E-1 CONTROL SURFACE CONSOLE

Audio Networking—Simply Evolved

 E-1 CONTROL SURFACE CONSOLE

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Welcome To The Intelligent Network

We looked at the world of AoIP Networking and thought long and

hard before jumping in. The stuff that was out there was OK, but left

a LOT of room for improvement. For starters, the way the workload

was distributed had to change. Rather than having a single point call

the shots, we thought it important to have distributed intelligence built

into WheatNet-IP. What this means is that every BLADE (or node)

has the DNA of the entire network and can operate in any position on

the network. It means that the network can configure itself, as every

BLADE is self-aware. It means the network can heal itself - if a BLADE

fails (fat chance) just put a new one in its place and watch it set itself

up. We also incorporated gigabit ethernet speed giving you 10x the

bandwidth of the common stock. WheatNet-IP’s Intelligent Network

is what the industry has been waiting for. And because of the power

of WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network, the E-1 is the Control Surface

Console YOU’VE been waiting for!

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 E-1 CONTROL SURFACE CONSOLE
With the E-1, we wanted to create a control
surface that brought the most popular features
of our E-Series to a self-contained chassis
that included a monitor and trackpad so that
complete control was immediately accessible.
In doing so, we’ve created a very compact
control surface which, when coupled with
our ip88cb Console Audio BLADE, creates a
complete, standalone broadcast mixer that’s
ready to network whenever you are.
Whether you need to outfit one control room or
several, using minimum space and adhering to
a tight budget, the E-1 is for you. With its small
footprint, built-in touch pad, and full feature set,
the E-1 puts the power of a much larger con-
sole into a size appropriate for even the most
cramped news booth or voice tracking room.
Comfortable as a standalone workstation
(when used with an ip88cb) or as a part of
the Wheatnet-IP network, the E-1 is ready for
the future. The compact E-1 Control Surface
Console and associated ip88cb Console Audio
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BLADE provide all the networked control,
mixing, and I/O needed for small to mid-sized
studios at a price comparable to similar sized
standalone analog consoles.
The E-1 features an integrated LCD Monitor
for metering and control, a streamlined user
interface with password-protected access
to complex functions via LCD display and
touchpad, and 4 Main Mix busses as well as
Control Room and Studio Monitor outputs with
selectable sources from the audio network.
Complex mix-minus setups are made simple
thanks to per channel mix-minus outputs with
selectable reference mix and talkback interrupt.
The E-1 is designed and built completely in
our New Bern, NC facility. Utilizing the finest
components available - from the electronic
components to the P+G faders – no corners
have been cut to bring you our best at a price
that works for your budget. The way we see it
is, regardless of price point, you deserve the
absolute best we can give you.
• Digital Control Surface in new compact frame
• Integrated LCD Monitor for metering and control
• Monitor / Channel Display area is angled for
better ergonomics and display view
• Streamlined user interface with password
protected access to complex functions via
LCD display and touchpad
• 4 Main Mix Busses
• Control Room and Studio Monitor Outputs with
selectable sources from Audio Network
• Per Channel mix-minus Output with Selectable
Reference Mix and Talkback Interrupt.
Complex mix-minus setups made simple.
• Auto Switching between Off Line Mix and
On-Line mix-minus per channel
• 99 Show Presets

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 WheatNet-IP: The Intelligent Network
The E-1 is the perfect control surface for our
WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network. An intelligent
network is one where the network’s core intelligence is
distributed to all of its access points. These nodes, which
we call “BLADES”, are intelligent – each has knowledge
of itself, of its place in the network, and of the network as
a whole. This means that every BLADE has the smarts to
get things done, locally or anywhere else in the network.
 heatNet-IP Intelligent Network is self-aware. Every
W WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is NOT more expensive.
BLADE on your network knows who it is and what it is
supposed to do. This makes setup as easy as plugging
it in and turning it on. When you need to add to your
network, just connect the new BLADE, and watch it
configure itself in seconds. It’s literally THAT easy.
WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is self-healing, offering
as many points of recovery as you have BLADES in your
system. In the exceptionally unlikely event that a BLADE
should fail, just plug an alternate in and you are up and
running. Since each BLADE has the entire WheatNet-IP
Intelligent Network’s configuration embedded in its DNA,
the new BLADE inherits its function immediately and you
are back up and running in moments.
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WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is 10X faster. You may
not think you need the speed, but think of it this way...
remember when a 10 meg hard drive seemed like it was
all you’d ever need? Or when a 56K modem seemed like
overkill? Audio needs as much bandwidth as you can
throw at it, and WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network gives
you 10 times the bandwidth of the other major system.
Think of it as money in the bank.
When you add up all the costs for your entire network,
WheatNet-IP comes out to just about the same money
as the other systems on the market. No marketing-speak
about your labor or performance here - we’re talking
straight hardware comparisons.
Finally, WheatNet-IP is incredibly easy to use - from
setup and configuration to daily use, WheatNet-IP is
intuitive and straightforward. All it takes to start is an
E-1, an ip88cb Console Audio BLADE and an Ethernet
Switch – just plug and play. From there, adding-on is
even easier. With WheatNet-IP, your staff will be able to
concentrate on their jobs rather than the hardware.
E-1 and WheatNet-IP Is Incredibly Easy To Hook-up & Configure:

