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[. . . ] From every point of view. Building on the acclaimed and proven Vista digital mixing platform, the Vista 9 combines advanced ergonomic design with complete system flexibility, pristine audio quality and groundbreaking new features to create a console fit for a new age of broadcast and live production. Operators will immediately feel familiar with a user interface developed from the ground up to enhance creativity and workflow, while dramatically reducing the risk of human error. Available in frame sizes from 32 to 72 fader strips (in steps of 10), Vista 9 uses the proven SCore Live DSP core which, with D21m system components, allows an I/O matrix of up to 1728 inputs x 1728 outputs. Combined with the unparalleled configurability of the systems and control layout, and common component modules, Vista 9 really is the console that can do it all. Vista 9 features include powerful automation, comprehensive surround sound management including Studer's unique Virtual Surround Panning and 7. 1 control room monitoring, a wide range of I/O options and Studer RELINK networking capabilities. Dual control systems and power supplies for failsafe operation complete a console that truly delivers better audio mixing, from every point of view. www. studer. ch 3 VistonicsTM The Vista 9 incorporates the unique VistonicsTM user interface which ensures quick and easy console operation ­ the key to a smooth workflow, short production time, and troublefree live transmission. [. . . ] From every point of view. Mix The way you want to Channel controls on the Vista 9 consist of a TFT screen with buttons and rotary controls mounted on it, with a touch-screen area immediately below. Other channel specific controls such as the fader, mute, on/off buttons, etc. , are arranged above and below the screen to provide an instant and perfect overview, rapid familiarization and confident operation. The Studer Vista 9 is the only live broadcast digital mixer which tells you exactly what it's doing. The control surface consists of one Control Bay as well as between three and seven Fader Bays, incorporating between 32 and 72 physical faders on the console. Each Fader Bay accommodates 10 faders (100 mm), the unique Vistonics graphical operating unit, additional assignable rotary encoders at the top of the channels, and additional buttons and controls. Viewpoint The Vista 9 is the only broadcast digital mixer that tells you exactly what it's doing. www. studer. ch 17 Surround sound Made easy When few or no sources of multi-channel sound elements are available, operators must attempt to create a surround mix out of multiple mono sources. Creation of an impressive and satisfying surround mix takes a lot of time and effort, and the results are often disappointing. Conventional amplitude panning as known from traditional consoles shows its limitations in multichannel mixing even more than in stereo. With VSP II, mono sources can be positioned within a two channel as well as multichannel environment to produce a highly convincing surround panorama. Creating directional imaging by adding phase and frequency spectrum information to commonly known amplitude panning, VSPII gives the operator a creative tool to position a source within a sound field by using the channels pan control. The panning to the surround mix is achieved by generating the appropriate directionality and time delays on all speakers. Furthermore, the operator has the choice of different microphone simulation modes, which let him chose the characteristics of how every single mono source gets added to the surround image. Bus assign With the now industry-accepted surround channel order of `L R C Lfe Ls Rs ' Studer has changed the bus order in Vista consoles to reflect this ITU standard. The newly introduced labeling of the busses in the Vistonics touch area allows a better overview and secure and quick assignment. Adjustable input order In daily broadcast work it is found that still not all 5. 1 sources are delivered in the standard format. An input order selector has been designed comparable to the `2CH mode' (L to both, R to both, swapped, mono) in stereo channels. Input order is a very fast way to detangle different standard surround material, so that once it is on the 5. 1 fader, everything is in `L R C Lfe Ls Rs'. Balancing the 5. 1 signal Studer has designed an innovative method to adjust a 5. 1 signal to the requirements of the actual surround mix. New parameters have been created in order to give the engineer the most effective tools to balance the surround signal. Viewpoint Thanks to Vista 9, acquiring and managing multichannel audio sources has never been easier. 20 Better audio mixing. From every point of view. Balance Basically as an evolution from stereo inputs, here the balances between front channels L-R, rear channels Ls-Rs, and also the balance between front and back can be adjusted. Centre level Centre level adjustment most important to correct dialog level. Centre usage When desired, takes dialog out of the centre, for example, and adds it to L and R, converting the incoming centre channel gradually into more phantom centre. Lfe level To enhance or reduce the Lfe level. [. . . ] Additionally, the DAW gains features of the Vista consoles such as ganging. No additional hardware is required and connection is made through a simple Ethernet link rather than multiple MIDI cables typically found in other systems. DAW systems currently supported by Vista are: ProTools Sadie Apple Logic Pro Steinberg Cubase Steinberg Nuendo Magix Sequoia Merging Technologies Pyramix Samplitude Viewpoint Vista 9 brings DAW integration to a new level, greatly enhancing the production workflow. 28 Better audio mixing. From every point of view. www. studer. ch 29 30 Better audio mixing. [. . . ]