AUDIO INNOVATE AEM-100i MIXER WITH INNOFADER
OVERVIEW
This is the newly updated AEM100i featuring the long-awaited Innofader and a sleek new faceplate. The third version of the AEM100i replaces the Pro X Fader with the Innofader for the most advanced crossfader performance. The Innofader is a top notch non-contact fader that boasts super smooth performance and NO BLEEDING OR CRACKING EVER with no cleaning required. As with the previous version, this mixer also features high quality built-in effects, curve adjustable up faders, and powerful 3-band EQ. A solid mixer all around and especially useful for scratch and battle DJs.
FEATURES
The built-in effects and Innofader Crossfader are what really set this mixer apart. Firstly, there are separate effects controls for each channel, which is a step up in itself as you have to assign effects to one channel or the master on most mixers with effects. It also includes a cue to preview the effect before initializing. The effects include a white noise generator, a square oscillator with different knobs for pitch and gain, a stutter effect, digitize effect, phaser effect, and a band-pass/band-cut for high and low pass filters. The white noise generator is great when used with the oscillator, which produces striking synth effects that can be controlled by the oscillator pitch and gain knobs. The "stutter" function chops the sound in different frequencies that can range from slow to rapid. The "digitize" function effects the sound of your record so that it has a low bit feel, giving it that grungy sound, while the phaser provides classic sweeping effects. There is also a dry/wet fader controlling how much of the effect is in the mix.
As for the fader, the Innofader is setting up to be the new standard for high performance crossfaders. With smooth non-contact performance for no bleeding and cracking ever without cleaning, precision output, ultra wide range for tension adjustment, super adjustable curve and single cut-in adjustment for both sides. The fader also features an incredibly sturdy design with an 8mm stem (rather than 4mm on a lot of other faders) and long body type that will hold together for years of aggressive use with out breaking. This fader is shaping up to become the top choice for scratch and hip-hop DJs who demand long-life and smooth performance.
The standard features here are solid. It features a powerful 3 band slider EQ for each channel, capable of completely cutting out low, mid or high frequencies. Each channel is switchable between phono/line/aux, with separate RCA inputs for each on the back. The AEM100 has balanced master XLR outputs, an option which can noticeably improve your sound quality, plus standard RCA master outs, RCA booth outs and RCA record outs. The AEM100i also includes two 1/4 headphone outputs, a 1/8 headphone outputs, and two 1/4 mic inputs, and crossfader reverse switch.
The third version of the AEM100i is a great improvement on an already great mixer. With the inclusion of the Innofader and the sleek new red and black faceplate, this mixer provides a considerably better user experience for fader-heavy DJs and looks more attractive too. As for Audio Innovate mixers, we have yet to hear anything negative about them, and customers who have bought the AEM100 are very pleased with their purchase, especially the effects.
The AEM-100i mixer:
-> has the fastest responding VCA crossfader on the market (1.6msec latency, 1.6msec response),
-> has dual analog effects sections including 2 oscillators,
-> has 8 audio inputs, including 2 in the front for easy access, and
-> has +/- 15V power supply rails for plenty of punch, warmth, and headroom on big sound systems.
Introducing the AEM-100i with Innofader - Where synth, analog filter warmth and crossfader precision come together in one great package.
The Audio innovate AEM-100i is a unique concept 2 channel mixer for working and performing DJs. Forget more of the same, we put an analog synth and effects in a DJ friendly format.
Thanks for all of your constructive feedback on the AEM-100. Based on your suggestions, we created a more scratch friendly AEM-100i.
The first thing you'll notice is the color coding. With all of the various sections it's helpful to be able to look at the mixer and figure out what section does what.
So what happened to the Fader Cuts? Many of you thought it was too much and got in the way of scratching. We still have them on the original AEM-100 but here we figured give you a clean faceplate on the AEM-100i. Getting rid of the Fader Cuts also allowed us to put back the upfader curves and reverse switches.
