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ntegral to the DC2020 is arevolution in automatedmixing technology.
The C3 console control system
combines digital and analogue
circuitry without the need for
VCAs and their associated
ergonomic and sonic
limitations.
Perhaps of
even
more
significance,
C3 banishes the
noise problems normally
associated with digital
control techniques.
DC2020 is as easy to use as
any in-line console. And with
all automation functions easily
accessed from the console,
engineers quickly feel
completely at home in the DC2020’s
familiar working environment.
• Moving monitorand master faders
• Automated channeland monitor cuts
• 2 automated Auxsend switches per
channel
• 4 automated stereo return and
group cuts
• Built-in machinecontrol interfaces
• MIDI event control
• Automatic mix save
• Simple backup and archiving
• Drop-in/out with preview
• Track record enable
• 24, 32 and 40channel frames
• Up to 88 inputs forfinal mixing
silent integrated automation
I
n an increasinglycompetitive post productionmarket, facility owners arefaced by ever more criticalhardware decisions.
Clients demand more and expect
it for less.
With digital recording now the
norm, automated mixing can
add that commercial edge that
ensures a studio gets, and
more importantly keeps, its
clients.
But at what cost?
Until now, equipping a post
production room with a highly
specified automated console has
placed an almost unbearable
strain on all but the most
extravagant
budgets.
Enter the Soundcraft
DC2020.
A development of
the ground
breaking DC2000,
the DC2020 delivers performance and
flexibility way beyond that suggested
by its modest price.
Suddenly post-production facilities can
offer state of the art automation
without having to pass on unpalatable
price rises to their clients.
And that’s a competitive advantage
that can’t be ignored.
I
the commercial edge
hrough the Central Touchscreen, theoperation of the DC2020 is broken down into a simple, logical sequence of events.
Console configuration. The console can be set up
to suit an individual operator’s working practices and
choice of tape machines including pre-roll time and
automatic saving of mixes.
Machine selection. With on-board support for a
wide variety of interfaces, machines may be
controlled via RS422 and/or MIDI protocols.
Source allocation. Using the on-screen Qwerty
keyboard, tracks and channels can be named and
project titles assigned.
Marking MIDI events, cue points and snapshot
presets. The initial skeleton of a mix is
established.
Pre-Mix. Groups of tracks may be
premixed without committing to tape and
individual channels can be grouped.
Final mix. All channels can be assigned and reassigned at
any time to the four floating group faders. The console
jog wheel can be used to scrub the mix allowing for 1/4
frame accurate on-line editing of all parameters. Mixes can
be built up in layers and sections from completed mixes may
be cut and pasted between versions.
T
DC2020 operation
Up to 50 cue points may be stored per mix withinstant locate and on-screen editing. Previous mixesmay be recalled and protected to preventoverwriting. A new mix can be created instead ofediting existing versions. Mixes may be copied tofloppy disks for archiving.
MIDI events can be assigned to any timecode valuefacilitating effects processor program changes aswell as note and sequence information for samplers.Additionally, timecode values can be copied fromthe cue list or created on-screen.
The DC2020 reads and writes SMPTE/EBU timecode at24, 25, 30D and 30ND frame rates, either as a masteror a slave. The on-board generator can be used forstriping tapes etc. and synchronised to video.MIDI timecode is also supported and any incomingformat can be converted before re-sending.
Events and names are edited on screen using astandard format QWERTY keyboard layout combinedwith the jog wheel. Timecode values can be editedusing a similar numeric keypad.
Machine types are selected from the on-screenmenu; three different machines are selected fromthe Setup screen. MIDI machines can be linked withRS422 controlled recorders for chasing or controlledseparately without re-wiring.
Titles, Projects, Users and Studio configurations canbe saved to 3.5” floppy disks for archiving ortransferring to other consoles, enabling the entiresetup to be saved with the mix. Simple housekeeping duties can also be performedfrom the touchscreen.
