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... powerful, versatile, and flexible modular console...

FEATURES
... Modular with 8, 18, & 28 channel mainframes
... Analog electronics for on-site service and support
... Polycarbonate overlays for beauty and long life of painted surfaces
... VCA's and DC On-off switching means no scratchy faders or popping switches
... Option modules: remote selectors, DAs, more
... Optional input modules with panning or stereo mode selection

The 12000 Series Console is the result of over twenty years of dedication to the radio broadcast community. This console combines the engineering and manufacturing excellence which has made Arrakis the leader in Radio Broadcast product design. Powerful and yet easy to use, the 12000 fully supports a Master Control room and two Studios with monitor feeds, muting, and talkback. Complete mic channel On/Off/Tally/Cough/ Talkback logic supports talk studios and announce booths. The modular mainframe simplifies installation & service. VCAs and DC On/Off switches improve reliability while heavy aluminum panels, polycarbonate module overlays, and solid oak trim provides a durable and attractive appearance for many years. With mainframes for 8, 18, and 28 input modules, the 12000 is perfect for any size radio market or studio application

The 12000 Series Broadcast console brings new levels of features and performance to the mid-priced console market. Full Front Panel Modularity, VCA control of audio, and sophisisticated control electronics has never before been available in this price range. The 12000 is a truly unique and remarkable console at any price.

Mainframes...

Sizes
8, 18, and 28 input channels.
Mount
tabletop design (standard)
low profile thru table (optional)
Colors
beige or platinum (optional)
Connectors
AMP ML series crimp style
VU Meters -
8 ch- 1 set, follows monitor select switch
18 ch- 3 sets
28 ch- 3 sets plus mono meter of Pgm bus
Timer
all mainframes, manual & auto control

Modules...

Input Modules
TPM1-M - mono mic level input module
TPM1 - stereo line level input module
TPM2 - TPM1-M features with pan control
TMP3 - TPM1 features with mode select

all input modules feature two active balanced inputs, output assignments to Pgm, Aud, & Utility buses, stereo cue by fader detent, and control logic. Mic channels are mono with turret control logic for channel on, off, cough, and tally. Line level modules are stereo with source control logic for start, stop, ready status and channel on-off.

The 12000 supports 4 types of input modules: 2 mic and 2 line. These modules have a basic and advanced models. The advanced feature ‘Pan’ for the mic modules & ‘Mode’ for the line modules. There are also a variety of option modules such as Remote Selector & Turret Modules. Should you purchase a new module or should a module fail, simply unplug the module you wish to discard or repair and plug in the new one. All without going off the air.

Output Module (TOB1)
Bus outputs: Pgm, Aud, Utl
Mono mixdowns: Pgm, Aud
Mix minus outputs: two

all outputs are active balanced.

Monitor Module (TCRM1)
CR Monitor Output- stereo, unbal
CR Monitor Selector - (2) external inputs, pgm, aud, utl, & mono
Stu Monitor Output - stereo, unbal, follows cr monitor selector
Headpone System - stereo, hi z, follows monitor input selector.
Cue System - stereo auto-cue into monitor system (defeatable), mono unbal output for external speaker

Remote Selector Module (TRS1)
five input selector with 4PDT switching to motherboard connectors.

Physical specifications...

Power
110 vac - 220 vac, 50-60 hz, jumper selectable, external supply

Dimensions
Height-7 3/8",
Depth-23 5/8",
Width-12K8-6 - 17 1/4"
Width-12k18-12 - 32 5/8"
Width-12k18-18 - 48 1/8"

Electronic specifications...

Line input Levels
-20 - +8 dBu levels
Line input S/N
-85dB below +8out
Mic input EIN
-115dB, -50dbu in,
Line input to PGM output THD
<.02% typ, +8dBu in
Mic input to PGM outputTHD
< .05% typ, -50dBu in
Frequency Response
+(-) .5dB, 20-20kHz
Maximum line input level
+23dBu, line level
Maximum Output level
+23dBu, balanced
Stereo Separation
-82dB typ 1KHz -68dB typ 20kHz
Crosstalk
Pgm to Aud buses -
-85dB typ 1KHz, -75dB typ 20kHz
Cue to Pgm -
-90dB typ 1KHz, -75dB typ 20kHz
Impedances
Mic Input - > 2000 ohms
Line Input - > 10000 ohms
Outputs - < 100 ohms