OWNERS MANUAL
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1. AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN Avda de la Industria 50 28760 TRES CANTOS MADRID SPAIN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRONICOS S A L M A PAZ TEL 34 91 761 65 80 FAX 34 91 804 43 58 altair altairaudio com m 4 i i b ee2. TALKBACK OSCILLATOR STEREO INPUT Ar Sine pink noise and test signal Stereo general purpose Line es o BEAT This BEAT is a Drum input incorporating HF LF Eq re sample very useful for room LR C sends and SOLO Land ee oe acoustics reverb set up R switches allows mono input Input Gain 18 to 7 dB loudspeakers check or Delay Tower alignment SOLO SYSTEM nabo i SOLO SYSTEM S I P Solo in place SIP o alee 4 Exclusive SOLO Toggles PFL AD a between individual or SOLO Allows level balance LES group selections set tto between SOLO PFLand Exclusive when using the Cable AFL In the M onitor and in s SOLO MODE Test Phones outputs D SOLO CLEAR Clear all selected Solos LR C Signal Select Sets the defaultcue ka SOLO MODE Selects global signal when no SOLO is a ee mono PFLor Stereo AFL mode on selected OUEN ARRE RRA T MASTER B Additonal Master output MONITOR WEDGE p Can be set PRE or POST main MASTER Very useful to check the mono compatibility of the Stereo LR output using SOLO in AFLand PFL Stereo Monitor level control Allows easy om control of a Wedge in a Ve monitor applications x O0 BUS INJECT IN MIX R PHONES LEVEL GRP MTX Meter selector A pair of paralleled Phones Adai EERSHECTON Right hand meterbridge output located under the bargraph selection panel for ease phones cord handling ceusape RasaPs TB Talkback Signal assignment to LR or C buses CENT
3. OPERATION MODES LAYER SELECTION VCA Selects the VCA layer The 8 motorized Faders shows the VCA Fader level The Fader position is Stored and Recalled as part of the Scene memory In this mode the assign leds on each input channel shows the VCA group assign 5 MUTES Selects the Mute layer The Fader position remains as in VCA control In this mode assign leds on each input channel shows the assigned MUTE group EQ Selects the Equalization layer Fader position shows the level of the 8 frequency bands of the SELected Auxiliary Out You can edititin real time or in preview mode MATRIX In this mode you can adjust the Matrix sources inputs of the SELected Matrix Master 18 To avoid possible confusion between LAYERS all the switches and function leds are color coded Moreover you can customize the Layers in the configuration Menu to enable only the ones used in the current show As an example in studio production or FOH operation you only need VCA and MUTES On the other hand Theatre or Monitor applications need the EQ and MTX enabled normally EDIT MODES VCA M UTES Edit This is done by selecting the VCA or MUTE layer EDIT key and VCA or Master Mute switch and SOLO assign keys on the input channels All the sequence is intuitive and is followed by indications on the Main Screen and associated key lamps It is possible to Edit with the parameter Wheel and cursors as well VCA EDIT Press VCA key to select VCA laye
4. ELEC TRA E 3 PROFESSIONAL LIVE CONSOLE OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 WEB AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRONICOS S A L Avda de la Industria 50 28760 TRES CANTOS MADRID SPAIN 7 ii 34 91 761 65 80 mas 3 Tair altairaudio com y A h XE DD mu Ar SS ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 ZLZ lt TRA Professional Live Console 5 Z ALTAR Aa 4 RAR a gt FRAMES 32 40 48 Mono 4 Stereo 9 16 AUX Sends 8 Mono 4 Stereo 8 Mono MIX BUSES 8 GRP 3 MIX LCR 16 EQ DYNAMICS 24 bit DSP based AUX outputs 8 VCA Motorised Masters 100 Scene amp M ute Presets Simultaneous AUX GRP Functionality FOH M onitor Both 9 16x8 MATRIX under digital control for a clear console layout Balanced Dual Jack Insert points Super EQ on Inputs H amp L vari Freq Shl Peak 2 Mids full parametric Cable Test function on each input 3 VCA Solo in AFL PFL mode Now you can listen the VCA group 5 Combo TM Input Connectors FULL Meter Bridge LCD 24 x 20 led Bars 4 Vu Meters Robust Power Supply with redundant power supply system MIC AMP High performance Mic amplifier BB TM EQ Section 15 dB HF Peaking Shelving 1Khz 20Khz MIDI Full parametric 400Hz 8Khz Q 0 5 3 MID2 Full parametric 100Hz 2Khz Q 0 5 3 LF Peaking Shelving 30 Hz 600 Hz HPF Variable Freq 20Hz 400Hz Y dB oct IN
