Console Control Surface

„„ Configure consoles of up M Class opens the doors of SAS console everything with a 32KD router. Whether
to 24 faders in 3 frame ownership to everyone. Engineered from your project calls for one studio or dozens,
sizes
the ground up to be affordable, yet still we’ll help configure a system that’s just
„„ RIOLink engine (included) worthy of the SAS name, the M Class right for you.
provides a 32x32 audio sets new standards in console design,
matrix (analog, digital or engineering and price. Our learning curve is a straight line.
½ of each), 16 relays, 16
optos & 16 serial ports Part of the Growing SAS Console family. Everyone loves M Class for its elegance
„„ Stand alone operation and simplicity. In a time when technology
or part of a larger The M Class console was engineered to enables manufacturers to go over the top
networked system have the same eye-catching design and with features and flash, SAS adheres to
ease-of-use as the Rubicon family of the adage - “just because you can, doesn’t
„„ Can be used alongside consoles, but cost thousands less. Yet, its
Rubicon, Rubicon-SL and
feature set eclipses most analog consoles
Rubi-T consoles
so it’s the perfect choice when it’s time to
„„ Flex2 module (optional) refurbish studios. M Class is powered
provides a direct interface by the award winning RIOLink, the very
to an SAS 64000 router, same unit running SAS Rubicon consoles in mean you should.” Within 60 seconds
RIOLink or 32KD. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and every of sitting in front of the M Class, all your
„„ Modular design other top radio market in the U.S., so you users will be experts. M Class includes
can feel safe knowing the quality and everything you need: A/B inputs for
„„ Unique dual frame design reliability will be there for your stations. faders, 3 user configurable output busses,
sits on the tabletop or an unlimited number of auto-configuring
drops into a cutout for a
Plays well alone, or with others. mix minus busses, dual 1/4”and 1/8”
lower profile look
headphone jacks, full fidelity cue speaker,
M Class consoles can run as stand-alone meters, built-in up-timer, IFB functionality,
boards and are perfectly suited to be used intercom capability and 8 custom
as drop in replacements for aging analog programmable buttons ready for your
mixers. The optional Flex2 module will unique applications.
allow SAS 64000, RIOLink or32KD owners
instant connectivity to their existing M Class - it’s everything you’ve been
routers without having to change a thing. waiting for in an SAS console. Give us
For larger projects, talk to us about a call to see how we can help with your
1.818.840.6749 voice networking studios together or connecting next project.
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 Four Fader Input Module Control Room Monitor Module

„„ Programmable “A” and „„ Eight programmable

“B” source select buttons. source select buttons for
headphone and monitor
„„ Three programmable bus speakers with independent
assignment buttons. control for each.
„„ Full-length 100mm faders. „„ TALKBACK and CUE level
„„ IFB or CUE bus button. control.
IFB to the source currently „„ Built in CUE amp and high
selected. Use it to talk to fidelity speaker.
announcer’s or guest’s
headphones, news room, „„ Full-length 100mm
traffic, ISDN, or to a faders for speaker and
recorder for slating. headphone.
„„ Oversized On/Off buttons „„ Six programmable buttons
for meter source selects.
„„ Easily customized key cap
legends. „„ Eight programmable
general-purpose buttons
„„ Source select, bus assign that can be used for
and cue/IFB buttons can delay control, automation
be user configured for control, airchain routing,
other purposes as needed EAS control - you name it!
in your studio.
„„ Timer controls.
„„ For easy service, modules
are hot-swappable and „„ Built in headphone amp
faders are connectorized. with 1/4” and 1/8”
Change parts while on connections.
the air!

Flex2 Router Control Module Programmable M Class Mainframe

Button Modules
(not pictured) The M Class mainframe is available in 3 sizes and various
„„ Programmable “A” source
select button. metering configurations. All mainframe sizes include a
Eight or 16 program- timer in the meterbridge. Inside the mainframe, modules
„„ Access any system source mable buttons that can daisy chain together so there is no need for a motherboard.
from a RIOLink, 32KD or be used for delay control, Load your mainframe with a Control Room Monitor module
64000 router with the machine control, airchain and any combination of Input and/or Flex2 modules to
rotary control and TAKE. routing, almost anything build a console just right for your application. Finally, the
you want. Switch a system M Class mainframe has two power input jacks allowing
„„ Three programmable bus crosspoint, close an opto for true redundant power. The most unique feature of the
assignment buttons. or relay, send a serial or M Class mainframe is its dual mount chassis allowing it to
IP command string. either sit on a tabletop or drop into a furniture cutout.
„„ Full-length 100mm faders.
Intercom Button M Class Standard Configurations
„„ IFB or CUE bus button.
Modules
IFB to the source currently 8 Fader Console Package:
(not pictured)
selected. Use it to talk to 12 space frame w/1 VU Meter and power supply, (2) Four
announcer’s or guest’s Fader Input Modules, Control Room Monitor Module, RIOLink
Eight or 16 program-
headphones, news room, w/power supply.
mable buttons that can
traffic, ISDN, or to a
be used for intercom 12 Fader Console Package:
recorder for slating.
communications between 20 space frame w/2 VU Meters and power supply, (3) Four
„„ Large LED display of the studios or any location Fader Input Modules, Control Room Monitor Module, Blank
currently selected source. with an SAS intercom Panels, RIOLink w/power supply.
station. With the addi-
„„ Oversized On/Off buttons tion of one of the SAS IP 20 Fader Console Package:
enabled intercoms, you 28 space frame w/2 VU Meters and power supply, (5) Four
„„ Easily customized key cap can even communicate Fader Input Modules, Control Room Monitor Module, Blank
legends. with people off site. Panels, RIOLink w/power supply.
„„ Source select, bus assign Turret panels and M Class Frame Sizes
and cue/IFB buttons can Guest positions
be user configured for (not pictured) M12.1/M12.............. 12 space frame with 1 or 2 VU Meters
other purposes as needed Tabletop Dimensions.... 19.7”w x 20.5”d x 5.8”h
in your studio. The M Class console is Cutout Dimensions....... 19 5/16”w x 17 3/8”d Height: 4.5”
„„ For easy service, modules compatible with the full
line of SAS turret panels M20.2/M20.3........... 20 space frame with 2 or 3 VU Meters
are hot-swappable and Tabletop Dimensions.... 32.5”w x 20.5”d x 5.8”h
faders are connectorized. and the Rubi-T console.
Refer to our other Cutout Dimensions....... 32 1/16”w x 17 3/8”d Height: 4.5”
Change parts while on
the air! brochures for complete M28.2/M28.3........... 28 space frame with 2 or 3 VU Meters
details on available Tabletop Dimensions.... 45.3”w x 20.5”d x 5.8”h
panels. Cutout Dimensions....... 44 7/8”w x 17 3/8”d Height: 4.5”
Datasheet Revision 1.1
11/10/2011