Sonifex S1 - Superb Audio Quality & Unquestionable Reliability; Progress; Flexible

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S1 User Handbook
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Superb Audio Quality & Unquestionable Reliability
• TheS1usesthelatestsemiconductortechnologytoallowinputofSPDIF&Toslink
digital audio signals up to 24bit,192kHz, and the output of AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital
audio signals up to 24 bit, 96kHz sample rate.
• Theanaloguesignalpathsuselownoisecircuitrytoprovidesuperbaudio
performance well capable of satisfying radio listeners worldwide.
• ThehighreliabilityandbuildqualityoftheS1minimisesthechanceoffailure,
avoiding lost air-time.
• ALPSlong-throw100mmfadersgiveasmooth,repeatableresponseandtheXLR
Neutrik connectors used are an industry standard.
• TheuseofVCA’scontrolledbythefadersensurestightstereotrackingandeliminates
mechanical and electronic noise.
• TheS1hasaninternalpowersupplyprovidingregulated,ripple-freepower,tothe
mixer.
• Highqualityanodisedaluminiumisusedforthechassisto…
Progress
Following on from the Sonifex Sovereign range of audio mixers, the S1 combines all the
features needed of a radio broadcast mixer in a stylish, ush-mounting chassis: a wide range
of input and output channels, CUE/PFL, fader-start operation of equipment, automatic
monitor muting on mic-live, light switching remote outputs, EQ on input modules, two
auxiliary busses,two external inputs and a main program audio bus.
Flexible
The S1 is a highly congurable unit and has been designed to be jumper free, allowing the
user to alter the conguration quickly whilst still on air rather than having to take apart the
unit armed with a pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass. The majority of the desk can be
setup and controlled using the Sonifex SCI Software. This opens up a world of options:
• ProducerControlledEnvironment–SCiallowstheproducerorengineertocontrolall
settings and parameters reducing the required skill set of the Presenter and leaving
them to focus on their broadcast.
• RemoteControl–Controlexternalequipmentusingthededicatedremotecontrol
ports. These are great for starting or stopping CD players and other external
equipment and are fully congurable to suit most manufacturers and remove
limitations.
• GlobalTalkback–Allowallyourgueststoheareachotherthroughtheirheadphones,
alleviating the risk of Mic/ Headphone feedback. (for more details refer to page 28
• AutomationTally–Giveavisualindicationofanimpendingeventtoapresenterusing
the versatile GPIO system.
• Manymoreexamplescoveredintheusersetupsection.