Axia iQx 8-Fader Main Frame

The core of an iQ console is the iQ Main Frame, which can be installed either standalone or connected to an Axia studio network.

Want to get more out of your iQ?
Then consider expansion frames, available in both 8-Fader and 6-Fader versions. Connect them to an iQ or iQx console to instantly have more power at your fingertips!

Product specifications:

AoIP:

• Supports AES67 and SMPTE 2110-30.
• Configurable from 8 to 24 faders, with direct access to any AoIP source.
• Works with AES67, Livewire™ AES67, or Livewire sources.
• Assignment of each AoIP source to each channel similar to over 16 million patch points.

Mixer:

• 24 built-in stereo three-band EQs.
• Confidence meters on channel input indicate operator audio presence before sources go live.
• The fader’s context-sensitive soft key can be used for talkback activation, starting delivery system events and other special functions.
• Stereo (“cue”) functions for each fader with a unique interlock system for fast cueing of multiple sources.
• Reconfigurable CR monitor section with direct selection of 4 program buses and reassignable buttons for direct monitoring of external sources.
• Additional monitor section offers separate monitor volume, source selection and talkback control for an associated studio.
• Flexible built-in mix-minus and talkback system allows operators to talk to guests and phone/codec sources, each with an automatically created backfeed mix-minus.
• Precision event timer can be operated manually or triggered by pre-selected sources.
• Time-of-the-day clock synchronized with network time PTP or NTP, with time zone and summer time settings.
• Unlimited source profiles with four quick-call snapshots (show profiles).
• Remote access for configuration, management and diagnostics via a standard Web browser. No proprietary software required.
• External “V-Mix” with 5 inputs, virtual mixer for additional audio needs.

Inputs/Outputs:

• Four main program buses, plus buses for recording, telephone, CR monitor, CR monitor direct, CR headphones, sample, talkback to CR, talkback to external, studio guest headphones, studio monitor, studio talent headphones.
• Automatic mix-minus for each source input.
• 5 stereo inputs to 1 stereo output, additional “V-Mix” mixer.
• 2 network ports, 1 for connection to the AoIP network and 1 for local I/O.
• Fanless power supply standard; optional second redundant power supply available.