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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
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
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. | |
• The Master Metering Display provides dedicated metering for all | ||
analogue VU or | ||
primary console outputs, plus | ||
PPM and digital | ||
24 | ||
phasescopes. | ||
• Neutral colour schemes are designed for comfortable viewing over | ||
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| long working periods. |
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
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
Resilience
•Secure SSL proprietary design provides freedom from reliance upon third party systems and complete control over all elements of the system.
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•Redundant power supply, DSP and
•Fast recovery times, with a complete
audio interruption.
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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
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•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
•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
•Large fader cassette - featuring motorised fader, snapshot reset protection controls,
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 |
seconds. For example, to recall a daily |
production template. |
• Offline setup on an external PC allows |
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
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•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.
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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
•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 |
additional aux busses with full control from |
the channel strip. |
Flexible In-line Architecture
•Classic
•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.