E-1
CONTROL
SURFACE

CD PLAYER

HYBRID

CODEC To/From
ETHERNET SWITCH Other Studios
Or IP Gear
AUTOMATION

ETC
YOUR STUDIO AUDIO GEAR IP88 BLADE

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 Wheatstone Network Partners
As a part of the WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network, the E-1, as well
as all other E-Series Control Surfaces and BLADES, has access to
Wheatstone’s Automation Control Interface.
Wheatstone’s Automation Control Interface (ACI) provides bi-directional
Ethernet control to many of the major audio delivery systems from the
industry’s top manufacturers. Utilizing a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable,
the system can send and receive literally thousands of command signals,
with complete control over source/destination switching, dramatically
reducing the wiring required for GPIO. Automation control gives your
audio delivery system the ability to control nearly every aspect of your
WheatNet-IP system, from simple live assist to complete automation.
Controlling remote STARTS and STOPS has never been easier. The
ACI protocol allows automation systems to receive START and STOP
commands for controlling playout while remotely turning control surface
channels ON and OFF concurrently. This greatly simplifies wiring by
using cabling that is already in place. Costs are reduced because 3rd
party logic interfaces are no longer required.
Need to get ready for the morning show but no one is around?
You can have the automation system load your morning show CONTROL
SURFACE EVENT right from a playlist or as a timed event. Wheatstone
control surfaces can easily store events that have your work environment
laid out to fit the needs of that day part. By using the ACI, the automation
system can recall and initiate any event while the station is in full
automation, having no negative impact on your on-air sound. When
air talent shows up, everything is ready to go.
Got specialty programming? Let the automation system make bus
assignments and send audio where you need it at any time. Any of the
four stereo output busses can be assigned to create custom mixes to
fit your needs. Whether it is HD, HD2, Web, etc, your automation system
can have full control with or without an operator on duty.
In short, if it can be done by automation, it can be done by
Wheatstone’s WheatNet-IP and our E-Series control surfaces. SONY

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E-1 Built-In LCD Graphical User Interface
The E-1 is compact in size only. Functionally, it’s HUGE. The E-1’s power lies in its progammability and
ability to be programmed so that even the most inexperienced talent can operate it. Its password-protected
interactive GUI gives you full programmability as well as some real-time functions if you prefer.

MAIN SCREEN EVENTS SCREEN

Displays all critical information to the operator including program Create and recall console configurations for your different shows,
bus names, high-resolution program level meters (average/peak), functions, remotes and events. Store channel source and bus
switchable meter, analog and digital clock, timer, and current event. assignments, mix-minus settings, input mode and pan, and
Tabs allow access to lesser-used functions. monitor configurations.

INPUT SCREEN OPTIONS SCREEN

Displays the source mode and panning configurations for each Essentially, this is your preferences screen. You can set options for
input channel. studio mutes, studio tallies, bus-minus settings, offline mix and more.

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 E-1 Control Surface Layout
Input Panel
A/B Button
The A/B button located at the top of each fader strip provides two different
functions.
The first use of the A/B button is as a source selector for the fader strip. Each
fader can be programmed to quickly switch between two different sources,
designated as the A source and the B source.
The A/B button also functions as a channel select switch when pressed and
held for three seconds. Channel selection enables console master section
functions (source select, pan, mode) for that channel.
Assign
Output switches assign the selected source signal to any combination of the
surface’s four stereo Program outputs—A, B, C, and D (also known as OL,
or Off Line).
TB Switch
The TB BUS switch routes the TB BUS audio, typically the operator’s
microphone, to the BUS MINUS output for that channel, allowing the
operator to talkback to the talent hearing that BUS MINUS signal.
LCD Readout
An 8-character display shows the name of the audio source selected to
the fader.
CUE Switch
The CUE switch assigns the selected source to the CUE bus, letting the control
surface operator monitor the channel’s pre-fader signal.
Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs
Each fader has a dedicated Bus-Minus output that includes all active faders
on its selected source bus, except for itself. These auto generated monaural
mix-minus signals may be routed to feed telephone hybrids, or other devices
as required.
Alternately, these outputs may be set to provide a separate direct ouput from
that channel only that consists of the source assigned to that channel. This is
very useful for multitrack production work.
Fader
Channel output level is set by a P+G 100mm, professional conductive
plastic fader.
Channel ON Switch
The channel ON switch turns the channel signal ON and fires any channel ON
(START) logic mapped with VDip to the fader’s source signal.
Channel OFF Switch
The channel OFF switch turns the channel signal OFF and fires any channel
OFF (STOP) logic mapped with VDip to the fader’s source signal.

