User manual SOUNDCRAFT DC2000

[. . . ] Groups of tracks may be premixed without committing to tape and individual channels can be grouped. All channels can be assigned and reassigned at any time to the four floating group faders. The console jog wheel can be used to scrub the mix allowing for 1/4 frame accurate on-line editing of all parameters. Mixes can be built up in layers and sections from completed mixes may be cut and pasted between versions. DC2000 operation Up to 50 cue points may be stored per mix with instant locate and on-screen editing. [. . . ] Additionally, timecode values can be copied from the cue list or created on-screen. · Cut and paste offline mix editing · Simple transfer between consoles Titles, Projects, Users and Studio configurations can be saved to 3. 5" floppy disks for archiving or transferring to other consoles, enabling the entire setup to be saved with the mix. Simple housekeeping duties can also be performed from the touchscreen. · 4-band semiparametric EQ · Unique "floating bus" routing absolute control A t the heart of the DC2000 console lies the Central Control Panel ­ a touchscreen driven onboard computer that takes care of console automation, machine control and project management. The DC2000's automation system is highly intuitive, with no compromises made in the console's control surface and no new skills to learn. The consequent ease of operation makes engineers immediately feel at home and lifts productivity to new heights. Without leaving the console, all · On/Off-line Touchscreen operation · Dedicated transport controls · Built-in project management system · Low-noise digital circuitry · Integral hard disk and RAM storage · Digital level metering · 4 assignable "floating" control groups · Built-in printer interface · PC/Mac interface for touchscreen · 4 stereo groups with effects returns · Optional patchbay popular digital and analogue tape machines and sequencers can be controlled remotely. Functions include Auto Play/Return, Drop In/Out points, Record Enable and Preview. Additionally, projects can be stored to the internal hard disk giving near instant recall of studio setups including tape machines and System Diagrams Sound for Picture VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO RS-422 9-pin control is used for VTR transport and record enables. MIDI control is used to set digital tape machine record enables and timecode chasing plus effects processor program changes and sample cues. The VTR acts as sync master while the audio multitrack and DC2000 chase to timecode. A DAT machine is used as the final audio master while the VTR may be used for intermediate stereo mastering. DAT RECORDER REC LEVEL ON EJECT DAT 0 10 ON TIMECODE OUT VCR T/C IN EJECT MASTER TASCAM DA-88 9-PIN IN/OUT AUDIO IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TIMECODE IN MIDI IN MIDI THRU MIDI OUT L/R AUDIO INPUT EFFECTS UNIT MIDI IN POWER DATA ENTRY MIDI THRU SLAVE 1 TASCAM DA-88 AUDIO IN/OUT AUDIO IN/OUT SYNC/CONTROL 1 AUDIO PROCESSOR 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MIDI IN MIDI THRU POWER DATA ENTRY LEVEL SLAVE 2 TASCAM DA-88 AUDIO IN/OUT AUDIO IN/OUT AUDIO SAMPLER TAPE SENDS/RETURNS 1-8 TAPE SENDS/RETURNS 9-16 TAPE SENDS/RETURNS 17-24 LEVEL 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MIDI IN 9-PIN IN/OUT TIMECODE IN MASTER L/R OUTPUT C/ROOM L/R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DATA CURSOR MIDI IN AUDIO IN/OUT MIDI IN AUDIO INPUT POWER AMP CHANNEL VOLUME AUDIO IN A POWER MONO BRIDGE TEMP B 0 10 AUX OUTPUTS HEADPHONES STEREO RETURNS INSERTS MOVING FADER MONITOR LOUDSPEAKERS Tapeless Surround Sound Facility The DC2000 issues transport commands to an external record select matrix via RS-422 9-pin protocol. Foldback signal FB1 is selected globally to be fed from the input monitor or channel paths; FB2 is permanently allocated to the monitor inputs. FB1 and FB2 may be paired to work as a stereo feed, with panning achieved via the dual controls on each input and the returns routed in stereo. A 1kHz/10kHz variable level oscillator may be routed to the tape sends for line-up and to the