Typical System Applications; Ergonomics And Ease-Of-Use - Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

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Typical System Applications

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Ergonomics and Ease-of-Use

Date printed: 03.09.03
The D950S Surround Sound configuration features a modular Machine
Control System that may be expanded to match different applications. Sur-
round-sound and mix-to-picture sessions normally requires access to and
control of a number of playback/record transports, ranging from a simple,
two/three-machine configuration, to several dozen machines for a complex
dub. A simple, one-machine control interface (9 pin) is included in the
D950's optional AutoTouch Dynamic Automation system; an expandable
multi-machine control system is also available.
The D950S can be supplied with an optional PEC/Direct Panel which, in
conjunction with the Machine Control System, controls recorder track
arming as well as the record status of each machine track. Up to 64 tracks
can be accessed and controlled individually, or in groups. The PEC/Direct
Panel features control switches for multi-format monitoring paths, and also
allows switching between Send (Bus) and Recorder returns (PB). To en-
able multiple-operator formats, a maximum of four PEC/Direct Panels can
be defined in a system.
In all radio, television, film, music production, or post-production applica-
tions for which medium- or large-format digital mixing consoles are ap-
propriate, the D950 Series offers an innovative solution. Thanks to all-new
DSP design techniques, the D950's DSP section requires less than half the
space compared with the one of the last mixing console generation, which
means that installation is also possible in situations where space is at a
premium.
Because of the D950's scaleable DSP architecture, its modular design, and
incredibly simplified configuration tools, a system can be easily adapted to
a variety of tasks, and its overall power can be distributed between several
operator consoles. Even the most diverse requirements – broadcasting,
multi-track production, mix-down, audio post production – can be handled
by the same console, since reconfiguration takes just minutes.
Console versions with different surround formats can be configured for
music, film, TV, and post-production applications.
The D950 Series' user interface is designed for professional users, with
specific attention being given to the requirements of live operation. The
access to all functions is fast and simple. Since the D950's user interface is
similar to that of an analog mixing console, the time required for familiari-
zation in using an all-digital solution is dramatically reduced.
Each D950 channel strip contains the various control elements for all pa-
rameters being controlled by the selected channel. All channel strips fea-
ture the same design, but can be allocated to different functions – for ex-
ample, input, group, or master. Main functions, such as input selector,
processing block selectors, and the AUX section, can always be accessed
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D950 Digital Mixing System
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