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Calrec Audio Ltd
Nutclough Mill
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
England UK
HX7 8EZ
Tel: +44 (0)1422 842159
Fax: +44 (0)1422 845244
Email: [email protected]
calrec.com
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equipment without notice. Any changes we make
will be reflected in subsequent issues of this
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usage.
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specifications without notice. E & O.E.
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Ltd. is to seek improvements to the design,
specifications and manufacture of all products.
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the company of the alterations that take place
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Despite considerable effort to produce up to
date information, no literature published by
the company nor any other material that may
be provided should be regarded as an infallible
guide to the specifications available nor does
it constitute an offer for sale of any particular
product.
Apollo, Artemis, Summa, Brio, RP1, Type R,
Hydra Audio Networking and Bluefin High
Density Signal Processing (HDSP) are trade
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© 2019 Calrec Audio Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Health and Safety
8
Package Contents
9
Start Up Guide
11
Getting Started
12
Checklist
12
1. Power up the Core and connect a PC
13
2. Access the basic Core configuration
14
3. Install a Software Upgrade Licence key (Optional)
15
4. Configure the Core for Surface Panels
16
5. Configure Network Switches & Devices
17
6. Configure Surface panels ID, IP addresses & Subnet masks 19
7. Connect Surface Switch & Surface Panels to the Core
20
8. Access Assist setup and create a new show
21
9. Connect to Assist from the Studio or Management subnets 21
10. Upload control layouts to the soft panels
23
11. Create layouts with Type R Soft Panel Designer
23
12 Update System Software & AoIP Devices Firmware
24
13. Configure AoIP Port & Connect server IP addresses
24
14. Connect Audio Switch and AoIP Ports to the Core
25
Surface Panels - Suggested Settings
28
AoIP Network Interfaces - Suggested Settings
30
About Type R manuals
31
Control Surface Dimensions
33
Surface Measurements
34
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
41
Large Soft Panel on Desk Stand (720-999001)
42
Small Soft Panel on Desk Stand (720-999002)
44
Fader & LSP on Desk Stand (720-999003)
46
LSP In Desk Mounting (720-999004)
47
SSP In Desk Mounting (720-999005)
49
Fader Panel In Desk Mounting (720-999006)
51
Fader Panel Linking (720-999007)
54
Large Soft Panel Linking (720-999008)
56
System Elements
59
Core Layout
60
Surface Panel Layout
61
IM6413 6-Wide Fader Panel
61
MU6411 Large Soft Panel (LSP)
62
MU6410 Small Soft Panel (SSP)
62
Panel ID Settings
63
Optional Audio I/O Interface Box Layouts
64
AD6501 Type R - Combo I/O Interface box
64
AD6502 Type R - Analogue I/O Interface box
64
JD6503 Type R - AES I/O Interface box
64
Connecting Type R System Elements together
65
Default Network Configuration - At a glance
66
Default Network Configuration - Detail
68
Hardware Power Connections
69
Sync, Audio & GPIO Connections
71
Synchronisation
72
Type R Synchronisation sources.
72
AoIP Clock
72
Audio I/O Connections
73
Analogue Audio In 25 way ‘D’ type Connector
73
Analogue Audio In RJ45 type Connector
73
Analogue Audio Out 25 way ‘D’ type Connector
74
Analogue Audio Out RJ45 type Connector
74
AES Audio In 25 way ‘D’ type Connector
75
AES Audio In RJ45 type Connector
75
AES Audio Out 25 way ‘D’ type Connector
76
AES Audio Out RJ45 type Connector
76
GPIO Connections
77
GPI (inputs)
77
GPO (outputs)
77
GPI RJ45 type Connector
78
GPO RJ45 type Connector
78
4 TYPE R Radio Production System
CORE DSP PACK options
79
DSP Pack Options
80
DSP Pack Sizes
80
For Single Consoles
81
For dual consoles
81
For triple consoles
81
DSP Path and Mix Bus Tables
81
Surface Panel Layout Examples
89
Surface Panel Layouts
90
Creating & Connecting Up Surface Layouts
90
Recommended third party equipment.
90
Cisco Switch Management Settings
90
AoIP Network Examples
101
Designing an AoIP/AES67 Network
102
Type R AoIP/AES67 network examples
102
Recommended third party equipment.
102
Redundancy
104
Switch Port Quantities
104
Bandwidth, Inter-Switch Links and Larger Networks
105
Leaf and Spline Architecture
106
Switch Choice
106
Software Updater
121
Update Core software to the latest version
122
Update AoIP Device firmware to the latest version
124
Specifications
125
General Specifications
126
Power/Environmental Specifications
127
Audio Performance Specifications
130
6 TYPE R Radio Production System
Information
INFORMATION
Should you require any technical
assistance with your Calrec product
please contact your regional Calrec
distributor. Customers within the
UK or Ireland should contact Calrec
directly.
For a complete list of worldwide
distributors by region, go to www.
calrec.com or contact us for more
information.
Our UK customer support team works
closely with our global distributor network
to provide the highest level of after sales
support. Your distributor should be your
first point of contact and will often be
able to provide an instant solution, be it
technical advice, spares or a site visit by
an engineer.
Product Warranty
A full list of our conditions and warranties
relating to goods services is contained in
Calrec’s standard terms and conditions.
A copy of this is available on request.
Repairs
If you need to return goods to Calrec for
whatever reason, please contact your
regional distributor, or Calrec customer
support beforehand for guidance, as well
as to log the details of the problem and
receive a reference number.
For customers outside the UK and
Ireland, shipping via the distributor saves
customers from dealing with exportation
paperwork. If there is a need to send
direct to Calrec, contact us beforehand to
log the incoming repair and for assistance
with exportation documents.
Standard of Service
Ensuring the highest standards is a
priority, if you have any comments on
the level of service, product quality or
documentation offered to you by Calrec,
please contact the Calrec Customer
Support team in the UK who will
endeavour to address your issues. Calrec
welcomes all customer feedback.
For feedback specific to this document,
please contact [email protected].
Whenever you contact Calrec
Customer Support please have the
following information to hand:
• Name.
• Company.
• Email Address.
• Full details of enquiry (e.g. fault report).
• Serial number of faulty hardware (if
applicable).
Once this information has been provided,
a service ticket will be created to log your
enquiry. The service ticket reference
number will be given via email.
Serial Numbers
All units produced by Calrec are given
a serial number and are booked into
a central record system at the time
of manufacture. These records are
updated whenever a piece of hardware is
dispatched to or received from a customer.
When contacting Calrec Customer
Support with a hardware inquiry it
is important that the correct Calrec
serial number is provided to enable the
customer support team to provide a high
level of service. Type R serial numbers
can be found on the label on each unit of
the Type R system.
After Sales Modifications
Please be aware that any modifications
other than those made or approved by
Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may
invalidate the console’s warranty. This
includes changes to cabling provided by
Calrec and variations to the recommended
installation as detailed in Calrec
documentation.
Modifications to this equipment by any
party other than Calrec Audio Limited
may invalidate EMC and safety features
designed into the equipment. Calrec
Audio Limited can not be liable for any
legal proceedings or problems that may
arise relating to such modifications.
If in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio
Limited for guidance prior to commencing
any modification work.
Telephone:
(9:00am-5.30pm)
+44 (0) 1422 842159
Email - Technical:
[email protected]
Email - General:
[email protected]
Postal Address:
Calrec Audio Ltd.
Nutclough Mill,
Hebden Bridge,
West Yorkshire,
HX7 8EZ,
UK
Fax:
+44 (0) 1422 842159
Website:
www.calrec.com
In many installations the AC power
connectors will not be readily accessible,
effectively making the equipment
permanently connected. The installation
should be carried out in accordance with all
applicable installation rules and regulations.
Service Personnel
The AC power disconnect devices are
the 2 x IEC (IEC60320-1 C13/C14)
couplers located at the rear of each unit.
WARNING: The apparatus has a dual
power system. It is essential that BOTH
AC power IEC couplers are disconnected
to prevent exposure to hazardous voltage
within the unit.
Third Party Equipment
Integrating third party equipment into
a Calrec system may compromise the
product’s ability to comply with the
radiated emission limits set in the latest
EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility)
standard.
Calrec Audio Limited can not be
responsible for any non-conformities
due to use of third party equipment. If
in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio
Limited for guidance prior to integrating
any third party equipment.
ESD (Static) Handling Procedures
In its completed form, this equipment has
been designed to have a high level of
immunity to static discharges. However,
when handling individual boards and
modules, many highly static sensitive
parts are exposed. In order to protect
these devices from damage and to protect
your warranty, please observe static
handling procedures, for example, use an
appropriately grounded anti-static wrist
band.
All modules and cards should be returned
to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static
wrapping. Calrec Audio Limited can
supply anti-static wrapping upon request.
This applies particularly to digital products
due to the types of devices and very
small geometries used in their fabrication,
analogue parts can, however, still be
affected.
RoHS Legislation
In order to comply with European RoHS
(Reduction of Hazardous Substances)
legislation, Calrec PCB and cable
assemblies are produced with lead-free
(tin/copper/silver) solder instead of tin/
lead solder.
In the unlikely event of a customer having
to carry out any re-soldering on any
Apollo, Artemis, Summa, Brio, Type R or
Hydra2 hardware, it is imperative that
lead-free solder is used; contaminating
lead-free solder with leaded solder is likely
to have an adverse effect on the long-term
reliability of the product. Circuit boards
assembled with lead-free solder can be
identified (in accordance with IPC/JEDEC
standards) by a small oval logo (see
below) on the top-side of the circuit board
near the PCB reference number (8xx-xxx).
The same logo is used on the connector
hoods of soldered cable assemblies.
If in doubt, please check with a Calrec
customer support engineer before
carrying out any form of re-soldering.
UKAS AND ANAB REGISTRATION
LEAD FREE STICKER
LEAD FREE
ISO 9001 and RAB Registered
Calrec Audio Ltd has been issued
the ISO9001: 2008 standard by the
Governing Board of ISOQAR.
The award, for both UKAS and RAB
registration (see below), is the most
comprehensive of the ISO9000
international standards. Granted in
recognition of excellence across design,
development, manufacture and after-
sales support, the certification follows a
rigorous and thorough review of Calrec’s
internal and external communication and
business procedures.
8 TYPE R Radio Production System
Information
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions:
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
the plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operator normally, or has been dropped.
• Warning: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• Not intended for outdoor use.
• This equipment must be EARTHED.
• Before starting any servicing operation,
equipment must be isolated from the
AC power supply. The disconnect
devices are the 2 x IEC connectors
(IEC 60320-1 C13/C14 couplers).
• Do not allow ventilation slots to be
blocked.
• Do not leave the equipment powered
up with the dust cover fitted.
Cleaning
For cleaning the front panels of the
equipment we recommend using a soft
anti-static cloth, lightly dampened with
water if required.
Explanation of Warning Symbols
Triangular warning symbols contain a
black symbol on a yellow background,
surrounded by a black border.
The lightning flash with arrow head
symbol within an equilateral triangle, as
shown on this page, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of dangerous
voltages and energy levels within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock or injury.
The exclamation mark within an
equilateral triangle, as shown on this page,
is intended to prompt the user to refer
to important operating or maintenance
instructions in the documentation supplied
with the product.
Earthing
This is a Class I product. An Earth
connection MUST be provided in each AC
power cord.
The Earth Bolt connection at the rear of
the console is provided for those users
who wish to have a separate ground/
earth connection using Earth cable at
least 6 mm2 in cross section (10 AWG),
this connection is optional and is NOT
a requirement to comply with safety
standards.
Lithium Battery Replacement
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type. Batteries
must not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Other Symbols in Use
For apparatus intended to be used at
altitude not exceeding 2000m, a warning
label containing the following symbol
shown below shall fixed to the equipment
at readily visible place.
ALTITUDE WARNING SYMBOL
There are a number of options when ordering Type R Systems: for User Interfaces and I/O options.
The System consists of a UR6500 Core connected to a combination of IM6413 6-wide Fader Panels, MU6411 Large Soft Panels
(LSP), MU6410 Small Soft Panels (SSP) connected via a PoE+ ethernet switch & Calrec Assist running on a configuration computer.
The Core contains Analogue and AES I/O as well as GPIO connectivity. In addition there are a number of I/O unit types which can be
connected to using AoIP interfaces. The following table shows all Type R options:
Surfaces and Core Packs
Type R Surfaces
Type R can be supplied with various combinations of Fader Panels, Large Soft Panels and Small TFT
panels together with Calrec Assist to form the user’s required Console Surface.
•
Each IM6413 6-wide Fader Panel has a dedicated fader status display, 4 user definable large
buttons F1-F4, 2 user definable small buttons R1 & R2 and a user definable rotary control cell R
with its own control display for each of the 6 faders. Note that each fader can access two layers
described as Layer A and Layer B, this can be switched from a user definable button.