FINEST-QUALITY FADERS
The E-1 utilizes world-class Penny + Giles faders
for exceptional performance, feel and reliability.

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Monitor/Master Panel
CR and HEADPHONE
These share a bank of source select buttons.
Both control room and headphone have dedicated
meters and level controls.
The built in HP amplifier output signal appears at the
headphone jack, mounted on the right-hand front of the
control surface’s lower mainframe pan.
STUDIO
This has its own bank of source select buttons, and
adds a TB button, allowing the operator to talkback to
the studio. The monitor output has options for muting as
well as locking the output level.
MONITOR SOURCE Select Switches
Each monitor output section (one for CR and HEADPHONE,
the other for STUDIO) has its own bank of source select
switches that determine the audio signal to be monitored.
Each bank includes dedicated switches for selecting
PGM A, B, C, or D (OL), and two programmable sources
(EXT 1 and EXT 2).
CUE Knob
The CUE master level control determines the overall
loudness of the cue signal.
SELECT Knob
The SELECT knob serves as a Source signal selector for
fader strips. When the A/B button is pressed and held on
the desired fader strip AND the Input Tab (on screen) is
positioned on the main SOURCE screen, the SELECT
knob can be used to choose the desired source. Pressing
the SELECT knob will open a screen showing a full list of
input sources and locations for quick source selection on
a fader.
SCREEN Select Buttons
This bank of buttons is for controlling various functions
on the GUI.
PROGRAMMABLE Buttons
These four LED illuminated switches are designed to
perform user-programmable functions. Some functions,
such as firing Salvos, making temporary connections, or
interfacing with the logic input and output ports on system
Logic I/O cards, are configured through the Windows™
NAVIGATOR application.
TIMER
The console timer's AUTO-RESTART function lets
programmed input strips reset the timer and start a new
count when their On buttons are pressed.
The S/S (start/stop) button halts the timer, which resumes
when pressed again.
RESET - If pressed while the timer is counting, resets
to zero and starts a new count. If pressed with timer
stopped, resets to zero and holds until Start is pressed.
The HOLD button allows you to freeze the display while
the counter continues in the background.

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 ip88cb CONSOLE AUDIO BLADE

The ip88cb Console Audio BLADE puts a powerful mix ip88cb FEATURES:
engine and a full complement of inputs and outputs into a
• Integrated I/O Mix Engine BLADE
single 1RU BLADE chassis. Plug in an E-1 control surface
and you’ve got a compact, cost-effective, highly expand- • 2 patchable Mic Preamps with Phantom Power and Gain
able console that is ready to grow as your needs evolve. Trim (XLR inputs)
The Console Audio BLADE’s on-board intelligence • 4 Stereo (8 Mono) Analog Line Inputs on RJ45
enables it to link directly to the Wheatnet-IP network,
allowing multiple consoles to share resources in a • 4 AES Inputs on RJ45
cost-effective and versatile way. • 4 Stereo (8 Mono) Analog Line Outputs on RJ45
The ip88cb integrates a powerful mix engine with IP, • 4 AES Outputs on RJ45
analog and digital I/O to give you a single rack-space
• Cue and Headphone Outputs on RJ45 and 1/4” jack.
console solution. Full front panel metering gives you a
convenient overview of all audio activity. Paired with • Control Room and Studio Monitor Outputs on XLRs
the E-1 Control Surface Console, you have a super- • 12 Programmable Logic Ports
compact, ultra-powerful mix station that ties perfectly
• 1 RU Chassis
into your WheatNet-IP network or functions as a
standalone console. • Front Panel Metering for All Busses and Outputs
It doesn’t get any more powerful in a single rack space • Gigabit Port for Connection to WheatNet-IP network
than the ip88cb Console Audio BLADE. Just add a
control surface (such as the E-1) and you’re in business –
standalone AND ready to network!