• 24, 25, 30D and30ND frame SMPTE
compatible
• Timecode and videosynchronisation
• RS422 9-pin andMIDI machine control
• Snapshot presets
• Snapshot-to-mixtransfer
• On-line mix editingusing jog wheel
• Quarter-frame cutresolution
• 4000-step faderresolution
• Cut and paste off-line mix editing
• Simple transferbetween consoles
• 4-band semi-parametric EQ
• Unique “floatingbus” routing
t the heart of the DC2020console lies the Central ControlPanel – a touchscreen driven on-board computer that takes careof console automation, machinecontrol and projectmanagement.
The DC2020’s
automation
system is highly
intuitive, with no
compromises
made in the console’s
control surface and no new
skills to learn. The consequent
ease of operation makes
engineers immediately feel at
home and lifts productivity to
new heights.
Without leaving the console, all
popular digital and analogue tape
machines and sequencers can be
controlled remotely. Functions include
Auto Play/Return, Drop In/Out points,
Record Enable and Preview.
Additionally, projects can be stored to the
internal hard disk giving near instant recall
of studio setups including tape machines and
• On/Off-lineTouchscreen
operation
• Dedicated transportcontrols
• Built-in projectmanagement system
• Low-noise digitalcircuitry
• Integral harddisk and RAM
storage
• Digital levelmetering
• 4 assignable“floating” control
groups
• Built-in printerinterface
• PC/Mac interfacefor touchscreen
• 4 stereo groupswith effects returns
• Optional patchbay
absolute control
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System Diagrams
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Sound for Picture
RS-422 9-pin control is used for VTR transport and record enables.MIDI control is used to set digital tape machine record enables andtimecode chasing plus effects processor program changes and samplecues. The VTR acts as sync master while the audio multitrack andDC2020 chase to timecode.A DAT machine is used as the final audio master while the VTR may beused for intermediate stereo mastering.
Tapeless Surround Sound Facility
The DC2020 issues transport commands to an external recordselect matrix via RS-422 9-pin protocol. Machines are allcontrolled from the selector which provides master timecode forall machines and the console. Frame-accurate location of audio,video and the DC2020 is almost instant. A surround soundencoder/decoder interface is fed by the group outputs, providingsolo in place, panning and off-tape monitoring.
Patchbay and Rear panel
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LINELINELINELINELINELINELINELINE
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TRACK
SEND
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TRACK
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
INPUT REAR FACIA
MICMICMICMICMICMICMICMIC
LINELINELINELINELINELINELINELINE
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
INPUT REAR FACIA
MICMICMICMICMICMICMICMIC
LINELINELINELINELINELINELINELINE
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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TRACK
SEND
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TRACK
SEND
RETURN
TRACK
SEND
INPUT REAR FACIA
MICMICMICMICMICMICMICMIC
LINELINELINELINELINELINELINELINE
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SEND
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SEND
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TRACK
SEND
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SEND
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SEND
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INPUT REAR FACIA
PORT 5VIDEO SYNC75 V
STUDIOSPEAKERS
2 TK - AMIXOUTC/RM
R R R
ALT
L L L
LLL L
2 TK - B MIXINS
FB1
FB2
STUDIOPHONES
R R R R
AUXOUT 1
AUXOUT 2
AUXOUT 3
AUXOUT 4
L L L L
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STE - D STE - C STE - B STE - A
GRPINS 7
GRPINS 5
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GRPINS 1
GRPINS 2
GRPOUT 1
GRPOUT 2
GRPINS 4
GRPOUT 3
GRPOUT 4
GRPINS 6
GRPOUT 5
GRPOUT 6
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PORT 1
PORT 2
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PORT 4
PARALLEL
MIDIOUT
MIDITHRU
MIDIIN
SMPTEOUT
SMPTEIN
MADE IN ENGLAND
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MASTER REARFACIA
32 channel patchbay The DC2020 is available with an integrated patchbay which provides a compact, convenient connection point for all line-level inputs and outputs. In addition to theDC2020’s dedicated connections, jacks are provided for up to 120 tie-lines for custom patching arrangements. Occupying a standard 8-way module at the right hand sideof the console, the DC2020 patchbay presents all external connections (except microphone inputs) on industry-standard EDAC multipin connectors.
