D950 Digital Mixing System
1-10 Introduction SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03
directly. For this reason there is no need for an operator to call up “Pages”
or to use a central control panel, to access and/or modify a selected func-
tion. Direct access also enhances the status feedback of individual channel
settings.
The layout of each channel strip is almost identical to a traditional analog
strip. Important functions, such as the routing information, input selection,
AUX control, and processing selection, are laid out clearly and generously,
allowing easy navigation and instant feedback for all channel strips at a
glance. Processing functions can be assigned to the four touch-sensitive
rotary encoders (and associated switches) that are provided in each chan-
nel strip for modifying each of the various system parameters.
The multi-functionality of the D950’s operating surface is achieved by
using a simple and intuitive solution: the alphanumeric displays located
next to each assignable, high-resolution rotary encoder describe the as-
signed function being performed. Once touched by the operator, the label
changes to display the current value. Values can also be continuously dis-
played once the user is familiar with the assigned function. In addition, an
intuitive “analog” value is always displayed on an LED bar below the knob
for instant visual feedback.
The D950 Series’ operation – particularly the status feedback – are further
enhanced by the visual displays of EQ or Dynamics settings on the
Graphic Controller. Channels of various types (such as input, groups,
masters etc.) can be easily mapped to the operating surface and moved
around as needed. The surface is fully modular and can be laid out in a va-
riety of ways to suit individual customer specifications.
1.1.4 Audio Quality
The D950 Series’ DSP Core uses state-of-the-art SHARC (Super Harvard
Architecture) digital signal processors with integrated floating point cir-
cuitry; internal word length is a full 40 bits. Such high resolution is re-
sponsible for the system’s outstanding signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic
range, and overall sonic precision.
Due to the system’s high processing resolution, any truncation errors –
inevitable by-products with some kinds of digital signal processing – are
minimized to such an extent that they have no effect on the result. And the
ability to connect both multi-channel MADI- and AES/EBU-format signals
directly to the DSP Core ensures a future-safe investment with linear 24-
bit resolution at all digital inputs and outputs.
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