Quality
The Oxygen 7 is a specially designed On-Air broadcast console. Although the design has been carefully budgeted, no compromises has been made in either quality or features, particularly in the areas of VCA control, switching, signalling, fader start/stop and communication.
Most all of the switches have led indicators and all similar functions are grouped and colour coded, with additional fader knobs with different channel colour coding. The use of VCA's controlled switchers and faders ensure tight stereo tracking and eliminates mechanical and electronic noise. ALPS long throw faders give a smooth, repeatable response.
Flexibility
In designing the Oxygen 7, Axel technology decided to make the system as flexible for the operator as possible, and the Oxygen 7 can therefore be used in many ways. There are many jumper settings which can be set to suit your own needs. The Oxygen 7 can be used in a traditional manner with separate control and announcer rooms, or in a studio-complex environment, where there is more than one studio/control room being used for broadcast. In this situation, the Oxygen 7 is capable of being the main On-Air console, due to the three main (Master, Sub 1 and Sub 2) outputs it contains..
Modularity
The console is fully modular, which means flexibility in the configuration. The Mono and Stereo input modules can be placed anywhere in the chassis. A partially loaded Oxygen 7 can be completed using low cost 'blind' modules. The modular approach to the design means that module replacement, or expansion of the system can be carried out quickly and efficiently. All modules are internally connected by a strong bus cable which clips into place - removal of the cable and two screws allows each module to be easily removed.
Self Contained
The Oxygen 7 is a complete and self contained piece of hardware, requiring no additonal items in order to be operated. All relevant functions are built-in, such as fader start/stop (pulse or continuously selectable). The optional DJ Console unit is a nice looking alternative with many extra's for remote Mic On/Off switching and audio background level control.
Frames
Oxygen 7 console is available in four frame sizes : the frame 10, which can contain 10 overall modules, the frame 20, the frame 30 and the frame 40. A script try (10 module wide) is also available. Each console has always two output modules (Master and Monitor) to the far right which controls the Studio/Control Room monitoring, pre-fade listen and talkback functions together with the output selection of the Master signal. The meter bridge contains three VU meters (Cue + Master Left / Right) and, as an option, two digital timer.
Signalling & Communications
The Oxygen 7 has extensive possibilities for signalling and communications. Every microphone channel has its own talkback circuitry and signalling to know whether microphone is active. The announcer/technician/producer/director can communicate with the announcer studio or to the callers connected to the Telco modules for private communications. Each Oxygen 7 module allows also to control two relays controlling ON-AIR lamps.
Axel Technology Oxygen 7 Broadcast Mixing Console datasheet