24 channel patchbay frame shownThe DC2020 is modular in blocks of eight inputs, with a central group/master section, which houses the Central Control Panel. The console modules are arranged so thatthe master section is positioned between inputs 16 and 17, regardless of frame size. Audio connections to the standard console are made by industry-standard XLRconnectors and 0.25” (6.35mm) jacks. The patchbay version of the console interfaces via EDAC multipins, retaining the XLR connectors for microphone inputs. D-typeconnectors are used for RS-422 and parallel data ports, while MIDI signals are presented on standard DIN connectors. A video sync input is provided in the form of a BNCconnector, with timecode in/out connections being made via separate 0.25” (6.35mm) jacks.
MICMICMICMICMICMICMICMIC
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INPUT REAR FACIA
PORT 5VIDEO SYNC75 V
STUDIOSPEAKERS
2 TK - AMIXOUTC/RM
R R R
ALT
L L L
LLL L
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FB1
FB2
STUDIOPHONES
R R R R
AUXOUT 1
AUXOUT 2
AUXOUT 3
AUXOUT 4
L L L L
R R R R
STE - D STE - C STE - B STE - A
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GRPINS 5
GRPINS 3
GRPINS 1
GRPINS 2
GRPOUT 1
GRPOUT 2
GRPINS 4
GRPOUT 3
GRPOUT 4
GRPINS 6
GRPOUT 5
GRPOUT 6
GRPINS 8
GRPOUT 7
GRPOUT 8
PORT 1
PORT 2
PORT 3
PORT 4
PARALLEL
MIDIOUT
MIDITHRU
MIDIIN
SMPTEOUT
SMPTEIN
MADE IN ENGLAND
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MASTER REARFACIA
Console Width Weight24 Channel 1368mm / 53.9” 158 Ibs / 72kgs24 Channel + Patchbay 1688mm / 66.5” 176 Ibs / 80kgs32 Channel 1688mm / 66.5” 176 Ibs / 80kgs32 Channel + Patchbay 2008mm / 79.0” 194 Ibs / 88kgs40 Channel 2008mm / 79.0” 194 Ibs / 88kgs40 Channel + Patchbay 2327mm / 91.6” 212 Ibs / 96kgs
728mm
28.7"
837mm32.9"
903mm35.6"
172mm
6.8"
213m
m8.
4"13
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4.5"
987m
m
38.9
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781m
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30.7
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MICINPUT(BAL)
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TAPERETURN
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PEAKFROMMNTR
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MONPANPEAK
LONGMOTORMONITORFADER
CUT
MONITOR CUT
MONITOR/MIX PATH
PFL
EQ TOMONITOR
EQ TOMONITOR
EQ IN(BOTH)
100HzFILTERLINE INPUT
AMPLIFIER
GAIN+48V
FILTER IN
PEAK
HF/LF EQ
CUT/BOOST
FREQ
INSERTSEND/RETURN(UNBAL)
HMF/LMF EQ
BELL BELLSHELF SHELF
HIQ HIQ
CUT/BOOST
FREQ
CUT
CHANNEL CUT SHORTCHANNELFADER
CHANNEL PATH
PEAKCHANPAN
MIX
7-8
PEAKFROMCHAN
PHASE
MONOSUM
GRPBUSODD
GRPBUSEVEN
SUMAMPEVEN
SUMAMPODD
INSERT
INSERT
PFL
PFL
CUT
CUT
CUT
GROUPFADER
MIX BUSL & R
MIX
GRP METER EVEN
TO INPUT GRP RETN
GRP METER ODD
TO INPUT GRP RETN
GROUP OUT ODDGNDCOMP
GROUP OUT EVENGNDCOMP
SOLO CUT
AMB AMB
RED
ON ARM
CUT
AUTOMATEDSWITCHES
ST METER L
ST METER R
METER SELECT
METERCHANGE
OVER
METERCHANGE
OVERGROUPMETERODD
GROUPMETEREVEN
METERRIGHT
METERLEFT
GRP ODD
GRP EVEN
MIX R
MIX L
MIX GRPSWITCH
ROTARYFADER
CUT
HF
CUT
ST METER R
ST METER L
PFL
PFL
CUT
LF
HF/LF EQ
HF/LF EQ
INPUTAMP
INPUTAMP
-10
LEFTNORMALLEDTO RIGHTFOR MONO
STEREO RETURN SECTION
FB1/L FB2/R
