City of Glasgow College trains a new generation of technicians with the AEQ Capitol IP 12

The ultra-compact mixing console AEQ Capitol IP 12 is incorporated as a central platform for practical training of the radio on air module of the City of Glasgow College.

One of the main higher education institutions in the Scottish city, the City of Glasgow College It has established itself as the largest technical university in the country. Founded in 2010 after the merger of Central College, Glasgow Metropolitan College and Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, the center has two campuses where more than 27,000 studyntes in a wide academic offer.

Within the framework of an ambitious technological update, the technical direction City of Glasgow College has begun the renovation of its main training studio in Glasgow. In this space, key for practical teaching in the broadcasting area, highlights the incorporation of cutting-edge digital technology provided by the Spanish company AEQ: the ultra-compact solution Capitol IP 12, which acts as the core of all the signals produced in the studio.

The console, the central axis of the new City of Glasgow College studio, is a digital mixing console of high performance with a fixed 12-fader control surface. Its architecture incorporates IP connectivity through an integrated module that allows 16 input and 16 output channels, all managed from a single core.

One of the most notable features of this system is its versatility in connectivity: it offers up to 4 mic/line inputs, 12 analog, 4 stereo digital AES/EBU (AES3), 2 stereo digital USB, plus phone lines and multichannel digital links optional. Also supports 16 AoIP channels through connectors Ethernet or until 64 MADI channels via fiber optic input, making it a compact but high-performance solution for educational and professional environments.

The AEQ Capitol's design combines cutting-edge digital features with IP connectivity, offering performance that meets the most current demands of the sector. Added to this is intuitive operation and a specially designed construction. robusta, features that make it a suitable option for training environments.