Server: Microsoft-IIS/3.0 Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 00:35:18 GMT Content-Type: text/html Accept-Ranges: bytes Last-Modified: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 19:53:05 GMT Content-Length: 13291 Euphonix Live Production Systems
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With features such as SnapShot Recall, an advanced output matrix, and its compact size the CS3000 offers many advantages over manually controlled mixing systems.

The Euphonix CS3000 may be used in a variety of live sound applications including theatre, opera, concerts, and live multimedia events.

The system is loaded with features that perfectly address the needs of live sound mixing and provide the engineer with powerful control in an enviroment where high audio quality, speed, flexibility and reliability are essential.

The Euphonix is a digitally controlled analog mixing system which has distinct advantages over the traditional manual console:

SnapShot Recall - SnapShot Recall allows ALL console settings, including EQ, dynamics, routing, aux sends and fader levels to be stored and recalled instantly. Settings can be saved for each segment of a show during rehersals and then these SnapShots may be recalled during the performance. The high reliability and accuracy of SnapShots minimizes the time taken to setup and change from one section of the show to another. SnapShot Recall extends the capability of what the engineer is able to achieve in a live application. The engineer can spend more time on refining the sound and concentrating on the performance.

Output Matrix - Unique to the Euphonix range of consoles is the Audio Cube routing matrix (up to 48x48) which can feed large speaker arrays. Any post fader signal or audio subgroup can be sent directly to any location in the output matrix with sophisticated control including panning and clustering capabilities.

Large Number of Inputs and Outputs - Each channel (2 faders) has two universal mic/line inputs and two extra line inputs which can support up to two stereo signal paths per channel. And with two 4 band EQs per channel each may control two mono signals with full EQ. This large number of inputs per channel allows the engineer to switch between completely different setups during the show.

5 outputs per channel - Each channel (2 faders and signal paths) has two post-fader direct outputs and three pre-fader direct outputs for sending balanced line level feeds to other areas in the venue or to the Output Matrix for routing to speakers.

Audio Subgroups - There are a number of different configurations available, a CS3000 system has 24 subgroup buses from upper faders, the CS3000P systems have 12 buses from every fader. Any fader may be used as a stereo or mono submaster fader which may then be routed to other subgroups or to the main stereo program buses. The outputs of these stereo subgroups may also be sent to the Output Matrix.

DCA (VCA style) subgrouping - Any fader on the console may be designated as a DCA grouper to control any other faders in exactly the same way as VCA grouping operates. Dedicated DCA grouper faders may also be ordered.

Modular System - The main system components are modular and are interconnected with multipin cables making it easy to split even the largest system into manageable components, and to mount each in individual flight cases.

Options - Dynamics, additional sends (up to 48 per fader!!!) and 8 character CleaR displays may be added to any system even after installation. Many options are available.

High Audio Quality - Euphonix is well known for its clarity of sound and smooth musical EQ. A CS3000 will deliver the best possible audio quality with a set of powerful operational features that only digital control can offer, the best of both worlds.

Compact Size - The CS3000 has a digital control surface connected to a remote Audio Processing Tower. The control surface is compact and lightweight and does not take up excessive amounts of space in the venue. Because the CS3000 features two complete signal paths per channel, the Mix Controller is half as wide as conventional one-signal-path-per-channel consoles.

The convenience of an analog signal path - With a comprehensive TT patchbay and ELCO connectors the CS3000 can be interfaced just like an ordinary console. Critical to a live environment is an analog signal path that provides a delay free mix.

Reliability - With over 350 systems worldwide and over 9 years of software development the Euphonix system is a mature product with built-in design features that assure reliability of performance even under the most demanding conditions. Backup power supplies are available and the system is able to pass audio even with the main computer powered down.

For more details about CS3000 systems go to the System Overview.


San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera

As a result of some creative problem-solving that included the transparent sonic quality of their new Euphonix console, the S.F. Opera had a very successful 1996/97season.

In early 1996, the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House was closed for restoration due to the devastating 1989 earthquake. As a result, the Opera company's 1996-97 Fall season was relocated to the nearby Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a venue much better suited for sports events and large concerts. To solve some of the audio problems presented by the temporary quarters, the opera hired noted sound designer, Roger Gans.

To ensure that the Opera's audience would be unaware of any obvious sound reinforcement in the less-than-ideal acoustics of the Civic auditorium, Gans devised an innovative grid of 17 high-quality B & K microphones above the stage which fed a Euphonix audio console. During the performances, the sound mix was then routed through a Euphonix Cube routing matrix to 32 strategically-placed Meyer Sound speakers.

"It was quite a challenge," remarked Roger Gans, "the Civic Auditorium was a potential nightmare for the Opera since this venue is really designed for music concerts and sports presentations. To make the sound reinforcement job even more daunting, the opera company's General Director is a traditionalist and wouldn't permit the use of any body mics on the performers.

"The fact that the Opera's audiences were unable to distinguish whether the performances were acoustic or amplified made our efforts an unqualified success."

Although the Opera company will return to their normal all-acoustic presentations in the original restored venue for the new 1997/98 season, the Euphonix will be kept in-service to automate special effects and do archival recording.


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