LD Systems AM 8 Automatic 8-channel Matrix Mixer

• 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

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.Specifications:

Product type:	Mixers
Type:	Installations

Line / Microphone Display Elements: LINE (green LED)

Total Input Channels:	8 (Mic/Line switchable)
Connector Input Channels:	Back Panel
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)
Line / Microphone Display Elements:	Gain Level (blue LED crown, 16 segments)
Line / Microphone Display Elements:	PEAK (red LED)

Output Area Display Elements (MASTER): LINE (green LED)

Total Output Channels:	2
Connector Output Channels:	2 X 3-pin terminal clamp connection (analogue)
Connector Output Channels:	3-pin terminal clamp connection, AES/EBU (digital)
Controls Element Output Channels (MASTER):	Endless input dial (with increments, 24 steps)
Controls Element Output Channels (MASTER):	Master 1 or 2 switch
Controls Element Output Channels (MASTER):	Gain (1 dB increments)
Controls Element Output Channels (THRESHOLD):	Auto / Manual (manual
Controls Element Output Channels (THRESHOLD):	Lock (lock front panel controls)
Controls Element Output Channels (THRESHOLD):	Master/Slave (for LINK function)
Output impedance:	100 Ohm(s)
Output Area Display Elements (MASTER):	Master 1 / 2 (2 x green LED)
Output Area Display Elements (MASTER):	Master Level (amber LED crown, 16 segments)
Output Area Display Elements (THRESHOLD):	AUTOMIX / MANUAL (green/red LED)
Output Area Display Elements (THRESHOLD):	LOCK (locked user interface
Output Area Display Elements (THRESHOLD):	MASTER / SLAVE (Master
Controls Element Back Panel:	RESET (device settings)

digital:

DSP Functions:	8 x 2 Matrix
DSP Functions:	Automix
DSP Functions:	Dynamics (compressor/limiter)
DSP Functions:	EQ
DSP Functions:	Gain
Resolution and sampling rate:	24 Bit / 96 kHz

Controls Element Input Channels: MIC/LINE (switchable)

Controls Element Input Channels:	GAIN
Controls Element Input Channels:	MUTE
Controls Element Input Channels:	PHANTOM
Controls Element Input Channels:	PRIORITY
Controls Element Input Channels:	EQ
HPF Input Channels:	35 - 150
EQ Input Channels:	bypass
EQ Input Channels:	Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz adjustable in 1-Hz increments
EQ Input Channels:	Parametric 5-band or shelving EQ (+/-15 dB)
EQ Input Channels:	reset
EQ Input Channels:	variable Q-factor (0.3 - 20)
Gain Range:	60 dB
Mute Level Decrease:	95 dB
Controls Element Output Channels:	GAIN
Controls Element Output Channels:	LIMITER
Controls Element Output Channels:	MASTER EQ
Controls Element Output Channels:	MUTE
EQ Output Channels:	Copy EQ
EQ Output Channels:	Parametric 15-band EQ (+/-15 dB)
EQ Output Channels:	bypass
EQ Output Channels:	Frequency 20 Hz - 19.8 kHz adjustable in 1-Hz increments
EQ Output Channels:	reset
EQ Output Channels:	variable Q-factor (0.3 - 20)
Dynamics Processor Output Channels:	Ratio (compressor 1:1 - 10:1, Limiter)
Dynamics Processor Output Channels:	Release (10 ms - 2 s)
Dynamics Processor Output Channels:	Threshold (-80 dB - +20 dB)
Dynamics Processor Output Channels:	Attack (10 ms - 2 s)
Dynamics Processor Output Channels:	reset
Max. Number of Open Channels:	8
Automix - Max Hold Time:	2 s
Remote Control:	RS-232 (Gain Control, Mute) external control
Remote Control:	TCP/IP Ethernet for PC software (Full Control)

Specifications:

Number of Zones:	2
Max. Number of Slave Unit:	16
Installation Height:	19" / 1 U
Other Connections:	EXTERNAL CONTROL (25-pin D-sub)
Other Connections:	LINK IN / LINK OUT (MiniDIN4-M)
Other Connections:	NETWORK (RJ45)
Other Connections:	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
THD:	0.02%
Start Time:	8 s
Power consumption:	(min./max.) 14 / 30 W
Operating voltage:	110 V AC - 240 V AC / 50 - 60 Hz
Width:	481 mm
Height:	44 mm
Depth:	232 mm
Weight:	2,5 kg
Accessories (included):	11 x screw terminal block
Accessories (included):	MiniDIN4-M-link cable
Accessories (included):	PC software installer
Accessories (included):	Power cord