5. RE L INS DE Enables the Insert connection to take place A OUT des e SEND ie BUS INJECT IN MIX C A e OUT x e y 24 6 A J SEND RET NE 0 e LRC Main Master L R C faders ALPS 100 mm K series ALL CONNECTIONS AES 2 TIP BALANCED EE Le wr fs al y e par AT Y RE VCA AUTOM ATION Section 4 AUXILIARY EQ DYN SEL SWITCHES SN AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 7 AUX 8 AUX 9 AUX 10 AUX TI AUX 12 AUX 13 AUX 14 UTE AUX 16 ssssssssssss ss Say eet IN AINAINAIN AIN X Tee CY LD A pr A D A A E A p lt A lp lt lt YES m E al ps e lt PARAMETER gt WwW ME UE TE D 2 ww amp ut eo ly VCA meng VCA yc VCA VCA VCA remy VCA n MEE ass ASSEN lar ASSIGN lar ASSIGN lar Me ASSIGN ar ASSIGN aru ASSIGN Ary ASSIGN Jar ASSIGN D un m 7 NO COPY PASTE EQ VCA EQ 2 VCA EQ 3 VCA EQ 4 VCA EQ 5 VCA EQ 6 VCA EQ 7 VCA EQ 8 VCA Ol amp 152 AIO ie o Ve l oo o O 25 oO MATRIX OMC KEY LOCK SEL Switches SELects the Auxiliary output to be controlled in the EQ DYN layout Motorised VCA faders jump to the stored EQ positions Rotary Encoders 1 8 and associated lamps show the relative Frequency around initial Console pre set points OFQ Toggles to Q adjustment in this band land 8 filter bands incorporate Shelving filter mode This
6. REAR PANNEL 85 264 VAC 50 60 Hz 900 VA max 100 115 230 240 VAC AUTO SWITCHING EARTH LINK ELECTRA E 3 UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY 36CH 44CH 56CH DC WIRING 1 2 3 17V 11 12 chassis 4 5 6 Agnd 13 14 15 Dgnd 7 8 9 17V 16 17 18 D 12 110 48V 19 n c SPECIFICATIONS Input voltage range 90 to 260 VAC 50 60 Hz Universal Voltage Auto range Power Factor 0 99 Meets EN61000 3 2 in terms of Harmonic Distortion Inrush Current 40 A peak max Power output 17 17 VDC U Amp max 12 VDC 10 Amp max 48 VDC 1Amp max Radiated EMI Meets CISPR 22 EN55022 Level B Leakge current 2 0 mA max 240 VAC Ambient Temperature Range 02C to 502C max Dimensions Weight 2U height 89mmX482mmX260mm 5Kg un packed ys mum ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 Console Dimensions 32 4 CH shown 1624 PR PS PS 20 oO Oo CEE CE GO ee OOO Y Y Y N O 0 NO TS A A Ne I I I 1624 mm 1884 mm 2140 mm oY ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HARMONIC DISTORTION Less than 0 05 from 20 Hz to 20 KHz with 30 dBu inputand 4dBu output 600 Ohm FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz 20 KHz 2 0 5 dB microphone input 35 dB gain 128 dBu E 1 N 82 dBu in the LR output with master to unity gain amp 24 channels assigned MIC GAIN 82 dB to L R 92 dB to L R from one group 82 dB to group amp 84 dB to auxiliary outpu
7. SERT POINTS Electronically balanced Send Return Nominal level 0 dBu XLR J ACK COMBO Mic Line Input Both connectors in the assembly are paralleled There is not phantom in the Jack Set the PAD and Input Gain to adapt Line levels 10 6 e A IS gt T gt AT 8 fo a s e o oa gt gt Ge y E 2 for co ANa aut oe 9 10 ENE ap DIRECT OUT LEV PAN er ot ys num ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 Mono Input Dr 10 PRE Ke ay 46 9 0 es an TT a 0 DR MAS M TTD ZM pre Or OR 4X A a oa 134 AS LEV PAN a on Aye hi 46 15 1628 a pa LEV PAN a AUX 9 10 Dual concentric Pots Normally configured as mono can be changed to stereo pairs from GRP AUX Modules Switchable PRE POST in pairs AUX 1 2 B 1 15 16 Same as above LCR Dual concentric LCR knob and LCR Switch with independent centre send and LR C image control Subgroups assigns can routed pre or post PAN Pot VUMETER Eight segment vumeter and peak leds CPU CANCEL Automation cancel security switch to prevent cou abnormal operations SOLO SWITCH PFL AFL function depending of selection on MASTER module Enables cable tester when only one channel is selected The test must be done with moderate input level Best results are obtained when PAD is in the off position Used as VCA amp MUTE assign sw