main mix outputs. The DC2000's talkback section permits the engineer to talk independently to the studio speakers, headphones and slate to tape, mixed with a 20Hz oscillator signal. Machine Compatibility The DC2000 operating software is regularly upgraded, and as a result the range of compatible machines is continually widening. Many machines not quoted here will interface directly with the DC2000 using standard MIDI Machine Control or Sony 9-pin protocols. The DC2000 itself will act as a timecode master or slave, enabling simple chasing to take place. Machine Tascam DA-88 Alesis ADAT Fostex G-series Fostex RD8 Sony UVW Sony P2 Akai Transport MMC or 19-pin MMC MMC MMC 9-pin RS-422 9-pin RS-422 - Record Enable Tracks 1-8 All tracks 2 All tracks Tracks 1-8 All tracks All tracks Tracks 1-4 Drop In/Out With preview With preview 2 With preview With preview - Locate LO, LI Cuepoints, Chase, Jog/Shuttle 1 LO, LI Cuepoints LO, LI Cuepoints LO, LI Cuepoints LO, LI Cuepoints, Jog/Shuttle LO, LI Cuepoints, Jog/Shuttle LO, LI Cuepoints Timecode MTC or LTC MTC or offtape LTC MTC or offtape LTC MTC LTC LTC MTC, LTC 3 Interface Req'd SY-88 card AI-2 or 2BRC remote None None None None IB-113M MIDI board IB-112T SMPTE board 3 Automation Machine Control . MIDI Machine Control, 9-pin RS-422, SMPTE Master. MIDI Timecode, SMPTE (24, 25, 30D, 30ND fps). 4 to 12mb RAM, 80 to 120Mb Hard disk drive, 1. 44Mb IBM-format floppy disk drive Video Sync. within 0. 25 frame. DC2000 Specifications +48v LINE -20 15 INPUT 20 30 40 Low-noise balanced Mic, Line and Tape inputs Floating bus architecture allows flexible track routing without repatching Connections Mic (XLR) Line (Jack)* Insert (Jack)* Tape Send (Jack)* Tape Return (Jack)* Impedance Level 0 100Hz 60 TAPE RETURN TRIM -0+ 20 RET SND DIR GRP 1 HF 6 9 12 15 2k 1k -0+ 20 MON SRC TAPE SRC 3 3 6 9 12 15 3k 4k 8k 2k balanced . -60dBu to 0dBu (+20dBu max) >10k balanced . [. . . ] +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600 Stereo Return (Jack)* Four-band semiparametric EQ section with Q switching and shelf/bell selection. EQ May be switched in pairs of bands to channel or Monitor path 500 LF 6 9 12 15 200 100 3 -0+ 18 kHz 3 6 9 12 15 300 400 800 M O N HI MID 50 -0+ 1. 6 kHz 3 6 9 3 6 9 12 Group Insert (Jack)* Group Output (Jack)* Aux Output (Jack)* Foldback Output (Jack)* Mix Output (Jack)* C/room Speakers (Jack)* C/room H/phones (Jack)* Studio Speakers (Jack)* Studio H/phones (Jack)* LO 12 15 0 2k HI 1k 15 3k 4k 8k 500 LO MID 3 6 9 LO 0 200 HI 100 300 400 800 50 1. 6 kHz 12 15 15 -0+ 18 kHz 3 6 9 12 M O N MON 3 AUX 1 2 1 0 10 4 5 6 EQ IN 7 8 9 ON 4 3 AUX 2 2 1 0 CHAN 5 10 9 5 6 7 8 Up to six Auxiliary sends for effects routing (or four plus stereo foldback). Two automated Aux `On' switches SMPTE Input/Output (Jack), Midi In/Thru/Out (5-pin DIN), Sony RS-422 (9-pin D-type), Printer (25-pin D-type) Filter HP Freq 100Hz Slope 18dB/Oct 4 3 AUX 3 2 1 0 6 7 8 9 10 EQ 8 Freq 500Hz - 17kHz 700Hz - 17kHz 50Hz - 1kHz 50Hz - 1. 7kHz Gain 615dB 615dB 615dB 615dB Q 1. 5/Shelf 1. 2/2. 0 1. 2/2. 0 1. 3/Shelf ON 4 AUX 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 FB1/L CH/ MON 2 1 0 10 9 5 10 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 HF HMF LMF LF POST 4 3 FB2/R MON 2 1 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 Auxiliaries and Foldback `Bounce' switch for routing Monitor input to Groups Sub-group routing for Channels inputs 1 2 MON PAN 3 4 L 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 R BOUNCE 0 1 2 CHAN PAN 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R MIX 1-2 Aux 1 . Monitor/Channel 10 3-4 5 5-6 60mm Channel Input fader Oscillator 1kHz/10kHz variable level 0 7-8 5 CHAN 10 15 20 25 30 40 PEAK MON SOLO Automated Channel and Monitor Cut switches Frequency Response Any input to any output 20Hz -20kHz, +0/-0. 5 dB CUT THD and Noise CHANNEL MONITOR SOLO Track Enables remotely activated from the console Monitor Input Fader 100mm touch-sensitive long-throw Moving Fader under C3 control Simple fader and switch automation mode selection 10 CUT 5 Line in to Tape Send Tape Return to Mix Out Mic E. I. N. [. . . ]