The Remote Record Interface provides a remote recording solution for all applications in native Mac or PC formats. It allows you to work directly with your preferred DAW and is made up of two parts:
DiGiCo-Control software. This is free of charge and compatible with both Mac and PC. It allows you to control and setup SD Racks or D Racks via USB. When used in conjunction with the Dante DMI, it also allows control of the SD or D Rack via the standard Ethernet port on a computer.
The Dante DMI (DiGiCo Multichannel Interface). This is a Cat 5 solution which connects onto a high speed FPGA buss, allowing you to plug an SD or D Rack into a router/switcher, which can then be plugged into a computer (Mac or PC) Ethernet port. It not only allows you to control the rack - including the high quality pre amp gains and 48v - but to access audio data and interface it with your DAW of choice for recording.
A dual rack option, for example, utlises two D-Racks and would allow you to have 64 channels of audio to control and record to a simple laptop. Redundancy is also possible by simply plugging in another computer (with DiGiCo control and DAW software installed) to the router.
An added benefit is the ability to control all functions of the rack utilising a building's standard network infrastructure, without the need for any special equipment.
This creates a fresh approach to multiple recording applications, including broadcast, live touring, studio recording, rehearsal room and multiple fixed installation environments - with no need for a console or other large-scale interface, says the company.
"This is a big move for DiGiCo," says managing director James Gordon. "We feel that it is a clear statement that we are not only a console manufacturer, but a digital solutions company."
(Jim Evans)
