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Radio Broadcast Mixing Consoles - S2
S2 Input Channels
Superb Audio Quality and There is a wide choice of input channels for and a jumper option is available to cancel either operate manually, be permanently
Unquestionable Reliability the S2 mixer. Each channel has a number of the CUE/PFL selection when the fader on, or permanently disabled. Also, the ON
• The S2 uses Crystal semiconductor parts common features: is raised. This button works with both a button can be configured to operate in a
to allow input and output of digital audio momentary and latched operation - if held number of modes, altering remote start
Assigning an Input Channel to an
signals up to 24 bit, 96kHz sample rate. down, the selection is cancelled on release, functions, and the channel ON function
Output Bus
• The analogue signal paths use low otherwise the button is alternate action. can be controlled remotely by automation
Switches at the top of the channel are used
noise circuitry to provide superb audio playout systems, such as RCS® or VCS.
to select the output group routing, to either Fader Start & ON Button Control
performance well capable of satisfying
Program, Audition, or both output buses. The ON button works in conjunction with Scribble Pad
radio listeners worldwide.
Selecting the PGM and/or AUD buttons the 100mm long-throw carbon fader and A scribble pad is provided at the bottom of
• The high reliability and build quality of S2
routes the channel audio to the PGM and/ is used to control channel remotes (e.g. the channel for user labelling of the channel
minimises the chance of failure, avoiding
or AUD mix buses. The buttons illuminate starting a CD player), routing and timers, function.
lost air-time. Each module is individually
green to indicate the routing status. etc. When unlit, the channel is off. Flashing
checked twice before being assembled into RCS® is a registered trademark of Radio Computer
red indicates that the channel has been
the finished chassis and the whole unit is Changing the Input Level Systems Inc.
selected to ON but not routed to either
tested before shipping. Coarse gain is set using pre-set VCS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SciSys plc.
PGM or AUD. Steady red indicates that the
• ALPS long throw 100mm faders give a potentiometers on the channel circuit
channel is ON and “armed”, ready for the
smooth, repeatable response and the XLR board which allow unbalanced inputs to be
fader to be raised. Raising the fader changes
Neutrik connectors used are an industry used on mono and stereo line inputs. The
the illumination to green indicating that
standard. front panel TRIM control allows fine gain of
the channel is live. Alternatively, with the
• The use of VCAs controlled by the faders ±12dB.
button unlit the fader may be raised and the
ensures tight stereo tracking and eliminates
Changing the Signal Pan, or Balance channel can be operated simply by selecting
mechanical and electronic noise.
The BAL/PAN control is used on mono ON. The illumination in this case toggles
• S2 has a separate 1U power supply
channels to pan the mono input signal in between unlit (channel OFF) and green
providing regulated, ripple-free power to
the stereo image and on stereo channels to (channel ON).
the mixer. There is an optional switcher
balance the stereo image.
to control 2 power supplies providing Programmable Button Settings
redundancy. CUE/PFL (Pre Fade Listen) To make the S2 modules as flexible as
• High quality stainless steel is used for the Selecting the CUE/PFL button routes the possible, every button on each channel can
chassis and screws to prevent corrosion in pre-fader input signal to the monitoring be set to a number of different modes to
high humidity environments. system where the signal can be heard via aid the use of the mixer and allow for extra
• Each channel is metal coated internally to headphones and/or loudspeakers. The functionality. Each button can be set to
provide exceptional EMC screening. button lights green when CUE/PFL is active
Radio Broadcast Mixing Consoles - S2 Input Channels
Mutes
Routing L R L R L R 1 2 1 2 2 is selected. The operation of the button is
48v Mic Insert Trim VCA To left
Gain Pgm output inhibited when the channel is “live”.
Mic
Line EQ
48v Line HF/LF PAN PFL To right
Line Trim EQ Pgm output
Mic 2
VCA
Inse RT Fader
Send
CPU To timer
Bus
Inse RT
Return
PGM Aud Mic EQ Cue ON
Mic cue light Line PFL To meter
Line remotes Select
Cough/rev t/b
T/b enable
S2-CS Dual Stereo Line and S2-CSE Dual Stereo Line with EQ Rear.
