DS00: User friendly operation and robust, road proven technology

Outside Broadcast

The DS-00 is ideally suited to live-to-air mixing with its straightforward layout and on-screen channel strip displays. The optional broadcast kit brings with it all the key features and functionality required in modern analogue and digital broadcast, while its compact but expandable size, powerful feature set, and ability to route any input to any channel and route busses to multiple outputs, makes it ideal for both small and large OB applications. The Optocore™ option makes it possible to run longer distances via fibre optics as well as providing straightforward connection to any DiGiCo D Series live sound console.

The application software can also be installed on a standard desktop or laptop PC for off-line configuration of the whole console, then loaded into the console prior to broadcast via a USB key.

An unlimited number of snapshots with full scope and timing makes it possible to set up complex audio follow video sequences to fit in with sports and variety show programming. A conveniently located Next / Previous button provides easy control of snapshot firing.

Music Recording

The DS-00’s expandable work surface and the modular I/O rack frames make it simple to tailor the system to fit in with existing music studio outboard equipment, and with the expandable channel count large mixes can be created with unrivalled visual feedback.
By adding the onboard effects to the system the engineer has access to four stereo and up to two 7.1 effects processors, all with full save and recall automation.
Multiple sample rates can be run simultaneously through the console, perfect for smoothing the transition to the higher rate. Multiple sets of monitors can also be run simultaneously, allowing A/B comparisons between the two.

Onboard FX

The optional onboard effects package provides six simultaneous effects – four of them stereo and two up to 7.1 – including reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, output processing and more. The channel upgrade option allows channels to be added to the console up to a maximum of 160 channels. 24-bit I/O expansion is available in blocks of eight in any of the following formats: analogue line/mic; line outputs; AES/EBU I/O with full sample rate conversion; ADAT optical and TDIF I/O; and up to four MADI I/Os for a total of 224 inputs and outputs.

Net-Tracs™

File sharing and Optocore™ audio networking allow multiple consoles to be connected together. NET-TRACS™ is ideal for a multi-room facility, with a DS-00 in each room connected via a CAT-5 network, allowing file backups and for projects to move from room to room, including settings for automation and onboard effects. The complete DiGiCo console range is also fully compatible, allowing file sharing between different models. With Audio Network a local rack is provided per console and control room, providing local I/O. Shared racks can be connected to the system via fibre to all rooms, allowing any room to pick up I/O in blocks of eight on a redundant loop.

Expansion

The DS-00 system is rounded off with three distinct types of optional Expander Units including:

EX-00 8-Fader Expander Unit:
Up to four EX-00 eight-fader expansion units, each with a TFT touchscreen and full metering, can be added to extend the console to up to a 49-fader surface. Every channel has the same full processing including eight equalisers – six fully parametric bands, plus high and low pass filters in the side chains, dynamics and access to all 40 busses – per channel.

FP-00 Film Panel Expander Unit:
Configured specifically for mixing large scale feature films, with dedicated paddle switches to buss/tape switch, and user presets that allow the engineer to recall the routing of sources to each paddle during the session.

HD-00 Expander Unit:
19in rack or surface mounted section, which allows the user to drop in either external outboard gear or a hard disk editor controller.