User manual RANE FLEX DATASHEET

[. . . ] Each system can be custom tailored to its exact requirements, without the wasted costs of buying more than you need. And designed-in expandability means you can start with minimum outlay and increase system capability as the need and budget allow. This is particularly true when assembling a mixing system with Flex. Any size 4-bus mixer can be assembled with just the right number and type of inputs and equalization. [. . . ] These are offered as an aid in designing systems. Important differences distinguish each type of module. Beginning at the end, the FMM 42 Mixer Master output module terminates the bus system and supplies metering. The bus-through feature allows paralleling of output modules when required. To begin or to add to the bus you choose between three modules: The FMI 14 functions identical to a standard mic input channel on a large mixing board. Please note the assignable Aux Send feature. The FPM 44 Program Mixer trades off the EQ and looping features of the FMI 14 for multiple mic or line level inputs. Four mic/line inputs exist on the FPM 44 and the Aux Sends are assignable Pre- or Post-fader. The FLM 82, bus-wise, is similar to the FMI 14 or FPM 44, except restricted to line level inputs, with assignable Aux sends. Note that the FLM 82 can also terminate the bus system, if desired, with provisions for looping the Aux bus inputs into the Master outputs. Please ask for the Flex Users Guide and the individual module data sheets for complete details. The modular signal processing components shall be 8. 5 inches by 1. 75 inches by either 8. 25 inches, or 9. 25 inches deep and shall be housed in an all-steel chassis. Each module shall have a provision for ground-lift. Each modules power supply input shall conform to the proposed AES RAP (Remote AC Power) standard. Each modules physical limits and mounting criteria shall conform to the industrys HR standard (HR1-1988, R789) allowing full compatibility with other such devices. Each module in the system shall furnish a power-on LED. Each module in the system shall contribute less than . 03% THD+Noise, and less than . 03% Intermodulation Distortion per the SMPTE measurement standard. Each module in the system shall have a line level input Architectural Specifications impedance of 20k Ohms. Each microphone input shall have an input impedance of 1k Ohms. Maximum line input levels shall be +20 dBu. Maximum microphone input levels shall be 0 dBu. Each module shall be provided with an RFI input filter. All infrasonic filters in the system shall have a corner frequency of 15 Hz, rolling off at 18 dB/octave or greater, with a Butterworth characteristic and shall be able to be bypassed internally. [. . . ] Side rack ears come with each Flex unit. This kit is recommended for non-mobile applications, when mounting Flex units next to other 19" rack units. FHA 19 Horizontal Adaptor This allows 19" rack mounting of only one Flex unit. It is a shallow metal box with an open back, and uses the rack ears enclosed with each Flex unit. Other Flex Accessories Mod Power Cables, 24" These are spares from the FRS 8 or RAP 10 Power Supplies. [. . . ]