About This Manual
Purpose and intended readers
This is the operation manual for the OXF-R3 digital audio mixing console. It explains how to use the OXF-R3 to record, mix and output digital audio signals.
This manual is aimed at professionals such as operators and engineers working in high-end recording studios, production companies and broadcasting stations. It is assumed that the reader has prior experience of using professional audio equipment. Use this manual as a reference, by referring to the chapters as summarised below. If however you have limited experience of using this kind of equipment, we recommend that you read through the entire manual. The block diagrams contained in this manual are intended to help you understand the signal flow and operation of the OXF-R3.
Model numbers covered by this manual This manual refers in general terms to the OXF-R3. The illustrations show the 24-C-24 version, which is the current model.
Organisation
This manual is divided into the following seven chapters and four appendixes:
Chapter 1 Overview
Introduces the features of the OXF-R3 and how it may be used to configure a complete system.
Chapter 2 Powering the OXF-R3
Includes the system power-up procedure and the boot-up sequence for the host computer.
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Gives an overview of the OXF-R3 control surface describing the principles of operation. The panels are described in enough detail to allow the experienced operator to start using the OXF-R3.
Chapter 4 Signal Paths
Explains the general principles of building signal paths and gives examples of types of signal paths that may be built from the basic default signal path existing at ‘fire-up’.
Chapter 5 Control Screens
Lists all the control screens available in the OXF-R3. The screens related to the channels and mixer functions are described in detail.
Chapter 6 Technical Descriptions
Provides the descriptions of all the modules of the OXF-R3, including the names, locations and functions of the controls. This chapter also includes descriptions of the associated SP Rack and I/O Rack system.
Chapter 7 Session Management™ System Describes the sophisticated and flexible Session Management™ system available to OXF-R3 users, including automation of functions - a key feature of the Session Management™ system. Both static and dynamic automation is possible using the OXF-R3.
Appendixes
Provide the information for the following:
•Software installation/upgrades
•Multi-format LS calibration
•Specifications
•Diagnostic facilities (There are no user operable diagnostic facilities provided in this version of the OXF-R3).