•
Each MU6411 Large Soft Panel has a touch controlled TFT, 6 user definable rotary controls and
6 user definable buttons.
•
Each MU6410 Small Soft Panel has a touch controlled TFT, 1 user definable rotary control and
1 user definable button.
In addition Calrec Assist is provided as a GUI application to run on a configuration computer optionally
supplied by Calrec or provided by the customer, providing it meets the minimum specification.
Type R Core
Power, Router, Control Processor, and DSP are all self contained within the 2U Core unit which
has two IEC connectors to provide PSU redundancy. The core operates at 44.1, 48, & 96 kHz and
supports up to 3 Consoles.
A number of DSP packages are available for 1, 2 or 3 consoles running on a core.
These are listed in the Core DSP Pack Options section of this document.
Cabling
A Y-Split IEC cable is required for supplying power to the core and each of the Optional I/O units
The Power for the Console surface panels is supplied from PoE+ Gigabit Managed switches or PoE+
injectors over Cat5e or Cat6 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
AoIP I/O packs
Type R Core I/O
The 2U high UR6500 Core provides 4 AES Input ports with SRC indication, 4 AES Output ports,
8 channels of analogue mic/line input with 48v phantom power indication, 8 channels of analogue
line level output, 12 GPI and 12 GPO ports and 2 Stereo headphone outputs.
In addition, 2 x US6493 AoIP devices (with redundant Primary and Secondary connections) may
optionally be fitted inside the unit, each allowing up to 256 channels to be passed in either direction
as AoIP streams to/from other I/O devices such as other Type R I/O boxes via Gigabit IP switches.
Type R Optional I/O
There are 3 optional 1U high Type R I/O box types that can be added to a system via the built in
US6525 AoIP interface (with redundant Primary and Secondary connections) which are on the back
of each I/O box:
•
AD6501 Combo I/O unit which provides the same I/O mix as the UR6500 core above but with 6
GPI and 6 GPO ports and 2 Stereo headphone outputs.
•
AD6502 Analogue I/O unit which provides 16 channels of analogue mic/line input with 48v
phantom power indication, 16 channels of analogue line level output, 6 GPI and 6 GPO ports
•
JD6503 AES I/O unit which provides 8 AES Input ports with SRC indication, 8 AES Output
ports, 6 GPI and 6 GPO ports
12 TYPE R Radio Production System
Start Up Guide
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for choosing Calrec Type R.
This start up guide will provide you with all the steps you need to set up your Type R as a non-redundant, single studio system.
For links to information about more advanced setups, as well as other manuals, please refer to the Further Reading section at the
back of this start up guide, or contact Calrec Customer Support ([email protected]).
Before you begin, please make sure you have a PC with Google Chrome installed, running Windows 7 or higher, an ethernet
adaptor plus an ethernet cable, and an internet connection to download any update packages you may require.
Note: If Google Chrome is not installed, go to https://www.google.com/chrome/ to download and install it.
Note: The minimum recommended Windows PC specifications are as follows:
-
i5 Intel Processor or AMD equivalent
-
4 Gig RAM memory
-
Windows 7 or 10 - 64bit
-
Google Chrome Browser - Version 77 or higher
Please also confirm that all the parts listed on your system’s packing list are present, with the correct serial numbers. A print out
of the packing list will have been provided alongside the shipping documentation. The packing list is a document named with your
sales order number and appended with -11 (e.g. 51235-11).
If any parts are missing, or there is any sign of damage, please contact Calrec Customer Support.
Important: Please follow this guide from start to finish to ensure that your system is configured correctly!
Use the checklist if you wish to confirm each step.
1. Power up the Core and connect a PC
2. Access the basic Core configuration
3. Install a Software Upgrade Licence key (Optional, requires UID and Serial Number)
4. Configure the Core for Surface Panels
5. Configure Network Switches & Devices
6. Configure Surface panels ID, IP addresses & Subnet masks
7. Connect Surface Switch & Surface Panels to the Core
8. Access Assist setup and create a new show
9. Connect to Assist from the Studio or Management subnets
10. Uploading control layouts to the soft panels
11. Creating layouts with Type R Soft Panel Designer
12 Update System Software & AoIP Devices Firmware
13. Configure AoIP Port & Connect server IP addresses
14. Connect Audio Switch & AoIP Ports to the Core
Perform System Tests - Ready for use
CHECKLIST
1. Carefully remove the core and cable from their packaging. If there are any signs of damage, please contact Calrec
Customer Support and do not continue.
2. Confirm that the Pri / Sec switch on the rear of the core is set in the Pri position (switched to the left).
3. Connect the power cable to both PSU inlets on the rear of the core and power it on. The core will boot up with
the PRI LED lit and after approximately 30 seconds the OK LED will light solid green to indicate a good status.
The Recover Led should be lit Green or not lit, Fan Fail & PSU Fail LEDs should not be lit.
4. Configure the Ethernet adapter in your PC with IP address 172.16.255.99 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Note: Please refer to your PC’s operating instructions, if you are unsure how to configure its ethernet adapter.
5. Connect the ethernet adapter to the Setup port on the front of your Type R core.
POWER CONNECTION TO CORE AND PC CONNECTION TO CORE SETUP PORT
1. POWER UP THE CORE AND CONNECT A PC
14 TYPE R Radio Production System
Start Up Guide
1. Open Google Chrome, type 172.16.255.19 into the address bar and press enter to navigate to the Core Configure
landing page.
2. Click on System. The System>General Configuration page will be displayed.
3. Set the system date & time.
4. You may also set new System and Core names here. These names will be used by the system to identify and announce
cores, as well as in system status messages, so it is important for all the cores you own to be given unique names.
CORE CONFIGURE LANDING PAGE
CORE CONFIGURE GENERAL CONFIGURATION PAGE
2. ACCESS THE BASIC CORE CONFIGURATION
All Type R cores support a single 20
channel mixer as standard.
However, the quantity of DSP channels
and mixers* available in a single Type R
core can be upgraded with optional
Software Upgrade Licences.
If you are interested in Software Upgrade
Licences, go to https://shop.calrec.com/ to
view the upgrade options and to download
a licence key for your core.
If a Software Upgrade Licence was
purchased with the original order, details
will have been sent to the primary customer
contact(s).
CALREC ONLINE SHOP - SOFTWARE UPGRADE LICENCE PAGE
CORE CONFIGURE DSP & LICENCES PAGE
1. To install a licence key, open the Core Configure application and navigate to System>DSP & Licences.
2. Click Edit Licence to open the Add new licence keys dialogue.
3. For each core, click Add key and browse for the corresponding licence file on your system to open.
4. Once all the required licences have been added, click Save to dismiss the dialogue.
5. Click Apply in the footer and select Restart Now in the pop-up dialogue.
Changes will take effect after the core reboots.
* Additional mixers available in a later version
3. INSTALL A SOFTWARE UPGRADE LICENCE KEY (OPTIONAL)
16 TYPE R Radio Production System
Start Up Guide
1. In Core Configure, navigate to the
Control Surfaces page. See above right.
2. Select Mixer A – Surface A.
The surface may now be renamed using
the text entry field at the top of the screen.
3. To add a fader panel select Add fader
panel. This will open the Add fader
panel dialogue. See middle right.
4. Set the type to Fader panel.
Note: If you do not have a fader panel,
select Virtual panel.
5. Set the Panel ID to match the switches
on the rear of the panel.
Tip: Use the Panel ID switch tool in the
UI to match the switches on the rear of
the panel. Also see “Surface Panels - Suggested Settings”
on page 28 for recommended Panel ID’s.
6. Set the fader range to 1 – 6 then click Add.
7. Continue to add fader panels in the same way, with unique panel
IDs and fader range values, until all required fader panels are
added to the surface layout.
8. To add a Soft Panel select Add ancillary panel. This will
open the Add ancillary panel dialogue. See below right.
Note: Where there are multiple fader panels, multiple Add
ancillary panel buttons will be available. This is to allow you
to position the panel in the surface layout in a way that roughly
matches your intended surface setup and will also facilitate the
creation of user sections later. The position chosen does not
determine the functionality available to the soft panel.
Up to 8 soft panels may be added per fader section, up to a
maximum of 26 soft panels per core system.
9. Select the type of panel, LSP or SSP.
10. Set the Panel ID to match the switches on the rear of the panel.
Tip: Use the Panel ID switch tool in the UI to match the switches
on the rear of the panel.
11. Give the panel a label (e.g. LSP 1, SSP 1, Guest 1), then click
Add Panel.
12. When all surface panels are added to the layout, click Save in
the footer of the control surfaces page.
13. Restart the core from the reset button on the front of the core for
the changes to take effect.
CORE CONFIGURE CONTROL SURFACES PAGE
ADD FADER PANEL DIALOGUE PAGE
ADD ANCILLARY PANEL DIALOGUE PAGE
4. CONFIGURE THE CORE FOR SURFACE PANELS
5. CONFIGURE NETWORK SWITCHES & DEVICES
Calrec currently recommends and provides the following network switches & devices:
•
491-268: Sonifex AVN-GMCS Grand Master clock. (used for AoIP Synchronisation).
•
491-265: Cisco SG350-10MP 10 port PoE+ switch. (used for Control Panel Interfacing).
•
491-267: Cisco SG350-10 10 port Non PoE switch (used for multi-studio distribution).
•
491-270: Artel ARG 1G Quarra PTP Switch. (used for AoIP interfacing with the Core).
•
491-269: Trendnet TPE-115GI - Gigabit PoE+ Injector.(used to add PoE to an ethernet connection).
If your system was provided with any of these devices, carefully remove each device from its packaging now. If there are any signs
of damage, please contact Calrec Customer Support and do not continue to use the damaged parts.
Important: Some of the above devices may require pre-configuration before installation. Please refer to the guidance for each
device, you have purchased which is available at https://calrec.com/resources/ , before you continue.
Cisco Switch Management Settings for Physical Surface Panels
The Cisco SG350 switch used for Surface Panel Interfacing, needs to have its Energy Detect Mode, Short Reach and 802.3 Energy
Efficient Ethernet Properties disabled, this is carried out in the Port Management>Green Ethernet>Properties page of the
switch.
The Cisco switch’s default IP address is 192.168.1.254 typing this into the address bar of the browser takes the user to the Log
in screen. The default Username is “cisco” and the default password is “cisco” clicking on the ‘Log in’ button gives access to the
switch’s administration page as shown below:-
Deselect the Energy Detect Mode, Short Reach and 802.3 Energy Efficient Ethernet tick boxes on the Properties page of the
switch as shown, and apply the changes.
Cisco Port Discovery for Physical Surface Panels
The Cisco switch used for connection to the Surface Panels does not require explicit port configuration as it discovers the panels via
ARP (Address resolution Protocol) and all the ports exist in the same Studio A address & subnet area i.e. 172.17/16.
CISCO SWITCH GREEN ETHERNET PROPERTIES PAGE
18 TYPE R Radio Production System
Start Up Guide
Cisco and Artel Switch and Network Configuration for AoIP / AES67 Networks
Below are shown some useful links for AoIP / AES67 network configuration, if using a Cisco SG350 switch for AoIP (which are only
recommended for very small systems) then please refer to the Cisco Auto Configuration guides or Cisco Manual Configuration guides.
These can be found at https://calrec.com/resources/
For larger PTP based audio networking using Artel ARG Quarra switches please refer to the Artel links below:
Artel ARG Quarra PTP switch range
http://www.artel.com/media-transport-products/quarra
Artel ARG Quarra Configuration Guide for AES67
http://www.artel.com/-/media/products-related/configguides/quarra-configuration-guides/quarra-configuration-guide-for-aes67.
ashx?la=en
* In order to simplify configuration, a text based example configuration file can be uploaded for both the Cisco and Artel ARG
Quarra Switches for use with AoIP/AES67 Network devices. These can be found at https://calrec.com/resources/ .
The configuration files both allow the switch to operate in the 192.168.30/24 for Primary AoIP port and 192.168.31/24 Secondary
AoIP port address ranges and can be adapted as required.
Artel Switch Management Settings for AoIP / AES67 Networks
The Artel ARG switch is used for AoIP/AES67 Interfacing and needs to have its Port Power Savings Configuration Properties disabled,
this is carried out in the Configuration>Green Ethernet>Port Power Savings page of the switch.
The Artel switch’s default IP address is 192.168.100.100 typing this into the address bar of the browser accesses the Log in screen.
