Description

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.

Product number: LDAM8
Product type: Mixers
Type: Installations

Input area

Total Input Channels: 8 (Mic/Line switchable)
Connector Input Channels: Back Panel: 8 x 3-pin terminal clamp connection
Input Sensitivity Mic Input: 8,7 / 800mV
Input Impedance Mic Inputs: 2kOhm
Input Sensitivity Line Inputs: -1dBu
Input Impedance Line Inputs: 8.4kOhm
Phantom power: 48 V
Line / Microphone Display Elements: LINE (green LED), ACTIVE (priority function, green LED), Gain Level (blue LED crown, 16 segments), PEAK (red LED)

Output area

Total Output Channels: 2
Connector Output Channels: 2 X 3-pin terminal clamp connection (analogue), 3-pin terminal clamp connection, AES/EBU (digital)
Controls Element Output Channels (MASTER): Output Level MIC/LINE, Endless input dial (with increments, 24 steps), Gain (1 dB increments), Master 1 or 2 switch
Controls Element Output Channels (THRESHOLD): Auto / Manual (manual: adjustable threshold level), Lock (lock front panel controls), Master/Slave (for LINK function)
MIC/LINE Output Levels (adjustable): 20dBu
Output impedance: 100Ohm(s)
Output Area Display Elements (MASTER): Master 1 / 2 (2 x green LED), Master Level (amber LED crown, 16 segments), LINE (green LED)
Output Area Display Elements (THRESHOLD): MASTER / SLAVE (Master: green LED), AUTOMIX / MANUAL (green/red LED), LOCK (locked user interface: red LED)
Controls Element Back Panel: RESET (device settings)

digital

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

Software

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

Specifications

Number of Zones: 2
Max. Number of Slave Unit: 16
Installation Height: 19" / 1U
Other Connections: NETWORK (RJ45), serial RS-232 connection (9-pin D-sub), LINK IN / LINK OUT (MiniDIN4-M), EXTERNAL CONTROL (25-pin D-sub)
Additional Display Elements: power LED
Frequency response: 20 - 30000Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 85dB
Noise Level: -120dB
Crosstalk: 87dB
THD: 0.02%
Start Time: 8s
Power consumption: (min./max.) 14 / 30W
Operating voltage: 110 V AC - 240 V AC / 50 – 60 Hz
Width: 481mm
Height: 44mm
Depth: 232mm
Weight: 2.5kg
Accessories (included): Power cord, PC software installer, MiniDIN4-M-link cable, 11 x screw terminal block

Delivery & Returns

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The Return Process
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