In the Far East, a number of M16s are earning their credits at the Yonsei Baptist Church in Korea, after selection for their "clearly superior audio performance." Cadac also reports a growing user base for its D16, with applications ranging from use as a standalone digital console, to providing extra inputs alongside J-Types on major musicals, and acting as an automated output matrix.
The M16 integrates 16 of Cadac's classic mic pre-amps into a 19" rack unit, providing three active splits per channel plus a MADI interface. The M16 builds on Cadac's 30+ years' history at the forefront of high-end professional audio development, and is a direct response to market demand for a high quality remote microphone amplifier for seamless interoperation with all marques of analogue and digital console, says the manufacturer. It is designed to address live, broadcast and recording market requirements, integrating directly with the D16. Up to 16 M16 units can be controlled within a single system, and a remote control option is available, via the Cadac RM16 Remote Control Unit, or via Cadac's industry-leading SAM software.
The M16 demonstrates high headroom throughout the whole system, as well as an extended response frequency. Each amplifier provides three active and balanced output splits, which negates the need and expense of additional equipment and real estate, also each amplifier is provided with an in-built switchable High Pass filter. All input stages are hand-tuned by Cadac'sskilled engineers, providing optimal Common Mode Rejection, while output drivers are tuned to provide optimum balanced performance and the ability to drive over long cable runs in excess of 100m.
The D16 Digital Mix Matrix is a powerful and reliable digital engine that delivers the hallmark Cadac audio quality in a compact 19" rack unit. The D16 provides a fully featured 16x16 audio matrix, designed for operation either as a standalone audio processor (for smaller scale performances, fixed installations and high quality broadcast/recording applications), or as an expansion mixer for existing audio consoles. The D16 is equipped with 16 line level analogue inputs and outputs, with each channel providing 4-band parametric EQ, high and low pass filters, compression and gating dynamics control, plus adjustable level routing to 16 output mixes (Pre EQ, Post EQ or Post Fader).
The system can be controlled locally via menu keys and an LCD interface located on the D16 front panel, or via Cadac's enhanced SAM software. With the D16, SAM provides an extra tier of control - enabling users to create a virtual set of modules to reflect a traditional console layout, with the software "views" in turn providing live updates for real-time control of the D16 and operation of SAM's more conventional cue-based automation facilities. Operating the D16 via SAM software also provides the added benefit of allowing the operator to utilise the powerful on-board MIDI automation features. This MIDI control system is integrated as standard within SAM and provides functionality that includes comprehensive control of MIDI parameters, extensive MIDI sequencing control, the firing of custom MIDI System Exclusive commands and MIDI mapping. It will also be possible to control D16 parameters via an external MIDI controller, when used in conjunction with the SAM automation system.
Cadac can be found on Stand AA9 at PLASA 2005.
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