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CompleteCreative Freedom

X2

Self-op radio production has its own very specific requirements.A radio DJ/Host needs to be utterly creative, absolutely focusedon creating great programming. But a self-op presenter also needsto control feeds, levels and settings to ensure that listeners arehearing exactly what they should be hearing.

FlexibleIndependent panels allowthe customer to configure theX2 layout to suit their particularoperating practice andenvironment. Available with6, 12, 18 or 24 faders, X2 canbe placed into any technicalfurniture we can even supplycustom mountings for you!

Each fader is fully assignable sothat any input source can berouted to any fader, and can bememorised along with other desksettings. User-defined levels ofassignability allow the X2 to caterfor multiple operators with varyinglevels of experience. Individualoperators may have their ownpreferred desk configurationsand a comprehensive memorysystem enables rapid set up fordifferent shows.

A single assign button aboveeach fader calls the touchscreento that channel allowing instantaccess to a variety of on-screensettings and options.

Hidden depthsX2 actively inhibits accessto certain settings like EQ andDynamics, reducing the riskof human error and makingthe system a more robust, lessstressful and more user friendlyenvironment for the presenter.

Two modes of operation areavailable in Operator andEngineer modes.

Engineer mode is passwordprotected and allows unrestrictedaccess to all features of the

system to prepare the consolefor use.

2stereomains withlimitersandgain reductionmetering

30sourcebased monocleanfeed

outputswithtalkback facilityfrom

aselectabletalkback source

4on-screenPPM meterswithpeak

indicationand selectableAB/MS

ComprehensiveGPIO system

6,12,18or24stereochannels

4stereoauxiliarieswith auxmasterlevelcontrols

1stereooperatorsheadphones

output

FORMATS

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A central touch screen providesaccess to functions such asrouting, memories, fader labellingand signal processing, as well ascomprehensive GPIO signalization.An engineer can also hide furtherscreens, restricting access tospecific screen functions.

Operator mode allows accessonly to these pre-definedcontrols. This not only reducescomplexity, but preventsaccidental changes being made.Disabled controls will disappearfrom the control area, butthe settings on them will stillbe active.

CommunicationAll surface hardware consists ofdrop-through panels, connected

to a local console box that alsohouses 16 GPIsand 24 GPOs

for local functions, suchas fader starts. Bi-directionalcommunication to externalscheduling/play-out and networkcontrol systems is also available,such as the BBCs BNCSsystem. This unique interactionallows the operator to route inputsources to faders via BNCS.This is particularly useful forhandling outside sources suchas telephone hybrids whichare routed to the X2 inputsvia a 3rd party station router,minimising the number ofactions required.

ReliabilityX2 is built on Calrecs award-winning Bluefin HDSP processingsystem, and is supplied withfull power supply redundancy.

The PSU system for theconsole processing unit and

the DSP/Audio I/O rack containstwo multi-rail power supplies,both capable of independentlypowering the console.

During operation, full consolesettings are regularly saved.In the unlikely event of a powerfailure or system re-boot theconsole powers up to the mostrecently saved configuration andwill pass audio with full controlin less than five seconds.

X2 is simple and reliable witha naturally intuitive surface.X2 gives your presenters thefreedom to be creative.

System

Configuration computerallows an unlimited numberof memories

Independent DSP operationensures audio continuityeven during consolereset

Console and racks bootfrom power on in less than15 seconds

Full control system reset inless than 6 seconds

Last settings fully restoredon powerup or reset

All cards and modules aredesigned to be Hot Plugged

All cards and modules aredesigned to initialise uponinsertion

Channel Fader

Assignable WILD button,display and rotary control

Assign button

6 character label

Machine Control buttonsand tally LEDs

Channel ON indicator

Talkback

PFL button

1stereostudio LSoutput

Channelsinclude:4-bandEQ,2 filters,

compressor/limiterandexpander/gate

1stereoPFL

1stereometeringdirect input

2maindirectinputseachwith

separateroutingandgain controlsforthecontributiontoeach mainbus

AssignableInserts(pre/postfader):48sourcebased stereoinserts,

30sourcebased directoutputs

1stereoControlRoom (Cubicle)LSoutput

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X2 C A L R E C

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

System SpecificationDigital Inputs

Word Length 24-BitFormats Supported AES/EBU (AES3)

Also suitable for use with SPDIF (IEC958 Type 2) signalsInterface 110Ohm transformer balanced, 5V Pk-Pk

