The SD7, which will be joined on Stand I H90 by the SD10, SD8, SD9 and the smallest in the range, the SD11, is the first digital mixing console to use Stealth Digital Processing - now be found in the entire SD Range. Its flexible bussing structure features a possible 128 busses and 256 processing paths, plus a 32 x 32 Matrix, 32 x 32 band graphic EQ and a plethora of internal effects.
Next in line is the SD10, which has "all the refinements you would expect, but with some exciting new options." Thirty-seven 100mm touch sensitive faders provide fast access to the SD10's channels, which include 96 with full processing - 12 of which can be configured as full Flexi Channels - and outputs that can be assigned across the surface. Smart Key Marcros, rear located local I/O, Dynamic EQ on all four bands of parametric EQ, 48 assignable busses and insertable FX and graphic EQs that can be routed, controlled and snapshot recalled, are just some of the features that aid the most complex show design.
The SD8, which has been recently upgraded with the addition of software/firmware upgrades in the form of Overdrive 2, is an entry-level console that provides the same audio quality as the flagship SD7, up to 60 stereo inputs (equivalent to 120 flexi channels of DSP), 24 flexi busses (stereo or mono) plus two solo busses and master, four band parametric EQ (with dynamic EQ on up to eight channels), hi/lo pass filters and dynamics on all inputs and outputs, 24 graphic EQs, eight stereo effects, and a 16 x 12 matrix.
The SD9 is a complete, integrated system that provides the same audio quality as the SD Range of consoles. The SD9 provides, as standard, an 8x8 output matrix, its eight busses being additional to the console's 16 flexi busses giving 16 stereo or mono busses.
SD11 is designed to be equally at home as a desktop console or mounted in a 19" rack. By simply removing the end cheeks and armrest, 19" rack fixings are revealed, making it straightforward to incorporate the SD11 into any touring or installation environment.
"ISE has proved to be extremely successful for DiGiCo in the past few years," says DiGiCo managing director, James Gordon. "We are sure this year will be no exception, especially as we now have such a comprehensive range of products."
(Jim Evans)
