User manual SOUNDCRAFT DC2000

[. . . ] Events and names are edited on screen using a standard format QWERTY keyboard layout combined with the jog wheel. · 24, 25, 30D and 30ND frame SMPTE compatible · Timecode and video synchronisation · RS422 9-pin and MIDI machine control · Snapshot presets The DC2000 reads and writes SMPTE/EBU timecode at 24, 25, 30D and 30ND frame rates, either as a master or a slave. MIDI timecode is also supported and any incoming format can be converted before re-sending. Machine types are selected from the on-screen menu; three different machines are selected from the Setup screen. [. . . ] · Snapshot-to-mix transfer · On-line mix editing using jog wheel · Quarter-frame cut resolution · 4000-step fader resolution MIDI events can be assigned to any timecode value facilitating effects processor program changes as well as note and sequence information for samplers. 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. Alternatively, control room monitors may be switched to one of two stereo tape inputs for off-tape listening. Solo level may be trimmed by +/-10dB to match master output levels, and mono compatibility may be checked by summing the left and right signals. The engineer's headphone feed on the front of the DC2000 disconnects the control room speaker outputs. An alternative pair of switched outputs is available for near-field monitors. TALKBACK TO MIX TALKBACK TO MIX MIXL METER TO CRM SELECT MIXL OUTPUT SUMMING AMPLIFIER MIXR METER TO CRM SELECT MIXR OUTPUT MIXL BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER MIXR BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER VCA AMPLIFIER SUMMING AMPLIFIER (GNDCOMP) VCA AMPLIFIER (GNDCOMP) MONR BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER CONTROL FROM CADENCE MONL BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER CONTROL FROM AUTOMATION INSERT SEND/ RETURN (UNBAL) INSERT SEND/ RETURN (UNBAL) 2 TRKA LEFT (BAL) TO STUDIO OUTPUT CIRCUIT MONITOR METER LEFT CONTROL ROOM MONITORING 2 TRKB LEFT (BAL) INPUT AMPLIFIER (MIXING) PFL/ AFL CHANGE MONO CIRCUIT DIM LEFT CIRCUIT PHONES AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER CRM LEFT TRIM MIX LEFT FROM MIX OUT LEFT CRM SELECT PFL/AFL BUS TO STUDIO OUTPUT CIRCUIT 2 TRKA RIGHT (BAL) 2 TRKB RIGHT (BAL) INPUT AMPLIFIER (MIXING) RED MIX RIGHT FROM MIX OUT PFL EN AFL EN PFL/ AFL DETE CTOR MONITOR METER RIGHT PFL/ AFL CHANGE PFL/ AFL SUMMING AMPLIFIER MONO PFL/AFL SIGNAL DIM CRM FROM TALKBACK DIM CRM LEVEL PHONES JACK (DISCONNECTS CRM SPEAKERS) RIGHT NORMALLING ALTERNATIVE SPEAKERS CRM RIGHT (GNDCOMP) ALT RIGHT MONO CIRCUIT DIM RIGHT CIRCUIT PHONES AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER (GNDCOMP) NORMALLING ALT LEFT STUDIO OUTPUTS MONITOR SELECT LEFT FOLDBACK/CRM SUB MIXER TALK BACK TO STU AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO STUDIO PHONES LEFT TALK BACK TO STU AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO STUDIO SPKRS LEFT (GNDCOMP) AMB AFL CRM TO STUDIO PHNS FB1 FB2 STEREO (SEE MANUAL) STUDIO PHONES LEVEL AFL SWITCH TALKBACK TO STUDIO AFL BUS AFL FROM PHONES ENABLE CRM TO STUDIO SPKRS TALKBACK TO STUDIO FROM TALKBACK STUDIO ENABLE FROM CRM INPUT SELECT CIRCUIT MONITOR SELECT RIGHT FOLDBACK/CRM SUB MIXER TALK BACK TO STU AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO STUDIO PHONES RIGHT TALK BACK TO STU AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO STUDIO SPKRS RIGHT (GNDCOMP) FOLDBACK MASTERS FOLDBACK BUSSES FB1 GLOBAL CHAN/ MON FOLDBACK 1 SUMMING AMPLIFIER TO STU PHNS AFL SWITCH ARM AMB AFL AFLEN ELEC TRONIC SWITCH FB1 OUT (GRNCOMP) 1K/10K CUT AMB CUT GRN OSCILLATOR/ TALBACK TO MIC CAL LEVEL STUDIO SPKRS TB TO STUDIO SPKRS OR PHONES RED AMPLIFIER MIC AMP TALK TO STUDIO ENABLE DIM CRM FROM INPUT SENDS FB1 MON/ LEFT FB2 FB1 LEV STUDIO PHONES LEV OSC TO TAPE FROM AUTOMATION FB1 TO STU PHNS AFL SWITCH FOLDBACK 2 SUMMING AMPLIFIER AMB AFL AFLEN CUT ARM AMB CUT GRN SINE WAVE OSCILLATOR OSC TO MIX SLATE SIG SLATE OSCILLATOR MIX BUS 20HZ - 20DB TALK TO PHONES SWITCH TAPE ENABLE DIM CRM FROM STEREO INPUT SENDS FBL STEREO SWITCH ELEC TRONIC SWITCH FB2 LEV FROM AUTOMATION AMPLIFIER FB2 OUT (GRNCOMP) TB + SLATE SIG TALK TO TAPE DIM CRM FBR Studio, Foldback and Oscillator Outputs Studio headphones are fed in stereo by a mix of the control room feed, FB1 and FB2 and talkback. The studio speakers are fed independently by a mix of the control room feed and talkback. 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 . 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 . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600 -10dBV (+7dBV max) into 600 (+4dBu) >20k balanced. [. . . ]