The default Username is “admin” and there is no default Password, clicking on the ‘Sign in’ button gives access to the switch’s
configuration pages. A new Artel switch has its power saving feature disabled by default but it’s worth checking, to ensure this is the
case, if it isn’t then proceed as shown below:-
Deselect all the tick boxes as shown above on the Port Power Savings page of the switch and click on ‘Save’ to apply the changes.
Then go to Maintenance > Configuration > Save start-up-config and click Save Configuration. This will save the currently running
settings that you have just configured as the switch’s startup configuration so that it loads whenever it is turned on or rebooted.
ARTEL ARG QUARRA SWITCH GREEN ETHERNET PROPERTIES PAGE
1. Carefully remove the surface panels and cables from their packaging. If there are any signs of damage, please contact
Calrec Customer Support and do not continue to use the damaged parts.
2. If panel stands or brackets were purchased, you may want to fit these to your panels now.
• Please refer to the Type R Installation manual for more information on stand and bracket assembly.
3. Set each panel ID using the switches on the rear of the panel.
• The 8-way DIP switch is set as an 8-bit binary representation of the ID value. Each switch is labelled with a value on the
panel metalwork. Positioning a switch in the on (1) position enables this value. The values of all enabled switches are
summed to create an ID between 1 and 255.
• Each panel requires a unique ID. Please refer to “Surface Panels - Suggested Settings” on page 28
4. Using the cables supplied, connect each panel to a POE+ switch or POE injector to power it on.
5. Panels set with factory default settings should boot into config mode automatically. To enter config mode manually, follow the
instructions below:
• Fader panels: hold down the first 3 buttons on the bottom button row before powering during panel boot up.
• LSP: hold down the first 3 buttons once the Calrec logo appears during panel boot up
• SSP: hold down the large button and encoder once the Calrec logo appears during panel boot up.
6. When the panels have entered config mode, set each panel’s IP address and subnet mask following the instructions below:
• Fader panels: Press option 8 “Set IP Addr” and use the rotary controls to enter each value, then press any Save button.
• Soft panels: Press Edit next to the IP address then enter a new value using the on-screen keyboard. Note that the subnet
mask on soft panels is not currently editable and is defaulted to the suggested setting (255.255.0.0, or /16 in CIDR notation).
7. Press Reboot to accept changes and on completion disconnect each panel.
IM6413 TYPE R - 6 WIDE FADER PANEL
TOP & REAR VIEWS
MU6411 TYPE R - LARGE SOFT PANEL
TOP & REAR VIEWS
MU6410 TYPE R - SMALL SOFT PANEL
TOP & REAR VIEWS
6. CONFIGURE SURFACE PANELS ID, IP ADDRESSES & SUBNET MASKS
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1. To establish communication between the surface panels and the core, connect the network switch to network interface
connections 1 and / or 2 on the rear of the core (marked “Surface”), then connect the surface panels / POE injectors
to the network switches one by one to power them up into “Configuration Mode”. Note: If two switches are in use, you may
connect the first to interface #1 and the second to interface #2. Once setup the Core should be rebooted via the Reset button
on the front of the core.
2. If the Core has been configured with a surface layout that matches the connected panels, the panels will be discovered by the
core. If the panels are running a different software version to the core they will automatically update. Once all updates
are completed the panels will boot into”Normal Operating Mode”.
Soft panels will display the message “This panel has no layout associated with this show” and
Fader panels will show blank controls with “No Path” on each of the lower displays. If any of the panels are displaying
connection errors or “Looking for core” double check the ID matches the surface layout and the IP address is unique.
SURFACE PANEL CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
7. CONNECT SURFACE SWITCH & SURFACE PANELS TO THE CORE
Assist may be accessed via the front-facing Setup port by navigating to 172.16.255.25 in Google Chrome, however the Setup
port may not be connected to a local area network (LAN) and in a studio install scenario may not therefore be readily accessible to
an operator or engineer’s PC. It is therefore recommended that the PC accessing Assist is now connected to the network switch
that serves the surface panels instead. By default, all user interfaces may be accessed via the rear network interfaces, using either
a “Management” or a “Studio A” subnet. The “Management” subnet resides in the 172.29/16 address space and provides
access to all applications and services running on the core. The “Studio A” subnet resides in the 172.17/16 address space
and provides access to the Assist, Core Configure & Calrec Connect applications, as well as the console control service.
Note: Type R is designed to support a Touch Interface if the PC provides this.
To use either subnet configure your PC’s ethernet adaptor as follows:
• Management - IP address 172.29.0.1, subnet mask 255.255.0.0
• Studio A - IP address 172.17.0.1, subnet mask 255.255.0.0
Note: Default “Studio B” and “Studio C” subnets will be added in a later version
To create a new Show follow these steps:
1. Open Google Chrome, type 172.16.255.25 into the address bar and press enter to navigate to the Assist
landing page.
2. In the menu on the left-hand side, navigate to Shows & snapshots then Shows in the sub-menu.
3. In the footer menu select New, the Create a Show dialogue will be displayed.
Select the Default_Show template show and click Next.
4. Fill in the form to label and describe your Show, then click Create New Show.
You will be automatically redirected to the Fader layout screen.
5. From here you may begin to configure your mixer with DSP paths, routing etc.
However we would recommend that you continue to complete the setup before doing this.
Please refer to the Type R Assist Manual or Type R Assist and Console Operation Manual for more guidance.
8. ACCESS ASSIST SETUP AND CREATE A NEW SHOW
9. CONNECT TO ASSIST FROM THE STUDIO OR MANAGEMENT SUBNETS
Application
Setup Port
(front of core)
Management subnet
(back of core)
Studio A subnet
(surface panels)
Assist
172.16.255.25
172.29.1.1
172.17.1.1
Calrec Connect
172.16.255.60
172.29.1.21
172.17.1.21
Software Updater
172.16.255.40
172.29.1.22
172.17.1.22
Configure
172.16.255.19
172.29.1.23
172.17.1.23
To access the Assist, Core Configure & Calrec Connect applications, from the various connection points in the system type the
corresponding IP address shown in the table below into the Google Chrome address bar address bar.
IP ADDRESSES FOR ACCESS TO ASSIST, CONNECT, SOFTWARE UPDATER & CONFIGURE USER INTERFACES
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SURFACE PANEL CONFIGURATION WITH ASSIST PC CONNECT OPTIONS TO SETUP, MANAGEMENT & STUDIO A
TYPE R SOFT PANEL DESIGNER INTERFACE
10. UPLOAD CONTROL LAYOUTS TO THE SOFT PANELS
Type R systems come with a selection of
Soft Panel layout files already available.
1. To upload a layout file to a Soft Panel,
navigate to Show setup then Soft
panel layout in Assist.
2. Select the panel in the list on the left
side, then select a layout file in the
table on the right side.
3. Click Apply. The layout will be
immediately applied to the panel
4. Repeat this process for each Soft
Panel in your surface
Please refer to the Type R Assist and
Console Panel Operation manual for
more information on Type R Soft Panel
Layouts.
11. CREATE LAYOUTS WITH TYPE R SOFT PANEL DESIGNER
To create your own Soft Panel Layouts,
the Type R Soft Panel Designer
application is required. This can be
downloaded from http://ftp.calrec.com
Please login using the case-sensitive
credentials below:
Account: TypeR
Password: tYoarEdQ
Please refer to the Type R Soft Panel
Designer manual for more information
on the Type R Soft Panel Designer
application.
TYPE R SOFT PANEL SOFT PANEL LAYOUT ASSIST PAGE
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12 UPDATE SYSTEM SOFTWARE & AOIP DEVICES FIRMWARE
In order to interface the Type R System with Type R AoIP devices, the system software needs to be updated.
The Type R Core software should be running version 1.2 and the AoIP Devices firmware running v.3.2.1-j429_7 for the two AoIP
devices in the core and v.3.2.1-j501_7 for each AoIP I/O box in the AoIP network. If your system has already been updated please
skip this section, if not go to “Update Core software to the latest version” on page 122 and “Update AoIP Device
firmware to the latest version” on page 124 before proceeding.
13. CONFIGURE AOIP PORT & CONNECT SERVER IP ADDRESSES
There are three optional Audio interface boxes types available for the Type R which are show in outline below:-
The AD6501 is a 4 AES In with SRC & 4 AES Out, 8 Mic/Line In with 48v & 8 Line out Combo I/O box with 2 x 6.35mm (1/4”)
headphone sockets for monitoring usage and 6 GPI and 6 GPO interfaces.
The AD6502 is a 16 Mic/Line In with 48v and 16 Line out Analogue I/O box with 6 GPI and 6 GPO interfaces.
The JD6503 is an 8 AES In with SRC and 8 AES Out AES I/O Box with 6 GPI and 6 GPO interfaces.
In addition to the 2 x IEC power connectors on the rear of each unit, there is an AoIP interface via RJ45 connectors (with redundant
Primary and Secondary connections) which is connected to a US6525 AoIP device, which allows the I/O to be connected to the core
via an IP switch network.
AD6501 Type R - Combo I/O Interface box
AD6502 Type R - Analogue I/O Interface box
JD6503 Type R - AES I/O Interface box
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Rear
Box type /Core
AoIP port
IP address & Subnet mask**
Primary core
Connect Server
Pri (I/F 5)
192.168.30.100/24
Sec (I/F 6)
192.168.31.100/24
Combo
AoIP - Pri
192.168.30.1/24
AoIP - Sec
192.168.31.1/24
Analogue
AoIP - Pri
192.168.30.2/24
AoIP - Sec
192.168.31.2/24
AES
AoIP - Pri
192.168.30.3/24
AoIP - Sec
192.168.31.3/24
Primary Core AoIP1
AoIP 1 - Pri
192.168.30.4/24
AoIP 1 - Sec
192.168.31.4/24
Secondary Core AoIP2
AoIP 2 - Pri
192.168.30.64/24
AoIP 2 - Sec
192.168.31.64/24
IO BOX & CORE AOIP NETWORK INTERFACE SETTINGS
The default IO box and core AoIP network interface
settings are shown in the table above right:
All IO box, core AoIP network interfaces and Connect
server AoIP interfaces must have unique IP addresses,
so if multiple AoIP devices in the same IO box type or
multiple cores need to be connected, it is essential that
all IP addresses are reconfigured accordingly first.
Important: Currently, the IP addresses and
subnet masks assigned to the core’s Connect
server are fixed. It will be possible to edit these
settings from software release v1.2.
Until then, all AoIP devices which are to be
discovered and controlled by Connect must
reside in the 192.168.30/24 (Primary) and
192.168.31/24 (Secondary) subnets.
1. Connect the audio network switch(es) to interfaces 5 (& 6) on the rear of the core (marked “Surface”) ,
Then follow the steps given below to configure each AoIP interface in an IO box or core:
2. Connect the Pri & Sec AoIP interfaces on the rear of the IO box or core, to your network switch or switches.
Note: Follow the suggested switch port connections given for your network switch(es) in the corresponding Network
Device document if unsure (see section 5).
Note: PTP aware switches are recommended, but are not necessary for small AoIP networks
Note: Connect one IO box / device or core at a time to avoid IP address conflicts.
EXAMPLE OF CONNECTING A COMBO AOIP BOX TO THE CORE VIA AN AOIP SWITCH
14. CONNECT AUDIO SWITCH AND AOIP PORTS TO THE CORE
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3. Enter 172.16.255.60 in the Google Chrome address bar and press enter to navigate to Calrec Connect.
4. Select Devices in the menu on the left and select the corresponding entry for the connected IO box / device or core.
5. In the settings area to the right, select the Interfaces tab.
6. Edit the IP address and subnet mask settings of eth1 and eth2 to your preferred values.
Note: Please refer to “AoIP Network Interfaces - Suggested Settings” on page 30 of this document for
suggested settings and reference tables.
7. Connect the next IO device and repeat steps 3, 4 & 5.
Once all IO box & core AoIP device network interfaces are known to be set with unique IP addresses, they may all be connected to
the same network. All IO boxes in the same subnet should be discovered and displayed in Calrec Connect as shown on the next
page for the Type R Core which has two AoIP device interfaces and a Combo AoIP device which has one AoIP device. Transmitter
and receiver streams may now be configured have Audio Inputs and Outputs patched to those streams and routed between
devices.
Please refer to the Further Reading section at the back of this guide for links to additional guidance about using Calrec Connect.
