D950 Digital Mixing System
Date printed: 03.09.03 SW V3.3 Introduction 1-3
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Technical Features and User Benefits
Studer is an international company with a long tradition in audio engi-
neering and design perfection. It has now taken a major step forward by
developing an all-new, state-of-the-art technology for digital mixing con-
soles. Based on many years of experience in the recording studio, live-
performance and post-production markets, allied to the latest advances in
scientific achievements, Studer has created a new product family: the
D950 Series Digital Mixing System.
By utilizing the industry’s most modern technology, users have access to
superior amounts of processing power allied to fast system response to
every operator command. In addition, space requirements and power con-
sumption are minimized. The D950 Series’ flexible control surface and er-
gonomics has been designed specifically to address the exacting demands
of day-to-day recording and production sessions, especially when utilized
in live applications. Access to all functions is quick and intuitive.
1.1.1 Leading-Edge Digital Technology
The D950 Series sets new frontiers in digital audio, using the latest-
generation technology and highly flexible DSP resource allocation to sat-
isfy the exacting needs of the professional audio industry. Available in two
basic versions – the D950B with two-channel stereo panning and moni-
toring, and the D950S, which offers up to 7.1-channel panning, exclusive
Studer Virtual-Surround Panning (VSP), joystick controllers, and a sepa-
rate multi-format monitor panel – the D950 Digital System can be recon-
figured easily within minutes to suit the specific needs of various applica-
tions. Facility owners and operators profit from a flexible and versatile
product with a clear upgrade path. Recording and production engineers
benefit from a clearly laid out user interface, based on a simple-to-learn
“analog” design, but one that still allow an intuitive access to all its power-
ful DSP functionality. Enhanced reliability, outstanding audio quality and
the use of industry-standard digital I/O formats help simplify the mainte-
nance engineer’s functions.
The D950S Multi-Format Sound version is targeted at film, TV postpro-
duction, multichannel music, and DVD applications, amongst others. The
increasing popularity of the Digital Versatile Disc means that more and
more projects will be produced in a variety of surround formats, especially
5.1. In addition, older stereo releases are being re-mixed for DVD release.
The D950S can be equipped with a variety of panning, monitoring, ma-
chine-control and bus re-assignment components.
The new Studer D950 Series Digital Mixing System represents a unique,
fourth-generation solution for facility owners that have considered an all-
digital solution, but might have reservations about critical operational pa-
rameters. Redundant power supplies are available throughout the system to
ensure trouble-free operation during critical live-sound or on-air broadcast.
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