FEST F16Rack Digital Mixer User Manual · Important Safety Information 03 General Precautions 04...

FESTF16RackDigitalMixerUserManual

FESTF16RackUserManual

FestAudioLtd

FESTF16RackUserManual

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ImportantSafetyInformation 03

GeneralPrecautions 04

DeclarationofConformity 05

1 Introduction 06

2 FrontPanelView 07

3 TheRear View 13

4 SignalDiagram 16

5 Dimension 17

6 Specification 18

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ImportantSafetyInformationCAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce therisk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the UserManual unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Followall instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or

splashing and ensurethat no objects filledwith liquids, such as vases, are placed on6. this apparatus.7. Clean onlywith a dry cloth.8. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s

instructions.9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus that produceheat.10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, theliquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has beenexposed to rain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has been dropped.

12. To completely disconnect mains power from this apparatus, the power supply cord mustbe unplugged.

For US and CANADA only:Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding-type plug has twoblades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for yoursafety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presence of an insulated dangerous voltagewithin the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert theuser to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.


GeneralPrecautions

1. Do not place heavy objects on the control surface, expose it to sharp objects or handle theconsole in any way that may cause damage, e.g., rough handling and/or excessivevibration.

2. Do not subject the equipment to dirt, dust, heat or vibration during operation or storage.Never expose the console to rain or moisture in any form. Should the console becomewet, turn it off and disconnect it from themains without further delay. The console shouldbe given sufficient time to dry out beforerecommencing operation.

3. When cleaning the console, never use chemicals, abrasivesubstances or solvents.4. The console control panel should be cleaned using a soft brush and a dry lint-free cloth.

For persistent marks, use a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Switches and potentiometersdoNOT requirecleaning or lubrication.

5. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings in this manual and thoseprinted on the console.

6. The console must be connected following the guidance in this manual. Never connectpower amplifier outputs directly to the console. Connectors and plugs must never be usedfor any other purposethan that for which they are intended.

7. The console mains input must always be connected to correctly rated mains power asreferred to in this manual.

8. The mains input must, at all times, be connected to the local mains power supply usingthe supplied power cord.

9. In cases where the supplied plugdoes not fit, a qualified electrician must be consulted.10. The power cord must be routed in such a way that the risks of accidentally stepping on it,

stretching it or it being pinched are minimized.11.WARNING! THIS EQUIPMENTMUST BE EARTHED!12.Ventilation slots must never be covered or obstructed in any way, otherwise, airflow

required for safe operation may be restricted. Where the console is to be operated in itsflight-case, then this must be located in such a way that it allows for proper ventilation.

13.Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only

FEST Audio Ltd (Reg.No:11496528|VATReg.No:GB304590030) Chase Business Centre, 39-41 Chase Side, London N14 5BP Tel:+441582533875|[email protected]|www.festaudio.com

DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY

TheDirectivescoveredbythisdeclaration:

EMC2014/30/EUandLVD2014/35/EU

TheProductsCoveredbythisDeclaration:

Brand:FEST

Model:F16rack

Description:RackmountDigitalAudioMixer

TheBasisonwhichConformityisbeingDeclared:TheproductsidentifiedabovecomplywiththerequirementsoftheaboveEUDirective(s)bymeetingthefollowingstandards:EN55032:2015EN55020:2007+A11:2011+A12:2016EN61000-3-2-2014EN61000-3-3-2013EN60065:2014+AC:2016

_________________________________Name:DavidKanTitle:GeneralManagerDate:29thNovember2018


1.Introduction:

F16Rackisauniqueandinnovativemulti-functional19"rackmountabledigitalmixingconsole,withmanyadvantagessuchassmallsize,lightweight,full-featured,intuitiveandsimpleoperation,friendlyhumaninterface,andapremiumtouchsensor.

Theflagshiphardwareconfiguration,usingthe4thgenerationindustrialfloating-pointSHARCprocessor,24bits/192kHzAD/DA,apowerfulperformancetoensurethequalityoftheaudiorestore.

Thecustomlayer,channellinkandmutegroup,makingitanidealforliveperformances,conferences,schools,churches,culturalauditoriums,weddings,concerts,homes,bands,multi-purposehallsandothersoundreinforcementsystems.

