Wheatstone’s Tekton 32 audio console is a full-featured IP audio console that packs latest IP audio innovations into a super-compact frame that fits even the most stringent television applications and budgets.
Tekton 32 gives you 32 input channels (layered on 16 physical faders) and a ton of flexibility via the most advanced and reliable IP audio network in broadcast...all in a 39" x 17" x 3⅛" frame.
At home in any broadcast environment – news rooms, remote vans or sports venues, production houses – this sleek IP audio console has dedicated faders for eight subgroups and two masters along with 32 input channels, controllable by 16 physical faders.
All 32 channels can integrate seamlessly with major production automation systems.
Tekton 32 is based on WheatNet-IP, an audio services network that utilizes Internet Protocol (& AES67) to enable audio to be intelligently distributed to devices across scaleable networks.
With all I/O managed through the WheatNet-IP audio network, this console/control surface has no limitations with fixed connection points on the console chassis itself. Tekton 32 has access to all sources in the network and any channel can connect to any audio source or destination, using any preferred audio format at any time, whether it’s HD/SDI, AES, MADI, AoIP, Analog or TDM. Unrestricted routing means being able to have all faders available to dial up whatever source you need; the days of having to block out channels based on input type are a thing of the past, as is having to repurpose inputs because of physical chassis limitations.
Tekton 32 provides access to all resources in the network through a powerful touchscreen-enabled graphical user interface with intuitive menu for adjusting EQ, dynamics, setting talkback, configuring mix-minus feeds and bus matrices, muting mic groups, and managing sources and destinations. Monitors are user-supplied. Per-channel OLEDs display all relevant editing and operating functions at a glance.
Features
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16 Physical Input faders on 2 Control Layers, providing 32 mix channels
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8 Subgroups (Mono, Stereo, or 5.1)
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VCA Groups
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8 Dedicated faders to control Subs and VCAs
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16 Aux Sends
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16 Dedicated Mix Minus Busses (in addition to the individual channel mix minuses)
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Master 5.1 Output Buss
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Master Stereo Output Buss
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Control Room, Studio 1, and Studio 2 Monitor Outputs, each with 16 Source Presets
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Routable Mix Minus Output w/ TB Interrupt for each Input Channel
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Routable Track Output for each Input Channel
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Programmable (Wild) Switches – 2 per input, 3 Global (in Central Panel)
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Processing, applicable to all inputs and buss outs:
– 4 Band Parametric EQ
– Hi/Lo Pass Filters
– Compressor/Limiter
– Expander Gate
– Programmable Delay (up to 20 Frames per channel)
– Built-in direct and HDMI outputs to drive external touchscreen monitor
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Metering
– Prefader Input Level Meter on each Channel OLED
– Peak/Average Metering on Central TouchScreen for all Buss Outputs
– BS1770-3 Loudness Meter on Central TouchScreen
– Gain Reduction metering on Master Outputs -
Automixing – 16 Channel Automixer with 4 Group Assigns
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Automation Control – interfaces with all major newsroom automation systems
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Integrated Audio Clip Player
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IP Networking – complete integration with Wheatstone AoIP Network (WheatNet-IP)
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AES67 and SMPTE 2110 ready
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99 show presets for complete recall of console setups
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Compact Footprint - 39”w x 17”d x 3⅛"h (at rear)
Hands On Panels and Screen
With Tekton 32, there's everything you need in a 39" wide powerhouse, capable of managing ANY audio-for-TV installation.
And with WheatNet-IP and AES67 compatibility, it's ready for the future.
Input Panels
ADJUST – Adjust knob provides both source select and gain trim functions for each input channel.
SEL - this switch Selects the channel for editing / parameter changes.
TB – this switch interrupts the channel mix-minus output with the designated talkback microphone.
CUT – the channel ON/OFF switch.
AUTO – assigns the channel to the onboard 16 channel Automixer.
WILD 1 & 2 – two programmable switches that can invoke a number of different surface functions.
