Designed primarily as a live mixing console, an optional Firewire interface additionally provides extensive recording capabilities, while 16-channel 19-inch rackmount expander modules provide for up to a 48 channel mix system. Console features include 16 motorised faders, hi-resolution TFT colour display and scene recall of all functions.
Specially developed ultra-low distortion EQ filters and analogue sounding compressors, 24-bit / 96kHz Delta-Sigma AD/DA converters, and four 4th generation 32/40-bit floating-point SHARC processors ensure that sound quality is of the highest order, says the company. Advanced EQ algorithms, using proportional-Q techniques, produce smooth, musical adjustments that rival the best analogue designs. Wide dynamic range, low noise mic pre-amps feature premium input ICs with outstanding CMRR and capable of the theoretical maximum Equivalent Input Noise.
The Central Assignment Module (CAM) controls all input signals, groups, VCA groups, effects and auxiliary sends. Each function has a discrete control with no 'doubling up' or menu scrolling, enabling operation of the console to be as fast as an analogue desk.
Also representing the company's expansion into new markets is the LIVE1 compact analogue console series, with the full range of 16, 24 and 32 channel frame sizes being shown for the first time at prolight+sound. In developing the LIVE1, Cadac has employed the most up-to-date computer aided design and manufacturing techniques to exploit its unique engineering heritage, producing a mid-price console series of unrivalled quality and performance.
Representing Cadac's traditional high end market sector, the S-type live production console is being shown in 17 and 33 channel frame sizes. Sharing the same channel circuitry, modular design and uncompromising build and performance characteristics of the larger R-type, in a more compact frame size.
(Jim Evans)
