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The X2 is an all-digital self-op radio or Grams console designed for on-air operation. A simple control surface is employed to allow easy use by non-technical presenters whilst more complex functions are available to technical users.

Based on Calrec's award-winning Bluefin console range, the X2 is an extremely robust system.  It has been designed to allow simple Presenter Operated programmes to be made easily with only essential controls being present as part of the desk's hardware.

For more complex programmes the central screen provides access to more advanced functions, including control of routing, memories (including save and load from disc or memory sticks), fader labelling, signal processing and signalisation using the comprehensive GPIO facilities.

The X2 control surface is available with 6, 12, 18 or 24 faders. Each fader is fully assignable so that any available input source can be routed to any fader to create a preferred layout which can be memorised along with all the other desk settings. This level of assignability makes the X2 Series ideal for use in situations with multiple operators using their own preferred desk layouts and for recalling different shows.

A single assign button above each fader calls the touch screen to that channel allowing instant access to all the various on screen settings and options.  However, in simple operator mode, this complexity is hidden.

The X2 control surface hardware consists of drop in panels individually cabled back to a local console box. This permits a wide variety of layouts to suit different operating practices. Technical furniture can be user supplied hence no woodwork or stand is provided as part of an X2 system, although custom furniture and control panels can be designed on request.

A remote rack houses the input and output cards, as well as control and signal processing.  Bi-directional communication to external scheduling/play-out systems is available.

Desk Features:

  • 24 stereo channels, with equaliser and dynamics processing
  • 4 stereo auxiliaries, with level balance and pre/post control
  • 4 stereo mains, with equaliser and dynamics processing
  • Mix-minus/Clean feed outputs available for every channel
  • Direct outputs and inserts for every channel
  • Stereo PFL
  • Stereo control room (Cubicle) LS output
  • Stereo operator’s headphones output
  • Stereo studio LS output
  • Integration with third party network control systems

Channels are further equipped with:

  • Input selection and trim
  • Mic gain and phantom power
  • On/Off control (for mic input channels)
  • Phase reverse
  • Left to both, Right to both
  • Sidechain EQ
  • Channel fader and Balance control
  • Routing to mains and auxiliaries
  • Clean feed output level control
  • 6 character label
  • Assignable WILD button, display and rotary control
  • ASSIGN button
  • STOP/START buttons