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digico SD8 - User Manual

digico SD8
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SETUP &
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ISSUE A - OCTOBER 2009
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Summary

General Safety and Operating Instructions

Electrical Safety Warnings

Contains critical warnings regarding electric shock, fire risk, and proper earthing of the apparatus.

General Operating Instructions

Essential guidelines for operating the apparatus safely and correctly, covering usage and maintenance.

Specific Electrical Safety Information

SD8 Worksurface Electrical Hazards

Details specific electrical hazards within the SD8 worksurface, including live heatsinks and high voltage displays.

System Configuration and Connectivity

SD8 Quick Start Guide

Provides essential initial steps for getting the mixer operational without reading the full manual.

Standard MADI Connection Overview

Illustrates the primary connection method for console and rack units using MADI interface.

FOH and Monitors MADI Rig Setup

Details a specific configuration for Front of House and Monitor systems using MADI connections.

System Description and Worksurface Details

Installation Introduction

Welcomes purchasers and outlines the manual's purpose for installation and connection.

System Overview

Describes the Digico SD console as a Worksurface with Input/Output Rack Units connected via MADI or Optocore.

Worksurface Components and Features

Details the Worksurface's power, cooling, connections, headphones, keyboard, and lighting.

Rack Unit Interfaces and Modules

User Option Panels

Describes removable panels on the worksurface for customisation or adding accessories.

Rack Unit Types and Modules

Details the different types of interface racks and their module capabilities.

Rack Power, Cooling, and Earthing

Covers essential requirements for rack unit power supply, ventilation, heat dissipation, and signal earthing.

Rack Control Panel and I;O Slots

Explains the connectors on the rack control panel and the input/output slot configurations.

Rack Module Details and Cabling

Rack Module Types and Configurations

Describes different rack modules for analogue/digital interfacing and their input/output signal types.

MADI Cabling Best Practices

Provides essential considerations for MADI cable selection, installation, and routing to ensure signal integrity.

Synchronization and Timecode

Explains the systems for synchronisation (Word Clock) and timecode used with the SD8 console.

Detailed Connection Specifications

Worksurface I;O Panels

Lists and describes all connectors available on the rear and front panels of the Worksurface unit.

Rack Unit Connector Interfaces

Details the specific connectors and comments for Digirack, MadiRack, and MiniRack units.

Optical System and Advanced Features

I;O Rack Audio Connections and Types

Explains various audio connections for rack units, including analogue, AES/EBU, and optional modules.

Optocore System and Redundancy

Details the optional Optocore optical system, its data capabilities, and redundant operation features.

Optical Cable Care and System Settings

Provides guidance on managing optical cables and adjusting settings within a multi-rack Optocore system.

System Integration and Installation Notes

Optical Cable Testing and Display Setup

Describes how to check optical cables and configure external display monitors for system overview.

Important Installation and Finish Information

Offers crucial advice for installers and details the product's paint finishes and colours for integration.

digico SD8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Faders100mm motorized
Sample Rate96kHz
EQ4-band fully parametric
Dynamic EQYes
Multiband CompressorsYes
Effects8 stereo effects processors
ConnectivityMADI, AES3, Dante

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