PRODUCTS
Faced with increasing budgetary pressures, broadcast organisations throughout the world are seeking consoles which are cost effective in terms of performance and compact in terms of size order to maximise studio or outside broadcast vehicle design efficiency.
The S2 console provides all the performance and ergonomic excellence of previous Calrec designs in a console of such size and weight that it is ideal for use in studios and mobile vehicles alike.
Powerful grouping control is a key feature of the S2 console. A VCA grouping system provides up to 10 VCA Groups which are additional to the 8 stereo audio groups. Surround panning and grouping is increasingly demanded by broadcasters world-wide and optional five way panning and surround monitor panel facilities satisfy the requirements of the most critical application.
- Up to 72 inputs
- Mono mic/line, stereo mic/line and stereo line input modules available
- Proprietary Calrec auto gain-ranging circuit provides 36dB mic input headroom with very low noise
- 8 stereo audio groups
- 6 mono & 2 stereo auxiliaries
- 2 main outputs with Compressor/Limiters
- 2 buss mix-minus output per channel with individual talkback
- Stereo direct output with talkback on all input modules
- Optional 32 track multitrack outputs
- Surround panning on all input modules
- Optional surround loudspeaker monitor controller
- Up to 10 VCA groups with grand master
- Comprehensive loudspeaker monitoring system with access to desk and line outputs to both main 1 and 2, groups, auxiliaries and 22 external stereo sources as well as PFL and multitracks
- Fully featured talkback system and oscillator
- Flexible inserts on input modules, groups and mains
- Optional upstand modules include: Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate, 4-band EQ, and a comprehensive selection of meters and meter selectors
- Low power consumption and consequential low heat generation
- 30mm module width provides compact size and low weight
- Outside source modules and dedicated talkback modules are available for radio applications.
The S2 console is designed to satisfy the needs of radio and television broadcasters alike. Since the first installation in July 1995 consoles have been installed in major television and radio news rooms, teleproduction studios and outside broadcast vehicles where as well as performance and quality factors, space and weight considerations make the S2 an unrivalled choice.