WheatNet-IP Software BLADE

This software installs on any Windows® 2000 or XP computer to interface eight stereo channels of
audio in each direction plus control. WheatNet-PC connects to the WheatNet-IP network with a
standard NIC card and a single CAT5E/6 cable.
Install WheatNet-PC on automation PCs to allow them to play audio to the entire WheatNet-IP
network without using a sound card. Control console functions, such as channel on/off, work
without the need for separate control wiring. There is a huge savings in hardware cost – no need
for an expensive sound card, wiring time and complexity.
There are many more uses for WheatNet-PC: Install it on news reporters’ computers to allow
them to record and edit any audio in the system. Install it on program directors’ and managers’
computers to allow them to listen to system sources directly on their computers, limiting their
selection lists to only those sources you authorize.

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Additional WheatNet-IP BLADES
ip88a — ip88d — ip88ad — ip88m AUDIO and LOGIC INPUT/OUTPUT BLADES
The I/O BLADEs are access points on the WheatNet-IP network, converting each hardware physical input — audio or logic —
to a data stream on the network, and converting data streams to hardware physical outputs. The ip88a/d/ad I/O BLADEs
provide connectivity for 16 input channels and 16 output channels (8 in/8 out on the ip88m MIC BLADE), and 12 universal logic
(GPIO) ports that are programmable as inputs or outputs, routable throughout the system. Greatly reduce wiring time and
complexity by installing a BLADE in each equipment rack, studio, and control room furniture.

ALL BLADES FEATURE:

• Two 8x2 stereo virtual Utility
Mixers that can be used for a
wide range of applications; for
example, using Wheatstone’s
ip88a ANALOG I/O BLADE ACI Automation Control
16 analog input channels and 16 analog output channels (8 stereo, 16 mono, Interface, your automation
or any combination totaling 16 channels); 12 universal logic (GPI) ports system can control the mix
for satellite or local insertion
switching

• Built-in web server, so you can

configure and control locally or
remotely without having to run
dedicated software

• Front panel bar graph meters

ip88d AES DIGITAL I/O BLADE switchable to display source
8 AES two-channel inputs and 8 AES two-channel outputs; 12 universal input level or destination output
logic (GPI) ports; the AES channels can be routed in the network as stereo level after gain trim
or two independent mono channels (for example, a two-channel digital
• Front panel routing control
phone hybrid or mic preamp)
— any system source to any
destination on that BLADE

• Front panel headphone jack

with source select and level
control — monitor any system
source

• Silent — no fans — can safely

be located in a studio with live
ip88ad ANALOG and AES DIGITAL I/O BLADE
mics
Half analog/half digital — 8 analog input channels/8 analog output channels
and 4 AES inputs/4 AES outputs; 12 universal logic (GPI) ports • Flexible GPI logic — 12 univer-
sal logic ports, programmable
as inputs or outputs, routable
throughout the entire system

• SNMP messaging for alerts

• Silence detection on each

output that can trigger alarms
or make a routing change
ip88m ANALOG MIC I/O BLADE
• DB25 and StudioHub®-
8 analog microphone input channels; 8 analog output channels (4 stereo,
compatible RJ45 interconnect;
8 mono, or any combination totaling 8 channels);12 universal logic (GPI) ports
XLR for mic inputs

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 SPECIFICATIONS
FOR E-1 CONSOLE CONTROL SURFACE
Designed and Made in the USA for YOU by Serious Broadcast Fanatics

CONNECTORS
Ethernet RJ-45, for use in a WheatNet-IP network, or for external computer control and
programming of the console.
Mixer RJ-45, for use with E-Series SAT cage (Bridge, E-Sat, WheatNet systems) E-1 is available in a 12-fader mainframe, preloaded with 4, 8 or 12 faders.
Keyboard PS/2
Headphone DB-9, line level stereo
Power Dual jacks for redundant PSU

POWER SUPPLY PSE-1 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

19"W x 2-1/4"D x 1-3/4"H
Redundancy: use two PSE-1s 27-1/8"W x 13-1/8"D
Power Requirements: 120-240 VAC, 90 Watts.

16-1/2"

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
3-5/16"
27-1/8"W x 13-1/8"D 6-1/4"
3-1/2" 2-7/8"
PSE-1 Power Supply
16-1/2"
Clean and proper power is key to the
12-9/16" 2-3/4" great performance you’ve come to expect
3-5/16" from Wheatstone. It would be easy to just
6-1/4" purchase over-the-counter power supplies
3-1/2" 2-7/8" for our E-Series Consoles. But we don’t.
In order to maintain our high level of quality
we've designed and built a dedicated separate
12-9/16" 2-3/4"
rackmount supply for our E-1 surfaces.