8. itches Stereo Input Each console is equipped with four Stereo channels as standard MIC AMPS High performance Mic amplifiers BB TM EQ Section 15 dB 2 Esstol ET PAD oL MOV MNO TE Kat BR HF LL 15dB P K amn ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 SA 8e Has el 0s s10 ER 9 10 ELA S y AUX 18 Mono L R Sends can be Switched to Stereo in pairs Aux 1sends L 2 sends R Switchable PRE POST in pairs AUX 9 16 Dual concentric Pots Normally configured as mono can be changed to GAIN 73 us HF Shelving 1Khz 20Khz 3 2 stereo pairs from GRP AUX mor Ss S NS Modules MIDI Full parametric gt Switchable PRE POST in 400Hz 8Khz Q 0 5 3 an ek ae Als x iQ D MID2 Full parametric LCR 100Hz 2Khz Q 0 5 3 Dual concentric 5 6 7 8 LR C knob with independent Centre fe send and LR Bal control LF Shelving 30 Hz 600 Hz HPF Fixed Freq REQ an EDIT PREVIEW GROUP ASSIGN 60Hz 12 dB oct EQ B INS Eight Groups can be made in stereo pairs PAN enables post Bal control AUX 435 a ra INSERT POINTS STEREO VUMETER Electronically Eight segment balanced Send amp vumeter and Return multipoint peak in Nominal level 0 dBu both L amp R XLR J ACK COMBO CPU CANCEL Automation cancel security switch to prevent MU cpu abnormal operations SOLO SWITCH Mic Line Input Both connectors in the assembly are paralleled There is
9. layout shows a simple 8 bands graphic EQ to most users allowing full parametric 8 points EQ with notch capabilities if needed Initial centre Freq and bandwidth Q are chosen carefully for easy operation Dynamics Blocks Selected Out Dynamics settings VCA Moto Faders Normally used as VCA control serves as EQ and Matrix sends control 5 When MATRIX Page is selected a full view of the SELected 1 8 Matrix output mix shows the 16 Matrix sends faders jumps to AUX 1 4 C centre L Rand EXT in and the Encoders lamps indicates GRP 18 MUTE This 8 switches M utes the associated 1 8 VCA groups The effect is the same as you turn down the associated VCA fader to the minimum or oo position The action of this switch can be selected as instantaneous or under confirmation to avoid inadvertent operation See the UTIL gt SECURITY menu explanations below to set up Itis possible a quick access by double clicking it SOLO This is a powerful listen VCA solo that calls for a mix of all the assigned channels from that VCA group When selected a VCA solo the assigned channel s SOLOs will light to indicate what are you soloing The listen of this solo can be selected to be AFLor PFLdepending of the global SOLO setting This function can help the operator to balance the individual levels of the channels of each different VCA groups and to double check real members of that group of signals ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10
10. not phantom in the Jack Set the PAD and Input Gain to adapt Line levels PFL AFL function depending of selection on MASTER module Used as VCA amp MUTE assign switches ys num ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 Grp1 8 Aux 1 8 GROUP SENDS To LR and C Busses TB Selects the Talkback signal into this module INS me Enables the Insert connection to take place PREVIEW ON SWITCH Automated on off switch SAFE M ODE Press and hold this switch for a few seconds SOLO AFLO PFL Automated SOLO Switch MUTE assign mode Press this button to assign the group to the MASTER M UTE BUS INJECT IN O AUX EQ FLIP Flips the EQ DYN section to the GRP EQ on off This switch enables the auxiliary 1to 16 digital equalisation to take BUS INJECT IN place O ON SWITCH Automated on off switch SAFE M ODE Press and i hold this switch for a few SEND RET Jis ds a EN secon INS e ON BUS INJECT SOLO AFL 6 PFD CL To link two Automated SOLO 5 consoles switch gt a MUTE assign mode e INSERT Press this button to Double insert point assign the auxiliary to et O Balanced jack the MASTER MUTE INS Nominal level 0 dBu A TB Selects the Talkback Signal into this module INS Enables the Insert connection to take place BUS INJECTIN O AUX BUS INJECT IN O AUX 9 A OUT ie g SEND RET BUS INJECT IN O GRP Selects the matri
