Since 2003, Axia Audio has become the name broadcasters think of first when they think of networked broadcast facilities. Thousands of radio and audio professionals have made Axia their first choice for powerful, flexible, easy-to-use mixing consoles.
Fusion is the new Axia modular console packed with features and capabilities refined from over a decade's worth of IP-Audio experience. It's available in frame sizes to support consoles of 4 to 40 faders in single or multiple linked frames. Fusion may be powered by the Axia PowerStation or StudioEngine DSP mixing engines, and connects to the Axia network with a single CAT-6 Ethernet cable, allowing the sharing of local audio devices (and their associated GPIO control) among multiple studios to maximize efficiency and reduce cost.
Fusion contains four stereo Program buses, four Send buses, and two Return buses. A variety of module types are available, from fader-only modules to Call Controller modules with integrated multi-line controls for Telos multi-line phone systems. Fusion also features unique Axia VMix (Virtual Mixer) channels, which allow combining up to 5 audio sources for presentation on a single console fader -- further extending the flexibility and usefulness of the console.
Other features include Auto-assigned, auto-generated mix-minus on each channel, easy individual or group talkback for remote talent cueing, one-button off-air phone record mode, and up to 99 Show Profiles console "snapshots"? for set, save and recall of console layouts customized to the working style of individual shows or operators. Built-in digital EQ may be applied individually to all audio sources, as well as dynamic microphone processing from Omnia Audio for all mic sources.
- From 4 to 40 fader channels, each with instant, unlimited access to any source. Assign any type of source to any channel.
- High-resolution OLED displays above each fader strip display selected source, full-time confidence metering, talkback status, pan/fade information and more.
- Integrated intercom capability includes built-in IFB for two-way communication to individual talent positions via headphone feeds and mics ...
- ...plus a variety of optional drop-in intercom modules that connect to Axia IP Intercom whole-plant intercom systems.
- Completely automatic mix-minus generation for every Phone caller or remote Codec source.
- Exclusive Expert Mode allows construction of customized mix-minus / IFB behavior for any device with a backfeed (such as telephone or codec sources) ...
- ... with granular control over options such as Mix-Minus construction, bus assignment, IFB gain, per-channel Talkback insertion, and a flexible Record Mode -- all based on individual fader channel On/Off/Preview state.
- Rugged construction of extruded brushed aluminum ensures rigidity and EM-tightness.
- Anodized aluminum work surface with laser-etched markings that can't be rubbed off ensures durability and good looks for life.
- Four main stereo outputs (Program-1 through Program- 4), plus four stereo Aux sends and two Aux returns.
- Detailed widescreen Operator display with full-time Monitor confidence meters, the ability to meter up to 10 selected sources, and switchable meter ballistics with VU, BBC- and DIN-type PPM, NORDIC and EBU Digital display options.
- Flexible, intuitive Talkback system lets board ops talk to hosts, studio guests, external feeds -- any source with an associated backfeed.
- Every channel has a stereo Preview ("cue"?) function, with a unique latching interlock system for fast, intuitive operation. Multiple channels may be assigned to Preview simultaneously.
- Reconfigurable monitor section with reassignable controls let operators instantly change monitored sources "on-the-fly."?
- Software control of options such as EQ, mic dynamics, aux sends and returns, pan and balance and other features delivers maximum flexibility without panel clutter or intimidating controls.
- Built-in Omnia dynamics processing lets operators combine compression, de-essing and expansion with EQ to "sweeten" microphone sources.
- A unique Record Mode enables one-button setup of record mixes for phone bits or off-air interviews.
- Consolidated user display conveys meter, clock, timer and monitor source information at a single glance.
- Meter up to 6 buses at once if desired, using VU or PPM-style ballistics.
- Precision timer & clock functions, including an event timer that can be triggered by pre-defined sources, a countdown timer with last-minute alerting and a time-of-day clock that can be synchronized to network time using NTP.
- Show Profiles set-save-recall feature allows users to instantly recall a customized personal profile, or a profile tailored to specific show types.
