DiGiCo SD11B

Product Overview:

Rackmountable /Table Top Digital Broadcast Console

Overview

DiGiCo SD11B: “Broadcasting SD11 to the world.....”

The SD11B boasts the highest spec of all the three SD11 models. Though identical in appearance to both the SD11 and SD11i, it carries further weight as it has also been kitted out for broadcast applications. As well as full Flexi channel capability, routing flexibility has been vastly improved to allow for LCRS and 5.1 mixes as well as stereo and LCR.

In addition, broadcast-specific features include a complete 5.1 monitor matrix with 48 x 6 source to speaker selection; mutli channel folding; user defined stem order selection; Mix Minus busses (one per mono channel); backstop PFL (over press) and Auto PFL; and Audio Follow Video implementation.

The SD11B is the ultimate compact solution and is easy to incorporate into any mixing environment.

Scratching the surface

The SD11B is manufactured with the same steel chassis and polycarbonate-overlaid aluminium worksurface as the SD11 and SD11i, which makes it super-lightweight. Its user interface comes courtesy of DiGiCo's trademark 15-inch, high resolution TFT LCD touch screen with backlit display; and its 12 touch sensitive moving faders guarantee a simple and intuitive workflow.

What's under the hood?

The SD11B boasts 40 Flexi Channels (configurable as either mono or stereo) at 48kHz, with the ability to create multi channels for 5.1 or more complex input configurations. This is the equivalent of 64 channels of full DSP processing.

Standard channel processing, whether inputs or outputs, includes Channel Delay, Single and Multi Channel Presets, Dual insert points, Hi- and Lo-pass filters @ 24dB/octave, six-band parametric EQ with band curve selection, Dual insert points, DiGiCo's DYN 1 (Compressor, De-esser or assignable Multi Channel Compressor) and DYN 2 (Gate, Compressor or Ducker).

The console also benefits from six Dynamic EQ processors, all of which can be assigned to any of the input or output channels. These powerful processors offer dynamic processing on each of the four standard parametric bands, plus there are also six Multiband Compressors and six DiGiTubes; and no matter how the console is set up, the user won't lose any resources, as all channels are equipped to provide the same high quality signal path and feature set.

The master section incorporates 12 gangable 32-band graphic EQs, six stereo effects (selectable from a palette of 33), and eight control groups (VCAs); and using snapshots, engineers can now switch between complete configurations in any live environment easier than ever before, be it at rehearsals, during system setup, or even at a show.

In addition, we've included 12 Flexi busses (mono or stereo), all of which are assignable as mono/stereo groups or auxiliary busses, though the SD11B's busses can also be assigned as one Surround + 12 Flexi, or two Surround + nine Flexi. In addition to these busses, for further configurability, we've provided an 8 x 8 output matrix, dual solo busses for PFL and on-air soloing in mono, stereo LCRS and 5.1; and an LR/LCR/LCRS/5.1 Master buss. Essentially, users have the equivalent of 45 busses of DSP at their disposal.

Unlike all other digital console manufacturers, you don't lose Aux or Group Busses when using the Matrix as they are in addition, including the Master buss.

I/O

For a little console, the SD11B's I/O section is monumental: Local I/O includes 16 mic/line inputs, eight line outs, two mono AES/EBU, one MADI port, and one dedicated D-Rack port.

The D-Rack is an optional 32-input, eight-output remote I/O rack which can be increased to accommodate 16 outputs if desired.

There is also a factory fit Optocore option which allows for connectivity to all DiGiCo racks and consoles in a redundant loop.

In addition, there is an optional DiGiCo SoundGrid module which, when linked to an external PC server such as SoundGrid or DiGiGrid, provides the user with instant access to 32 fully integrated low-latency Waves stereo Multi Racks, each with the ability to have up to eight plugins per rack. That's 64 I/O - and as you'd expect from DiGiCo, this is all additional I/O.

All Waves compatible plugins are pre-loaded, and as this is integral within the console, you have the added advantage of touch screen control; and all shapshots and session files are saved within the console.

Features

Main Features

40 Flexi Input Channels
12 Flexi Aux / Sub-Group Busses
LR/LCR/LCRS/5.1 Master Bus
8 x 8 Full Processing Matrix
2 Solo
6 Dynamic Equalizers
6 DiGiTuBes
6 Multiband Compressors
6 Digital FX
12 Graphic Equalizers
Optional Waves Integration
48kHz Sample Rate
Factory Order only Optics Optics

Specifications

General

Faders 12 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised
Screens 1 x 15” (38cm) LCD high - resolution touch screen
Meters 12 x 8-segment LED bargraph
Input Channels 40 Channels (ALL of which can be flexi channels)
Busses 12 Mono or Stereo busses + LR/LCR/LCRS/5.1 Master buss
Solo busses 2 stereo busses
Matrix 8 x 8 matrix (additional to busses above)
Control Groups 8, selectable for VCA-style, Moving fader, Mute Group
Graphic Eq 12 x 32-band, Gain +/- 12dB
Internal FX 6 Stereo FX processors
Local I/O 16 x mic/line on, 8 Line out, 2 x AES/EBU I/O
MADI interface 1 x 75 ohm BNC connectivity
D-Rack interface 1 x RJ45 shielded connectivity
MIDI interface In / Out / Through
VGA port DB-15 mini-female (1024 x 768 resolution)
USB ports (3) USB2
Light connection (1) XLR3 1.2 – 12V
Ext Sync Word clock, MADI
Headphone TRS unbalanced / 8-600 ohms 1/4 inch Jack
GPI 2 x 1/4 inch Jack
GPO 2 x 1/4 inch Jack