26-3/4"

MAINFRAME
E-1 frames accommodate a
master/monitor panel and from
one to three 4-fader input panels.
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
27-1/8" wide by 13-1/8" deep
28-3/4"
FRAME DIMENSIONS
Surface front to back 16-1/2” 1"
Height at front 11/16”
Vorsis AirAura Processor is
Height at rear 3-5/16”
26-3/4" WheatNet-IP Compatible
Depth below counter surface 2-7/8”
Now your entire airchain can run completely
on WheatNet-IP. Our award-winning Vorsis
28-3/4"
AirAura is plug-and-play compatible. Using a
1"
standard CAT-6 cable, simply plug in and go!
16-1/2"

16-1/2"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"
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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR WheatNet-IP BLADES
ANALOG BLADE I/O
Inputs Electronic differential, >10KΩ (bridging) IP88CB CONSOLE AUDIO BLADE
Optimum source impedance <1KΩ Inputs 2 analog mic, patchable,
with variable gain and +48V phantom
Outputs <10Ω, 20Hz-20kHz XLR mic in, RJ45 mic out
Optimum load impedance >600Ω
4 AES digital with SRC, RJ45
Connectors DB25 Female, requires DB25 Male cable
end connectors 4 stereo analog, RJ45
RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs Outputs 4 stereo analog, PGM A-B-C-D, RJ45
Frequency response ±0.25dB, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu 1 stereo analog, control room, XLR
THD+n 0.04%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu 1 stereo analog, studio, XLR
Noise -85dBu; -109dBr ref max level out 1 stereo analog, headphone, phone jack and RJ45
Gain range ±18db, inputs and outputs 1 stereo analog, cue, phone jack and RJ45
Maximum input +24dBu 4 AES digital, PGM A-B-C-D, RJ45
Maximum output +24dBu Mix Engine Internal mix engine for E-1 control surface
A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution
D>A converter DAC 24bit advanced ∑ ∆ D>A converter DAC 24bit advanced ∑ ∆
Sample Rate Convertors 32-96KHz, 16-24 bit on all digital inputs
DIGITAL BLADE I/O
Inputs Balanced 110Ω AES-3, S/PDIF compatible Common Specs:
Outputs Balanced 110Ω AES-3 only LOGIC I/O
Connectors DB25 Female, requires DB25 Male cable Connector RJ45 (2), 12 channels
end connectors Voltage +5VDC to GND
RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs +5VDC and GND provided
Frequency response Flat, 20Hz-20kHz, ref -20dBFS, +4dBu Current 100mA max source/sink
THD+n 0.0009%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref -20dBFS, +4dBu
Noise -141dBFS, ref max level out ETHERNET
Gain range ±18db, inputs and outputs Connectors RJ45
Maximum input 0dBFS Cable CAT5E or CAT6
Maximum output 0dBFS Audio transport Gigabit Ethernet
Sample rate converters 32-96kHz, 16-24bit, on all inputs 1000BASE-T, used for all BLADE-to-BLADE
AES channel status Standard implementation audio traffic
Utility interface 100BASE-TX for future use
MIC BLADE I/O
Inputs Electronic differential, >2KΩ (bridging) SYSTEM
Optimum source impedance <200Ω Sample rate 44.1 or 48kHz, user selectable in software
Outputs <10Ω, 20Hz-20kHz Sync Internal or external
Optimum load impedance >600Ω External sync input on any I/O digital BLADE
Connectors XLR-F, requires XLR-M cable connector (microphone Reference level 0dBFS=+4dBu (+4dBu=1.23VRMS)
inputs) Latency 0.5mS, BLADE to switch to BLADE
DB25 female, requires DB25 Male cable end con-
nectors (analog outputs)
RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs (analog PHYSICAL
outputs, logic ports, & gigabit Ethernet Dimensions 1RU
Frequency response ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu 19"/48.3cm wide, 1-3/4"/4.5cm high
THD+n 0.02%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu 13-1/4"/33.7cm deep
Noise -85dBu; -109dBr ref max level out 15-1/4"/38.7cm deep with connectors
Reference level -50dBu Shipping weight 14lbs/6.4kg
Gain range +20 to +80dB, inputs; ±18db, outputs Power consumption ip88a: 49VA, 30W
ip88d: 23VA, 12W
Maximum input -10dBu ip88ad: 35VA, 19W
Maximum output +24dBu ip88m: 35VA, 19W
A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution ip88cb: 35VA, 19W
D>A converter DAC 24bit Advanced ∑ ∆ ip88e: 18VA, 10W

Specifications and features subject to change without notice • WheatNet ® is a registered trademark of Wheatstone Corporation 15
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