KeyFeature:• 7"1024X600pixelHDIPStouchscreen• 16microphoneinputswith12xXLRand4xComboXLR/Jack• 16xhigh-performanceanaloguepreamplifier• 8xassignablebalancedoutputs• 16segmenthigh-precisionmainoutputlevelmeter• User-definedcustomlayer• Custommutegroup• Channellink(Horizontale.g.CH1+CH2orVerticale.g.CH1+CH9)• 2ChannelRecording/Playbackto/fromUSBstick• 2ChannelRecording/Playbackto/fromPCwiththeoptionalUSBorDantecard• Scenememories- unlimitedscenes• 4xmonoAUXbuses,4xstereoGROUPbuses,1xstereoL/Rand1xstereomonitorbus• 2xFrontUSBsupportforplayback,recording,systemupdates,WiFi toggle,sceneimport

andexport• 1xexpansionslotforoptionalUSB,DanteandAES/EBUcard• 8xeffects,2modulations,2delaysand2reverbs,2x31-bandgraphicequalizers• SupportiPad remotecontrol• SupportMP3,WAV,FLAC,APEandotherformatsofaudiosourceplayback


2.FrontPanelView

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11

2xFrontUSBPorts

USBPlay/PauseButton

MenuButton

DisplayScreen

Headphone

GeneralPurposeLevelMeter

Select Buttons

MasterOutputLevelMeter

AdjusterRotaryKnob

PowerOn/OffButton

MuteGroupButtons

1

2

4

6

8

3

5

7

9


2.1.FrontUSBPort

ThistwoUSBatthefrontpanelallowstheusertoinsertaUSBstickfor:• Import/Exportscene• PlaybackdirectlyfromUSB

• SupportMP3�WAV,FLAC,APEfileformat• RecordingdirectlytoUSB

• RecordedinWAVfileformat.• Wi-FitoggletoestablishaWi-FiconnectionfortheTablet

RemoteControl.• 2xUSB2.0port

2.2.USBPlay/PauseButton

ThisbuttonallowstheusertoplayorpausetheUSBmusic.(IftherearesongsfileformatfoundintheinsertedUSBstick)

Supportedmusicfileformat:MP3,WAV,FLAC,APE

2.3.Headphone

Fortheconnectiontotheheadphoneandheadphonevolumeencoder.

Outputconnector:TRSJackOutputImpedance: 100ΩMax.Outputlevel:+22dBu


2.4.MenuButtons

2.4.1SystemSetupButtonPresstoenterthesetuppageforSystem,Channel,Patch,EQ,FX,GEQandlotmore.

2.4.2InputLayersButtonsQuickpagenavigationbuttontonavigatebetweeninputschannel1to8,9to16channel.

2.4.3OutputLayerButtonPresstoentertheoutputlayerscreen.

2.4.4UserDefineLayerbuttonWhenUserLayerwasdefined,pressingthisbuttonwilldisplaythedefinedlayeronthescreen.Nothinghappensifnouserlayerdefined.

2.4.5BusSendFaderFollowbuttonFaderfollowbuttonallowstheusertoquicklyperformbussendtothechannelwiththefader.

2

1

3

4

5

2.5.GeneralPurpose LevelMeter

Thesignallevelofthecurrentlyselected inputoroutputchannel.Itwillautomaticallyswitchbetweenthesetwostates.

Forexample,whenchannel1isselected,thelevelmeterdisplaystheSendlevelofchannel1.Itwillswitchbacktoinputlevelafter20secondswhenidle.


2.6.7"1024×600PixelIPSTouchscreen

A Liquid Crystal Display screen technology that offers excellent colour reproduction thattranslates into colour accuracy and better image quality. IPS panels introduce an 8-bit RGBcolour depth and ability to produce an extraordinary 16.7 million possible colours. IPStouchscreens offer full HD, minimal colour shifts and no image.

For more information about each screen operation instruction, please refer to the “FEST DigitalMixer SoftwareManual” PDF file.


2.8.MasterOutputSignalLevel

DisplaythemasterLeftandRightoutputsignallevel.

2.7.SelectButtons

Button1– 8:The1-8buttonisusedtoquicklyselect thechannelstripinthedisplay,andtheselectedchannelstripwillbehighlighted.

MASTERbutton:Themainoutputmodulequicklycallsupthebutton.


2.9.AdjusterRotary

Thislargerotaryisamulti-functionpurposeadjuster.Itservedthepurposetoadjusttheselectedparameteronthescreen.

• Quickrotatingtoleftorrightforfastadjusting• Rotateslowlyforslowincrement• Pressandholddownforfinetuning.

2.10.PowerButtonSwitchOn/OffPressandholdforthreesecondstoswitchthesystemonoroff

Lock/UnlockScreenPressandholdforonesecondtolockthescreen.Thedisplayscreenwilloff,allbuttonsandrotaryknobfunctionwaslocked.Pressandholdforonesecondagaintounlock.