EXAMPLE OF CONNECTING MULTIPLE IO BOXES TO THE CORE VIA REDUNDANT AOIP SWITCHES
Your Type R is now set up and ready to be tested for use as a single studio system
CALREC CONNECT SHOWING THE TYPE R CORE AOIP PORTS READY FOR CREATING TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE STREAMS
CALREC CONNECT SHOWING THE COMBO AOIP DEVICE PORTS READY FOR CREATING TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE STREAMS
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SURFACE PANELS - SUGGESTED SETTINGS
Fader
Panel
Fader Range ( e.g. 1-6 )
Serial Number
Panel ID
[switch setting]
IP Address
Subnet
mask**
1st
1 [00000001]
172.17.101.1
/16
2nd
2 [00000010]
172.17.101.2
/16
3rd
3 [00000011]
172.17.101.3
/16
4th
4 [00000100]
172.17.101.4
/16
5th
5 [00000101]
172.17.101.5
/16
6th
6 [00000110]
172.17.101.6
/16
7th
7 [00000111]
172.17.101.7
/16
8th
8 [00001000]
172.17.101.8
/16
The suggested settings for each surface panel connected to the first mixer in a TypeR system are shown below. Use the
tables below to configure your surface panels and to record the serial number, fader range and label details of each panel
for later reference. After configuring the surface panels, you may want to attach labels to them. A blank label sheet is
provided with the Type R core for this purpose. A printer template for this Label sheet is available to distributors on the
Calrec Website.
Soft
Panel
Type
(LSP/SSP)
Panel Label
( e.g. Guest 1 )
Serial Number
Panel ID
[switch setting]
IP Address
Subnet
mask**
1st
11 [00001011]
172.17.101.11
/16
2nd
12 [00001100]
172.17.101.12
/16
3rd
13 [00001101]
172.17.101.13
/16
4th
14 [00001110]
172.17.101.14
/16
5th
15 [00001111]
172.17.101.15
/16
6th
16 [00010000]
172.17.101.16
/16
7th
17 [00010001]
172.17.101.17
/16
8th
18 [00010010]
172.17.101.18
/16
**Subnet masks are displayed in CIDR notation
( e.g. Guest 1 )
Serial Number
Panel ID
[switch setting]
IP Address
Subnet
mask**
9th
19 [00010011]
172.17.101.19
/16
10th
20 [00010100]
172.17.101.20
/16
11th
21 [00010101]
172.17.101.21
/16
12th
22 [00010110]
172.17.101.22
/16
13th
23 [00010111]
172.17.101.23
/16
14th
24 [00011000]
172.17.101.24
/16
15th
25 [00011001]
172.17.101.25
/16
16th
26 [00011010]
172.17.101.26
/16
17th
27 [00011011]
172.17.101.27
/16
18th
28 [00011100]
172.17.101.28
/16
19th
29 [00011101]
172.17.101.29
/16
20th
30 [00011110]
172.17.101.30
/16
21st
31 [00011111]
172.17.101.31
/16
22nd
32 [00100000]
172.17.101.32
/16
23rd
33 [00100001]
172.17.101.33
/16
24th
34 [00100010]
172.17.101.34
/16
25th
35 [00100011]
172.17.101.35
/16
26th
36 [00100100]
172.17.101.36
/16
Soft Panel suggested settings table continued:-
**Subnet masks are displayed in CIDR notation
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AOIP NETWORK INTERFACES - SUGGESTED SETTINGS
The suggested settings for the first 20 IO box & core AoIP network interfaces in a given Type R system are shown below.
Use the tables below to configure your IO box and core network interfaces, and to record the serial number and label
details of each device for later reference. After configuring the AoIP network interfaces, you may want to attach labels
to them. A blank label sheet is provided with the Type R core for this purpose. A printer template for this Label sheet is
available to distributors on the Calrec Website.
Box
No
IO box/core label
Serial number
Primary
interface
IP Address
Subnet
mask*
Secondary
interface
IP Address
Subnet
mask**
1
192.168.30.1
/24
192.168.31.1
/24
2
192.168.30.2
/24
192.168.31.2
/24
3
192.168.30.3
/24
192.168.31.3
/24
4
192.168.30.4
/24
192.168.31.4
/24
5
192.168.30.5
/24
192.168.31.5
/24
6
192.168.30.6
/24
192.168.31.6
/24
7
192.168.30.7
/24
192.168.31.7
/24
8
192.168.30.8
/24
192.168.31.8
/24
9
192.168.30.9
/24
192.168.31.9
/24
10
192.168.30.10
/24
192.168.31.10
/24
11
192.168.30.11
/24
192.168.31.11
/24
12
192.168.30.12
/24
192.168.31.12
/24
13
192.168.30.13
/24
192.168.31.13
/24
14
192.168.30.14
/24
192.168.31.14
/24
15
192.168.30.15
/24
192.168.31.15
/24
16
192.168.30.16
/24
192.168.31.16
/24
17
192.168.30.17
/24
192.168.31.17
/24
18
192.168.30.18
/24
192.168.31.18
/24
19
192.168.30.19
/24
192.168.31.19
/24
20
192.168.30.20
/24
192.168.31.20
/24
**Subnet masks are displayed in CIDR notation
ABOUT TYPE R MANUALS
Type R has a number of Manuals associated with it. This is the Installation Manual:-
1. Type R Product Info Sheet (926-272)
This information sheet shows how to collect information on Type R.
2. Type R Start Up Guide (926-282)
This guide shows how to Unpack, Power Up and access/configure the system core, Install a licence key, Configure the Core for the
Surface panel layouts, Access Assist and create a New Show, Configure the network devices, Configure Panel ID’s, Connect up a PC
to the Surface switch, Upload control layouts to the Soft Panels, Create layouts using the Type R Soft Panel Designer, Configure and
Connect an Audio Switch and AoIP Devices to the Core.
3. Type R Installation Manual (926-228)
This contains a number of chapters including a copy of the Start Up Guide, Control surface measurements, Mounting and Assembly
instructions, Defining the system elements of a Type R system and describes the Core, Panels and IO Box layouts, Synchronisation,
Audio and GPIO Connections, Core DSP packs, Surface panel layout examples, AoIP network examples, Software Updating and
Technical specifications.
4. Type R Assist Manual (926-229)
This defines how a pre-configured Type R system is setup and controlled via Calrec Assist, which is Calrec’s web-based configuration
tool. It includes creating/managing shows, setting up shows in terms of configuring paths, displaying and controlling the fader surface,
saving and loading snapshots and patching inputs and outputs to the channels and buses. There are then various sections about
parameter access including:- processing, routing, configuring and controlling the buses & outputs and setting up the monitoring &
metering. The show setup and system settings sections provide configuration tools for both show and system configuration.
5. Type R Assist and Console Panel Operation (926-283) Incorporating Type R Assist Manual
This covers how the pre-configured Type R Physical Console is operated via a combination of Fader Panels, Large & Small ‘Soft’
surface panels and also incorporates the Assist manual.
6. Type R Soft Panel Designer (926-284)
This defines how different controls can be configured to appear on the Console Panels using the Panel Designer Application which
allows the user to design their own custom layouts for the Large and Small ‘Soft’ surface panels.
7. Type R Configure Guide (926-285)
This defines how the Type R Core(s) can be configured and partitioned into different mixing consoles with varying amounts of DSP
processing channels available in different ‘Pack’ sizes under licence. It also is used to configure Control Surfaces from the available
panels, setup synchronisation sources, configure Network AoIP interfaces and the Core I/O.
8. Type R Connect (926-286)
This defines how the Type R Inputs and Outputs are connected to AoIP based interfaces and how the AoIP streams are managed.
These can be connections to and from either Type R IO units or other 3rd party AoIP streams.
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Control Surface Dimensions
TOP VIEW & SIDE VIEW IM6413 6 WAY FADER PANEL
The following diagrams show the surface measurements of the IM6413 6-way Fader Panel in millimetres (mm) & inches [in]
SURFACE MEASUREMENTS
FRONT VIEW IM6413 6 WAY FADER PANEL
REAR VIEW IM6413 6 WAY FADER PANEL
Note: These panels can be fastened together to form larger console surfaces.
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TOP VIEW & SIDE VIEW MU6411 LARGE SOFT PANEL
The following diagrams show the surface measurements of the MU6411 Large Soft Panel in millimetres (mm) & inches [in].
FRONT VIEW MU6411 LARGE SOFT PANEL
BOTTOM VIEW MU6411 LARGE SOFT PANEL
REAR VIEW MU6411 LARGE SOFT PANEL
Note: These panels can be fastened together to form larger console surfaces.
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TOP VIEW & SIDE VIEW MU6410 SMALL SOFT PANEL
The following diagrams show the surface measurements of the MU6410 Small Soft Panel all in millimetres (mm) & inches [in].
FRONT VIEW MU6410 SMALL SOFT PANEL
BOTTOM VIEW MU6410 SMALL SOFT PANEL
REAR VIEW MU6410 SMALL SOFT PANEL
Note: These panels are designed to be located wherever a simple control interface is required.
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Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND (720-999001)
Large Soft panel on desk stand, fixed
50 deg viewing angle, see Fig 1.
MU6411 Mounting options using 75mm
VESA mount fixing screw holes.
The Panel may be mounted landscape
or portrait, with or without rubber feet.
Secured with crews or free standing.
Landscape, fixing hole positions, see
Fig2.
a) bottom edge 10mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 6.5mm.
b) bottom edge 13 to 18mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 16.5 to 21.5mm.
c) bottom edge 26mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 29.5mm.
Stand Base
With stick on feet (supplied).
Without stick on feet screwed down to desk
top with screws (not supplied).
Portrait, fixing hole positions, see Fig3
a) N/A.
b) Bottom edge 4 to 9mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 7.5 to 12.5mm.
c) Bottom edge 17mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 20.5mm.
Assembly
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Determine height and location required on
surface to be mounted.
If feet are required.
Remove backing off (Item 3) adhesive feet
& stick on corners of stand base (Item 2).
Ensure fixing holes are not obscured.
If stand is to be screwed to desk surface.
Loosely attach interface bracket (Item 1) to
base Item 2) with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4) and
washers (Item 5).
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with LSP
VESA mount holes and attach stand using
4 x M4 screws (Item 6) with washers (Items
5 & 7). Note plain washer should be nearest
bracket. As shown in Fig.5 Locate on desk
the required location and mark with pencil,
rear 2 fixing holes.
Remove LSP with bracket (Item 1) from
base (item 2).
Fix base (Item 2) to desk top with screws
(not provided).
FIG 1 LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND
FIG 2 LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND LANDSCAPE MODE
Front
Bottom
Edge
FIG 3 LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND PORTRAIT MODE
Front
Bottom
Edge
a)
b)
c)
a) N/A
b)
c)
Re-attach interface bracket (Item 1) to
base Item 2) with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4)
and washers (Item 5) and tighten.
If stand is to be placed on desk
surface.
Attach interface bracket (Item 1) to base
(Item 2) with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4) and
washers (Item 5).
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with
LSP VESA mount holes and attach
stand using 4 x M4 screws (Item 6)
with washers (Items 5 & 7). Note plain
washer should be nearest bracket.
As shown Fig.5.
Do not over tighten. Typically 1Nm
Large Soft Panel landscape on desk
stand, fixed 50 degree viewing angle in
conjunction with Fader in desk.
(See Fig 6) Mounting option uses:-
720-999001 LSP on desk mounting.
720-999006 Fader in desk mounting
brackets.
Mounting option for desk thickness
15-25mm (See Fig 7).
Assembly
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Wood screws (not supplied).
Saw.
Follow instructions for 720-999006
Fader in desk mounting kit but .
Fader opening size will require extending
to 418mm (16.45in) x 247mm (9.7in).
Offer up fader panel through opening
from underside.
Fix brackets (720-999006 item 2) to
underside of desk with 4 screws (not
supplied) suitable for desk surface.
Push up Fader Panel from underside
until Fader panel is flush with surface
and tighten 4 x M4 nuts (720-999006
Item 5).
Do not over tighten. Typically 1N/m
Follow instructions for LSP above for ‘If
stand is to be screwed to desk surface.’
Using Fig 2a. without rubber feet.
FIG 4 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 5 SUPPLIED PARTS ASSEMBLY
FIG 6 ASSEMBLED BRACKETS
FIG 7 MOUNTING OPTION FOR DESK THICKNESS 15MM-25MM
15mm-25mm
Front
247mm
418mm-430mm
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
720-985
LSP Interface Bracket
1
2
720-983
LSP/SSP Stand Base
1
3
390-193
RBS-1BK Adhesive Foot
4
4
360-124
Nut M4 Nyloc
3
5
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
7
6
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
7
370-008
Washer M4 Internal lock
4
44 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
SMALL SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND (720-999002)
Small Soft panel on desk stand,
fixed 50 deg viewing angle, see
Fig 1.
MU6410 Mounting options using
75mm VESA mount fixing screw
holes.
The Panel may be mounted landscape
or portrait, with or without rubber feet.
Secured with crews or free standing.
Landscape, fixing hole positions,
see Fig2
a) bottom edge 15mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 20mm.
b) bottom edge 25mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 30mm.
Stand Base
With stick on feet (supplied).
