Studer’s OnAir 2500 is designed as an
integrated system – control surface,
I/O breakout, DSP and controller
boards, as well as power supply,
share the same chassis. Modules of
6 faders build the basis for the three
available consoles sizes with 12, 18 or
24 faders. A central module in every
console layout provides the operators
with a monitoring section, on air
indication, a talkback section and a
built-in talkback microphone.
further reinforces the mobile
capability.
Pushbuttons throughout the entire
console are made of silent rubber
pads, guaranteeing noiseless operation
and perfect tactile feedback.
Despite its compactness, the OnAir
2500 can be easily extended. When
installed in a control room and
connected to a voice booth, a
talkback and monitoring module
(1.943.444 or 1.943.447) can be
attached to enable communication
between engineer and journalist, or
even from the voice booth to any
other destination, e.g. the N-X
returns. Additonally, this extension
includes an independent studio
monitoring module with separate
The talkback and monitoring module
is connected directly to the OnAir
2500 via ADAT (audio) and CAT5
(control). The respective interfaces on
the rear panel are already
preconfigured for this purpose.
To allow fail-safe operation in case of
mains power loss, Studer offers an
external power supply for the OnAir
2500, in a smart 1RU 19” chassis. This
used as secondary feed providing