2.11.MuteButton

Presstoactivatethemutefunction.Thebuttonwillnotrespondifthereisnomutegroupwasset.(DefaultMuteAll)


3.TheRearView

12

3

4

5

OutputConnectorInputConnector

ExpansionCardSlot

AcPower

ACPowerOn/OffButton


a. 8 assignable outputs XLRb. Default Master LR at connector 7 & 8c. 4x NEUTRIK XLR Connectorsd. THD: 0.005%(20 Hz–20 kHz)e. Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (+/-0.5dB)f. Max. Output level: +18 dBug. Output impedance: 470Ω

3.1OutputConnector

3.2InputConnector

a) 12x XLR Connectorsü Input impedance XLR: 3kΩü Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (+/-0.5dB)ü Max. InputLevel: +20dBu (balanced)ü S/N Ratio: 105dBü Gain Range: 70dBü THD: 0.005%ü Phantompower: +48V (CH-1 to CH-16)

b) 4x COMBO Connectorsü Input impedance: 20kΩü Max. InputLevel: +30dBu (balanced)ü Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (+/-0.5dB)ü THD: 0.008%ü Gain Range: 70dBü S/N Ratio: 105dBü Phase: Normal/Reverseü Delay: 0 to 200msec


a) SupportFESTUSB Card – 2 channel in/outb) SupportFESTAES/EBU Card – 2 channel in/outc) Support FESTDante Card – 2 channel in/out

3.3ExpansionCardSlot

3.4ACPowerUse standard IEC AC Power power cord.Power Supply:AC 100-240V50/60HzPower consumption: 60W

3.5ACPowerOn/Off ButtonTo enable or disable power supply to the unit.


4.SignalDiagram


5.Dimension(mm)

177.0

482.6

430.4

177.0

216.7


6.F16RackSpecification

Section Description ValueDisplay IPSTouchscreen 7inches

1024x600pixels

Mic Inputs MicInputs 16channelinputs(balanced)Micinputconnector 12xXLR+4xCOMBOconnectorsInputimpedanceXLR 3kΩFrequencyResponse 20Hz–20kHz(+/-0.5dB)Max.InputLevel +20dBu(balanced)S/NRatio 105dBGainRange 60dBTHD 0.005%Phantompower +48V(CH-1toCH-16)

LineInputs LineInputs 4xCOMBOinputsInputimpedance 20kΩMax.InputLevel +30dBu(balanced)FrequencyResponse 20Hz–20kHz(+/-0.5dB)THD 0.008%Gain Range 60dBS/NRatio 105dBPhase Normal/ReverseDelay 0to200ms

EQ 4BandEqualizer Frequency:20Hz-20kHz+/-18dBQ=0.5to10.0HPF,Low,LowMid,HighMid,HighMode:Bypass/Flat/Library

Dynamic Gate Threshold:–80dBto0dBAttack:0.5msto100sRelease: 2ms- 2sHold:2ms- 2sDepth:–80dBto0dB

Compressor Threshold=–80dBto0dBAttack:0.5msto100sRelease: 2ms- 2sGain:–12dBto+12dBRatio:1.0to20


14.F16Specification (continue)

XLROutputs MainOutputs(Balanced) 8assignableoutputsXLRL/R+4xMonoAux+4xStereoGroup

THD 0.005%(20Hz–20kHz)FrequencyResponse 20Hz–20kHz(+/-0.5dB)Max.Outputlevel +18dBuOutputimpedance 470Ω

Headphone HeadphonesOutputconnector TRSjackHeadphonesOutputImpedance 100ΩMax.Outputlevel +22dBu

DigitalIn/Out

DigitalI/O AES/EBUinandout(optional)USBstereoinputandRecfunction

USBFormat 2.0USBMaximummemorycapacity 32GBI/Olatency <1.8msRecordingformat wav

General MaximumVoltage Gain 70dBinputtobusoutDynamicrange 106dBuanalogintoanalogoutCosstalk -85dBAD/DAConverter Upto24Bit/192KHzSignalprocessing 40-bitfloatingpointFXModules Modulationx2,Delayx2,Reverbx2GEQ 2x31bandsScreenResolution 7"1024×600PixelIPSTouchscreenSystem WIFIexternalUSBadapter

Hardware Powersupply AC100-240V50/60HzPowerconsumption 60WDimension (DxWxH)483x186x77mmNetweight 5.3kgsGrossweight 6.7kgsIncludedAccessories WifiUSBadapter

PowerSupply/PowerCord


Companyname:FestAudioLtd

Registeredaddress:ChaseBusinessCentre,

39-41ChaseSide,LondonN145BP,UnitedKingdom

Website:http://www.festaudio.com

SupportEmail:[email protected]

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