User manual SOUNDCRAFT DC2020 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Machines are all controlled from the selector which provides master timecode for all machines and the console. Frame-accurate location of audio, video and the DC2020 is almost instant. The console modules are arranged so that the master section is positioned between inputs 16 and 17, regardless of frame size. Audio connections to the standard console are made by industry-standard XLR connectors and 0. 25" (6. 35mm) jacks. The patchbay version of the console interfaces via EDAC multipins, retaining the XLR connectors for microphone inputs. D-type connectors are used for RS-422 and parallel data ports, while MIDI signals are presented on standard DIN connectors. A video sync input is provided in the form of a BNC connector, with timecode in/out connections being made via separate 0. 25" (6. 35mm) jacks. L C/RM L 2 TK - A L MIX OUT FB1 AUX OUT 1 L STE - D L STE - C L STE - B L STE - A SMPTE IN MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC R R R FB2 AUX OUT 2 R R R R SMPTE OUT PORT 1 LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE L ALT L 2 TK - B L MIX INS L STUDIO PHONES AUX OUT 3 GRP INS 7 GRP INS 5 GRP INS 3 GRP INS 1 MIDI IN PORT 2 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT R R R R AUX OUT 4 GRP INS 8 GRP INS 6 GRP INS 4 GRP INS 2 MIDI THRU PORT 3 RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN L TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK STUDIO SPEAKERS GRP OUT 7 GRP OUT 5 GRP OUT 3 GRP OUT 1 MIDI OUT PORT 4 SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND SEND R GRP OUT 8 PORT 5 VIDEO SYNC 75 V GRP OUT 6 GRP OUT 4 GRP OUT 2 PARALLEL INPUT REAR FACIA MASTER REAR FACIA MADE IN ENGLAND 131mm 837mm 32. 9" 213mm Dimensions 781mm 30. 7" 8. 4" 4. 5" 987mm 38. 9" 903mm 35. 6" Console 24 Channel 24 Channel + Patchbay 32 Channel 32 Channel + Patchbay 40 Channel 40 Channel + Patchbay Width 1368mm / 53. 9" 1688mm / 66. 5" 1688mm / 66. 5" 2008mm / 79. 0" 2008mm / 79. 0" 2327mm / 91. 6" Weight 158 Ibs / 72kgs 176 Ibs / 80kgs 176 Ibs / 80kgs 194 Ibs / 88kgs 194 Ibs / 88kgs 212 Ibs / 96kgs 728mm 28. 7" 172mm 6. 8" BELL SHELF BELL SHELF HIQ HIQ +48V GAIN PHASE FILTER IN CUT/BOOST CUT/BOOST ROUTING MATRIX BUSSES CHANNEL PATH MIX MIX L MIX R CHAN PEAK PAN GROUP 1 1-2 SHORT CHANNEL FADER FREQ MIC INPUT (BAL) PEAK INPUT AMPLIFIER 100Hz FILTER HF/LF EQ INSERT SEND/RETURN (UNBAL) FREQ CHANNEL CUT LINE HMF/LMF EQ CUT GROUP 2 LINE INPUT (BAL) PFL 3-4 EQ IN (BOTH) TRIM CHANNEL POSTFADE GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 5-6 EQ TO MONITOR EQ TO MONITOR MONITOR/MIX PATH MONITOR CUT LONG MOTOR MONITOR FADER BNCE MON PEAK PAN 7-8 GROUP 6 GROUP 7 GROUP 8 PEAK TAPE INPUT (BAL) TAPE RETURN CUT MONITOR SOURCE PFL CHAN POST CHAN MIX L MIX R +4DBU/-10DBV ACCESS UNDER CONSOLE METER SWITCH METER SELECT TO METER CHANNEL POSTFADE AUX1 AUX2 ARM ON TAPE ISEND OUTPUT (GNDCOMP) TAPE SEND SWITCH SLATE TO TAPE BUS N TO TAPE AUX1 AMB ON GRN GRN FB1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 FB1 GROUP RETURN TALKBACK SLATE OSCILLATOR ENABLE PEAK FROM CHAN CHAN PEAK DETECT RED CHANNEL PEAK PEAK FROM MNTR MNTR PEAK DETECT RED MONITOR PEAK FB1 MON/ LEFT FB2 ON AMB ARM ON FB2 AUX3 AUX4 CHAN POSTFADE MON POST CHAN PREFADE POST MON PREFADE MON POSTFADE Channel/Monitor Input Mic, line and tape return inputs are balanced, with the nominal tape