Without stick on feet screwed down to
desk top with screws (not supplied).
Portrait, fixing hole positions,
see Fig3
a) N/A
b) Bottom edge 15mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 20mm.
FIG 1 LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND
FIG 2 LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND LANDSCAPE MODE
Front
Bottom
Edge
FIG 3 SMALL SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND PORTRAIT MODE
Front
Bottom
Edge
a)
b)
a) N/A
b)
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Determine height and location required on
surface to be mounted.
If feet are required.
Remove backing off (Item 3) adhesive
feet & stick on corners of stand base
(Item 2). Ensure fixing holes are not
obscured.
If stand is to be screwed to desk
surface.
Loosely attach interface bracket (Item 1)
to base Item 2) with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4)
and washers (Item 5).
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with
SSP VESA mount holes and attach
stand using 4 x M4 screws (Item 6)
with washers (Items 5 & 7). Note plain
washer should be nearest bracket. As
shown in Fig.5 Locate on desk the
required location and mark with pencil,
rear 2 fixing holes.
Remove SSP with bracket (Item 1) from
base (item 2).
Fix base (Item 2) to desk top with screws
(not provided) using the 2 marked fixing
holes as reference.
Re-attach interface bracket (Item 1) to
base Item 2) with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4)
and washers (Item 5) and tighten.
If stand is to be placed on desk
surface.
Attach interface bracket (Item 1) to base
(Item 2) with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4) and
washers (Item 5).
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with
LSP VESA mount holes and attach
stand using 4 x M4 screws (Item 6)
with washers (Items 5 & 7). Note plain
washer should be nearest bracket. As
shown Fig.5.
Do not over tighten. Typically 1Nm.
FIG 4 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 5 SUPPLIED PARTS ASSEMBLY
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
720-987
SSP Interface Bracket
1
2
720-983
LSP/SSP Stand Base
1
3
390-193
RBS-1BK Adhesive Foot
4
4
360-124
Nut M4 Nyloc
3
5
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
7
6
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
7
370-008
Washer M4 Internal lock
4
46 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
FADER & LSP ON DESK STAND (720-999003)
Fader and Large Soft panel on
desk stand, fixed 50 deg viewing
angle, see Fig 1. IM6413 & MU6410
Mounting options using 75mm
VESA mount fixing screw holes.
The Large Soft Panel is mounted
landscape.
Landscape, fixing hole positions,
see fig2
a) bottom edge 15mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 20mm.
b) bottom edge 25mm to desk surface
without feet, with feet 30mm.
Assembly
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Stand is to be placed on desk surface.
Remove backing off (Item 3) adhesive feet
& stick on corners of riser base (Item 2).
Align 2 holes on Desk Riser (item 2) with
2 holes on underside of top edge of fader
panel and attach using 2 Screws (item 6)
with washers (item 5 &7), with plain
washer towards bracket as shown in Fig 4.
Loosely attach LSP bracket (Item 1) to
LSP with 4 screws (Item 6) and washers
(item 5 &6).
Align with fixing holes as shown in Fig
2, with plain washer towards bracket as
shown in Fig 4.
Align Bracket (item 1) with Riser (item 2)
and secure with 3 x M4 nuts (Item 4) and
washers (Item 5).
As shown in Fig 4. and tighten nuts.
Check Alignment of LSP with Fader panel
and tighten fixing screws to LSP
Do not over tighten. Typically 1Nm.
Place assembly on desk as required.
FIG 1 FADER & LARGE SOFT PANEL ASSEMBLY
FIG 2 FADER & LARGE SOFT PANEL ON DESK STAND LANDSCAPE MODE
Front
FIG 3 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 4 SUPPLIED PARTS ASSEMBLY
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
720-985
LSP Interface Bracket
1
2
720-986
LSP on Desk riser
1
3
390-193
RBS-1BK Adhesive Foot
2
4
360-124
Nut M4 Nyloc
3
5
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
9
6
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
6
7
370-008
Washer M4 Internal lock
6
LSP IN DESK MOUNTING (720-999004)
Large Soft panel MU6411 mounted
in desk See Fig 1.
a) Item 1 Bracket normal orientation allows desk top thickness 9mm to 20mm
b) Item 1 Bracket inverted, allows desk top thickness 40mm to 50mm
247mm
226mm
120mm
56mm
9-20mm
40-50mm
FIG 2 LARGE SOFT PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING MODES A & B
FIG 1 LARGE SOFT PANEL IN DESK
Flush mounting options
a) Fig 2, for desk thickness 9-20mm.
b) Fig 2, for desk thickness 40-50mm.
c) Fig 3, for desk thickness 0-20mm.
d) Fig 3, for desk thickness 12-50mm.
c) Item 1 Bracket normal orientation allows desk top thickness 0mm to 20mm
d) Item 1 Bracket inverted, allows desk top thickness 12mm to 50mm
120mm
28mm
0-20mm
12-50mm
FIG 3 LARGE SOFT PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING MODES C & D
48 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
Assembly - See Fig 4 & 5
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Wood screws.
Saw.
Mounting Procedure
Mark out and cut hole in desk surface
to accommodate LSP 247mm (9.7in) x
226mm (8.9in).
Ensure sufficient clearance for
brackets (item 2) from any other
items on the underside of desk.
Loosely attach under desk brackets
(Item 2) to bracket (Item 1) with 4 x M4
nuts (Item 6) and washers (Item 4) as
required for desk thickness, mounting
options a), b), c) or d). Refer to Fig 2 & 3.
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with LSP
and attach stand using 4 x M4 screws
(Item 5) with washers (Items 3 & 4). Note
plain washer should be nearest bracket.
As shown Fig 5.
Fitting to desk/surface
Cut hole in desk 247mm (9.7in) x
226mm (8.9in).
Offer LSP through hole in desk from
underside.
Fix brackets (item2) to underside of desk
with 4 screws (not supplied) suitable for
desk surface.
Push up LSP from underside until LSP
is flush with surface and tighten 4 x M4
nuts (Item 6).
Do not over tighten. Typically 1Nm.
FIG 4 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 5 LSP BRACKET MOUNT & UNDER DESK BRACKETS
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
730-031
LSP Bracket Recess Mount
1
2
730-033
Under Desk Bracket
2
3
370-008
Washer M4 Internal lock
4
4
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
8
5
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
6
360-124
Nut M4 Nyloc
4
SSP IN DESK MOUNTING (720-999005)
Small Soft panel MU6410 mounted
in desk See Fig 1.
a) Item 1 Bracket normal orientation allows desk top thickness 10mm to 20mm
b) Item 1 Bracket inverted, allows desk top thickness 40mm to 50mm
181mm
157mm
120mm
56mm
10-20mm
40-50mm
FIG 2 SMALL SOFT PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING MODES A & B
FIG 1 SMALL SOFT PANEL IN DESK
Flush mounting options
a) Fig 2, for desk thickness 10-20mm.
b) Fig 2, for desk thickness 40-50mm.
c) Fig 3, for desk thickness 0-20mm.
d) Fig 3, for desk thickness 12-50mm.
c) Item 1 Bracket normal orientation allows desk top thickness 0mm to 20mm
d) Item 1 Bracket inverted, allows desk top thickness 12mm to 50mm
120mm
28mm
0-20mm
12-50mm
FIG 3 SMALL SOFT PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING MODES C & D
28mm
56mm
50 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
Assembly - See Fig 4, 5 &6
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
4 x Wood screws.
Saw.
Mounting Procedure
Mark out and cut hole in desk surface
to accommodate SSP 181mm (7.1in) x
157mm (6.2in).
Ensure sufficient clearance for
brackets (item 2) from any other
items on the underside of desk
and cable protrusion from RJ45
connector..
Loosely attach under desk brackets
(Item 2) to bracket (Item 1) with 4 x M4
nuts (Item 3) and washers (Item 4) as
required for desk thickness, mounting
options a), b), c) or d). Refer to Fig 2 & 3.
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with SSP
and attach stand using 4 x M4 screws
(Item 5) with washers (Items 4 & 6). Note
plain washer should be nearest bracket.
As shown Fig 6.
Set Panel ID (as once fitted it may
be difficult to do so) and offer up the
SSP through the hole in desk from the
underside.
Fitting to desk/surface
Fix brackets (item2) to underside of desk
with 4 screws (not supplied) suitable for
desk surface.
Push up SSP from underside until SSP
is flush with surface and tighten 4 x M4
nuts (Item 3).
Do not over tighten. Typically 1Nm.
Be aware of desk top thicknesses
greater than 20mm. These will
require a rebate approx. 100mm x
50mm to allow clearance for RJ45
connector and finger access as
shown in. Fig 4.
FIG 5 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 6 LSP BRACKET MOUNT & UNDER DESK BRACKETS
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
730-032
SSP Bracket Recess Mount
1
2
730-033
Under Desk Bracket
2
3
360-124
Nut M4 Nyloc
4
4
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
8
5
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
6
370-008
Washer M4 Internal Lock
4
FIG 4 FITTING TO DESK/SURFACE
100mm
50mm
Rear View
FADER PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING (720-999006)
Fader panel IM6413 mounted in
desk, see Fig 1.
a) Item 1 Bracket normal orientation allows desk top thickness 15mm to 25mm
56mm
15-25mm
FIG 2 FADER PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING MODE A
FIG 1 FADER PANEL IN DESK
Flush mounting options
a) Fig 2, for desk thickness 15-25mm.
b) Fig 3, for desk thickness 0-25mm.
FIG 3 FADER PANEL IN DESK MOUNTING MODE B
120mm
247mm
391mm
b) Item 1 Bracket normal orientation allows desk top thickness 0mm to 25mm
28mm
0-25mm
120mm
247mm
391mm
56mm
52 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
Assembly - See Fig 4 & 5
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Wood screws.
Saw.
Mounting Procedure
Mark out and cut hole in desk surface to
accommodate Fader Panel 391mm (15.4in)
x 247mm (9.7in).
Ensure sufficient clearance for
brackets (item 2) from any other items
on the underside of desk and cable
protrusion from RJ45 connector..
Loosely attach under desk brackets
(Item 2) to bracket (Item 1) with 4 x M4
nuts (Item 5) and washers (Item 6) as
required for desk thickness, mounting
options a), or b). Refer to Fig 2 & 3.
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with Fader
Panel and attach stand using 4 x M4
screws (Item 4) with washers (Items 3 & 6).
Note plain washer should be nearest
bracket.
As shown Fig 5.
Fitting to desk/surface
Offer up the Fader Panel through the hole
in desk from the underside.
Fix brackets (item2) to underside of desk
with 4 screws (not supplied) suitable for
desk surface.
Push up Fader Panel from underside until
Fader Panel is flush with surface and
tighten 4 x M4 nuts (Item 4).
Do not over tighten. Typically 1Nm.
FIG 4 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 5 FADER BRACKET MOUNTS & UNDER DESK BRACKETS
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
730-030
Fader Bracket Recess Mount
2
2
730-033
Under Desk Bracket
2
3
370-008
Washer M4 Internal lock
4
4
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
5
360-124
Nut M4 Nyloc
4
6
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
8
Fader in desk and Large Soft Panel
landscape on desk stand, fixed 50
deg. viewing angle.
MU6411 and IM6413 Mounting
options using:-
720-999001 LSP on desk mounting
720-999006 Fader in desk
mounting brackets.
Assembly -
Tools required (not supplied)
7mm adjustable/spanner/wrench open
ended.
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Wood screws.
Saw.
Follow instructions for 720-999006
Fader in desk mounting kit but .
Fader opening size will require extending
to 418mm (16.45in) x 247mm (9.7in)
Offer up fader panel through opening
from underside.
Fix brackets (720-999006 item2) to
underside of desk with 4 screws (not
supplied) suitable for desk surface.
Push up Fader Panel from underside
until Fader panel is flush with surface
and tighten 4 x M4 nuts (720-999006
Item 4).
Do not over tighten. Typically 1N/m
Follow instructions for 720-999001
LSP on desk stand but do not fit rubber
feet to stand, VESA fixing holes as per
720-999001 Fig 2a.
FIG 6 FADER IN DESK AND LSP ON DESK STAND
FIG 7 MOUNTING OPTION FOR DESK THICKNESS 15MM-25MM
15mm-25mm
Front
247mm
418mm-430mm
54 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
FADER PANEL LINKING (720-999007)
Fader panel IM6413 to Fader Panel
IM6413 Linking Option:-
FIG 1 FADER PANEL TO FADER PANEL LINKING
FIG 2 LINKING PANEL PROCEDURE
1st Panel
2nd Panel
1st Panel
2nd Panel
End View
Screws
Underside View
Top
FIG 3 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 4 FADER JOINING TILE BRACKET
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
730-034
Fader Joining Tile Bracket
2
2
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
3
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
4
4
370-008
Washer M4 Internal Lock
4
Assembly -
Tools required (not supplied)
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Mounting Procedure
Note that brackets are only fitted to one
of the two panels.