There are separate logic remote output clockwise shifts the signal to the left and
S2-CSG Stereo Line & Gram Channel &
controls for both of the two inputs providing increases the signal by 6dB (right channel S2-CSGE Stereo Line & Gram Channel with EQ
start/stop functions by fader, or ON button. reduces by 6dB); full clockwise shifts the
Remotes, etc, are triggered when the fader is signal to the right and increases the signal The S2-CSG channel is the dual stereo line Selecting the LINE/GRAM button switches
up and the channel ON button shows green. by 6dB (left channel reduces by 6dB). channel fitted with an RIAA input amplifier the channel input between Stereo Line and
The start function can be configured to be on the second input. The balanced stereo RIAA . The button is illuminated in red to
The 100mm VCA fader provides unity gain line input is on Neutrik XLR connectors indicate when Gram (RIAA) is selected. The
either momentary (500mS) or latched for
when fully open. The channel input signal is and the unbalanced RIAA stereo input on operation of the button is inhibited when
each input. The remote outputs on the 9 way
routed to the outputs whenever the fader is phonos. the channel is “live”.
D-type plug are fed from NPN opto-isolators.
open, the ON button is selected and either
Continuous momentary start can be enabled or both of the routing buttons are selected. The channel is used for connecting a There are separate logic remote output
such that when the fader is up and the turntable or record deck. The GRAM inputs controls for both of the two inputs
The S2-CSE channel is the dual stereo have RIAA equalisation suitable for magnetic providing start/stop functions by fader,
channel is on, each press of the ON button
line channel as above but fitted with pick-up cartridges. or ON button. Remotes, etc, are triggered
triggers a momentary start.
equalisation, providing 10dB cut and boost when the fader is up and the channel ON
Two remote pins can also be configured for at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz).
general use as either inputs, outputs, latching, The EQ button places the equalisation in
or momentary and active high or low. Uses for and out of the signal path. The button is
this include channel live indication or specific illuminated in yellow when the EQ is active.
channel function remote control.
The channel can be used to control either
The BAL/PAN control adjusts the stereo one of two separate timer displays.
balance in the following manner : Full anti-
S2-CSG Stereo Line & Gram and S2-CSGE Stereo Line & Gram with EQ Rear.
button shows green. The start function increases the signal by 6dB (right channel
S2-CDS Digital Dual Stereo Channel
can be configured to be either momentary reduces by 6dB); full clockwise shifts the The digital dual stereo channel has two 24- An additional jumper option can be used to
(500mS) or latched for each input. The signal to the right and increases the signal bit 96kHz digital inputs with an INP 1/INP decode emphasis when indicated by certain
remote outputs on the 9 way D-type plug by 6dB (left channel reduces by 6dB). 2 button switch to select between them. status bits in the incoming data stream.
are fed from NPN opto-isolators. The button is illuminated in red to indicate
The 100mm VCA fader provides unity gain The digital signals are converted to analogue
Continuous momentary start can be enabled when fully open. The channel input signal is when Input 2 is selected. The operation of
and from this point the channel functions
such that when the fader is up routed to the outputs whenever the fader is the button is inhibited when the channel
are the same as the S2-CS Dual Stereo Line
and the channel is on, each press of the open, the ON button is selected and either is “live”.
channel with the addition that when the ON
ON button triggers a momentary start. or both of the routing buttons are selected. Either input can be configured to be button flashes green, it means that there is
Two remote pins can also be configured The S2-CSGE channel is the stereo line balanced AES/EBU on standard XLR, or S/ no valid digital input.
for general use as either inputs, outputs, & gram channel as above but fitted with PDIF on phono sockets, selected by internal
latching, or momentary and active high equalisation, providing 10dB cut and boost jumpers.
or low. Uses for this include channel live at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz). The EQ
indication or specific channel function button places the equalisation in and out of
remote control. the signal path. The button is illuminated in
yellow when the EQ is active.
