Console Overview

The C200 HD is an advanced digital production console that delivers SSL sonic excellence and all of the operational advantages of a digital console with a familiar in-line control surface and mix system.

Advanced Hardware Control Surface

Master Sweet Spot Bay	5.1 ‘Master Compressor’	Audio Master Controls
• Bay Swapping allows any bay of 8 channels to	• In addition to master fader and	• Master AFL, level and routing control
be swapped with a designated central master	insert point, the console’s	for audio master such as auxes and
bay, giving access to all channels from the	programme output features a	groups are handled centrally from
optimum listening position.	5.1 compressor with a choice	the Master Audio Control Panel.
• For smaller control surface configurations,	of dynamics profiles including	• Aux Masters and FX Returns may be
‘virtual bays’ may be swapped with the master	SSL’s 4000 Series ‘Quad Bus’	assigned to and from outboard
to access all available processing channels.	compressor.	effects devices in one operation.

Status Lock for ‘On Air’ Security

•Status Lock disables potentially destructive console functions such as Solo-in-place, Dynamic Automation and console status changes.

	Custom	Clear Visual Feedback
	Metering	• The Channel Information Displays provide metering for all large and
	• Options include	small fader signal paths on both channel layers across the console.
	• Options include	• The Master Metering Display provides dedicated metering for all
	analogue VU or
	analogue VU or	primary console outputs, plus
	PPM and digital	primary console outputs, plus
	PPM and digital	24 user-programmable meters.
	phasescopes.	24 user-programmable meters.
	phasescopes.	• Neutral colour schemes are designed for comfortable viewing over

		long working periods.

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Dynamic Automation

and Machine Control

•Up to four SD & HD machines may be controlled without an external synchroniser.

•Familiar mix statuses such as Abs, Trim, Snap and Autotakeover.

•Powerful tools include MIDI parameter automation, allowing outboard effects settings to be automated from the console.

Dedicated Processing and Control

Comprehensive Console Reset

• 62 Snapshot memories, with selective recall,

Broadcast/live production

C200 HD builds on the broadcast benefits of SSL’s award-winning C-Series technology. It adds a range of broadcast-specific features, and components designed with scalability, reliability and fault tolerance in mind. C200 HD is the latest in a long line of successful digital production consoles, which are in daily use for Mono, Stereo and 5.1 HDTV productions with internationally renowned networks such as CBS, Radio France and NTV Tokyo.

Audio quality

As with all Solid State Logic consoles, audio quality is a primary consideration. The C200 HD benefits from SSL’s proprietary Centuri processing platform which is optimised for DVD Audio performance. 48kHz and (optionally) 96kHz operation are available.

Each channel provides digital equalisers, filters and dynamics. Unlike some other systems, these are available at all times and not allocated from a pool.

Scalable, future-proof solutions

The C200 HD provides flexible channel configurations; with up to 256 control surface faders. Huge I/O capacity allows up to 512 analogue, AES or MADI I/O and 60 GPIs all from SSL’s Centuri core.

The C200 HD delivers large amounts of mixing capacity whilst saving on rack space and reducing installation costs.

Remote microphone sources may be handled using compact and lightweight remote controlled mic amps, connected via interference-free fibre links. For some customers this technology has provided enormous cost efficiencies allowing a single studio to support productions from multiple venues. Channel DSP and I/O configurations are easily expandable for dealing with changes in future production requirements.

Resilience

•Secure SSL proprietary design provides freedom from reliance upon third party systems and complete control over all elements of the system.

•Self-healing DSP automatically recovers from fault conditions, with internal confidence monitoring alerting users to a potential problem immediately.

•Redundant power supply, DSP and fibre-link options, provide proven line production security.

•Fast recovery times, with a complete re-initialisation of software and hardware occurring in seconds, and control surface reset without

audio interruption.

•Fault-tolerant and self diagnostic front panel design.

Dedicated channel strips provide fast ‘hands on’ mixing, a clear overview of all console settings, and a familiar operational interface. Dedicated DSP is available for all channels at all times and not allocated from a pool.