75 Ohm unbalanced (BNC), 1V Pk-PkSample Rate Conversion 24-Bit switchable on all digital inputsSRC THD+N -117dB @ 1kHz, 0.00014%Digital Outputs

Word Length 24-BitFormats Supported AES/EBU (AES3)Interface Transformer balanced 4V Pk-Pk (nominal) into 110Ohm load

Unbalanced 1V Pk-Pk (nominal) into 75 Ohm load (BNC)Analog Inputs

Analog - Digital Conversion 24-BitInput Balance/CMR Electronically Balanced - Better than -70dB (Typically -80dB)Input Impedance >1k Ohms for Mic gains (1K2 Nominal)

10k Ohms for Line gainsSensitivity +18 / -78dBEquivalent Input Noise -125dB (150 Ohm source, 22Hz-22kHz bandwidth)Distortion -1dBFS @ 1kHz - Better than 0.003%

-20dBFS @ 1kHz - Better than 0.004%-60dBFS @ 1kHz - Better than 0.3%

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz+/- 0.25dBCrosstalk 20Hz to 20kHz >-86dBDelay 0.3msAnalog Outputs

Digital - Analog Conversion 24-BitOutput Balance Electronica lly Balanced, 20Hz to 20kHz,

better than -45dB, typically -55dBOutput Impedance -90dBDelay 0.22ms

Performance

Digital to Digital (AES/EBU) -1dBFS, 20Hz to 10kHz- Better than0.002%DistortionDigital to Digital (with SRC) -1dBFS, 20Hz to 10kHz- Better than 0.002%DistortionFrequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz+/- 0.5dB(Analogue Input to Output)Synchronization

48kHz sync hron isa ti on f rom NTS C/ PA L V id eoInternal Crystal ReferenceTTL WordclockAES/EBU Digital Input

Environmental ConsiderationsOperating Non-Operating

Temperature Range 0C to +30C (32F to +86F) -20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)Relative Humidity 25% to 80% Non-condensing 0% to 90% Non-condensingMaximum Altitude 2,000 Metres (6500ft)* 15,000 Metres (49,000ft)

- Analoginputfor0dBFScanbe pre-setgloballyto+28,+24,+22,+20,+18or +15dBu- Pre-faderheadroomonanaloginputsisadjustablegloballyfrom+24to +36dBin 2dBsteps- Analogoutputfor0dBFSMatchesinputsettinginto>1kOhms(+24dBumaxinto600 Ohms)

Thesystemcanbe pre-setwithuptofiveexternalsyncsources,plusinternal,suchthatifthe1stsourcefails,itwillautomaticallyswitchtothe 2nd,andsoon.

*Thisis thelimittowhichthesafetytestsarevalid.

CalrecAudioLtdreservetherighttochangespecificationswithoutnotice.E&O.E.

Alpha,Sigma,Omega,Zeta,X2,HydraAudioNetworkingandBluefinHighDensitySignalProcessing(HDSP) aretrademarksofCalrecAudioLtd.

Allother trademarksacknowledged.

Brochuredesignedand producedbyRees &Company.

WHATS WHAT?

Wild Controls

The assignable wild button androtary control can be used tocontrol a number of parameters,while pressing the rotary controlskips through available functions.They may be programmed toprovide access to the samecontrols, separate controls oneach channel, or automaticallychange their function.

PFL

PFL switches can be set tooperate momentarily, to latch,or auto. A tick box allows thesetting of PFLto cancel whena fader is opened.

Channel Fader

The channel fader operatesthe channel level.

Machine Controls

Machine control relays canbe set up so that the transitionof the fader from closed toopen operates a machine start,which can be used to triggerother equipment.

Theconsolecanhaveupto4 fader

controlpanels,givinga maximum

of24 channelfaders.Each faderpanel

providesasimple butpowerfulsetofcontrolsfor sixchannels.

Display

Each fader has a bi-color displayto indicate fader labels, wildcontrol functions and wild controlparameter values. The displayshows both the source label anda representation of any wildfunctions.

Assign Button

The Assign button selects thechannel for viewing and control.The audio parameters for the

channel are displayed on andcontrolled by the control screens.

Channel ONIndicator

The faders position controls thechannel ON indicator. When thefader is down, the indicator is offand the channel cut. The channelON indicator is illuminated whenthe fader is up.

Talkback

If a cleanfeed output isassociated with the source onthe currently assigned channel,the TB button switchestalkback to it.


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Nutclough MillHebden BridgeWest YorkshireHX7 8EZEngland UK

Tel +44 (0)1422 842159

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