AM 8
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AM 8

Automatic 8-channel Matrix Mixer

Item no.: LDAM8

Guarantee: 24 months

EAN: 4049521186028

Sliding scale: 1

Unit: Piece

Packaging unit: 4

Item highlights:

  • 8 channel automatic mixer
  • Dual output matrix with up to 8 open channels each
  • Balanced mic/line inputs and outputs
  • Channel grouping, up to 5 groups
  • Front panel encoders for intuitive manual operation
  • LED rings and master meters for easy level monitoring
  • Comprehensive connectivity for networking and remote control
  • 96kHz/24-bit processing
  • Dedicated software featuring I/O parametric EQ and output limiter

Specifications

Product type
XLR
Type
Installations
Total Input Channels
8 (Mic/Line switchable)
Connector Input Channels
Back Panel: 8 x 3-pin terminal clamp connection
Input Sensitivity Mic Input
8,7 / 800 mV
Input Impedance Mic Inputs
2 kOhm
Input Sensitivity Line Inputs
-1 dBu
Input Impedance Line Inputs
8.4 kOhm
Phantom power
48 V
Line / Microphone Display Elements
ACTIVE (priority function, green LED), Gain Level (blue LED crown, 16 segments), LINE (green LED), PEAK (red LED)
Total Output Channels
2
Connector Output Channels
2 X 3-pin terminal clamp connection (analogue), 3-pin terminal clamp connection, AES/EBU (digital)
Controls Element Output Channels (MASTER)
Output Level MIC/LINE, Endless input dial (with increments, 24 steps), Gain (1 dB increments), Master 1 or 2 switch
Controls Element Output Channels (THRESHOLD)
Auto / Manual (manual: adjustable threshold level), Lock (lock front panel controls), Master/Slave (for LINK function)
MIC/LINE Output Levels (adjustable)
20 dBu
Output impedance
100 Ohm(s)
Output Area Display Elements (MASTER)
LINE (green LED), Master 1 / 2 (2 x green LED), Master Level (amber LED crown, 16 segments)
Output Area Display Elements (THRESHOLD)
AUTOMIX / MANUAL (green/red LED), LOCK (locked user interface: red LED), MASTER / SLAVE (Master: green LED)
Rear panel controls
RESET (device settings)
DSP Functions
8 x 2 Matrix, Automix, Dynamics (compressor/limiter), EQ, Gain
Resolution and sampling rate
24 Bit / 96 kHz
Controls Element Input Channels
EQ, GAIN, MUTE, MIC/LINE (switchable), PHANTOM, PRIORITY
HPF Input Channels
35 - 150
EQ Input Channels
bypass, Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz adjustable in 1-Hz increments, Parametric 5-band or shelving EQ (+/-15 dB), reset, variable Q-factor (0.3 - 20)
Gain Range
60 dB
Mute Level Decrease
95 dB
Controls Element Output Channels
GAIN, LIMITER, MASTER EQ, MUTE
EQ Output Channels
bypass, Copy EQ, Frequency 20 Hz - 19.8 kHz adjustable in 1-Hz increments, Parametric 15-band EQ (+/-15 dB), reset, variable Q-factor (0.3 - 20)
Dynamics Processor Output Channels
Attack (10 ms – 2 s), Ratio (compressor 1:1 – 10:1, Limiter), Release (10 ms – 2 s), reset, Threshold (-80 dB – +20 dB)
Max. Number of Open Channels
8
Automix - Max Hold Time
2 s
Remote Control
RS-232 (Gain Control, Mute) external control, TCP/IP Ethernet for PC software (Full Control)
Number of Zones
2
Max. Number of Slave Unit
16
Installation Height
19" / 1 U
Other Connections
EXTERNAL CONTROL (25-pin D-sub), LINK IN / LINK OUT (MiniDIN4-M), NETWORK (RJ45), serial RS-232 connection (9-pin D-sub)
Additional Display Elements
power LED
Frequency response
20 - 30000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
85 dB
Noise Level
-120 dB
Crosstalk
87 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.02%
Start Time
8 s
Power consumption
14 - 30 W
Operating voltage
110 V AC - 240 V AC / 50 – 60 Hz
Width
481 mm
Height
44 mm
Depth
232 mm
Weight
2,58 kg
Accessories (included)
11 x screw terminal block, MiniDIN4-M-link cable, Power cord, PC software installer

Description

AM 8

The LD Systems AM8 is an 8 channel automatic matrix mixer with balanced mic/line inputs, 96kHz/24-bit internal digital signal processing and a 20 Hz - 30 kHz frequency response. Rear panel RS-232, RJ45 and DB-25 connectors ensure networking capability, remote software control and monitoring while AES/EBU and dual master outputs provide analog and digital connectivity.

The AM8 priority feature is individually selectable for all channels with automatic or manual threshold setting. Front panel encoders with LED meter rings and peak indicators allow manual gain adjustment in 1 dB steps, input sensitivity selection and priority switching. A master encoder with dual LED meters provides gain control, output 1, 2 or both and mic/line level selection plus easy signal monitoring.

The AM8 software adds comprehensive configuration, management and control convenience. It includes phantom power switching, a 35 - 150 Hz high pass filter, high and low shelving or 5-band parametric EQ with variable Q for the input channels as well as a 15-band parametric and limiter for each master output.

The mixer's channel inputs and master outputs are on terminal block connectors, the cable connectors are supplied with the AM8. The rear panel also features mini-DIN connectors to link up to 16 units for master/slave operation.

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