by manufacturers such as Yamaha, Behringer, Panasonic, Evertz, RTS, Focusrite, Leitch Video
Remote Console/Virtual Console Applications are available from SAS and other 3rd party Vendors

Documentation

Manual

MClass Console Configurations

The MClass Console offers two types of modules which are fully interchangeable. The MIPM is a robust 4-fader-in-1 module that has two fixed A-B input selections. It will take up four spaces of the console real estate. The MFLEX as an adaptive 2-fader-in-1 module that has a routable input selector in addition to a fixed A select. This module requires two spaces of the console real estate.