Axia Consoles
Amazing Axia® AoIP Mixing Consoles
Back in the internet dark ages (early aughts), Axia Audio invented Audio over IP (AoIP) for Broadcast, igniting a sonic renaissance that ushered in a new golden age of Radio. Its vast Livewire+™ AES67 ecosystem makes communication with other devices on your network easy by allowing detection, sharing, and control of audio resources across multiple studios connected to the network. Axia's AoIP mixing consoles are industry favorites, delivering great sound, powerful flexibility and intuitive ease of use for most any Broadcast mixing application.
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Quasar™ Mixing Console Family
Axia's top of the line Quasar XR offers sophisticated workflow features, including powerful DSP audio shaping tools, touch-sensitive faders, encoders and user buttons, A large, vivid touchscreen control center gives talent of any technical skill level an ideal interactive mixing experience. New v3.0 software adds even more control and capabilities.
Quasar SR uses the same frame, power supply, and master module as Quasar XR, but the fader modules are non-motorized, and there are fewer, larger, and easier-to-reach buttons on each channel strip.
- Designed for any size radio studios and specialized TV installations
- Compact and sleek design, based on extensive ergonomic studies
- Easy-to-operate touchscreen-based UI - no external display required
- Fully redesigned DSP processing, available on all channels
- Automixer available on all channels
- All channel strip pushbuttons are user-assignable
- Intuitive Web UI with integrated HTML5 remote control
- Highly flexible and automated audio workflows including auto-mixing and auto mix-minus
- Quasar Engine Scalable to 64 stereo input channels
- Ethernet-connected and self-contained surface modules
- New soft Call Controller switchable from 8 lines to 12 lines
- Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs
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Altus Virtual Mixing Console
Altus brings the power and features of a traditional console to desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones running any modern web browser, including full-function mixing, integration with Telos VX® broadcast phone systems, and contribution audio and monitoring via WebRTC. Altus is ideal for distributed and remote workforces, or anywhere you need to set up a studio quickly and easily.
- Browser-based control (HTML-5) accessible from any device (Windows, Mac, Tablet, Smartphone)
- Familiar console interface in software format lets you get up and running fast
- Smooth handoff from one operator to the next, even in remote locations
- Supports AES67 and SMPTE ST-2110-30A; works with any AES67, Livewire+ AES67, or Livewire® source
- Configurable from 4 to 24 faders, each with instant access to any source
- Assign any AoIP source to any channel, like having more than 16 million patch points
- VX Call Controller built in for integrated control of VX Phone system
- 4 dedicated stereo Program mixes, plus 2 stereo Utility mixes that can be used for phone calls and off-air recording
- Automatic mix-minus on each fader, plus talkback functions
- Automix automatically balances levels of on-air-microphones
- Studio and Control Room monitor controls
- Stereo three-band EQ on each fader channel
- Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs
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Brilliant iQ Family
The iQ AoIP console offers easy installation, fast configuration and intuitive operation. Its surface-and-core architecture separates control from mixing processes. No audio passes directly through iQ; all mixing and processing is performed in the QOR.32 Integrated Console Engine - so studio "accidents" don't turn into off-air events.
- Configurable from 8 to 24 faders, each with instant access to any source
- Assign any type of source to any channel with a twist of the Options knob
- Four main stereo outputs
- Built-in three-band per-source EQ
- Unique Record Mode enables one-button setup of record mixes for phone bits or off-air interviews
- Up to 8 automatic mix-minuses may be used simultaneously for phones, remote talent
- All functions can be accessed remotely for configuration, management and diagnostic purposes using any standard Web browser
- Flexible talkback system lets board op talk to studio guests or any Phone or Codec source with an associated backfeed
- QOR.32 includes a DSP mixing engine, custom Ethernet switch with six Livewire ports and two Gigabit ports for studio networking, 16 analog inputs and eight analog outputs, AES I/O and more. Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs.
- Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs
iQx is AES67-compliant and stands fully capable of supporting emerging standards including SMPTE 2110-30. There's virtually no limit to the number of sources and connections you can access on the network.
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Radius AoIP Mixing Console
Radius is an all-in-one console system designed for small standalone or networked studios, where no more than eight faders are needed. It's powered by a robust QOR.16 integrated console engine with DSP-powered mixing engine, analog and digital audio I/O, custom Ethernet switch and GPIO ports.
- 8 faders, each with instant access to any source - assign any type of source to any channel with a simple twist of the Options knob
- 4 stereo Program buses including a stereo Utility bus for recording phone callers or other off-air bits
- Proven surface-and-core architecture separates control from mixing processes
- QOR.16 Integrated Console Engine performs all mixing and processing
- Automatic mix-minus on each fader
- Talkback functions
- One-button off-air Record Mode
- Show Profile instant recall of up to 4 pre-defined console "snapshots",
- LED bar-graph program meters switchable between VU and PPM meter styles
- High- resolution OLED option displays on each fader
- Studio and Control Room monitor controls
- Can be placed on top of desk surfaces, mounted drop-in style, or rack-mounted using included hardware
- Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs
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DESQ Desktop Console
The DESQ console is a cost-effective, small-footprint option perfect for small production studios, remote vehicles, content ingest stations and more.
- 6 high-quality 100mm conductive-plastic faders for silky-smooth operation and long life
- 2 stereo mixing buses and a Preview (cue) bus
- Razor-sharp OLED channel options displays
- OLED meter display with switchable VU / PPM ballistics
- Monitor / headphone controls for auditioning of Program buses or two assignable External monitor source selection
- Connects to the QOR.16 integrated console engine with a single power/control cable
- Excels as a standalone unit, but works with larger Axia networks too
- Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs
RAQ Rack-Mount Console
Built for heavy-duty work, the six-fader RAQ console provides a convenient way to add a physical mixing surface nearly anywhere.
- Six rotary faders with OLED channel options displays
- Two stereo mixing buses and Preview (cue) bus
- High-resolution OLED meter display with switchable VU / PPM ballistics
- Monitor / headphone controls for auditioning Program buses or two External monitor sources
- Aircraft-quality switches with all-LED lighting
- Smooth, accurate rotary faders with push-on/push-off channel switches
- Fully-automatic mix-minus for phone callers and codec sources
- Ideal for standalone installation, but works with larger Axia networks too
- Contact a BSW GearHead for full information and specs
xNodes: Convenient, Compact AoIP Interfaces
Telos Alliance xNodes are fully AES67-, Livewire+- and RAVENNA-compliant AoIP interfaces that support a huge installed base of Livewire+ hardware as well as audio streams from other AES67-compliant devices. xNodes feature a high-resolution front-panel multi-function OLED display that meters inputs and outputs (or GPIO status), along with providing software and other status information.
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