Specifications

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Stereo Aux Group Module
The Stereo Aux Group Module is the same as the Group module
but it has an additional Master Stereo Aux switch which switches
the input module Aux sends to stereo level and pan pairs on
busses 7/8 and 9/10.
Stereo Input Module
Like the Mono Input Module, the stereo is a comprehensive,
mic/line channel strip and incorporates a classic MIDAS 4-band
equaliser that features two quasi parametric mid sections
(switchable Q; 1.5 or 0.5).
Master Module
The Masters Module provide three sets of Master and three sets
of Monitor high resolution meters as well as three Master faders.
These may easily be customised to appear as Left, Right Mono,
Left Centre Right and so on. Each has a Mute switch, but these
are not linked to the snapshot automation system.
Control is provided for the console lamp brightness and there’s
an external tape feed that may be routed to any combination of
the stereo and mono busses. A continuously variable oscillator
(50Hz to 5kHz) is fitted in addition to a pink noise generator and
the signal generator output may be routed to the console’s
internal Talk busses as well as the external Talk XLR. Full talkback
facilities are fitted via a 150 ohm microphone input socket. A
Stereo Solo Trim control is fitted as is Mono routing to send the
post-fader mono master mix to the local monitor out.
A SIS™ switch routes solo signals to both stereo and mono local
monitor outputs, overriding signals from all other sources. Local
monitor and level controls are fitted as is a comprehensive
headphone monitor section. The Solo On/Clear switch illuminates
when any solo switch is active and clears any active solo switches
when pressed.
Matrix Module
Each dual Matrix Module provides post fader level metering plus
Talk buttons that may be used to include the matrix outputs in
the talkback system. Safe buttons remove the matrix output from
snapshot automation control and Solo switches send the matrix
signals to the PFL mono and AFL buses.
Matrix sends are provided for mono sends 1 to 6 and the Aux 1-6
To Mtx switch enables matrix inputs 1 to 6 to be sourced from
the Aux outputs rather than the group outputs. A similar
switching arrangement is provided for Aux 7 to 10. Separate
Left/Right and Centre level controls are fitted and the master
matrix level control is fitted with both Mute and Safe switches.
A link switch feeds the upper matrix into the lower matrix so that
the lower matrix carries a mix of both. Up to 16 matrix modules
can be fitted providing a 25 by 16 matrix with the link switch
assigned on all modules (13 by 32 when unassigned).
Automation Module
The Automation module handles the channel assignment as well
as the mute and snapshot automation. Separate VCA, Mute, S-
Group and Aux switches determine which assignment mode is
operational. These are used in conjunction with the channel Set
buttons. Automation is via an intuitive VCA automation system
designed specifically for live performance. Numerical readouts of
Act and Scene numbers are provided and there’s direct Fast Key
access to the ten most commonly used snapshots as set up by
the user. Snapshots may be stored as either acts or scenes where
scenes are organised as sub-sets of acts. Alternatively, scenes may
be recalled directly via MIDI. A check mode is provided so that
virtual fader positions for a newly recalled scene can be viewed
before making that scene active.
The automation data is read from a micro card (up to two may be
installed at any one time) and status LEDs show whether the
automation is active or inactive. Where two cards are installed, a
switch is used to select whether card A or B is active.
Comprehensive automation and MIDI editing is provided, though
this may be disabled during performance if required for security
reasons.
The fader automation operates in either Real Fader mode or
Virtual Fader mode. In Real Fader mode, the signal levels are
controlled by the physical faders while in Virtual mode, they are
controlled by the VCA automation system. In virtual mode, the 11
meter LEDs adjacent to the faders show the VCA gain setting
regardless of the physical fader position.
In Real Fader mode, the automation system can still provide
visual prompts via the status LEDs. Comprehensive editing
facilities are provided, including the ability to edit, insert or copy
scenes.
Mono Input Module
The Mono Input Module is a comprehensive mic/line channel
strip incorporating the legendary XL4 microphone pre-amp. This
works in conjunction with the classic MIDAS 4-band equaliser,
featuring two fully parametric mid sections, plus variable
frequency high and low shelving filters with adjustable frequency
ranges (2kHz to 20kHz and 20Hz to 200Hz respectively). The
channel insert point may be switched pre or post the channel
equaliser, and a full-time direct output is switchable pre or post
fader. Input pad, phase and phantom power switches are fitted
along with a secondary ‘B’ input selectable in the input section.
