Studer is to extend the Vista 5 M2 digital broadcast and production console line with a 22-fader option – the lowest-cost Vista yet available – and an accompanying low-cost Compact Stagebox.
Like the larger 32- and 42-fader Vista consoles, the new model is optionally equipped with TFT metering, capable of displaying signal levels from mono through to 5.1 channels on each input, with a configurable lower area that can be used to display bus assignments, surround images or History Mode, where a scrolling audio waveform displays signal anomalies and highlights them for up to 50s to allow identification of events. Metering for ‘layer 2’ signals can also be viewed, while the Control Bay screen can be used to provide configurable user pages with up to 40 meters. When the TFT meter bridge is fitted, the external GC screen becomes an integral part of the chassis.
Offering a cost-effective package with the 22-fader console, the optional Compact Stagebox adds a higher density of I/O connections in a 4U-high rack unit. The modular unit is fully configurable but is offered with a standard configuration of 32 mic/line inputs and 16 line outputs. Optionally, the Compact Stagebox can be equipped with an additional 16 mic/line input module instead of the output module, then providing 48 inputs. Alternatively, up to three output modules resulting in 48 outputs may be fitted.
The expansion slots for standard Studer D21m I/O cards may be used for interfaces connecting to most popular digital formats, including CobraNet or Aviom A-Net 16, Ethersound, Adat, TDIF, SDI (SD/HD/3G), Dolby E and Dolby Digital. A MADI recording interface can be fitted to the expansion slots as well.
The Compact Stagebox is connected to the host console using either Cat5 or optical-fibre Madi, the same way as the larger 64 mic/line Stagebox is hooked up, and shares the same redundant Madi cable capability. The unit comes complete with twin redundant power supplies, thermostatically-controlled fan cooling and full LED status monitoring. An 8-channel GPIO interface is also provided.
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