Description
FEATURES
- 124 Input Channels
- 56 Aux / Sub-Group Busses
- LR/LCR/5.1 Master Bus
- 24 x 24 Full Processing Matrix
- 2 Solo
- 24 Dynamic Equalizers
- 24 DiGiTuBes
- 24 Multiband Compressors
- 24 Digital FX
- 32 Graphic Equalizers
- Optional Waves Integration
- 48/96/192kHz Sample Rate
- Standard Optics
OVERVIEW
DiGiCo SD5B: “Intelligence is power…”
Having firmly established itself in the live arena, as with other
consoles in the SD Series, British audio solutions manufacturer DiGiCo has now
added a broadcast application specific extension which allows it to become the
SD5B, putting this processing powerhouse firmly in the broadcast arena.
The SD5 fits directly into the shoes of the D5, the console manufacturer’s
first digital mixing desk, but benefits from the advancements made possible by
DiGiCo’s proprietary Stealth Digital Processing™ and floating point Super FPGA
technology, which adds a host of new features and a much bigger punch.
As with the SD5, the SD5B’s worksurface is a low noise, heat dissipation
worksurface benefiting from Hidden-til-lit (HTL) technology, yet its five
digitally driven full colour TFT LCD screens, three of which are touch
sensitive, have a new configuration that allows easy access to single or
multiple users. There are also two interactive dynamic metering displays (IDM)
and quick access buttons are positioned down the left side of the channel
screens for fast and easy navigation.
Incorporating the master screen into the worksurface design has allowed for
complete user feedback, but maintains a lower profile meter bridge. This still
allows clear visibility of those on stage for the user, with everything in
close reach to the mix position.
As with all SD range consoles, the SD5’s superior headroom, dynamic range and
audio quality are of paramount importance and its feature set surpasses any
other console in its class.
As standard, the SD5 comes with a 2Gb fibre optic system, which is capable of
running 448 channels of I/O at 96kHz, plus 56 console-to-console tie lines,
allowing connection to up to 14 of the SD variant racks. There are three
redundant MADI ports and local I/O includes eight microphone inputs, eight line
outputs and eight AES I/O (mono).
The SD5B has up to 253 input channels; up to 124 configurable busses, plus up
to 5.1 master; a 24 x 24 fixed matrix; DiGiTubes on every channel, buss and
output; 253 assignable Dynamic EQ; 253 multiband compressors; 48 stereo
effects; 32 Graphic EQ; 10 x 4 (40) RGB backlit macro buttons; plus the ability
to add a Waves upgrade.
For broadcast applications, the SD5B also includes dual solo busses for PFL and
on-air soloing in mono, stereo LCRS and 5.1 and an LR/LCR/LCRS/5.1 Master buss.