With the Fader panels located as you
require, take 1st Fader panel from left
and turn fader panel over with front
edge towards you.
Attach 2 brackets (Item 1) to left hand
side of fader panel.
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with Fader
panel and attach using 4 x M4 screws
(Item 2) with washers (Items 3 & 4).
Note plain washer should be nearest
bracket, as shown Fig 4.
Do not over tighten. Typically 1N/m.
Place fader panel right way up on desk.
Take 2nd Fader panel and lift and place
next to right hand side of 1st Fader
panel locating on to locating pins of
bracket with holes on the underside of
left hand side of the 2nd fader panel.
Repeat as necessary for more than 2
fader panels.
56 TYPE R Radio Production System
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions
LARGE SOFT PANEL LINKING (720-999008)
Large Soft panel MU6411 to Large
Soft Panel MU6411 Linking Option:-
FIG 1 LARGE SOFT PANEL TO LARGE SOFT PANEL LINKING
FIG 2 LINKING PANEL PROCEDURE
1st Panel
2nd Panel
2nd Panel
1st Panel
End View
Screws
Underside View
Top
FIG 3 SUPPLIED PARTS TABLE
FIG 4 FADER JOINING TILE BRACKET
Item Number
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
730-035
LSP Joining Tile Bracket
1
2
350-043
M4x10mm Pozi Pan
4
3
370-007
Washer M4 Plain
4
4
370-008
Washer M4 Internal Lock
4
Assembly -
Tools required (not supplied)
PZ2 screw driver/ bit.
Mounting Procedure
Note that brackets are screwed to both
panels.
With the Large Soft panels located as
you require, take 1st Fader panel from
left and turn the panels over with top
of the panels towards you.
Align holes in bracket (Item 1) with Fader
panel and attach using 4 x M4 screws
(Item 2) with washers (Items 3 & 4).
Note plain washer should be nearest
bracket, as shown Fig 4.
Do not over tighten. Typically 1N/m
Return the panels right way up on desk.
If you are mounting linking brackets for
more than 2 panels an assistant may be
required to lift them after they are linked
together.
Alternatively fix the bracket in place from
the rear when they are mounted on their
stands.
60 TYPE R Radio Production System
System Elements
CORE LAYOUT
The UR6500 Type R core is designed
to provide the DSP, Routing &
Control for up to three consoles. In
addition it has a base level of I/O and
GPIO and one or two optional AoIP
interface devices fitted internally
allowing a large amount of stream
connectivity with other AoIP devices.
The image below shows the front and
back views of the Type R core unit.
The front of the core displays on the left
hand side the LED signal status indicators
for the Analogue and AES inputs and
outputs. In addition the 48V phantom
power LED status indicators for the
analogue inputs and the SRC LED status
indicators are shown.
On the right hand side are shown the
AoIP LED status indicators and a further
column of System LED status indicators
and to the right of these are two 6.35mm
(1/4”) headphone sockets for monitoring
usage. Next to these are an Ethernet
Setup port and USB connector.
The Setup port is used to configure the
Core whilst the USB connector is used
to recover/reinitialise the core system
from a USB memory stick in the event of
connection failure . At the far right is a
Reset switch which restarts the processor
without altering any stored settings.
The rear of the core is arranged into a top
row and a bottom row.
UR6500 TYPE R CORE - FRONT AND BACK VIEWS
The top row contains the external system
connections which from left to right are:-
AoIP1 and AoIP2 RJ45 interfaces which
are connected to internally fitted optional
US6493 AoIP devices (with redundant
Primary and Secondary connections) .
Each of these devices can provide up to
256 channels of streamed audio in either
direction. Next to these are a set are 4
BNC connectors labelled Sync 1/2 In and
1/2 Out. These are discussed in the Sync
section.
To the right of the BNC connectors are
a secondary USB connector and a block
of 8 RJ45 connectors which connect to
the various surfaces via PoE+ switches.
Typically each of these connect to a
separate PoE+ switch interfacing to a
number of Fader, LSP and SSP panels.
More than one connection is usually made
to each console area to provide control
diversity. For instance a 24 fader console
may be powered from two PoE+ switches
connected back to the core, with each
switch powering and data transferring
to/from 2 x IM6413 fader panels and 2 x
MU6411 Large Soft Panels.
Further to the right is a DVI debug port
which is reserved for development use
along with a PRI/SEC switch.
The bottom row is dedicated to I/O, GPIO
and Power. There are 4 x 25 way ‘D’ Type
connectors carrying audio using AES59/
Tascam® pinout format and the audio is
also carried as pairs of Analogue inputs
or outputs or AES I/O ports on 4 x RJ45
connectors per 25 way ’D’ type connector.
The four connector areas from left to right
provide:- 8 Mic/Line Analogue inputs
with phantom power, 8 Analogue Line
Outputs, 4 AES Input ports with SRC and
4 AES Output ports.
Further to the right are 4 x RJ45
connectors for GPIO interfacing.
The upper two connectors each provide
6 x GPI opto input circuits each and the
lower two connectors provides 6 x GPO
opto output circuits each.
On the bottom row of the core are 2 x IEC
power sockets labelled PSU 1 and PSU 2,
either of which can power the console.
Together they provide power redundancy.
The IEC inputs should be fed from
separate AC sources to protect against
external power loss. In the event that only
one AC outlet is available, power should
be fed via an IEC Y-Split cable to provide
redundancy against internal PSU failure.
Metal clips provide retention to further
protect the IEC connectors from working
loose. These clips fit snug around large
IEC connectors with screw in terminals
inside for wiring. The clips may not provide
adequate retention on their own for some
pre-fabricated IEC connector types. If
there is concern over the connectors
working loose during transit, we
recommend that IEC sockets with built in
latching are used.
SURFACE PANEL LAYOUT
A Type R surface is made up using
a combination of 3 panel types:-
IM6413 a 6-wide Fader Panel,
MU6411 a Large Soft Panel and
MU6410 a Small Soft Panel. These
panels are put together in multiples
to form different surface sizes as
required.
IM6413 6-Wide Fader Panel
The panel shown top right consists of
6 x 100mm motorised faders, and each of
these faders has:-4 large user definable
buttons, a dedicated 96x96 pixel TFT
display for fader status information and at
the top of each fader are 2 user buttons, a
rotary control with integrated push switch
and another 96x96 pixel TFT display to
show a range of user definable controls
such as mic gain, trim etc.
Note that each fader can access two
layers described as Layer A and Layer B,
this can be switched from a user definable
button.
A Cat5e connector on the rear edge of
the panel provides both power and data
connections.
IM6413 TYPE R - 6 WIDE FADER PANEL TOP & REAR VIEWS
62 TYPE R Radio Production System
System Elements
MU6411 Large Soft Panel (LSP)
This panel (shown top right) consists of:-
A large 1280x800 pixel touch sensitive
TFT display for parameter control and
status information and below this display
are 6 rotary controls and illuminating
buttons, which are used in conjunction
with the TFT screen. A Cat5e connector
on the rear edge of the panel provides
both power and data connections.
MU6410 Small Soft Panel (SSP)
This panel (shown bottom right) consists
of:- a smaller 1024x600 pixel touch
sensitive TFT display for parameter
control & status information and below
this display is a rotary control and an
adjacent illuminating button, which are
used in conjunction with the TFT screen.
A Cat5e connector on the rear edge of
the panel provides both power and data
connections.
MU6411 TYPE R - LARGE SOFT PANEL TOP & REAR VIEWS
MU6410 TYPE R - SMALL SOFT PANEL TOP & REAR VIEWS
PANEL ID SETTINGS
The 8-way DIP switch on the rear of all
Type R panels is set as an 8-bit binary
representation with the left hand
switch used for the most significant
bit, and the right hand switch for
the least significant bit. A switch in
the down/off position represents a
binary 0 and a switch set in the up/
on position represents a binary 1.
Each switch/binary-bit equates to a
decimal value, starting at 1, for the
least significant bit. The remaining
switches are double the value of their
less significant neighbour, making the
8th/most significant bit equate to a
decimal value of 128.
All Panel ID switches are orientated the
same way. Refer to the Calrec labelling on
the surrounding panel which will show the
most significant bit switch on the left and
the binary 1 position as up.
SETTING THE ID ON A PANEL
64 TYPE R Radio Production System
System Elements
OPTIONAL AUDIO I/O INTERFACE BOX LAYOUTS
There are three optional Audio interface boxes available for the Type R which are show in outline below:-
The AD6501 is a 4 AES In with SRC & 4 AES Out, 8 Mic/Line In with 48v & 8 Line out Combo I/O box with 2 x 6.35mm (1/4”)
headphone sockets for monitoring usage and 6 GPI and 6 GPO interfaces.
The AD6502 is a 16 Mic/Line In with 48v and 16 Line out Analogue I/O box with 6 GPI and 6 GPO interfaces.
The JD6503 is an 8 AES In with SRC and 8 AES Out AES I/O Box with 6 GPI and 6 GPO interfaces.
In addition to the 2 x IEC power connectors on the rear of each unit, there is an AoIP interface via RJ45 connectors (with redundant
Primary and Secondary connections) which is connected to a US6525 AoIP device, which allows the I/O to be connected to the core
via an IP switch network.
AD6501 Type R - Combo I/O Interface box
AD6502 Type R - Analogue I/O Interface box
JD6503 Type R - AES I/O Interface box
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Rear
CONNECTING TYPE R SYSTEM ELEMENTS TOGETHER
Starting from the core:-
The Console Surface panels are connected via gigabit PoE+ switches which provide both power and communications. The example
below shows two switches which offers a diversity of connections to the 24 fader Console.
In addition to the panels, a PC is connected providing the Calrec Assist application for configuration and additional parameter control.
The Audio I/O boxes are connected over AoIP streams using AoIP switches with both primary and secondary connections for
redundancy.
A TYPICAL TYPE R SYSTEM
66 TYPE R Radio Production System
System Elements
DEFAULT NETWORK CONFIGURATION - AT A GLANCE
The drawing below shows an overview of the factory default network configuration of each device in a Type R system.
Please refer to the Surface Panel Layout and AoIP Network example sections in this manual for further information.
68 TYPE R Radio Production System
System Elements
DEFAULT NETWORK CONFIGURATION - DETAIL
Core - Rear-facing network (“Surface”) interfaces
Core - Front-facing Setup interface
Core - AoIP device interfaces
IO box - Front-facing Setup interface
* Feature available from a later Software Version
** Subnet Modes are displayed in CIDR notation
Application
Management
Studio A
Studio B*
Studio C*
AoIP Primary
AoIP Secondary
Assist A
172.29.1.1/16
172.17.1.1/16
-
-
-
-
Assist B*
172.29.1.2/16
-
172.18.1.2/16*
-
-
-
Assist C*
172.29.1.3/16
-
-
172.19.1.3/16
-
-
Console A
-
172.17.1.11/16
-
-
-
-
Console B*
-
-
172.18.1.12/16*
-
-
-
Console C*
-
-
-
172.19.1.13/16
-
-
Calrec Connect
172.29.1.21/16
172.17.1.21/16
172.18.1.21/16*
172.19.1.21/16
192.168.30.100/24
192.168.31.100/24
S/W Updater
172.29.1.22/16
172.17.1.22/16
172.18.1.22/16*
172.19.1.22/16
-
-
Configure
172.29.1.23/16
172.17.1.23/16
172.18.1.23/16*
172.19.1.23/16
-
-
Router*
172.29.1.24/16
-
-
-
-
-
Twin Controller*
172.29.1.25/16
-
-
-
-
-
Rear Interface
1 & 2
1 & 2
1 & 2
1 & 2
5
6
Subnets - IP address & Subnet mask**
Application
IP address & Subnet mask**
Assist A
172.16.255.25/24
Assist B*
172.16.255.26/24
Assist C*
172.16.255.27/24
Console A
172.16.255.5/24
Console B*
172.16.255.6/24
Console C*
172.16.255.7/24
Calrec Connect
172.16.255.60/24
S/W Updater
172.16.255.40/24
Configure
172.16.255.19/24
Router
172.16.255.10/24
Twin Controller*
172.16.255.11/24
Other
reserved
addresses
172.16.255.1-4/24
172.16.255.8-9/24
172.16.255.26-28/24
172.16.255.100/24
172.16.255.200/24
172.16.255.253/24
172.16.255.254/24
AoIP port
IP address & Subnet mask**
AoIP 1 - Pri
192.168.30.4/24
AoIP 1 - Sec
192.168.31.4/24
AoIP 2 - Pri
192.168.30.64/24
AoIP 2 - Sec
192.168.31.64/24
Application
IP address & Subnet mask**
AoIP device UI
172.16.255.100/24
HARDWARE POWER CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS TO THE CORE
POWER CONNECTIONS TO THE COMBO, ANALOGUE AND AES I/O BOXES
Type R Core, and I/O boxes require mains power via standard IEC connections.
