Please note that some version numbers
are not generally released for all products,
and are therefore not documented here.
V1.16 included:
New PC front end Application, with new
colour scheme, faster start up time, fader
memory load time, multiple patching on
I/O screens, Replacement of drop-down
boxes with buttons which are easier to use
on a touch screen, New JRE for improved
performance.
Bird Beater now available on all Auxes
(previously available only on Aux 1)
Input 1/2 switching option on the channel/
group fader module.
Preview Memory - Memories can be
previewed on thee channel strips and
non-assignable panels. When the preview
button is pressed, the Selected Memory’s
settings will be displayed on the control
surface.
When a stored memory is loaded onto the
console from disk, the system checks that
the current desk configuration matches
that of the stored memory. If there are
discrepancies, a warning that the memory
may not work correctly will be given.
Support for the MADI interface option.
A warning will now appear to prevent the
front end application being launched twice.
The Oscillator’s External inputs (stereo and
mono) are now available.
Stereo tone feeds all stereo outputs
(instead of mono tone)
Motorised Joystick (Optional)
Screen based Oscillator controls made
available.
Copy screen added.
TTL Wordclock can now be used as an
external synchronization source.
VERSION CHANGES
The desk can be put into “User”,
“Technician” and “Supervisor” password
protected Modes.
Locking of output port assignments in
“Technician” Mode.
PFL is prevented from feeding more than
one set of loudspeakers at once. i.e. PFL
to small LS or to PFL LS to be off if PFL
to Mon. Also, off if PFL to Sel 2 & Sel 2 to
Mon.
Sel 1 & 2 is now available on the SLS
selector, via the Setup application.
Revised metering selection system to
allow more choice of signals, different
types of meter on the same signal,
metering of any external input, and up to
three stereo phase meters (requires new
hardware).
“PFL to Mon “ option buttons have been
moved to the User screens (previously on
the Options - Misc screen).
V1.17 included:
Hydra Audio Networking - Allows dynamic
routing of signals to and from Hydra I/O
Racks
The configuration of the Hydra I/O Racks
can be done from the network editor
integrated into the front end application.
Grab Feature - Ability to grab source
ownership from input screens on front end
application.
New screens on Front End, accessible via
NET button.
V1.19 included:
Partial Memories - In addition to full
console memories, this function allows
only certain components of settings to be
saved and recalled. New front end screen
under the Memory screen tab.
Automatic Cross Fading - To provide
cross-fades from GPI opto inputs, with
user-definable fade out and in times. New
screen under Options tab for configuration.
Wild control push-switch option - Allows
Aux send ON/OFF and Front Pan IN/OUT
to be controlled using the Wild control
push-switch on the channel control
module. Enabled using the Options-Misc
screen.
Input 1 & 2 gains on separate Wild
Controls - Allows input 2 gain to control
a separate analog port which can be
patched directly to an output (in parallel),
for use as a tape send where input 1 is the
tape return.
Enhanced VCA grouping system allowing
VCA masters to be used as slaves in
another VCA group.
V1.22 included:
Introduction of TFT meter panels. All
meters have to be allocated at runtime. No
defaults are provided. The allocations are
saved in options. The Setup Application
is used specify the position of the meter
panels, (both TFT and standard meters).
The OPTIONS - METER screen is then
used to configure the layout of the TFT
meter panels and allocation to all meters.
The Setup application is used specify the
position of the meter panels, (both TFT
and old style Meter panels).
Nexus Router support - OPTIONS-
SERIAL screen is used to allocate labels
to input ports on a Nexus Router. These
will replace the input port labels on the
faders when the router is online.
Linking gains of inputs 1 and 2 - Option
to link input 1 and 2 gains so that back-up
mic gain can track changes to main mic
gain. Link works both ways, maintaining
the offset between the two gains.
Memory load times decreased.
DSP link usage optimized.
The Config Application and Programming
Utility have been redesigned. The
functionality has not changed.