PRODUCTS
Vi3000 arrives with SpiderCore
Soundcarft’s Realtime Rack has
now also been released. It consists
of a library of UAD plug-ins from
Universal Audio compatible with
all Soundcraft Vi Series digital
consoles.
The hardware and software allows
users to integrate UAD plug-Ins
with ‘ultra-low latency’ and have
full snapshot store and recall
within the console’s CUE/Snapshot
system. The rack is housed in a
Soundcraft’s Vi 3000 live mixing console
WITH A new design, 96 mix
channels, onboard Dante, and
the new SpiderCore internal DSP,
Soundraft’s Vi3000 has nally
arrived. The manufacturer promises
a host of state-of-the-art features
in a very compact footprint, making
it an ‘all-in-one’ digital live sound
console.
Firstly, the console is running
the latest Vi Version 4.8 operating
software. This, combined with the
DSP SpiderCore chip - the same
DSP/CPU technology currently
employed by sister company
Studer’s consoles - allow the console
to make use of 40-bit oating point
DSP processing and the new 3D
Vistonics user interface. A fourth
24-channel fader layer has been
added, providing quick access to all
of the console’s 96 channels, and
the microphone preamps have also
been upgraded.
The redesigned surface contains
96 faders, 24 mono/stereo busses,
and four Vistonics II touchscreens,
whilst connectivity round the back
includes Midi, USB, Ethernet,
DVI out, Dante/Madi record feed
outputs, redundant power supply
and other standard connections.
The unit also features two
expansion bays compatible with
Madi Stagebox cards to connect
multiple Stagebox input expander
modules, a Dante interface
built-in as standard, and can also
accommodate the manufacturer’s
newly released RealTime Rack.
The rack is compatible with all
Vi series consoles, allows for full
snapshot store and recall within the
console’s CUE/Snapshot system,
and is capable of processing up
to 16 channels of a Madi stream
(additional units can be added to
provide 32, 48, or 64 channels).
As well as the new features, the
console still includes Soundcraft’s
patented FaderGlow technology, the
ability to store and recall snapshots
and cues, and is still compatible with
the ViSi remote control app.
from brands including Neve, Studer,
Lexicon and Manley.
The rack’s software runs on a
separate Mac computer and gives
the operator the control needed to
insert UAD plug-ins on individual
channels, auxiliary channels, and
master busses. A snapshot system
allows for total recall of all plug-ins
and their settings. Tight network
integration with Vi Series consoles
ensures that all settings of the plug-
Soundcraft’s Realtime Rack
1U enclosure, and is capable of
processing up to 16 channels of a
Madi stream. Additional units can be
added for 32, 48 or 64 channels.
There are two versions of the
rack: the Core comes preloaded
with 14 classic Harman and UAD
plug-ins, while the Ultimate comes
loaded with 72 plug-ins including
emulations of analogue hardware
ins are stored inside the console.
One Realtime Rack can run 16
channel strips each with up to
eight plug-ins inserted. The racks
can also be daisy-chained to up to
four units, processing 64 channels
simultaneously.
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Active Integration added
C-Mark grows digital
mixer family with CDM24 to StudioLive
A 24-CHANNEL digital mixer
has joined the C-Mark catalogue,
named the CDM24 and following
on from the previously released
inputs, 4 x 2 stereo analogue, two
S/PDIF coaxial, two S/PDIF optical
bre, a single AES/EBU port and
one on-board digital audio source.
C-M ark’s 24-channel CDM24 digital mixer
CDM12. The new mixer is described
by the manufacturer as ‘inheriting
the smaller mixer’s user-friendly
design and easy operation’ whilst
adding greater functionality in
terms of digital I/O, processing
power, reliability and breadth of
application.
Based on a fourth generation
oating point Sharc processor,
the 24-channel desk boasts an
aluminium shell, dual power
supplies, 100mm faders and a
colour TFT screen for monitoring
operation. I/O includes 16 mic/line
Other features comprise a highpass lter, three band PEQ, a noise
gate, a compressor and enhancer,
auto gain AVC and delay. Each
mic input channel includes 48V
phantom power and phase switch,
while users can store up to 50
scenes or record to or playback
from USB via the built-in port.
Finally, the CDM24 can be operated
over a LAN or Wi-Fi connection
(including via iPad).
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REDESIGNED FROM the ground
up to utilise Active Integration,
the product of an extensive R&D
programme, PreSonus has brought
out a successor to the StudioLive
series of mixers. Named the
StudioLive AI, it includes a new
DSP engine, an on-board Firewire
s800 interface, Wi-Fi and Ethernet
networking, and dual-processing on
every channel and bus.
The series consists of three
models: the 32-channel StudioLive
32.4.2AI, with 24 dedicated mix
busses; 24-channel StudioLive
24.4.2AI, with 20 dedicated mix
busses; and 16-channel StudioLive
16.4.2AI, with 16 dedicated mix
busses.
With the introduction of Active
Integration the mixers can utilise
a ‘tightly-integrated hardware/
software environment’ in which
every touch point control in the
system communicates with each
other. This enables them to use
twice as many internal effects
busses as rst generation StudioLive
mixers, the ability to create to
two full sets of parametric EQ,
dynamics settings for each channel,
and remote control – via Wi-Fi or
Ethernet – over nearly every feature.
The built-in Firewire s800 interface
is contained on an upgradeable
card, swappable for Dante, AVB, or
Thunderbolt compatibility.
The StudioLive 16.4.2.AI
The rear panel of a StudioLive
16.4.2AI
Included with the consoles is the
manufacturer’s AI Software Library
consisting of Capture 2.1 multi-track
recording software, Studio One
Artist 2.6 DAW, and StudioLive-AI
editor/control software. Remote
control software for iOS-enabled
devices is available from the Apple
App Store.
In addition to the new console
series, PreSonus has introduced a
new Music Creation Suite Recording
Kit. Similar to the AudioBox stereo
recording kit, the kit comprises a 24bit 44.1/48kHz 2-channel AudioBox
audio interface, the manufacturer’s
Studio One recording
and production software, Notion
notation software, PS-49 Midi
keyboard, M7 studio condenser
microphone, HD-3 monitoring
headphones, and a USB2.0 hub.
The kit, with everything needed for
a basic recording setup included,
has been designed for educators,
students and home studio
enthusiasts. PreSonus plan to offer
lesson plans and instructional
videos to help educators get the
best from the package.
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PreSonus’ Music Creation Suite
Recording Kit