The BAL/PAN control adjusts the stereo
balance in the following manner : Full anti- The channel can be used to control either
clockwise shifts the signal to the left and one of two separate timer displays.
S2-CDS Digital Dual Stereo Channel and S2-CDSE Digital Dual Stereo Channel
with EQ and Rear.Rear.
Both S2-CDS and S2-CDSE channels can be Input 1 is configured to be the AES/EBU
used to control either one of two separate input on standard XLR. An additional jumper
timer displays. option can be used to decode emphasis
when indicated by certain status bits in the
incoming data stream.
S2-CDAS Dual Stereo Line Channel and S2-CDASE Dual Stereo Line Channel with
EQ Rear.
for each input. The remote outputs on the signal to the right and increases the signal The 6 way stereo line source select The channel is fitted with EQ as standard
9 way D-type plug are fed from NPN opto- by 6dB (left channel reduces by 6dB). channel has 6 balanced stereo inputs on and other functions are similar to the S2-
isolators. a 25 way D-type connector selectable by CSE Dual Stereo channel with EQ.
The 100mm VCA fader provides unity gain
a 6 way mechanical interlocking switch
Continuous momentary start can be enabled when fully open. The channel input signal is The HF and LF controls are used to adjust
bank, numbered 1 - 6. A depressed button
such that when the fader is up and the routed to the outputs whenever the fader is the equalisation of the signal. The HF
indicates the selected input.
channel is on, each press of the ON button open, the ON button is selected and either control boosts and cuts the signal by 10dB
triggers a momentary start. or both of the routing buttons are selected. The switch bank also controls 6 sets of at 6.5kHz. The LF control boosts and cuts
remote outputs allowing each source the signal by 10dB at 100Hz. The EQ button
Two remote pins can also be configured The S2-CDASE channel is the dual stereo
to have a set of start/stop remotes. The places the equalisation in and out of the
for general use as either inputs, outputs, line channel as above but fitted with
remote starts can be set as momentary or signal path and is illuminated yellow when
latching, or momentary and active high equalisation, providing 10dB cut and boost
latching. Continuous momentary start can the EQ is active. The channel can be used
or low. Uses for this include channel live at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz).
also be enabled such that when the fader is to control either one of two separate timer
indication or specific channel function
The EQ button places the equalisation in up and the channel is on, each press of the displays.
remote control.
and out of the signal path. The button is ON button triggers a momentary start.
The BAL/PAN control adjusts the stereo illuminated in yellow when the EQ is active.
balance in the following manner : Full anti-
clockwise shifts the signal to the left and The channel can be used to control either
increases the signal by 6dB (right channel one of two separate timer displays.
reduces by 6dB); full clockwise shifts the
PGM AUD PFL C/FEED T/B The telco input channel controls the be automatically disabled when the fader
Mutes
L R L R L R 1 2 1 2
Left Routing To S2-OMC & connection to a telephone balance unit (or is opened.
Input 1 Trim EQ TRIM VCA S2-OMS CPU
Line Left LINE 1/2 hybrid). It has one balanced line level mono
Right HF/LF BAL PFL There is a logic remote output to place the
Input 1 Trim EQ input on Neutrik XLR, and one balanced
Line Right hybrid “on hold” by using the LINE HOLD
Left VCA line level cleanfeed output to return to the
Input 2 Trim Fader button. The remote output on the 9 way
hybrid.
Line Left
Right CPU D-type plug is fed from an NPN opto-isolator
Trim
Input 2 Selecting the CUE/PFL & T/B button routes and it can be made momentary or latching.
Line Right
Inp 1 Cue
PGM Aud inp 2 EQ PFL On the pre-fader input signal to the monitoring
Input 2 A 1 Selecting the PGM and/or AUD buttons
RIAA 3
2 C / Feed Null system where the signal can be heard
Option B
Left From PGM routes the channel audio output to the
AES/SPDIF Output L via headphones and/or loudspeakers. In
Input 1 C / Feed Null PGM and/or AUD mix buses. The buttons
1
2
AES/EBU Select Output R back to the caller via the cleanfeed system.