Each of these boxes contains two power supply units, which are supplied with AC power by two independent male IEC inlets. These
dual power supplies provide full power redundancy: a feature of all Calrec products. While Type R hardware can be run off one power
connection it is advised, for redundancy, that you connect a separate power source to the primary and secondary power inlets. In the
following diagrams the primary power connections are indicated by a solid arrow and the secondary connections by a dashed arrow.
A PSU failure or a loss of AC power input will generate a system status error message.
The two PSU’s employ load sharing. If one PSU fails, the other will automatically take over the full load with no loss of audio or
operation.
Disconnecting the PSUs
Type R units do not contain a separate Mains power switch. To safely disconnect the mains power, both IEC connectors need to be
removed from the rear of the console, as shown below.
In addition, the console panels are powered via PoE+ switches which are in turn, powered by AC-DC power supplies. The
Cisco SG350-10MP switches supplied with the Type R system are capable of supplying up to 15.4W to each of their 8
Gigabit ports. Power is derived from an external AC-DC power adapter, which supplies 54v DC to the switch.
POWER CONNECTIONS TO THE PANELS VIA POE+ SWITCHES
Primary Mains Input
Secondary Mains Input
Primary Mains Input
Secondary Mains Input
54v DC Power Adapter Input
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Sync, Audio & GPIO Connections
SYNCHRONISATION
Type R Synchronisation sources.
The UR6500 Processing Engine Core
primarily obtains an audio synchronisation
source from the external AoIP network’s
PTPv2 clock via the 2 optional US6493
AoIP internal devices. It also has four
BNC connectors on its rear panel
for incoming and outgoing system
synchronisation sources:
• 2 x TTL word clock inputs
• 2 x TTL word clock outputs
The firmware multiplexes these sources
based on a prioritisation list and failover
arrangement to select and lock-on to an
active reference clock or switch to an
alternative source if synchronisation is
lost.
The board also includes an on-board
reference clock for use when neither the
external AoIP clock or the rear panel sync
inputs are selected.
AoIP Clock
This can be considered the primary sync
source for the UR6500. Each US6493
AoIP device provides a set of audio
clocks to the UR6500’s FPGA firmware
incorporating a base rate clock (running at
FS rate), a BCLK bit-rate clock (64FS) and
an SCLK system clock (generally either
128FS, 256FS or 512FS). The FPGA
uses these clock sources to sync to the
external AoIP network PTPv2 clock.
If no external sync is connected and
selected, the console will free-run on its
own internal reference clock.
General rules of good practise require
that all equipment connected to the audio
console’s digital inputs and outputs are
locked to the same referenced sync
source as the console to ensure clean
audio. It is of paramount importance that
all connected processing cores are locked
to the same referenced sync source.
It is recommended that backup sync
sources and paths are considered to
maintain full functionality in the event of
the loss of any part of the facility’s sync
distribution system.
SYNC INPUTS
EXTERNAL SOURCES TABLE
When no optional US6493 AoIP interfaces are fitted to the core, external sync
sources can be fed to the BNC connectors on the rear of the core as shown below.
Two TTL Wordclock inputs are available.
See External sources table below and the Type R User manual for information on how
to set up synchronisation priority.
The console will always attempt to boot to the highest priority sync selected, and move
down the priority list until it finds a valid sync.
If a valid sync later fails, it will move down the list. If no valid sync is present, the system
will always default to internal as this is fixed as the last source in the list. The priority
will never automatically move back up the list even if a higher priority sync becomes
available. Press the ‘Reset To First’ button to move back up to the top of the list.
It is important that the required sync source is available before the console boots up
otherwise it won’t be locked to the correct sync. If this occurs press the ‘Reset to first’
button after the sync generator is running.
AUDIO I/O CONNECTIONS
There are a number of ways to get Audio in and out of a Type R system. In addition to the audio I/O in the core, there are
3 optional I/O boxes carrying both Analogue inputs and outputs and AES digital inputs and outputs.
All the Type R audio I/O with the exception of the Headphone outputs is connected via 25 way ‘D’ type female connectors
on the boxes using the AES59/Tascam® standard with a parallel set of connectors on RJ45 each carrying a pair of
analogue inputs or outputs or an AES input or output port.
Analogue Audio In 25 way ‘D’ type
Connector
This connector is used for 8 x balanced
Mic/Line inputs. Note that there are
8 x 48v indicator LEDs to show when
phantom power is being applied to each
input to this connector
The pinout for analogue inputs 9-16
on the AD6502 Analogue I/O Box is
identical to the 1-8 pinout, i.e. 1=9, 2=10
etc.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box, AD6501 Combo I/O Box
and the AD6502 Analogue I/O Box
and conforms to the AES59/Tascam®
standard.
Analogue Audio In RJ45 type
Connector
This connector is used for 2 x balanced
Mic/Line inputs.
The pinout for analogue inputs 3-4, 5-6
and 7-8 is identical to the 1-2 pinout, i.e.
1=3, 2=4 etc.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box, AD6501 Combo I/O Box and
the AD6502 Analogue I/O Box and
conforms to the StudioHub+ standard
pin-out.
All cabling using this RJ45 connector
type for audio must be CAT5e or CAT6
shielded twisted pair (STP).
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Analogue Audio Out 25 way ‘D’ type
Connector
This connector is used for 8 x balanced
Line outputs.
The pinout for analogue outputs 9-16
on the AD6502 Analogue I/O Box is
identical to the 1-8 pinout, i.e. 1=9, 2=10
etc..
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box, AD6501 Combo I/O Box
and the AD6502 Analogue I/O Box
and conforms to the AES59/Tascam®
standard.
Analogue Audio Out RJ45 type
Connector
This connector is used for 2 x balanced
Line outputs.
The pinout for analogue outputs 3-4, 5-6
and 7-8 is identical to the 1-2 pinout, i.e.
1=3, 2=4 etc.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box, AD6501 Combo I/O Box and
the AD6502 Analogue I/O Box and
conforms to the StudioHub+ standard
pin-out.
All cabling using this RJ45 connector
type for audio must be CAT5e or CAT6
shielded twisted pair (STP).
AES Audio In 25 way ‘D’ type
Connector
This connector is used for 4 x AES input
ports.
Note that there are 4 x SRC indicator
LEDs on the front of the UR6500 Core
Box and 8 x SRC indicator LEDs on the
front of the JD6503 AES I/O Box to show
when sample rate conversion is being
applied to each input port.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box , AD6501 Combo I/O Box and
the JD6503 AES I/O Box and conforms
to the AES59/Tascam® standard.
AES Audio In RJ45 type Connector
This connector is used for 1 x AES input
ports.
The pinout for AES input ports 2, 3, 4 is
identical to the port 1 pinout.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box, AD6501 Combo I/O Box and
the JD6503 AES I/O Box and conforms
to the StudioHub+ standard pin-out.
All cabling using this RJ45 connector
type for audio must be CAT5e or CAT6
shielded twisted pair (STP).
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Sync, Audio & GPIO Connections
AES Audio Out 25 way ‘D’ type
Connector
This connector is used for 4 x AES output
ports.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box , AD6501 Combo I/O Box and
the JD6503 AES I/O Box and conforms
to the AES59/Tascam® standard.
AES Audio Out RJ45 type Connector
This connector is used for 1 x AES output
ports.
The pinout for AES output ports 2, 3, 4 is
identical to the port 1 pinout.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box, AD6501 Combo I/O Box and
the JD6503 AES I/O Box and conforms
to the StudioHub+ standard pin-out.
All cabling using this RJ45 connector
type for audio must be CAT5e or CAT6
shielded twisted pair (STP).
GPIO connectors provide logic inputs and outputs, which can be assigned to various functions from the Type R interface.
GPIO allows console functions to trigger external devices e.g. fader starts for playback devices, and for external devices to trigger
console functions, e.g. auto-fades controlled by a video switcher.
External GPIO interfaces
The UR6500 Type R Core and the AD6501, AD6502 and JD6503 I/O boxes are fitted with GPIO circuits on RJ45 type connectors
The upper connector is a 6 input opto GPI connector, whilst the lower connector is a 6 output opto GPO connector.
GPI (inputs)
Each GPI connector carries six GPI circuits based on a simple opto-isolated design, capable of interfacing with any DC signal between
5V and 24V.
Each input is designed to be active sink (i.e. input must be grounded or closed to trigger logic high).
Three GPI share a common positive input (i.e. two common inputs in total for six GPI), which may be provided from an external
connection.
GPO (outputs)
Each GPO connector carries six GPO circuits based on a simple opto-isolated design, with each output capable of interfacing to a
maximum voltage of 30V and passing a maximum current of 4mA. Note there is one common connection for all 6 GPO and 5V is
provided on the connector for loopback when a local voltage source is required.
GP INPUT CIRCUIT
GP OUTPUT CIRCUIT
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GPI RJ45 type Connector
This connector is used for 6 x GP Inputs.
Note the two Commons split as 2
connections for GPI 1-3 on Pin 1 and GPI
4-6 on Pin 8.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box x 2, AD6501 Combo I/O Box,
AD6502 Analogue I/O Box and the
JD6503 AES I/O Box.
GPO RJ45 type Connector
This connector is used for 6 x GP Outputs.
Note the Common for all the GPO on
Pin 1 and a 5V O/P is made available on
Pin 8.
This connector appears on the UR6500
Core Box x 2, AD6501 Combo I/O Box,
AD6502 Analogue I/O Box and the
JD6503 AES I/O Box.
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CORE DSP PACK options
The digital signal processing element of the Type R core allows a combination of different ‘Console Pack’ sizes.
It is designed to be flexible and provide sufficient processing for one, two or three consoles connected to a core.
DSP Pack Sizes
Type R has 4 DSP Packs available:
R20 which supports up to 20 DSP input channels (mono equivalent) - This is the Base DSP pack provided with the Core.
R40 which supports up to 40 DSP input channels(mono equivalent) - This is a customer option.
R80 which supports up to 80 DSP input channels(mono equivalent) - This is a customer option.
R120 which supports up to 120 DSP input channels(mono equivalent) - This is a customer option.
The following table shows the various pack sizes and how the DSP channels , buses and outputs are arranged between 1,2 or 3
consoles.
DSP PACK OPTIONS
DSP PACKAGES TABLE
DSP Packs
R20
Base 20 DSP channel paths
R40
40 DSP channel paths
R80
80 DSP channel paths
R120
120 DSP channel paths
R20
Base 20 DSP channel paths
1 x Console: 20 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
R40
Option
40 DSP channel paths
1
1 x Console: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2
2 x Console: 20 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
R80
Option
80 DSP channel paths
1
1 x Console: 80 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2
2 x Consoles: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
3
1 x Console: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2 x Console: 20 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
R120
Option
120 DSP channel paths
1
1 x Console: 120 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2
2 x Consoles: 60 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
3
3 x Consoles: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
4
1 x Console: 80 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
1 x Console: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
5
1 x Console: 60 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2 x Consoles: 30 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
Type R Console Summary
20 CH
30 CH
40 CH
60 CH
80 CH
120 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
20
30
40
60
80
120
Aux Paths
8
8
16
16
16
16
Main & Group Paths
14
14
22
30
30
30
Total DSP Paths
42
52
78
106
126
166
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
14
14
22
30
30
30
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
8
8
16
16
16
16
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
6
6
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
6
6
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
4
4
4
4
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
2
2
2
2
Total Mix Paths
32
32
48
64
64
64
For dual consoles
Two Consoles powered by one DSP Core: There are 4 variants depending on which DSP packages have been made available from 20
to 80 DSP channels. Mix buses will also vary depending on the DSP channel size with only the largest DSP pack R120 offering 5.1
capability in a dual console arrangement. DSP Pack R20 does not provide a dual console arrangement, R40 and R80 will only provide
mono or stereo paths/channels in a dual console arrangement. It should be noted that even though in some elements of the table
there are 16 Group buses shown as available the system is designed to provide up to a maximum of 8 Groups/console irrespective of
width.
For Single Consoles
Single consoles powered by one DSP Core: There are 4 variants depending on which DSP packages have been made available
from 20 to 120 DSP channels. Mix buses will also vary depending on the DSP channel size with only the two larger DSP packs R80
and R120 offering 5.1 capability in a single console arrangement. DSP Packs NOT 5.1 capable (R20 and R40) will only provide
mono or stereo paths/channels. It should be noted that even though in some elements of the table there are 16 Group buses shown
as available the system is designed to provide up to a maximum of 8 Groups/console irrespective of width.