Physical

SD11 Dimensions 483mm/19inch (w) x 577mm/22.7inch (d) x 232mm/9.1inch (h)
SD11 Weight 24Kg
D-Rack 412mm/16.22inch (w) x 312mm/12.3inch (d) x 179mm/7inch (h)
D-Rack Weight 7.4Kg (16lbs)

Audio Specification

Sample Rate: 48kHz, 44.1kHz or 96kHz
Processing Delay: 2ms Typical @ 48k (60 Stereo Channels, Stage Input Through L-R Buss to Stage Output) 1.1ms @ 96k
Internal Processing: Up to 40-bit, Floating Point
A>D & D>A: 24-bit Converter Bit Depth
Frequency Response: +/- 0.6dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
THD: <0.05% @ Unity Gain,: 10dB Input @ 1kHz
Channel Seperation: Better Than 90dB: (40Hz – 15kHz)
Residual Output: <90dBu Typical
Noise: (20Hz - 20kHz)
Microphone Input: Better Than -126dB: Equivalent Noise
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Maximum Input Level: +22dBu

Processing Channel Specification
Input Channel

Name: User-Defined / Presets
Channel Selection: Mono / Stereo / Multi
Input Routing: Main & Alternate Input
Analogue Gain: -20 to +60dB
Phase: Normal / Reverse
Digital Trim: -40 to +40dB
Delay: >1 Sec (Coarse & Fine Control)
DiGiTuBe: Drive 0.01 - 50.0
Bias 0 - 6
LPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB/Oct
HPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB/Oct
Insert A: (Pre EQ/Dyn) On/Off
Equalisation: 4 Band EQ: Parametric or Dynamic (Low/Lowshelf, Lower-Mid/Lowshelf, Upper-Mid/
Hi Shelf, Hi/Hishelf)
On/Off
Freq; 20 – 20kHz
Gain; +/- 18dB
Q: 0.1 -20 (Parametric) / 0.10-0.85 (Shelf)
Dynamic EQ On/Off
Over/Under
Band On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Dynamics 1: Single or Multiband (3-Band)

Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB with
Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel/Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Knee : Hard, Med, Soft

De-Esser: Threshold : 20us – 20ms
Release : 1ms – 100ms
Ratio : 1:1 – 50:1
Ess-Band : Listen On/Off
Ess-Band Filter Freq / Width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Dynamics 2: On/Off

Gate / Ducker: Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 50us – 100ms
Hold; 2ms – 2s
Release; 5ms – 5s
Range; 0 - 90dB
Key; Any Source
Key Listen
Freq/Width; 20 – 20kHz

Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB with
Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel / Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
S/C Source : Any Source
S/C Listen : On/Off
S/C Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Insert B: (Post EQ/Dyn) On/Off
EQ/Dyn order: EQ/Dyn or Dyn/EQ
Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
Channel Safe: Input, EQ, Dyn, Aux, Pan, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Buss, Directs,
Full Safe
Output Routing: Buss, Insert A, Insert B, FX
Direct: On/Off, Pre-Mute / Pre-Fade / Post-Fade, Level +/- 18dB
Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to +10dB

Processing Channel Specification
Aux / Group / Matrix Output

Name: User-Defined / Presets
Phase: Normal / Reverse
Digital Trim: -20 to +60dB
Delay: >1 Sec (Coarse & Fine control)
DiGiTuBe: Drive 0.01 - 50.0
Bias 0 - 6
LPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
HPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
Insert A: (Pre EQ/Dyn) On/Off
Equalisation: 4 Band Parametric or Dynamic
: Parametric Only
(Low/Lowshelf, Lower-Mid/Lowshelf, Upper-Mid/Hi Shelf, Hi/Hishelf)
On/Off
Freq; 20 – 20kHz
Gain; +/- 18dB
Q: 0.1 -20 (Parametric) / 0.10-0.85 (Shelf)
Dynamic EQ On/Off
Over/Under
Band On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Dynamics 1: Single or Multiband (3-band)

Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB
with Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel / Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Knee : Hard, Med, Soft

De-Esser: Threshold: 20us – 20ms
Release: 1ms – 100ms
Ratio: 1:1 – 50:1
Ess-Band: Listen On/Off
Ess-Band Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Dynamics 2: On/Off

Gate / Ducker: Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 50us – 100ms
Hold; 2ms – 2s
Release; 5ms – 5s
Range; 0 - 90dB
Key; Any Source
Key Listen
Freq/Width; 20 – 20kHz

Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB
with Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel/Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
S/C Source : Any source
S/C Listen : On/Off
S/C Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Insert B: (Post EQ/Dyn) On/Off
EQ/Dyn Order: EQ/Dyn or Dyn/EQ
Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
Channel Safe: Trim, EQ, Dyn, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Outputs, Full Safe
Output Routing: Outputs, Insert A, Insert B, FX
Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to + 10dB