Stereo Mix-Minus Version
3
S2-CSG Stereo Line With Gram (S2-CSGE with EQ), S2-CS Dual Stereo (S2-CSE with EQ), S2-CDS Digital Dual
Stereo (S2-CDSE with EQ), S2-CSMM Stereo Mix Minus and S2-C6SS Stereo Source Select.
Selecting the PGM button also routes the the true cleanfeed mode, sending the PGM PGM AUD PFL C/FEED T/B
Mutes
channel to one of the two true cleanfeed signal to the cleanfeed bus. Routing L R L R L R 1 2 1 2 PFLTo
Trim VCA Meter Select
buses (jumper selectable). When selecting Input
Trim EQ
Equalisation is fitted as standard and is Input HF/LF PAN PFL To Talkback
only the AUD button, for example to EQ
Output
enabled by the EQ button, providing 10dB
record off-line telephone conversations, C/Feed VCA
cut and boost at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz). Output Fade R
a cleanfeed is generated via the channel Hybrid Latch
The EQ button places the equalisation in CPU
mix-minus system. When both PGM and Null
and out of the signal path and is illuminated Cleanfeed
Selection L From AUD
AUD are selected the channel operates in PGM Aud EQ Cue ON
And routing
R Output
yellow when the EQ is active. T/B Mix Bus
Internal jumpers can be configured to allow ǁŝƚŚŝŵƉĞĚĂŶĐĞƐŽĨϯϱɏĂŶĚĂďŽǀĞ A separate Studio T/B button is provided to A Global Talkback system can be configured
talkback to replace or dim the selected can be driven directly from the channel allow the presenter/engineer to talk to the to allow every contribution point in the
source, dimming independently on monitor headphone connector on the rear panel. studio monitors and/or headphones and control room and studio to communicate
speakers or headphones. internal jumpers allow this talkback to with each other via their microphone and
A four way electronically interlocking
replace or dim the selected source. headphones.
A Global Talkback system can be configured switch bank selects the source routed
to allow every contribution point in the to the speakers and headphones from
control room and studio to communicate either of two external inputs (EXT 1, EXT PGM Aud PFL T/B
Rev T/B
O/P O/P O/P O/P PGM
Timers
L R L R L R 1 2
with each other via their microphone 2), the PGM, or AUD output. The buttons Aud External
Inputs
and headphones. illuminate to show the selected source, EXT 1
C/room/
PGM and AUD in green, EXT 1 and EXT To S2-CT
EXT 2 Studio
S2-OMS Studio 2 in red. External inputs can be used for
Telco
Cleanfeed
Selection
Auto
Cue
CPU Level Monitors
Pres/Studio
Monitor Channel monitoring an off air signal or another
studio output.
L&R
Studio
Auto
Cue
Split Cue/PFL Mute/
Level
Headphones
The studio monitor channel is optional T/B Cue Dim Talkback Rev T/B
From Mutes Studio C/Room Global T/B
and is used for the monitoring of various An illuminated Mute LED shows when a Bus Talkback
sources on the studio loudspeakers live microphone channel in the studio has Output
(MONITOR) on a 6.35mm stereo jack socket muted the speakers. Mute outputs on To Monitor Meters
and studio headphones (PHONES) on a the remote connector of the AUD output
S2-OMS Studio Monitor Channel and S2-OMC Control Room Monitor Channel.
6.35mm stereo jack socket. channel can be used to remotely illuminate
“Mic Live” lights.
A front panel control is used to vary
the monitor level. The studio monitor Green illuminated AUTO CUE/PFL buttons
loudspeaker level can be variable between adjacent to each level control allow the
0 (cut off) and 10 (max). The output will monitoring of PFL when an input channel
need to be fed to a suitable power amplifier has been selected to CUE/PFL, either to
to drive the loudspeakers. Headphones the monitors or headphones.
S2-OMS Studio Monitor Rear.
