Calrec has announced the Type RT broadcast console, a new range that ‘condenses everything a broadcast audio desk needs into a compact, self-contained unit that includes DSP, control processing, comprehensive I/O, monitoring and integrated USB audio connectivity’.
Created as an accessible entry point into the Calrec IP ecosystem, the Type RT is intended for users new to Calrec who want the confidence of proven broadcast audio performance in a straightforward, all-in-one unit. The desk is suited to a wide range of applications, including stadia/sports venues, radio stations, local TV/podcast studios, corporate events and houses of worship, the Type RT combines elements of Calrec’s Argo and Type R platforms in a ready-to-use, self-contained console.
The compact, fanless tabletop console ensures silent operation, delivering professional live broadcast performance in environments. Every model shares the same capability, I/O and licensing options, with 6/12/18-motorised fader variants available.
Dedicated information and metering displays beneath each fader give clear, instant visual feedback, while the user-configurable control and monitoring panel adapts to how each operator likes to work. Up to 138 assignable buttons, 24 rotary encoders with dedicated displays, three ancillary displays and a 4-inch TFT screen with user-configurable meters put critical controls and status information exactly where they’re needed.
Calrec’s Medium Capacity Card delivers native ST2110 AoIP connectivity with full support for existing Calrec AoIP boxes; Dante is available via an optional card, Madi via a software licence. Additionally, Type RT combines optional True Control 2.0 for remote production and ImPulseV virtualised DSP, bringing full Calrec capability to any location, whether a remote production hub, flypack, OB vehicle or temporary control room.
Calrec Assist browser-based control is included as standard, giving virtual faders, user-configurable metering and real-time, interactive access to the console so that users can monitor, control and adjust their mix remotely. Calrec Connect and Calrec Configure are also included, covering network management, system configuration and status monitoring.
Large and small soft panels from the existing Type R line are fully supported, with one soft panel per 6-fader section as standard, adding further control where needed.
More: https://calrec.com