FB1 FBL FB2 FBR
FOLDBACK BUSSESTO FOLDBACK MASTER
AUTOMATEDSWITCHES
CUT
CUT
ARMONAMB
SOLO
R POSTFADE
L POSTFADE
L PREFADE
R PREFADE
AMB
RED
STEREOINPUTLEFT(BAL)
STEREOINPUTRIGHT(BAL)
GROUP OUTPUT SECTION
Channel/Monitor InputMic, line and tape return inputs are balanced, with the nominal tape input/output level being selected (to +4dBu or -10dBV) by a switch located under the console. Theunbalanced insert point follows the HF/LF EQ routing to the monitor or channel path. The channel and monitor Peak indicators both warn of excessive level at two points;after the input amplifier and after the channel or monitor fader. The normal tape source may be switched over to one of the group outputs allowing channels to begrouped before recording; similarly, the monitor source may be selected to be off-tape or channel output to provide automated mic or line faders if required. Aux 1 and 3On switches, channel and monitor Cut switches and the main monitor fader are all automated.
Stereo Return/Group OutputThe line level stereo inputs may be selected to +4dBu or -10dBV sensitivity and may be routed to the corresponding group or the stereo mix bus. Depending on the statusof the foldback outputs, the returns are routed in stereo or summed to mono before adding to the FB1 and FB2 mixes. The four stereo group outputs are provided withunbalanced insert points and may be used as independent outputs or routed to the stereo mix. Automated functions include stereo return and group Cut switches.
Block Diagrams
AUX1 SUMMINGAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
LEVEL
TO AUTOMATION
CUTFROMAUTOMATION
AUX1OUTPUT(GNDCOMP)
AUXELEC
SWITCH
AFLSWITCH
AFL EN
AFL(PFL BUS)
AFLAMB
AMB
GRN
ARM
CUT
CUT
LINK
AUX3 TO 1
AUX3BUS
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER
LEVEL
TO AUTOMATION
CUTFROMAUTOMATION
AUX3OUTPUT(GNDCOMP)
AFLSWITCH AFL
(PFL BUS)
AFL EN
AMB
CUT
ARM
GRN
AMB
CUT
AUXELEC
SWITCH
AFL
AUX4BUS
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
LEVEL
TO AUTOMATION
CUTFROMAUTOMATION
AUX4OUTPUT(GNDCOMP)
AUXELEC
SWITCH
AFLSWITCH AFL
(PFL BUS)
LINK
AUX4 TO 2
CUT
CUT
ARMAMB
GRN
AFL BN
AMBAFL
AUX2BUS
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
LEVEL
TO AUTOMATION
CUTFROMAUTOMATION
AUX2OUTPUT(GNDCOMP)
AUXELEC
SWITCH
CUT
CUT
ARMAMB
AMBAFL
AFL ON
AFL(PFL BUS)
AFLSWITCH
GRN
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
TALKBACK TO MIX
MIXLBUS
MONLBUS
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
SUMMINGAMPLIFIERAMPLIFIER
MIXLMETER
TO CRMSELECT
(GNDCOMP)
MIXLOUTPUT
TALKBACK TO MIX
MIXRBUS
MONRBUS
VCASUMMINGAMPLIFIER
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
CONTROLFROMAUTOMATION
INSERTSEND/RETURN(UNBAL)
CONTROLFROMCADENCE
INSERTSEND/RETURN(UNBAL)
VCA AMPLIFIER
MIXRMETER
TO CRMSELECT
(GNDCOMP)
MIXROUTPUT
FROM MIX OUT
FROM MIX OUT
MIXRIGHT
MIXLEFT
2 TRKARIGHT(BAL)
2 TRKBRIGHT(BAL)
2 TRKBLEFT(BAL)
2 TRKALEFT(BAL)
CRM SELECT MONO
MONITORMETERRIGHT
MONITORMETERLEFT
PFL/AFLSIGNAL
PFL/AFL
CHANGE
PFL/AFL
CHANGE
PFL/AFL
DETECTOR
RED
PFL EN
AFL EN
TRIM
TO STUDIOOUTPUT CIRCUIT
PFL/AFL BUSPFL/AFL
SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
INPUTAMPLIFIER
(MIXING)
INPUTAMPLIFIER
(MIXING)
TO STUDIOOUTPUT CIRCUIT
AMPLIFIER
NORMALLING