For triple consoles
Three consoles powered by one DSP Core: There are 3 variants depending on which DSP packages have been made available from
20 to 60 DSP channels.. Mix buses will also vary depending on the DSP channel size with only the largest DSP pack R120 offering
5.1 capability on 1 console in a triple console arrangement. DSP Packs R20 and R40 do not provide a triple console arrangement.
DSP Pack R80 will only provide mono or stereo paths/channels in a triple console arrangement. It should be noted that even though
in some elements of the table there are 16 Group buses shown as available the system is designed to provide up to a maximum of 8
Groups/console irrespective of width.
DSP Path and Mix Bus Tables
The following tables show the DSP path and Mix Path count for the various DSP Packs across different options.
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE PER CONSOLE SIZE
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CORE DSP PACK options
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE FOR R20 BASE DSP
R20
Console 1
Totals
20 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
20
20
Aux Paths
8
8
Main & Group Paths
14
14
Total DSP Paths
42
42
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
14
14
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
8
8
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
Total Mix Paths
32
32
32 Mix Paths
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Width
Paths
Note
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
14
Pool of 14 Paths, may be assigned as Mono, Stereo or 5.1
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Main 3/REC Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Group Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Aux Paths
Mono or Stereo
8
8 Mono or 4 stereo or any combination
PFL Mix Paths
Stereo
2
AFL Mix Paths
Stereo
2
Mix Minus Mix Paths
Mono or Stereo
4
2 Mono or 2 Stereo or 1 Mono & 1 Stereo
Conference Mix Paths
Mono or Stereo
2
1 Mono or 1 Stereo
Total Mix Paths
32
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE FOR R40 DSP OPTIONS
R40 - Option 1
Console 1
Totals
40 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
40
40
Aux Paths
16
16
Main & Group Paths
22
22
Total DSP Paths
78
78
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
22
22
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
Total Mix Paths
48
48
R40 - Option 2
Console 1
Console 2
Totals
20 CH
20 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
20
20
40
Aux Paths
8
8
16
Main & Group Paths
14
14
28
Total DSP Paths
42
42
84
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
14
14
28
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
8
8
16
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
4
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
4
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
8
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
4
Total Mix Paths
32
32
64
48 Mix Paths
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Width
Paths
Note
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
22
Pool of 22 Paths, may be assigned as
Mono, Stereo or 5.1
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Main 3/REC Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Group Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Aux Paths
Mono or Stereo
16
16 Mono or 8 stereo or any combination
PFL Mix Paths
Stereo
2
AFL Mix Paths
Stereo
2
Mix Minus Mix Paths
Mono or Stereo
4
2 Mono or 2 Stereo or 1 Mono & 1 Stereo
Conference Mix Paths
Mono or Stereo
2
1 Mono or 1 Stereo
Total Mix Paths
48
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R80 - Option 1
Console 1
Totals
80 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
80
80
Aux Paths
16
16
Main & Group Paths
30
30
Total DSP Paths
126
126
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
30
30
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
PFL Mix Paths
6
6
AFL Mix Paths
6
6
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
Total Mix Paths
64
64
R80 - Option 2
Console 1
Console 2
Totals
40 CH
40 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
40
40
80
Aux Paths
16
16
32
Main & Group Paths
22
22
44
Total DSP Paths
78
78
156
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
22
22
44
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
32
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
4
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
4
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
8
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
4
Total Mix Paths
48
48
96
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE FOR R80 DSP OPTIONS
R80 - Option 3
Console 1
Console 2
Console 3
Totals
40 CH
20 CH
20 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
40
20
20
80
Aux Paths
16
8
8
32
Main & Group Paths
22
14
14
50
Total DSP Paths
78
42
42
162
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
22
14
14
50
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
8
8
32
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
4
12
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
Total Mix Paths
48
32
32
112
64 Mix Paths
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Width
Paths
Note
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
30
Pool of 30 Paths, may be assigned as
Mono, Stereo or 5.1
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Main 3/REC Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Group Paths
Mono,Stereo or 5.1
Aux Paths
Mono or Stereo
16
16 Mono or 8 stereo or any combination
PFL Mix Paths
Stereo or 5.1
6
AFL Mix Paths
Stereo or 5.1
6
Mix Minus Mix Paths
Mono or Stereo
4
2 Mono or 2 Stereo or 1 Mono & 1 Stereo
Conference Mix Paths
Mono or Stereo
2
1 Mono or 1 Stereo
Total Mix Paths
64
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE FOR R80 DSP OPTIONS-CONTINUED
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CORE DSP PACK options
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE FOR R120 DSP OPTIONS
R120- Option 1
Console 1
Totals
120 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
120
120
Aux Paths
16
16
Main & Group Paths
30
30
Total DSP Paths
166
166
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
30
30
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
PFL Mix Paths
6
6
AFL Mix Paths
6
6
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
Total Mix Paths
64
64
R120 - Option 2
Console 1
Console 2
Totals
60 CH
60 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
60
60
120
Aux Paths
16
16
32
Main & Group Paths
30
30
60
Total DSP Paths
106
106
212
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
30
30
60
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
32
PFL Mix Paths
6
6
12
AFL Mix Paths
6
6
12
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
8
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
4
Total Mix Paths
64
64
128
DSP PATH AND MIX PATH SUMMARY TABLE FOR R120 DSP OPTIONS-CONTINUED
R120 - Option 3
Console 1
Console 2
Console 3
Totals
40 CH
40 CH
40 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
40
40
40
120
Aux Paths
16
16
16
48
Main & Group Paths
22
22
22
66
Total DSP Paths
78
78
78
234
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
22
22
22
66
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
16
48
PFL Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
AFL Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
4
12
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
Total Mix Paths
48
48
48
144
R120 - Option 4
Console 1
Console 2
Totals
80 CH
40 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
80
40
120
Aux Paths
16
16
32
Main & Group Paths
30
22
52
Total DSP Paths
126
78
204
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
30
22
52
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
16
32
PFL Mix Paths
6
2
8
AFL Mix Paths
6
2
8
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
8
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
4
Total Mix Paths
64
48
112
R120 - Option 5
Console 1
Console 2
Console 3
Totals
60 CH
30 CH
30 CH
DSP Paths (mono equivalent)
Channel Paths
60
30
30
120
Aux Paths
16
8
8
32
Main & Group Paths
30
14
14
58
Total DSP Paths
106
52
52
210
Mix Paths (mono equivalent)
Main 1/PGM1 Paths
30
14
14
58
Main 2/PGM2 Paths
Main 3/REC Paths
Group Paths
Aux Paths
16
8
8
32
PFL Mix Paths
6
2
2
10
AFL Mix Paths
6
2
2
10
Mix Minus Mix Paths
4
4
4
12
Conference Mix Paths
2
2
2
6
Total Mix Paths
64
32
32
128
88 TYPE R Radio Production System
CORE DSP PACK options
R20
Base 20 DSP channel paths
R40
40 DSP channel paths
R80
80 DSP channel paths
R120
120 DSP channel paths
Available @
44.1/48kHz
Available @
88.2/96kHz
Console
Direct
Outputs
Input
Delay
Path
Delay
Output
Delay
Inserts
External
Inputs
Key
Inputs
R20
Base 20 DSP channel paths
Base 20 DSP channel paths
1 x Console: 20 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
1
24
16
16
16
24
24
4
R40
Option
40 DSP channel paths
40 DSP channel paths
1
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
Per Pack
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
1
24
16
16
16
24
24
4
2
24
16
16
16
24
24
4
Per Pack
48
32
32
32
48
48
8
R80
Option
80 DSP channel paths
80 DSP channel paths
1
64
44
44
44
64
72
16
Per Pack
64
44
44
44
64
72
16
1
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
2
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
Per Pack
64
40
40
40
64
48
16
1
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
2
24
16
16
16
24
24
4
3
24
16
16
16
24
24
4
Per Pack
80
52
52
52
80
72
16
R120
Option
120 DSP channel paths
120 DSP channel paths
1
96
64
64
64
96
72
24
Per Pack
96
64
64
64
96
72
24
1
48
32
32
32
48
36
12
2
48
32
32
32
48
36
12
Per Pack
96
64
64
64
96
72
24
1
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
2
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
3
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
Per Pack
96
60
60
60
96
72
24
1
64
44
44
44
64
48
16
2
32
20
20
20
32
24
8
Per Pack
96
64
64
64
96
72
24
1
48
32
32
32
48
24
12
2
24
16
16
16
24
24
6
3
24
16
16
16
24
24
6
Per Pack
96
64
64
64
96
72
24
5
1 x Console: 60 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2 x Consoles: 30 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
3
3 x Consoles: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
4
1 x Console: 80 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
1 x Console: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
1
1 x Console: 120 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2
2 x Consoles: 60 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2
2 x Consoles: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
3
1 x Console: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2 x Console: 20 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
2
2 x Console: 20 DSP channel paths, 8 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
1
1 x Console: 80 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
DSP Packs
User Options for
DSP Packs
1
1 x Console: 40 DSP channel paths, 16 Aux buses, 8 Group buses, 3 Main buses
DSP PACK OVERVIEW FOR NUMBERS OF DIRECT OUTPUTS, DELAYS, INSERTS AND EXTERNAL INPUTS
90 TYPE R Radio Production System
Surface Panel Layout Examples
SURFACE PANEL LAYOUTS
Creating & Connecting Up Surface Layouts
The cabling scheme used for connecting Type R Fader Panels, Large Soft Panels (LSPs) and Small Soft Panels (SSPs) to the Type R
Core will depend on the required number of panels and the level of connection resilience desired.
The following examples are provided to show the recommended connectivity for Type R surface panels from a small single Core 12
Fader system to a larger architecture with multiple console surfaces connected to a Core redundancy.
These network examples show the surface panel to Core connectivity, for connecting IO Boxes to the Core, please refer to the AoIP
Network Examples.
All Type R panels need to be connected to an appropriate PoE+ switch or injector to provide the power required for each panel.
Recommended third party equipment.
The following examples are based upon the use of the following third-party switches and Windows PC’s;
1.
Cisco SG350-10-MP-K9 PoE+ – 10 port (8+2) switch (Calrec 491-265)
-
8 x Powered 1Gbps RJ45.
-
2 x Non-powered combo RJ45/SFP 1Gbps slots that can accept 1Gbps interfaces.
Note that the use of the 2 x SFP slots will require additional SFP interfaces which are not supplied with the switch.
2.
Cisco SG350-10-K9 – 10 port (8+2) switch (Calrec 491-267)
-
8 x 1Gbps RJ45.
-
2 x combo RJ45/SFP 1Gbps slots that can accept 1Gbps interfaces.
Note that the use of the 2 x SFP slots will require additional SFP interfaces which are not supplied with the switch.
3.
All cabling shown is via RJ45 Cat5e shielded twisted pair (STP) cables.
4.
Windows PC: Minimum specification
-
i5 Intel Processor or AMD equivalent
-
4 Gig RAM memory
-
Windows 7 or 10 - 64bit
-
Google Chrome Browser - Version 77 or higher
The Cisco SG350-10-MP-K9 PoE+ – 10 port (8+2) switch (Calrec 491-265) provides to total power budget of 124W. Each of the 8
PoE+ powered ports each can power one Type R panel. This means one Cisco SG350-10-MP-K9 PoE+ can provide power for up to
8 Type R panels. Note ports 9 & 10 are not POE+ powered
•
A maximum 60 Faders (10 Fader panels) can be connected to a single (or redundant) Core.
•
A maximum 26 LSP or SSP Panels can be connected to a single (or redundant) Core (in addition to the above 10 Fader panels).
•
A maximum 48 Faders (8 Fader Panels) can be used per console.
Cisco Switch Management Settings
The Cisco SG350 switches used for Control Panels need to have their Energy Detect Mode, Short Reach and 802.3 Energy Efficient
Ethernet Properties disabled, this is carried out in the Port Management>Green Ethernet>Properties page of the switch which
can be found here:- “5. Configure Network Switches & Devices” on page 17 of this manual.
94 TYPE R Radio Production System
Surface Panel Layout Examples
EXAMPLE 4: TWO STUDIO INSTALLATION
96 TYPE R Radio Production System
Surface Panel Layout Examples
EXAMPLE 5: THREE STUDIO INSTALLATION
98 TYPE R Radio Production System
Surface Panel Layout Examples
EXAMPLE 5: THREE STUDIO INSTALLATION WITH REDUNDANT CORE
100 TYPE R Radio Production System
Surface Panel Layout Examples
EXAMPLE 6: SINGLE STUDIO INSTALLATION WITH REDUNDANT CORE