Description
D&R Airmate 8 USB Broadcast Mixer
D&R designed the Airmate-USB to fulfil the requirements for a high grade low cost radio production mixer. Built around well proven low noise circuitry, this console is the smaller version of the Airmate 12 and the reliable workhorse for the self-op production D.J. that needs an internal Telephone Hybrid (2x) and USB connection to the PC (e.q. for streaming to the web). A heavy duty 19″” rack mounted RF shielded chassis houses 8 vertical triple input modules giving flexibility rarely found in a mixer of this type. Six input channels with high quality balanced microphone inputs on XLR and two stereo line level inputs on Cinch (RCA) connectors. Every Mic input has an insert for signal processors. And… every line level line B input can be converted into a phono (grammophone) channel by simply fitting an optional stereo R.I.A.A. equalized phono pre-amp.
BUILT IN TELEPHONE HYBRIDS
This new Airmate-USB model has 6 balanced mic inputs ( 48 phantom is standard) with insert, 12 stereo line inputs, 2x USB and 2x Telephone Hybrids. Channel 5 and 6 have Mic/Line and USB interface to transfer audio from and to your PC. Channel 7 and 8 have, apart from the stereo line input, also RJ-11 connectors to interface with a POT (Plain Old Telephone) line and a Telephone appliance to dial the number you want to reach. High quality built in Hybrids with R (trimmer on the surface) and C balance (switch on the surface) and direct Connection and Talkback buttons in the Hybrid channels makes a conversation with listeners very easy. With the Telco Send (level to the caller) and Telco Gain (level coming from the caller) all levels can be easy adjusted.
NOW IS THE TIME TO INSTALL YOUR OWN PRODUCTION ROOM
The Airmate-USB has the usual master controls such as stereo master faders, stereo Aux send and return, monitor master with “”follow phones”” and a phones output with a split control function. There is a balance control to continuously adjust the volume between main output and stereo Cue signal. In addition, there is a special Radio On-air/production section featuringSelfop switching to automatically cut control room level when the D.J. mic is activea Clean feed output to also drive an external Telephone Hybrid for talk shows and interviews, if you need more Hybrid channels than the 2 built in onesa special announcer output that normally follows main output but can be switched so that the main output, or any cue signal that is selected, can be heard when in the “”follow phones”” mode. A large Talkback switch activates the built-in electret talkback microphone for easy communication with the Clean-feed output, Aux output and/or Announcer output.
BUILT IN TELEPHONE HYBRIDS
This new Airmate-USB model has 6 balanced mic inputs ( 48 phantom is standard) with insert, 12 stereo line inputs, 2x USB and 2x Telephone Hybrids. Channel 5 and 6 have Mic/Line and USB interface to transfer audio from and to your PC. Channel 7 and 8 have, apart from the stereo line input, also RJ-11 connectors to interface with a POT (Plain Old Telephone) line and a Telephone appliance to dial the number you want to reach. High quality built in Hybrids with R (trimmer on the surface) and C balance (switch on the surface) and direct Connection and Talkback buttons in the Hybrid channels makes a conversation with listeners very easy. With the Telco Send (level to the caller) and Telco Gain (level coming from the caller) all levels can be easy adjusted. But be always aware of the fact that the RC balance has to be adjusted once to create a clean telephone signal send and receive. The manual will give info about this pretty simple procedure. The front panel ON switch is wired in series with the built in mechanical fader start enabling selection of start either by fader or hard start via the ON switch. Faderstart generates in the Mic mode a Mic-on signalling to switch on ON-Air lights. There is a 3 band Equalizer on channel 1-6. The stereo Aux send can be set pre or post fader. All mic inputs have low cut jumpers. A clean feed send is available for external Hybrids.
THE FOCAL POINT IN A PRODUCTION STUDIO
The Airmate-USB is designed to be the focal point for local radio production work in the studio or at home. It’s comprehensive, yet understandable features make it the ideal companion for rapid on-the-spot radio programmes. Small, reliable and 19″” rack mounting ideal for production rooms. It can also double as an On-Air mixer or implemented in your own Internet Radio station. If your budget is tight, it never becomes obsolete as it can revert to production use, if, at a later date you fit in a larger On-Air mixer.
D&R Airmate 8 USB Broadcast Mixer – Key Features
- Professional Broadcast-Grade Mixer – High-quality, cost-effective solution for radio production, live broadcasting, and internet streaming.
- 8 Triple-Input Channels – Flexible configuration with 6 balanced mic inputs (XLR) and 2 stereo line inputs (RCA).
- Built-in Telephone Hybrids (2x) – RJ-11 connectors for seamless integration with phone lines, featuring talkback and level controls for smooth call management.
- USB Connectivity (2x) – Easy PC integration for streaming, recording, and digital audio transfer.
- High-Quality Mic Inputs – 6 balanced microphone inputs with
- 48V phantom power and insert points for signal processors.
- 3-Band Equalizer – Channels 1-6 include a built-in EQ for precise tonal adjustments.
- Clean Feed Output – Dedicated output for external telephone hybrids, ideal for talk shows and interviews.
- Fader Start & ON-Air Signaling – Automated mic-on signaling for ON-Air lights, plus fader start options.
- Aux Send & Return – Flexible routing for effects and external processing (pre/post-fader selection).
- Compact & Rack-Mountable – 19” RF-shielded chassis, perfect for professional and home radio studios.
Ideal for FM/AM/HD radio, podcasting, online broadcasting, and production studios. The Airmate-USB delivers reliable, high-quality performance for any broadcaster.