PHONESAMPLIFIER
PHONESAMPLIFIER
LEFT
RIGHT
PHONESJACK(DISCONNECTSCRM SPEAKERS)
DIM RIGHTCIRCUIT
DIM LEFTCIRCUIT
MONOCIRCUIT
MONOCIRCUIT
DIMCRM
LEVELDIM CRMFROMTALKBACK
RED
CONTROL ROOM MONITORING
AMPLIFIER
NORMALLING
ALTERNATIVESPEAKERS
(GNDCOMP)
(GNDCOMP)
ALTLEFT
CRMLEFT
CRMRIGHT
ALTRIGHT
Aux MastersThe four mono Aux outputs are fed via rotary master faders and automated cut switches. Aux 3 may be linked to Aux 1 if required to allow monitor and channel auxfeeds to be summed; similarly, Aux 4 may be added to the Aux 2 output. FB1 and 2 may be used as additional auxiliary mixes, giving a total of six effects sends.
Stereo Mix and Control Room MonitoringThe main stereo mix output benefits from unbalanced insert points and a motorised, automated master fader. The stereo mix signal is fed to control room monitorsunless overridden by a PFL or AFL selection. Alternatively, control room monitors may be switched to one of two stereo tape inputs for off-tape listening. Solo levelmay be trimmed by +/-10dB to match master output levels, and mono compatibility may be checked by summing the left and right signals. An automatic dim isenabled whenever talkback to studio is selected. The engineer’s headphone feed on the front of the DC2020 disconnects the control room speaker outputs. Analternative pair of switched outputs is available for near-field monitors.
Machine Transport Record Enable Drop In/Out Locate Timecode Interface Req’d
Tascam DA-88 MMC or 19-pin Tracks 1-8 With preview LO, LI Cuepoints, MTC or LTC SY-88 cardChase, Jog/Shuttle 1
Alesis ADAT MMC All tracks 2 With preview 2 LO, LI Cuepoints MTC or off- AI-2 or 2BRC tape LTC remote
Fostex G-series MMC All tracks With preview LO, LI Cuepoints MTC or off- Nonetape LTC
Fostex RD8 MMC Tracks 1-8 With preview LO, LI Cuepoints MTC None
Sony UVW 9-pin RS-422 All tracks - LO, LI Cuepoints, LTC NoneJog/Shuttle
Sony P2 9-pin RS-422 All tracks - LO, LI Cuepoints, LTC NoneJog/Shuttle
Akai - Tracks 1-4 - LO, LI Cuepoints MTC, LTC 3 IB-113M MIDI board 3IB-112T SMPTE board
Machine Compatibility
Automation
The DC2020 operating software is regularly upgraded, and as a result the range of compatible machines is continually widening. Many machines not quoted here willinterface directly with the DC2020 using standard MIDI Machine Control or Sony 9-pin protocols. The DC2020 itself will act as a timecode master or slave, enablingsimple chasing to take place.
Studio, Foldback and Oscillator OutputsStudio headphones are fed in stereo by a mix of the control room feed, FB1 and FB2 and talkback. The studio speakers are fed independently by a mix of the controlroom feed and talkback. Foldback signal FB1 is selected globally to be fed from the input monitor or channel paths; FB2 is permanently allocated to the monitorinputs. FB1 and FB2 may be paired to work as a stereo feed, with panning achieved via the dual controls on each input and the returns routed in stereo. A 1kHz/10kHzvariable level oscillator may be routed to the tape sends for line-up and to the main mix outputs. The DC2020’s talkback section permits the engineer to talkindependently to the studio speakers, headphones and slate to tape, mixed with a 20Hz oscillator signal.
