Armstrong X-500B

Specifications

Audio Inputs
2 (two) stereo inputs each module;

One balanced stereo line (or mono Mic in 2610 & 2612); and one unbalanced AUX.

Option USB 2602, 2 stereo Digital inputs & 2 stereo Digital outputs by USB

Inputs Level/Impedance
Balanced MIC= -25 dBu/-80 dBu; 150/250 Ohms

Balanced LINE = -20 dBu/+22 dBu; 600~ 10Kohms

Unbalanced AUX = -20 dBu/+15dBu; 600~ 10Kohms

Inserts for both MIC inputs in microphone modules.

Stereo insert for LINE A in LINE modules.

Phantom 48v
Standard phantom 48V power supply for up to 10 microphones.

Outputs
3 bus outputs; PGM & AUD balanced + 4 dBm;

AUX Unbalanced + 4 dBm

Balanced Outs; Max Level +26dBu (10K), +20dBm (600ohms)

Unbalanced Outs; Max Level = +20dBm/600 ohms

Optional Digital AES/EBU output for PGM & AUD.

Digital Levels
AES-3/SPDIF outputs TCP/IP & USB inputs & outputs; 0VU RMS is set at -15dB Ref Full Scale level. 0dB Peak is set to 100% Full Digtal Scale

Monitor & Hybrid Outputs
1 Separate Hybrid CUE, +4dBu / 10K

1 Hybrid On-Air Receive + 4 dBu/10K

1 Hybrid send (MIX-Minus) +4 dBu / 10K

CUE Monitor
Internal Monitor Amplifiers: 3W CUE monitor with internal speaker. 2 Stereo Monitor outputs; Control Room & Studio, with Muting Relays (line level).

Microphone Processor
Optional MIC module model 2612, 160mm wide, with 3 MIC with processing facilities. 4 band EQ, 80 Hz and 10 kHz shelving, 160 Hz & 5 kHz bell shaped; +/- 14 dB action. Expander Gate to eliminate backgound noise. Audio Compressor, 20 dB action. Iluminated switchs for EQ and Compressor-Expander

Monitor & Hybrid Outputs
1 Separate Hybrid CUE, +4dBu / 10K

1 Hybrid On-Air Receive + 4 dBu/10K

1 Hybrid send (MIX-Minus) +4 dBu / 10K

Headroom
22 dB @ LIN to PGM Ref + 4dBu/10 k

Digital Control Bus
One Start Devices output for each input module, to start external devices when open each channel fader. Out at minijack 1/8" // Ring = A channel (left side) Tip= B channel (Rigth side) Open collector OFF = Open Manages 0-24 V DC @ 100 mA

Frequency response
20-20.000 Hz +/- 0.25 dB (LIN or MIC to PGM)

Noise
MIC input, EIN=-132 dBu/150 ohms

LINE input, S/N > 95 dBA at PGM output

Dynamic Range
From Line to PGM > 110dBA (Better than CD quality)

Crosstalk
PGM-AUD-SEND > 90 dBA @30-10.000 Hz

L-R & R-L > 80 dBA @ 1khz

Distortion
From LINE to PGM out < 0.01 % THD @30-15.000 Hz

From MIC to PGM out < 0.01 % THD @30-15.000 Hz

Phase
From Line to PGM, < 2º L&R @50-10.000 Hz

Stereo tracking
Below 0.2 dB error L/R in fader range 0 to 40 dB

Phone Hybrid
3 Hybrid inputs, 2 for phone lines and one for cellular phone at 4 wires.
It includes a mini-PBX with Ringer, Line attention with free hands operation, and Line Transfer.

Talkback Microphone
Included Talkback MIC, with Audio Limiter. Noise Cancelled PZM type / Outputs to Phone Line Hybrid and Studio Speaker with AutoSwitch (AutoSwitch allows one-touch Studio communication)

VU-meters
2600XL: 4 digitally controlled VUmeters 24 steps of 1 dB, DUAL type (RMS & Peak) for PGM & AUD. One Timer/Clock and one
Stereo Phase Vector display

Timer /Clock Option
Timer counts minutes: seconds during on-air MIC in order to avoid excessive speaker on-air time When the Timer is off, a standard clock is activated

ON-AIR Signal
ON-AIR signal output (turns on when MIC is open) 12 VDC @ 0, 3 amp

Start external devices
One Start Devices output for each input module, to start external devices when open each channel fader. Out at minijack 1/8" // Ring = A channel (left side) Tip= B channel (Rigth side) Open collector OFF= Open. Manages 0-24 VDC @ 100 mA. This allows to control Virtual Rack processors and start audio devices.

Power
110-127 V / 190-240V, with switch, 50/60 hz, 80 VA

Dimensions & Weight
XL model: 840 wide x 585 depth x 135 height – Weight 15 Kg

BOX : 90 x 65 x 25 cm, 2 Kg

2600XD: 845mm wide, 635mm depth, 125 mm height – Weight 15 Kg

BOX: 90 x 70 x 20 cm, 2 Kg