Pakam installs AEQ's Forum IP console in his main studio

La console Forum Split de AEQ, compatible with IP technology, stars in the latest technological update of Australian radio Pakam Radio.

Pakam Radio is an Australian radio station with coverage in one of the most remote regions of the world: the upper half of Western Australia, and specifically the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. In many area communities, it is the only streaming service, making it essential in places that are isolated for several months of the year due to extreme weather conditions. In fact, beyond showing a musical selection of news and music, Pakam provides emergency information and cyclone warnings to the local population.

Recently, the company's technical management decided to update its main broadcast studio with the digital console IP Forum Split the AEQ for its “ease of use, robustness of operation, and high audio quality.” The entire project was coordinated by AEQ's partner in the country, Broadcast Components, responsible for the renewal of the equipment, the start-up, the configuration and especially the training courses for the operators.

The Forum Split IP the AEQ is a mixing desk designed for the control of on-air emissions that incorporates all the basic characteristics necessary in this type of environment: automatic cut-off of monitors, cough cut-off, faderstart, signaling control, control signals for the automation of external equipment, management of external communications or intercommunication. With a modular design and small size, this console adapts to scenarios such as self-control, studio control, television production controls, sound production, mixed configurations or integration in large installations.

Forum IP Split version comes with the modular engine FR CORE in 3 rack units, and can be composed of up to 6 quad fader modules and a control and monitoring unit. Additionally, they can be equipped with multichannel input and output cards. AoIP protocol compatible AES67 through technology Dante. Through this connectivity, signals can be collected and delivered to other consoles, routers, and other input and output terminal equipment. more than 300 different manufacturers. You can also choose MADI connectivity, and it can be equipped with up to two internal digital telephone hybrids.