FB1
FB1
FB1MON/LEFT
FB2
FBL
FBR
FROMINPUTSENDS
FROMSTEREOINPUTSENDS
STEREOSWITCH
FOLDBACKBUSSES
GLOBALCHAN/MON
FOLDBACK 1SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
FOLDBACK 2SUMMINGAMPLIFIER
FB2LEV
FB1LEV
AFLSWITCH
AFLSWITCH
AFL
AFLEN
TOSTUPHNS
TOSTUPHNS
AMB
AMB
AFL
AFLEN
FROMAUTOMATION
AMB
GRN
GRN
AMBCUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
ARM
ARM
ELECTRONICSWITCH
ELECTRONICSWITCH
AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER
FROMAUTOMATION
FB2OUT(GRNCOMP)
FB1OUT(GRNCOMP)
SINEWAVE
OSCILLATOR
1K/10K
OSCTOMIX
OSCTOTAPE
SLATESIG
MIXBUS
TB + SLATE SIG
SLATEOSCILLATOR
20HZ - 20DB
RED
CAL
LEV
TOMIC
MICAMP
LEVEL
TB TOSTUDIOSPKRSORPHONES
STUDIOSPKRS
STUDIOPHONES
TALKTO
STUDIO
TALKTO
PHONESSWITCH
TALKTO
TAPE
TAPE
DIM CRM
DIMCRM
DIMCRM
ENABLE
ENABLE
AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER
OUTPUTTOSTUDIOSPKRSRIGHT(GNDCOMP)
OUTPUTTOSTUDIOSPKRSLEFT(GNDCOMP)
STUDIOENABLE
FROMTALKBACK
TALKBACKTO STUDIO
TALKBACK
TO STU
TALKBACK
TO STU
CRM TOSTUDIOSPKRS
OUTPUTTOSTUDIOPHONESLEFT
OUTPUTTOSTUDIOPHONESRIGHT
TALKBACKTO STUDIO
FROM
PHONESENABLE
TALKBACK
TO STU
TALKBACK
TO STU
AFLSWITCH
AFL
AMB
FB1 FB2
AFLBUS
AFL
STUDIOPHONESLEVELSTEREO
(SEE MANUAL)
CRM TOSTUDIOPHNS
FOLDBACK/CRMSUB MIXER
FOLDBACK/CRMSUB MIXER
MONITORSELECTRIGHT
MONITORSELECTLEFT
FROM CRMINPUTSELECTCIRCUIT
STUDIO OUTPUTS
FOLDBACK MASTERS OSCILLATOR/TALBACK
Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIDI Machine Control, 9-pin RS-422, SMPTE Master.Synchronisation and Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIDI Timecode, SMPTE (24, 25, 30D, 30ND fps).Mix Data Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 12mb RAM, 80 to 120Mb Hard disk drive, 1.44Mb IBM-format floppy disk drive Video Sync.Fader Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4096 steps (within 0.25dB @ 0dB gain).Fader Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . within 0.75 frame.Switch Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . within 0.25 frame.