Channel strip features include:

•Input gain control

•Compressor/Limiter and Gate/Expander - featuring dedicated metering and sidechain keying

•High and low pass filters - available for the main channel path or dynamics sidechain

•4-band Equaliser section - featuring a choice of EQ profiles including SSL’s 4000 ‘G’ and ‘E’ Series and notch filter for dealing with problem sources

•Copy and Presets - for fast copying of settings between channels, and recalling favourite settings

•Insert Point - with ‘Mix Align’ for automatic latency compensation

•12 Auxiliary sends - feature odd/even stereo linking and ‘Aux to Fader’ control, for setting up fast foldback mixes or effects sends

•Channel banking - fast access to more channels of processing

•GROUP/TAPE monitor path selection

•RECORD button - for track arming or may fire external GPI functions such as machine starts

•Small and large faders - provide flexible in-line routing and control

•Panning - stereo or surround panning with dedicated large and small fader or front/rear surround panning controls

•AFL and PFL - solos default to AFL, switchable to PFL operation (stereo). Status Lock protects the console from Solo-in-place operation

•Large fader cassette - featuring motorised fader, snapshot reset protection controls, 4-character grouping display, input signal meter and backstop PFL overpress

provide balance reset while production is live to

air. For example, to handle an entertainment

show with multiple acts.

• Snapshot sequencing is also provided with

automatic timed transitions between snapshots,

or manual control from a designated fader.

• Projects not only recall channel and centre

section parameters, but input and output

assignments, monitoring formats, automation

modes, etc. This enables the entire console to be

re-configured for different production types in

seconds. For example, to recall a daily

production template.

• Offline setup on an external PC allows

pre-configuration of the C200 HD without

requiring access to the console.

Integrated Digital Routing Control

•Routing to channel inputs, setting mic input parameters and assigning mix busses, is handled centrally for speed and convenience.

•Routes may be made individually or in arrays, providing fast setup tools for changing inputs, or for assigning ranges of channels to bus outputs.

Resource Rich

• 48 Multitrack plus 12 Main busses are available

for generating groups and mix minus feeds.

• Independent pre and post fader direct outputs

per channel provide additional send capacity.

• 2 simultaneous final mix outputs

Flexible Mono and Stereo Channels

•Any channel strip may be configured for mono or stereo operation providing flexible console layouts stored and recalled on a production basis.

•Mono L and Mono R buttons for dealing with unexpected changes to a stereo source.

•Stereo channels also feature input balance, independent mic gain and panning width control.

•M/S Decode is also available on stereo channels with variable mix.

Comprehensive

Communications

•Built-in Oscillator and Talkback microphone with level and frequency controls.

•3 stereo Foldback and Studio Loudspeaker feeds with individual or global talkback switching.

•Red light switching.

•Any large fader, channel RECORD button or centre section macro may be programmed to fire GPI functions such as machine starts, cue lights, etc.

Servo or VCA-style Fader Grouping Modes

•Operators may choose between ‘Servo’ (moving fader) or ‘VCA style’ fader grouping modes, according to the type of control they are most comfortable with.

•SSL’s Servo grouping is a true moving fader grouping system, with the ability to update slave positions as the master fader is moved.

•VCA-style operation, ideal for live operation, allows the engineer to view the balance and make adjustments to slave faders whilst the group master is closed.

Audio Follow Video (AFV)

•Any of the 32 VCA masters may be externally controlled via GPI inputs.

•Faders are moved between off and previous mix level according to external trigger.

•Fader glide time and grouping are user configurable.

•Global override function inhibits all AFV control.

Comprehensive 5.1 and

Stereo Monitoring

•Two 5.1 Main, two stereo mini and separate PFL monitor outputs provide a number of options for studio monitoring.

•Simultaneous Mains and Minis may be enabled to provide constant monitoring of main programme plus additional sources (e.g. the PFL bus).

•Two 12-way external monitor selectors may be linked to provide 24 monitor inputs, each with input level trim.

•Monitor inserts are provided for surround encoder/decoder returns.

Central Control Screen and Trackball/Keyboard Interface

•Console setup and information displays appear on the central control screen.

•The trackball and console keyboard (wireless) are used to enter information and control features such as UltiPanTM.

•The screen may be switched to a second input, for example to view a workstation when running a live show and recording.

(5.1 and Stereo).

• 24 x 12 Effects return/Stem returns matrix.

• 12 Auxiliary busses with the option of re-

purposing multitrack busses 25-48 as

additional aux busses with full control from

the channel strip.

Flexible In-line Architecture

•Classic in-line signal flow, ideal for handling live productions with simultaneous recording.

•Both small and large faders may feed the main busses simultaneously, to double the input capacity of the mix.

•Feed main and/or multitrack busses independently from small and large fader paths to generate multichannel groups and/or mix minus outputs.

C200 HD. This is SSL.

Solid State Logic C200 HD manual Console Overview, Advanced Hardware Control Surface