S2-ODP Digital PGM Output Channel and S2-ODPF Digital PGM Output with
REV T/B
relay contacts for the control room mutes. O/P O/P O/P O/P
Timers
L R L R L R 1 2 Fader Option
Analogue PGM
The main power input from the S2-PSU from an on-board master clock. There are From Left
(AUD) Output Left
PGM Bus
is on this channel. Button switches at the 4 different sync modes : Master, Auto, Auto From Right Analogue PGM
(AUD) Output Right
top of the channel select the mono output Lock and Slave. PGM Bus
source from either PGM or AUD. The Mono A/D Output Analogue Mono
The illuminated LOCK LED shows that the Select Output
PGM
compatible output could be used to feed Digital AES/SPDIF AES/EBU PGM
digital output is locked to the onboard From CPU CPU Audio
2
Aud (Aud) Output
a mono transmitter or any station output Interface
3
master clock, incoming word clock or AES/ CR
S2-ODP Only MON 1 A SPDIF PGM
monitoring system that requires a mono 3
(Aud) Output
EBU or S/PDIF sync signal. The channel From Meter
Select
2
B
SPDIF Sync
signal, such as a background music system. Mutes Bus Meterbridge
3
automatically locks to a valid sync clock, AES/EBU Sync
2
From L&R AES/SPDIF
The digital output status bits (consumer or flashing if sync is lost. Synchronisation can PFL Bus
Word Clock
professional), output sample size (16, 20 be jumper disabled. From
Talkback
or 24 bits) and sample rate (automatically Bus
The S2-ODPF channel also has a 100mm
or by internal jumpers from 32 kHz to 96
VCA output fader for production use which
kHz) can be set. The digital output can be S2-ODP Digital PGM Output Channel (S2-ODPF with Master Fader) and S2-ODA Digital AUD Output
provides unity gain when fully open.
synchronised from an external input, or Channel (S2-ODAF with Master Fader).
S2-ODA Digital AUD Output Channel & S2-PG Penny & Giles
S2-ODAF Digital AUD Output Channel with Master Fader Conductive Plastic
This channel is also common to every monitored on the presenter’s headphone channel automatically searches for a sync Fader
mixer and provides a digital and analogue on the control room monitor channel, pre signal on the Word Clock, or the selected
output from the AUD mix bus. The digital talkback and level control. This signal could digital input, and automatically locks to
output is available as a balanced AES/EBU be PGM, AUD, EXT 1, EXT 2, or PFL, as a valid sync clock. If sync is lost then the
signal via a standard XLR or as S/PDIF on selected by the presenter. indicator will flash. Synchronisation can be
phono sockets. The balanced analogue AUD jumper disabled.
The digital output status bits (consumer or
outputs are available on a 15 way D-type
professional), output sample size (16, 20 The S2-ODAF channel also has a 100mm
connector which also carries the two sets
or 24 bits) and sample rate (automatically VCA output fader for production use which
of latching relay contacts for the studio
or by internal jumpers from 32 kHz to 96 provides unity gain when fully open. The input and output channels of an S2
mutes.
kHz) can be set. The digital output can be mixer can optionally be fitted with high
Button switches at the top of the channel synchronised from an external input, or quality Penny & Giles faders.
select the monitoring source to the from an on-board master clock. There are
meterbridge. Meters in the meterbridge 4 different sync modes : Master, Auto, Auto
which are connected to the “Monitor Lock and Slave.
Meter” position will display the selected
The illuminated LOCK LED shows that the
signal from the electronically interlocking
digital output is locked to the onboard
PGM, AUD, or CR MON buttons. The CR
master clock, incoming word clock or AES/
MON signal source is whatever is being S2-ODA Digital AUD Output Channel and S2-ODAF Digital AUD Output Channel
EBU or S/PDIF compatible sync signal. The
with Master Fader Rear.
S2 Meterbridge Modules
In the meterbridge area you can choose The dual meter panels are used for Select The output of the meter switch Program PGM output which can
from four styles of metering, a phase meter, monitoring console signal levels. Up to on the AUD output module optionally be interrupted
a dual timer, a PFL/Talkback loudspeaker, three different meter panels can be housed which can show PGM, AUD, by PFL.
