More features have been added since its first public appearance, the most significant being an A/D and D/A NexSys module option. Any number of analogue audio outputs per module can be converted to digital EtherSound and CobraNet protocols, with support for other protocols to be added in the near future. This will allow for a digital snake to interface directly into the CV 20. The module can also covert digital audio into analog, thus making the CV 20 an ideal back-up partner for digital consoles. One NexSys module will allow for up to 16 channels of A/D and D/A conversion. Multiple modules can be plugged into the console back frame.
The new CV 20 provides complete flexibility for any live sound application. CV 20 includes those features most-desired by both touring and fixed installation engineers. Full-VCA control is provided, not only on the input channels but also on group channels (aux channels in fader-reverse mode) for maximum control of complex mixes. Four-band sweepable EQ with Q control on the mids is provided on all mono inputs. Twelve auxiliary sends and eight subgroups come as standard on all CV 20 models with fader-reverse functionality for easy use as a monitor console.
CV 20 consoles are supplied with either 24, 32, 40, 48 or 56 mono input channels, plus eight full stereo input channels. Basic configurations for all consoles include 12 auxes, eight subgroups, Left/Right/Center/Mono with full metering. Also provided is an 11x4 matrix, expandable to 19x4, full dynamics on subgroups (or auxes in fader-reverse mode), true LCR panning on mono inputs and subgroups and full metering on all main outputs (auxes, subgroups, L/R/M buses). CV 20 also comes stocked with a total of 16 mute groups, 144 mute scenes and 128 VCA assignment scenes. An Internal Field replaceable, power factor corrected, universal power supply is supplied as standard on all CV 20 frames.
An optional expansion system enables the addition of a second internal power supply. For users preferring external redundant rackmount supplies, an external DC connector comes as standard with the console. A meter bridge with analog metering of all main outputs (VU) and the bus link I/O module for linking multiple CV 20 frames are further options, as of course is the afore-mentioned A/D and D/A NexSys digital connectivity module.
(Jim Evans)