11. r Press Edit key Select VCA group 1to 8 with the SOLO VCA assign switches on the VCA Fader panel Select or unselect the input channel you want to assign by pressing the SOLO VCA assign Press again Edit key to finish MUTE EDIT Press MUTES key to select MUTE layer Press Edit key Select MUTE group 1to 8 with the MASTER MUTE switches on the VCA Fader panel Select or unselect the input channel or AUX GRP MTX you want to assign by pressing the SOLO MUTE assign in this module Press again Edit key to finish A E es ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 POWER SUPPLY FRONT PANNEL Alarrair O CS SS MAINS VOLTAGE RANGE AUTO SELECTION FROM 90 TO 260 VAC INDICATORS 17 17 Volts DC analog rails 12 Volts logic Lamps and Fans 48 Volts for Phantom Supply GLOBALAC Indicates AC presence and normal operation GLOBAL DC Monitors all the DC rails and indicates that all the outputs are working correctly in terms of voltage current specifications This indicator also monitors the correct internal fan operation REDUNDANT CONNECTION The power supply incorporates 2 power outlet connections INK and DC OUT Connect the power supply 1UNK connector to the power supply 2 UNK connector with the included 40 cm link power cable When you switch on any of the power supplies all the 4 voltage rail indicators in both power supplies will light indicating presence of D C power onto the connector side
12. t CROSSTALK 85 dB between groups 1KHz 85 dB between adjacent channels 1 KHZ INPUT CH EQUALISER 15 dBHF Peaking Shelving only SHV on stereo 1KHz 20 KHz 15 dB MIDI Full parametric 400 Hz 8 KHz Q 0 5 3 15 dB MID2 Full parametric 100 Hz 2 KHz Q 0 5 3 15 dBLF Peaking Shelving only SHV on stereo 30 Hz 600 Hz INPUT CHANNEL HPF Continuously variable 12 dB per octave 20 Hz 400 Hz Fixed 60 Hz on sto AUXILIARY EQUALISER 8 bands full parametric shelving digital equaliser 15 30 dB 20 Hz 20 KHz Q 0 140 VUMETERS 24 bargraph 16 points 4 moving coil L C R PFL Graphic colour Icd display POWER SUPPLY 17 17 12 48 VDC 600 Watts Connector for redundancy Inout channel transformers Lamps Flight Case Output transformer Input channel equalizer graphs Audio Precision MID1 EQ ELECTRA E 3 02 20 03 12 36 32 Audio Precision MID2 EQ ELECTRA E 3 02 20 03 12 31 2 Ap Ap H Hz 5 Audio Precision HF EQ ELECTRA E 3 02 20 03 12 54 24 Audio Precision LF EQ ELECTRA E 3 02 20 03 12 49 32 Ap aa Ap
13. x layer on vca panel to assign the matrix sources Groups GprI Gpr8 Aux 1 4 LCR and external input ON SWITCH Automated on off switch SAFE MODE Press and hold this switch for a few seconds SOLO AFLO PFL Automated SOLO switch MUTE assign mode Press this button to assign the matrix to the MASTER MUTE GLOBAL MONO STEREO SWITCH This switch configures the auxiliaries 9 10 to 15 16 in mono or stereo pairs MATRIX IN 4 E SEND INS MTX 4 A OUT RET 5 EQ FLIP Flip the EQ DYN section to the MTX EQ on off This switch enables the auxiliary 1to 16 digital equalisation to take place ON SWITCH Automated on off switch When STO pair is selected both ON switches are linked automatically SAFE MODE Press and hold this switch for a while SOLO AFL6 PFL Automated SOLO switch When STO pair is selected both SOLO switches are linked automatically allowing stereo AFL MUTE assign mode Press this button to assign the auxiliary to the MASTER MUTE in Mute Edit mode ys num ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 Matnx18 Aux9 16 SELECT SWITCH ve MATRIX SOURCE SELECTION ON VCA PANEL PREVIEW NH PREVIEW ve 4 lt 1 9 10 STE TE TE E Ea BUS CLIP BUS CLIP Te ie T PREVIEW 08 AUX 9 AUX 10 ve ys num ALTAIR ELECTRA E 3 OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 10 M M STEREO INPUT TALKBACK 100 2 MON a A
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