Harris Launch Radio Console With Digital Migration

An international communications and information technology company, the Harris Corporation, has introduced PR&E Oasis, a standalone, on-air and production console that enables radio broadcast operations to easily and affordably convert to digital in their own timeframe.
Harris will showcase the latest innovation from its PR&E studio brand at the 2010 Radio Show, taking place September 29-October 1 in Washington, D.C.
Designed for radio broadcast studios of any size and budget, Oasis is an 8- or 12-channel analogue console that offers a clear digital migration path.
Although built for the demands of digital studio operations, the design avoids reliance on PC engines and assemblies to ensure reliable and consistent on-air and production operations.
"Oasis delivers a true standalone console with next-generation, analogue-to-digital demands in mind," said Chuck Alexander, Director, Audio Products, Harris Broadcast Communications.
"With proven PR&E innovation, engineering and quality assurance at its foundation, Oasis is a feature-rich console that requires minimal maintenance and is affordable for small, mid-sized and large stations."
Oasis incorporates both analogue and digital outputs and provides multiple connections for microphones, CD players, monitors and a direct PC automation channel (no sound card requirements) to support a diverse array of on-air sources.
Key differentiators include two assignable Telco channels to any fader, a modular design featuring swappable input cards, and USB playback and recording functionality - with playback available on any channel with any operating system.
(BMcC/KMcA)