This provides a convenient method of switching in a backup
source in critical applications. A further high-pass filter, variable
from 20Hz to 400Hz may be switched in before the main
equaliser.
Ten mono Aux controls may be individually assigned to pre or
post-fade operation and Aux 7 to 10 may be configured as stereo
pairs with level and pan control if required. Aux send on/off
switching is handled via the console assignment system.
Each mono channel features stereo and mono bus switching as
well as the MIDAS SIS™ spacial imaging system for use with Left,
Centre Right loudspeaker systems.
Adjacent to the fader are 10 Assign LEDs which show the Aux,
VCA and Mute assignments. Assignment is controlled by the
central console in conjunction with the local Set button at the
bottom of the channel fader.
Pre-fade metering is provided close to the fader and a large,
illuminated Mute button may be used for manual channel
muting or may be controlled from the snapshot/automute
automation system. The Solo button sends the channel signal to
the PFL mono and AFL stereo busses. If pressed briefly, this switch
will latch, whereas if it is pressed and held for longer than 1
second, it will switch off as soon as released.
All the assignments can be recalled by the automation system. A
Safe switch removes the entire channel from automation control.
Total isolated can be achieved by using the recessed Automation
Disable switch, which also brings up a set of channel default
settings. This provides contingency in the event of a local
automation failure.
Stereo Input Module
Like the Mono Input Module, the stereo is a comprehensive,
mic/line channel strip and incorporates a classic MIDAS 4-band
equaliser that features two quasi parametric mid sections
(switchable Q; 1.5 or 0.5 octaves) plus variable frequency high
and low filters with adjustable frequency ranges (1kHz to 20kHz
and 20Hz to 400Hz respectively). Each channel of the equaliser
may be bypassed separately. Input pad, phase and phantom
power switches are fitted along with separate high-pass filters
(pre-insert) for each channel.
Ten mono Aux controls may be individually assigned to pre or
post-fade operation; Aux 7 to 10 may be configured as stereo
pairs if required. Aux send on/off switching is handled via the
console assignment system.
Each stereo channel features stereo and mono bus switching.
Adjacent to the fader are 10 Assign LEDs which show the Aux,
VCA and Mute assignments. Assignment is controlled by the
central console in conjunction with the local Set button at the
bottom of the channel fader. Pre-fade metering is provided close
to the fader and a large, illuminated Mute button may be used for
manual channel muting or may be controlled from the
snapshot/automute automation system. The Solo button sends
the channel signal to the PFL mono and AFL stereo busses. If
pressed briefly, this switch will latch, whereas if it is pressed and
held for longer than 1 second, it will switch off as soon as
released. All the assignments can be recalled by the automation
system. A Safe switch removes the entire channel from
automation control. Total isolation can be achieved by using the
recessed Automation Disable switch, which also brings up a set
of channel default settings. This provides contingency in the
event of a local automation failure.
Group Module
The Group Module provides a highly flexible Group master
control strip with one Group master fader, one VCA master fader
and an Aux Master level control. A high resolution meter
monitors the peak signal level of the post-fader subgroup
outputs and an additional Bus Peak LED warns if the pre-insert
subgroup bus signals are close to clipping. A Meter to Aux switch
enables the meter to be used to monitor the Aux levels in place
of the sub-groups signals.
The Aux Master section features Talk and Phase switches while its
Mute switch may be operated manually or by means of the
automation system. A rotary control sets the Aux output level
and both Solo and Safe switches are fitted.
The Group Master fader section incorporates Safe and Solo
buttons as well as Pan, Mute and routing to both the master
stereo and mono busses. The same SIS™ features are provided as
for the main channels. Mute and Safe switches are also provided
for the VCA Master Fader. A row of 11 LEDs alongside the fader
indicates the current VCA setting. Fader modes are selected from
the central controller section.
A Fader Swap switch swaps the group output faders and the Aux
master level controls along with their solo and mute switches.
This does not affect the inserts or XLR outputs.
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