Solid State Logic C200 HD Brochure & Specs page 2

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.
Broadcast/live production The C200 HD delivers large amounts of mixing capacity whilst saving on
rack space and reducing installation costs.
C200 HD builds on the broadcast benefits of SSL's award-winning
Remote microphone sources may be handled using compact and
C-Series technology. It adds a range of broadcast-specific features, and
lightweight remote controlled mic amps, connected via interference-free
components designed with scalability, reliability and fault tolerance in
fibre links. For some customers this technology has provided enormous
mind. C200 HD is the latest in a long line of successful digital production
cost efficiencies allowing a single studio to support productions from
consoles, which are in daily use for Mono, Stereo and 5.1 HDTV
multiple venues. Channel DSP and I/O configurations are easily
productions with internationally renowned networks such as CBS,
expandable for dealing with changes in future production requirements.
Radio France and NTV Tokyo.
Audio quality Resilience
• Secure SSL proprietary design provides freedom from reliance
As with all Solid State Logic consoles, audio quality is a primary
upon third party systems and complete control over all elements of
consideration. The C200 HD benefits from SSL's proprietary Centuri
processing platform which is optimised for DVD Audio performance. the system.
• Self-healing DSP automatically recovers from fault conditions,
48kHz and (optionally) 96kHz operation are available.
with internal confidence monitoring alerting users to a potential
Each channel provides digital equalisers, filters and dynamics. Unlike
problem immediately.
some other systems, these are available at all times and not allocated
• Redundant power supply, DSP and fibre-link options, provide proven
from a pool.
line production security.
• Fast recovery times, with a complete re-initialisation of software and
Scalable, future-proof solutions
hardware occurring in seconds, and control surface reset without
The C200 HD provides flexible channel configurations; with
audio interruption.
up to 256 control surface faders. Huge I/O capacity allows • Fault-tolerant and self diagnostic front panel design.
up to 512 analogue, AES or MADI I/O and 60 GPIs all from
SSL's Centuri core.
C200 HD.
This is SSL.
Advanced Hardware Control Surface
Master Sweet Spot Bay 5.1 'Master Compressor' Audio Master Controls
• Bay Swapping allows any bay of 8 channels to • Master AFL, level and routing control
• In addition to master fader and
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. the Master Audio Control Panel.
5.1 compressor with a choice
• For smaller control surface configurations, • Aux Masters and FX Returns may be
of dynamics profiles including
'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.
Dedicated Processing and Control
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
Flexible Mono and
Stereo Channels
• Any channel strip may be
configured for mono or
stereo operation providing Comprehensive
Servo or VCA-style Fader Grouping Modes
flexible console layouts
Communications
• Operators may choose between 'Servo' (moving fader) or 'VCA style' fader grouping
stored and recalled on a
• Built-in Oscillator and Talkback
production basis. modes, according to the type of control they are most comfortable with.
microphone with level and frequency
• SSL's Servo grouping is a true moving fader grouping system, with the ability to
• Mono L and Mono R buttons
controls. update slave positions as the master fader is moved.
for dealing with unexpected
• 3 stereo Foldback and Studio • VCA-style operation, ideal for live operation, allows the engineer to view the
changes to a stereo source.
Loudspeaker feeds with individual or
• Stereo channels also feature balance and make adjustments to slave faders whilst the group master is closed.
global talkback switching.
input balance, independent
Audio Follow Video (AFV)
• Red light switching.
mic gain and panning width
• Any of the 32 VCA masters may be externally controlled via GPI inputs.
• Any large fader, channel RECORD
control.
button or centre section macro may be • Faders are moved between off and previous mix level according to external trigger.
• M/S Decode is also available
programmed to fire GPI functions such • Fader glide time and grouping are user configurable.
on stereo channels with
• Global override function inhibits all AFV control.
as machine starts, cue lights, etc.
variable mix.
Status Lock for Custom Clear Visual Feedback
• The Channel Information Displays provide metering for all large and
'On Air' Security Metering
small fader signal paths on both channel layers across the console.
• Options include
• Status Lock disables
• The Master Metering Display provides dedicated metering for all
potentially destructive analogue VU or
primary console outputs, plus
console functions such as PPM and digital
24 user-programmable meters.
Solo-in-place, Dynamic phasescopes.
• Neutral colour schemes are designed for comfortable viewing over
Automation and console
long working periods.
status changes.
Comprehensive 5.1 and Central Control Screen and
Trackball/Keyboard Interface
Stereo Monitoring
• Console setup and information
• Two 5.1 Main, two stereo mini and separate PFL
displays appear on the central
monitor outputs provide a number of options for
control screen.
studio monitoring.
• The trackball and console keyboard
• Simultaneous Mains and Minis may be enabled to
(wireless) are used to enter
provide constant monitoring of main programme
information and control features
plus additional sources (e.g. the PFL bus).
such as UltiPan
• Two 12-way external monitor selectors may be
• The screen may be switched to a
linked to provide 24 monitor inputs, each with
second input, for example to view a
input level trim.
workstation when running a live
• Monitor inserts are provided for surround
show and recording.
encoder/decoder returns.
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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.
Comprehensive Console Reset
• 62 Snapshot memories, with selective recall,
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
(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
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independently from small and large fader paths
to generate multichannel groups and/or mix
minus outputs.