input/output level being selected (to +4dBu or -10dBV) by a switch located under the console. The unbalanced insert point follows the HF/LF EQ routing to the monitor or channel path. The channel and monitor Peak indicators both warn of excessive level at two points; after the input amplifier and after the channel or monitor fader. The normal tape source may be switched over to one of the group outputs allowing channels to be grouped before recording; similarly, the monitor source may be selected to be off-tape or channel output to provide automated mic or line faders if required. Aux 1 and 3 On switches, channel and monitor Cut switches and the main monitor fader are all automated. Stereo Return/Group Output The line level stereo inputs may be selected to +4dBu or -10dBV sensitivity and may be routed to the corresponding group or the stereo mix bus. Depending on the status of the foldback outputs, the returns are routed in stereo or summed to mono before adding to the FB1 and FB2 mixes. The four stereo group outputs are provided with unbalanced insert points and may be used as independent outputs or routed to the stereo mix. Automated functions include stereo return and group Cut switches. HF LF ST METER L L PREFADE PFL GRP ODD STEREO INPUT LEFT (BAL) L POSTFADE INPUT AMP HF/LF EQ CUT R PREFADE MIX L MONO SUM FB1/L FB2/R LEFT NORMALLED TO RIGHT FOR MONO -10 CUT ROTARY FADER MIX GRP SWITCH R POSTFADE FB1 AUTOMATED SWITCHES FBL FB2 FBR GRP EVEN SOLO CUT FOLDBACK BUSSES TO FOLDBACK MASTER STEREO INPUT RIGHT (BAL) INPUT AMP HF/LF EQ CUT AMB MIX R ST METER R RED ON AMB ARM CUT STEREO RETURN SECTION PFL GROUP OUTPUT SECTION PFL INSERT GRP BUS ODD GROUP FADER GRP METER ODD TO INPUT GRP RETN AUTOMATED SWITCHES SUM AMP ODD CUT GROUP OUT ODD GNDCOMP ST METER L SOLO CUT GROUP METER ODD METER CHANGE OVER METER LEFT CUT MIX MIX BUS L&R AMB ON AMB ARM ST METER R GROUP METER EVEN METER CHANGE OVER METER RIGHT INSERT RED GRP BUS EVEN SUM AMP EVEN CUT GROUP OUT EVEN GNDCOMP CUT METER SELECT PFL GRP METER EVEN TO INPUT GRP RETN Block Diagrams AFL AMB AMB AFL CUT TO AUTOMATION ARM AMB CUT GRN AFL EN AFL SWITCH AFL (PFL BUS) CUT TO AUTOMATION AFL ON AFL SWITCH AFL (PFL BUS) ARM AMB CUT LEVEL GRN AUX ELEC SWITCH LEVEL AUX1 SUMMING AMPLIFIER AUX ELEC SWITCH AMPLIFIER AUX1 OUTPUT (GNDCOMP) AUX2 BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER AUX2 OUTPUT (GNDCOMP) CUT FROM AUTOMATION CUT FROM AUTOMATION LINK AUX 3 TO 1 AMB AFL LINK AUX 4 TO 2 AMB AFL CUT TO AUTOMATION ARM AMB CUT GRN AFL EN AFL SWITCH AFL (PFL BUS) CUT TO AUTOMATION AFL SWITCH ARM AMB CUT GRN AUX ELEC SWITCH AFL BN AFL (PFL BUS) LEVEL AUX3 BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER LEVEL AUX3 OUTPUT (GNDCOMP) AUX4 BUS SUMMING AMPLIFIER AUX ELEC SWITCH AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER AUX4 OUTPUT (GNDCOMP) CUT FROM AUTOMATION CUT FROM AUTOMATION Aux Masters The four mono Aux outputs are fed via rotary master faders and automated cut switches. Aux 3 may be linked to Aux 1 if required to allow monitor and channel aux feeds to be summed; similarly, Aux 4 may be added to the Aux 2 output. FB1 and 2 may be used as additional auxiliary mixes, giving a total of six effects sends. Stereo Mix and Control Room Monitoring The main stereo mix output benefits from unbalanced insert points and a motorised, automated master fader. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]