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DiGiCo has launched the next generation of large-format live audio production mixing consoles. As one would expect from a brand-new console from DiGiCo, it has been designed from the ground up. Familiar, yet different, and with improved audio quality via enhanced algorithms, Quantum852 delivers a massive leap forward in processing power. It is neatly packaged with 1000-nit LCD screens for full daylight operation and a newly designed worksurface, giving users the confidence that, true to the DiGiCo ethos, Quantum852 has been designed not just for now, but for the future.
Quantum852 also includes a raft of eco credentials. Its lightweight alloy construction reduces weight, which in turn helps mitigate its environmental impact during transportation. It has a reduced operating power, thermal cooling fans along with convection cooling, and temperature-dependent cooling. Further reducing Quantum852’s environmental footprint is the inclusion of sustainable and recyclable materials.
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Quantum852’s tech spec features fully redundant processing— each engine is powered by five of the latest seventh-generation FPGAs and next-generation SHARC DSP processors. Quantum852’s input count increases to 384 mono channels, with 192 Aux / Sub-Group busses, plus the familiar LR / LCR / 5.1 Master busses. It comes with a 64x64 Processing Matrix, 36 Control Groups, two Solo busses and 64 FX Rack slots. There are 48 Graphic EQs, 384 Nodal Processors, 128 Mustard Processors and 32 Spice Racks.
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With the Ultimate “Stadius” modular LOCAL I/O, each of the three cards provide four Stadius Mic-Pres, four Stadius Line Outputs, and two Bit Perfect AES I/O. On the back of each engine are eight single or four redundant BNC MADI ports, Word Clock, AES Sync and Video Sync inputs, Dual USB 2.0 sockets, a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 socket, 4k DisplayPort Overview Out, 5-Port 1Gbps network switch, Dual DMI slots, Waves SoundGrid port, and Optocore inputs as standard, with space for an optional second Optocore loop.
The three 21.3-inch, all-new daylight-bright screens ensure there will never be a situation where viewing is difficult. There are also three 19.2-inch dedicated meter bridge screens, three dedicated 6.8-inch control screens for bank and layer switching, and 69 1.3-inch worksurface screens, all of which are touch sensitive for channel selects and solos, ensuring instant access and control.