DC2020 Specifications
Connections Impedance LevelMic (XLR) 2kΩ balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -60dBu to 0dBu (+20dBu max)Line (Jack)* >10kΩ balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40dBu to +20dBu (+40dBu max)Insert (Jack)* <75Ω/>10kΩ unbalanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2dBu (+21dBu max)Tape Send (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600Ω
-10dBV (+7dBV max) into 600ΩTape Return (Jack)* (+4dBu) >20kΩ balanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +26dBu max
(-10dBV) >10kΩ balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12dBV max
Stereo Return (Jack)* (+4dBu) >20kΩ balanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +26dBu max(-10dBV) >10kΩ balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12dBV max
Group Insert (Jack)* <75Ω/>10kΩ unbalanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2dBu (+21dBu max)Group Output (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600ΩAux Output (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600ΩFoldback Output (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600Ω
Mix Output (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600ΩC/room Speakers (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600ΩC/room H/phones (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600Ω
50mW into 8ΩStudio Speakers (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600ΩStudio H/phones (Jack)* <75Ω gnd comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4dBu (+21dBu max) into 600Ω
SMPTE Input/Output (Jack), Midi In/Thru/Out (5-pin DIN), Sony RS-422 (9-pin D-type), Printer (25-pin D-type)
Filter Freq Slope
HP 100Hz 18dB/Oct
EQ Freq Gain Q
HF 500Hz - 17kHz 615dB 1.5/ShelfHMF 700Hz - 17kHz 615dB 1.2/2.0LMF 50Hz - 1kHz 615dB 1.2/2.0LF 50Hz - 1.7kHz 615dB 1.3/Shelf
Auxiliaries and Foldback
Aux 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MonitorAux 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MonitorAux 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post fade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor/ChannelAux 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post fade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor/ChannelFB 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre/Post fade . . . . . . . . . . Monitor/ChannelFB 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre/Post fade . . . . . . . . . . Monitor/Channel
Oscillator
1kHz/10kHz variable level
Frequency Response
Any input to any output 20Hz -20kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
THD and Noise
Line in to Tape Send +20dBu Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.002% THD @ 1kHzTape Return to Mix Out +20dBu Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.02% THD @ 1kHzMic E.I.N. 22Hz - 22kHz unweighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-128dBu @ 200ΩTape Send Noise 22Hz - 22kHz unweighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-85dBuMix Output Noise 22Hz - 22kHz unweighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-75dBu (32 ch. routed)
Isolation and Crosstalk
Input Channel Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >95dB @ 1kHzInput Channel Fader Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >70dB @ 1kHzMix/Group Routing Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >90dB @ 1kHzGroup-Mix Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-80dB @ 1kHzGroup-Group Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-75dB @ 1kHz
*EDAC connections on patchbay version
12
9
-0+3
6
9
12
1515
63
6
12
9
-0+3
6
9
12
1515
63
6
12
9
-0+3
6
9
12
1515
63
6
12
9
-0+3
6
9
12
1515
63
6
500
1k
3k
18 kHz
4k
8k
2k
50
100
300
1.6 kHz
400
800
200
LF
MON
HF
TAPERETURNTRIM
MONSRC
TAPESRC
RET
SND
DIR
GRP 1
100Hz
LINE
INPUT
-20
+48v
MON
HIMID
LOMID
LO
LO
HI
HI
0
0
EQIN
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
1
2
56
7
8
9
100
43
ON
ON
POST
FB1/LCH/MON
FB2/RMON
MON
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
CHAN
4
3
01
2
3
4
55
12
L R
4
3
01
2
3
4
55
12
L R
MONPAN
BOUNCE
MIX
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
CHAN
PEAK
MON
SOLO
CUT
CHANNEL
MONITOR
SOLO
CUT
10
15
20
253040
5
5
0
SEL
WR
WR
RD
RD
SW
FDR
1
2
3
4
CNTRGRPASN
0
5
10
5
10
15
20
25
30
40
CHANPAN
10
0
15
30
60
40
20
500
1k
3k
18 kHz
4k
8k
2k
50 1.6 kHz
400
800
100
300200
2020
-0+
Low-noisebalanced Mic, Lineand Tape inputs
Floating busarchitectureallows flexibletrack routingwithoutrepatching
Four-band semi-parametric EQsection with Qswitching andshelf/bellselection.
EQ May beswitched in pairsof bands tochannel orMonitor path
Up to six Auxiliarysends for effectsrouting (or fourplus stereofoldback).Two automatedAux ‘On’ switches
‘Bounce’ switchfor routingMonitor input toGroups
Sub-group routingfor Channelsinputs
60mm ChannelInput fader
AutomatedChannel andMonitor Cutswitches
Track Enablesremotely activatedfrom the console
Monitor InputFader 100mmtouch-sensitivelong-throwMoving Faderunder C3 control
Simple fader andswitch automationmode selection
Four assignableControl Groups
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