OLED display – provides channel specific information:
- Layer 1 Source
- Layer 2 Source
- Prefader Input level Meter
- VCA Group Assignments
- Gain Setting
- Channel Mode
- Channel Muting Status
- Master Buss Assignments
- EQ/Dynamics In/Out Status
PFL – the Pre-fader listen switch (AKA Cue).
AFL – the after fader listen switch.
100mm Motorized Input Faders
Master Panel
SUBGROUP/VCA Faders:
ADJUST – provides Destination control for the Subgroup Output signal.
SEL – Selects this subgroup for editing / parameter changes.
TB – Interrupts the subgroup output with the designated talkback mic.
CUT – the Subgroup ON/OFF Switch.
PFL – Pre Fader Listen for this Subgroup.
100mm Motorized Faders
MASTER FADERS:
ADJUST – provides Destination control for the Master Output signal.
SEL – Selects this Master for editing / parameter changes.
CUT – ON/OFF switch for this Master.
OLED Display – shows parameters related to this Master.
PFL – Pre Fader Listen for this Master.
100mm Motorized Faders
MONITOR SECTION:
CR SEL – selects this monitor for parameter changes, invokes Monitor pop up screen on touchscreen.
OLED – displays current monitor source, monitor mode, muting status.
AFL/PFL Clear – clears all inputs to the PFL/AFL system.
ADJUST – used for parameter changes on the Monitor pop up screen.
PFL/AFL – level control for the PFL/AFL output.
CR – the Control Room Volume control.
DIM – Reduces the CR output by a programmable amount.
USB ports – used for saving configurations and storing audio files for the Integrated Clip Player.
SEL – selects the Studio Monitor (1 or 2) for parameter changes, invokes monitor pop up screen.
PAGE – selects between two banks (layers) of faders.
OLED – displays both ST1 and ST2 Sources and Mode settings.
FUNCTION – programmable buttons.
Studio 1 and 2 level controls – for controlling audio levels
Studio 1 and 2 TB – interrupts the normal Studio output with the designated talkback mic signal.
Support and Direct Interface to Touchscreen Monitors
Tekton 32 provides a graphical user interface controlled via a user-supplied touchscreen that interfaces directly to the rear of the console, allowing you dynamic, interactive access to any and all functions. It reflects whatever actions you are applying to the console and updates, in real time, with a lightning fast refresh rate. This allows you to use standard pinch and zoom gestures you are familiar with.
Tekton 32’s Mix Engine Taps the Power of WheatNet-IP AoIP Networking
The TEKTON 32 is paired with a new addition to the Blade 4 product line, the Blade 4 TVE. This powerful yet compact (1RU) Blade handles all the mixing and processing required by the TEKTON 32 control surface. The large front panel display provides metering and status displays, while the rear panel has redundant network connections, redundant AC power, HDMI / USB touchscreen ports, and 12 GPI ports. It’s fanless design allows for studio quiet operation.
WheatNet-IP Extends Tekton 32's Reach
With WheatNet-IP BLADEs, you get a virtual rack room in a 1-rack space box. They handle all the I/O (AES/EBU, SPDIF, AOIP, MADI, SDI and AES 67) and provide full routing capabilities. Each BLADE gives you two 8x2 utility mixers, 12 universal GPI/O ports, 128 software logic ports, silence detection, built-in audio clip player, stereo multi-band audio processing, and much more, assignable anywhere on the network. With it you can create workflows that would require a ton of third-party gear.
Plenty of I/O Available Wherever You Need It
The optional 4RU StageBox One is for extending console I/O, providing 32 mic/line inputs, 16 analog line outputs, and 8 AES3 inputs and 8 AES3 outputs as well as 12 logic ports and dual Ethernet ports. StageBox One works with all WheatNet-IP audio networked consoles.
Genuine Wheatstone Add-Ons
Whether you are setting up interview suites or desks, or just making workflow more intuitive and efficient, Wheatstone has the gear you need to get the job done.