A good mixer should feel as good as it sounds and functions. So we replaced all of the knobs with color coded rubber knobs. If you get a chance to work with the mixer, you'll notice that having these knobs makes it easier to work the mixer, especially in the effects section.
-> Built in Oscillator
-> Analog filters and effects on both channels
->Wet / dry and cueing for building your own synth sounds / effects
-> Crossfader and Line fader reverse & slope adjust
-> Fader Start from the crossfader, line faders
-> PFL and AFL sound meters
-> 4 inputs per channel with Aux both front and back
-> 2 Mic inputs
-> XLR balanced outputs
-> VCA fader control
-> New ergonomic knobs and faceplate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Inputs:
Line/Aux: 10kΩ input impedance, 5.6mV rms sensitivity for 1.0V output
Mic: 10kΩ input impedance, 1mV rms sensitivity for 1.0V output
Phono: 47kΩ input impedance, 0.9mV rms sensitivity @ 1kHz for 1.0V output
Outputs:
Master: 8.6V rms Booth: 8.6V rms
Record: 1.0V rms Headphone Amp: .5 watts / 47Ω, THD < 0.1%
Equalizer:
3-band Stereo Equalizer per channel, -30dB cut / +10dB boost
Signal to noise ratio
Line: 92dB (JIS-A) Aux: 92dB (JIS-A)
Mic: 87dB (JIS-A) Phono: 83dB (JIS-A)
Frequency Response
Line: 20Hz~20kHz ±1dB Aux: 20Hz~20kHz ±1dB
Mic: 20Hz~15kHz ±1dB Phono: RIAA ±0.5dB
Talkover attenuation: Maximum –19dB, minimum –16dB attenuation of main audio
Power consumption: 18 Watts typical, 22 Watts with full headphone output
Dimensions: 10” wide * 14” deep * 4.2” high
Weight: 6.0kg
Life rating:
Crossfader: >4,000,000 cycles CH1, CH2 Line faders: >100,000 cycles
Misc. faders: >100,000 cycles
Effect circuitry:
Noise, Oscilattor: 0 to 3dB max level, oscillator has variable frequency square wave.
Stutter: variable on/off from a few 1/10ths of a second transforms to high pitched ringing.
Digitize: variable frequency sample/hold circuit.
Phaser: dual phaser with variable cutoff.
Band Pass, Band Reject filters: 4-pole sweepable butterworth filters.
Fader/Crossfader section circuitry:
Minimum slope has cut-in of 1mm or less at the lowest audio position.
Average slope uses 0.2dB typical fader resolution
Maximum slope has cut-in of 1mm or less at the highest audio position.
Maximum delay on VCA fader controls = 1.64msec.
***VCA circuit has no delay in the audio path, delay is for the audio control only.
About Audio Innovate
Audio Innovate ("AI") was founded in 2005 by Elliot Marx, an audio electronics and DSP engineer with 11 years experience in designing mixers and CD players for the DJ industry. Elliot Marx is known for developing "The Beatkeeper" and providing DJs with very powerful hands-on DSP based tools.
AI's mission is to provide the DJ with unique, practical, and rugged tools for both live performance and studio recording. With DJ's becoming more and more like musicians in their own light, AI is constantly seeking ways to give DJs the ability to bring performance to a new level.
AI introduced the AEM-100 at the 2005 Atlantic City DJ Expo. Since the Expo, many DJs came back to us with great input which we've incorporated to make this mixer a powerful and easy to use piece. We extend our special thanks to those DJs - especially Dustin Cook, DJ Flip, the "Ill Nino", and everyone at the Scratch DJ Academy in LA.
Also a special thanks to the Scratch DJ Academy LA instructors Denkym, Faust, and Shortee for all of your help with the 2006 NAMM show.
At the London Calling, based on feedback from DJs and from Musik Messe 2006, we introduced a more ergonomic version of the AEM-100 called the AEM-100i.
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