D&R Airmate-MK2 12 ch. triple input radio On-Air / Production console with 4x USB, 1x Telco, 1x WPC (BT)

A familiar broadcast console.
A new level of control.

Meet the next generation of AIRMATE, designed for reliable 24/7 broadcasting. Twelve 100 mm motorized faders with selectable hand or motorized operation, four bidirectional stereo USB audio interfaces for recording, playback and streaming, and configurable TELCO, VoIP or WPC (BT) caller modules put professional studio control at your fingertips. Eight MIDI CART WALL buttons can trigger jingles and audio clips in compatible playout software; optional web-based metering adds flexible monitoring.

12 × 100 mm motorized faders

4 bidirectional stereo USB interfaces

8 MIDI CART WALL buttons

Optional web-based metering

The D&R Airmate 12 is built around the way radio works.

Everything you need for live presenting, production and computer-based audio — without losing the direct, familiar feel of a professional broadcast console.

Hands-on control

Twelve smooth 100 mm motorized faders control digital stereo attenuators, with channel ON and fader-start functions. Choose between manual Hand Mode (factory default) and Motorfader Mode.

Computer audio, integrated

Four bidirectional stereo USB audio interfaces connect your PC or Mac for playback, recording and streaming. USB output sources can be configured for Master, CUE or AUX signals.

Connect your callers

Channels 11 and 12 offer configurable caller integration, with telephone hybrid, USB VoIP, WPC (BT) or stereo line modules depending on the selected configuration.

Professional audio paths

Balanced microphone inputs with selectable 48 V phantom power, three-band EQ, stereo line sources and channel inserts support demanding studio setups.

Designed for the studio

Talkback, cleanfeed, Control Room monitoring, Guest and Announcer facilities support live operation.

Ready for long sessions

Designed for reliable 24/7 broadcast operation, with external 12 V power and an optional second supply for redundancy.

MIDI playout control

Optional MIDI control is planned for compatible playout software, enabling channel controls to trigger tracks, jingles and other functions when the required hardware becomes available. The eight cartwall buttons are also intended for MIDI-based playout control; confirm availability and compatibility before ordering.

Web-based metering display (optional!)

External web-based metering display software can show audio levels on a separate display alongside your studio clock; software availability and setup should be confirmed.

The D&R Airmate 12 is more than a mixer

From microphone to transmission, one workflow.

Present live, play audio from connected computers, cue the next item, speak to callers and manage studio communication from one console — designed for reliable 24/7 broadcast operation.

LIVE RADIO100 mm motorized faders with selectable Hand and Motorfader modes, channel ON/start control, Control Room mute and ON-AIR signalling.

PRODUCTION & STREAMINGFour bidirectional stereo USB audio interfaces for playout, recording and streaming, with configurable USB send routing. Optional MIDI playout control is planned, subject to compatible hardware availability.

CALLER & STUDIO COMMUNICATIONConfigurable telephone hybrid, USB VoIP or WPC/BT caller modules, with cleanfeed and talkback for off-air communication.

Every channel has a purpose.

Choose a channel group to see how the AIRMATE-12 MK2 supports different parts of your broadcast workflow.

Channel 1 - 6: Microphones and stereo sources

Professional microphone channels with balanced XLR inputs, jumper-selectable 48 V phantom power and two stereo line inputs on triple-input modules.

• Three-band EQ and gain control
• 100 mm faders with selectable Hand Mode or Motorfader Mode (Hand Mode is the factory default)
• Optional RIAA pre-amplification on suitable Line B inputs

Channel 7 - 10: USB audio meets broadcast control

Four channel positions add bidirectional stereo USB audio for connection to computers running playout, recording or streaming software.

• Stereo USB playback and capture
• Individually configurable USB send sources, including Master, CUE or AUX, depending on internal routing
• Optional MIDI playout control is planned; additional hardware is required when available
• Existing rear-panel GPO/REMOTE contacts can trigger compatible external equipment
• Eight cartwall buttons are provided in the master section; MIDI integration depends on the optional control solution

Chennel 11 - 12: Flexible caller communication

Choose the caller technology that fits your station. Positions 11 and 12 can use telephone hybrid, USB VoIP, WPC/BT or stereo line functionality, depending on the installed modules.

• Telephone hybrid integration
• Computer-based calling with VoIP
• Wireless phone audio with WPC/BT

MASTER: Your broadcast control centre

The master area brings together programme, monitoring and studio communication controls.

• Master, AUX and CUE functions
• Control Room, Guest and Announcer monitoring
• Talkback, ON-AIR and Control Room mute facilities
• External web-based metering display software for your studio clock

Master connections

Master section

Power, monitoring and broadcast outputs

The master rear panel brings together the console’s main studio connections, including dual power inputs, stereo monitoring, auxiliary routing and broadcast outputs.

Redundant DC powerTwo 5-pin DC 12 V / 5 A connections support an optional second power supply for redundancy.

Main and digital outputsBalanced LEFT and RIGHT XLR master outputs (+6 dBu nominal) and an AES3 digital output.

AUX and monitoringStereo AUX SEND, AUX RETURN, EXT AIR and CRM connections use RCA/Cinch sockets. AUX SEND is rated +6 dBu nominal.

Headphones and communicationGUEST and ANNOUNCER headphone outputs, a master USB connection and an ON-AIR LIGHT control jack.

ON-AIR safetyThe ON-AIR contact is limited to 24 V / 50 mA. Never connect mains voltage.

▥ Web-based metering displayExternal web-based metering display software can provide an additional audio-level display for a studio clock setup. (optional)

The details that matter.

A compact overview of the main technical specifications. Full configuration and installation details are available in the product manual.

Audio & control

Motorized faders

12 × 100 mm (Hand / Motorfader Mode)

Microphone inputs

10 balanced XLR

Phantom power

48 V, jumper-selectable

Equalization

3-band EQ (±12 dB)

Frequency response

10 Hz–60 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Cartwall control

8 MIDI trigger buttons for compatible playout software

 

Connectivity & installation

USB audio

4 × bidirectional stereo (playback / recording)

Digital output

AES3, 24-bit, 48/96 kHz

Master output

Balanced XLR, +6 dBu nominal

Furniture cut-out

590 × 325 mm

External power

12 V / 5 A; second PSU optional for redundancy

Master USB

Program audio, MIDI cartwall data & optional web-based metering