D&R Airence USB Main Unit MKII

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D&R Airence USB Main Unit MKII

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Airence USB Main Unit MKII

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 538734
Brand: D&R
Model: Airence USB Main Unit MKII
Price: $3,265.90

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The Airence USB MKII is a seriously well-built broadcast console – it feels like a proper piece of studio gear. It's designed for podcasters, radio stations, or anyone needing professional-grade audio routing and control with integrated USB functionality. The split design is a bit unusual, but it allows for a modular, scalable setup.

Product Description

  • D&R Airence USB Main Unit MKII
  • Broadcast Console In Split Design
  • Master unit with 4 microphone/stereo or USB inputs with 3-band EQ
  • 2 Telephone hybrid (2 x TELCO)
  • Stereoline inputs with direct access via talkback and CONNect switch
  • With RingLED
  • 100 mm Fader
  • Fader start
  • Aux pre or post
  • An extensive master section incl. metering via USB
  • HID control module incl. configuration software
  • Matching Expansion Unit 2022: Article no. 538735 (not included in delivery)

*Note:* MKII 16V version - not compatible with D&R Airence power supplies or Expansion Units, built before 2022.

PROS
  • • Solid build quality with robust 100mm faders for precise control.
  • • Integrated USB HID control module simplifies DAW integration and workflow.
  • • Telephone hybrid provides professional-grade broadcast connectivity and clarity.
  • • RingLED illumination offers excellent visibility in various studio lighting conditions.
CONS
  • • The split design necessitates an expansion unit for full functionality, adding to cost.
  • • MKII 16V incompatibility limits power supply and expansion options.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for smaller studios.

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Key Features

Channels 4
Aux Sends 2 (via Telephone Hybrids)
EQ Bands 3
Fader Type 100mm
Connections USB, TELCO, Stereo Line, Talkback
Weight Approximately 15kg (Master Unit Only)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Four channels is sufficient for many smaller broadcast setups, but it's clearly designed to be expanded with the additional unit – it’s a modular design philosophy.
It's designed for broad compatibility, but specific DAW configurations might require driver installations or custom mapping, standard HID protocols are employed.
The MKII version represents a significant internal hardware revision, necessitating new power supplies and expansion units to ensure proper operation and voltage stability.

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