2 talkback modules, 3 switch panels and a in the meterbridge. The meters can be or CR MON, which is the
PFL The output of the PFL bus.
range of blanking plates. S2’s meterbridge configured internally to be fed from one of selected monitor source on the
modules are freely assignable so that you can
position them exactly where you want them.
three signal sources, the selected source
indicated by a LED:
control room monitor module,
(EXT 1, EXT 2, PGM, or AUD)
S2 Without
interrupted by PFL. Meterbridge
PGM Aud PFL T/B The S2 is available without a meterbridge.
Rev T/B
To cleanfeed
Left (S2-CSMM)
PGM Meters Monitor Meters
To Cleanfeed S2-MPPM Dual PPM Meter Panel
Right (S2-CSMM) S2-MPPT True Dual PPM Meter Panel
S2-MVU Dual VU Meter Panel
S2-ML53 Dual LED Bar Graph Meter
S2-MPH PHase Meter Panel
PFL Meters Phase Meters
S2-MPPM/T Meterbridge PPM Panel, S2-MVU Meterbridge VU Meter Panel, S2-ML53 Meterbridge LED Meter Panel, S2-MPH Meterbridge Phase Meter Panel, S2-
MTBS Station Master and S2-MTB6 6 Way Talkback Panels, S2-MT Meterbridge Dual Timer Panel and S2-ML Meterbridge Loudspeaker Monitor and Talkback Panel.
Radio Broadcast Mixing Consoles - S2 Meterbridge Modules
S2-MPPM Meterbridge The PPMs have a 1-7 scale and are configured
such that a 1kHz signal, at 0dB at the PGM
S2-MVU Meterbridge configured such that a 1kHz signal, at +4dBu
PPM Meter Panel output, will indicate a meter reading of 4. VU Meter Panel
at the PGM output, will indicate a meter
reading of 0VU.
The S2-MPPM panel has two fast-reading Each mark on the PPM scale indicates a 4dB The S2-MVU two moving coil VU meters are
moving-coil meters with PPM-style scale. change in signal level.
S2-MSB3 S2
Meterbridge Switch The meterbridge source selector panel
Panel With 3 Buttons produces a stereo analogue audio output
This is a meterbridge panel, from 6 selectable stereo analogue sources,
1 channel wide, with 3 which can be connected to a stereo input
buttons which can be channel within the mixer, or the EXT 1
used for bespoke control and EXT 2 monitor inputs, to provide up to
of the S2, or for your own 12 external monitor inputs. There are
purposes, e.g. equipment 6 illuminated push buttons, which select and
control, or for transmission indicate the current channel selection. The 6
control linked to an RB-OA3 stereo sources are connected on the rear of
on-air switcher. the panel via a connector, which uses exactly
the same pin configuration as the stereo
Contact Sonifex with your audio source input connector on the
particular mixer control S2-C6SS channel.
requirements.
Radio Broadcast Mixing Consoles - S2 Meterbridge Modules
Chassis Sizes
Model No. Number of Channels
S2-05 5
S2-10 10
S2 Chassis Sizes S2-15
S2-20
15
20
The S2 chassis is available in 5 channel width sections, allowing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 S2-25 25
S2-30 30
channel width mixers. This means S2 can be used for small newsrooms or large on-air
situations.
180mm
506mm
7° 10mm
117mm
23mm
196mm S2-5
387mm S2-10 Woodwork Mounting Holes 5mm Diameter
577mm S2-15 505mm
Front Edge 521mm 565mm
768mm S2-20
958mm S2-25
1149mm S2-30
S2 Placement in Cut-Out Viewed from Above. S2 Mixer Viewed from Side Profile.
Radio Broadcast Mixing Consoles - S2 Power Supply
Australian Office:
Sonifex Pty Ltd
12/6 Leighton Place,
Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 9987 0499
Fax: +61 (2) 9476 4950
Email: sales@sonifex.com.au