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The Most Innovative Digital Networking Radio Console
Radio production in transition Today, consumers and infotainment audiences can select between many different program channels coming from all kind of media outlets. For that reason, traditional radio broadcast formats are in strong competition with internet magazines, television channels, online music and journalism websites. Modern radio stations strive to combine their strength coming from low-cost wide area broadcasting with direct communication channels to increase listener loyalty and to offer advertisement customers more and targeted information channels to consumers. Challenged by the competition of internet based entertainment and TV, radio stations develop new formats combining traditional radio production with new-media based interactivities. These enhanced business models change the requirements of all involved in the content production processes including producers, talents and assistants. To comply with these needs, producers and talents of state-of-the-art ra-
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dio stations have to control all kinds of production and communication tools exceeding “audio-only” operations by far. Those demands and the lack of suitable production equipment make a produc-
tion studio a vast variety of faders, knobs, PCs, monitors, mice and keyboards - all of them located on a central production desk which is certainly not an ergonomic way to control highly sophisticated technology.
Networking consoles - Augmented control production console for 24/7 operation.
First radio console with 1/3 cut touch-screen monitors in a low-rise surface
Being aware of the operational restrictions coming from non-ergonomic working environments of today, Klotz Digonomics has taken a completely new approach to accommodate radio production consoles to this new era.
One control surface for audio processing and control of 3rd party devices The GRAPHITE two console offers a central platform integrating all radio production control operations within one single control surface. The GRAPHITE two range of consoles includes audio processing, visual content control, internet communication and remote control of all kind of 3rd party equipment in one single control surface. GRAPHITE two consoles with augmented control functions
make life of operators extremely comfortable keeping their focus on radio content production rather on radio technology.
GRAPHITE two – the perfect console for stand-alone and networked radio centers In its basic version, the GRAPHITE two console is a powerful tool controlling audio in a stand-alone radio studio as well as in networked radio facilities. The integrated powerful PC runs Windows OS© and can be connected to any Ethernet LAN. Audio over IP, high speed fiber optic interfaces and all important audio formats as well as high-quality microphone pre-amplifiers in combination with best possible EQ, dynamics and other digital signal processing features make the GRAPHITE two console the perfect audio
GRAPHITE two consoles are also available with a high-resolution 1/3 cut wide format touch-screen monitor, which makes the audio console a perfect remote control for all kinds of studio equipment such as play-out systems and telephone hybrids. In this version, GRAPHITE two consoles can also be used as an interface to communicate directly with listeners and to control program associated data, pictures and video giving augmented control to operators and talents.
Audio over IP, fiber optic transmission and all common audio interfaces GRAPHITE two consoles equipped with audio over IP and standard Ethernet protocol interfaces can seamlessly be integrated in both the audio network and the local control network. As the GRAPHITE two range of consoles come with a highly comfortable configuration tool, integrating the GRAPHITE two consoles in audio networks or in a standard local area network is done without timeconsuming IP address configuration or other complicate setup procedures.
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GRAPHITE two console Base console and augmented control console GRAPHITE two base console Both GRAPHITE two versions, the GRAPHITE two base console and the GRAPHITE two augmented control console, use traditional faders, knobs and push buttons for audio control giving full tactile feedback to the operators.
Audio control surface available from 4 to 32 faders GRAPHITE two consoles are fully modular. Any console layout required can be created combining either a two modules frame or a three modules frame with a main console frame (MCF) hosting the monitor module and one or two fader modules. Those console frames can be mounted either in-line or can be installed in split mode using the GRAPHITE two Split Kit. The maximum size of a GRAPHITE two console has 32 faders and a monitor section.
side of the console.
of those by authorized operators.
All fader channels fitted with OLED are easily labeled and renamed
GRAPHITE two consoles available from 8 to 32 faders
Channel names, sources and destinations, EQ and dynamics can be set using the GRAPHITE two configuration tool. Presets of the console layout as well as monitor and telephone settings can easily be configured and stored by the qualified operator. The external monitor shows channel levels as well as all other sources and destinations available within the audio network and allows selecting any
If more than 8 faders are required, GRAPHITE two consoles can be expanded to a maximum of 32 faders by adding further console extension frames to the MCF. A second GRAPHITE two display can be added to the main unit as well. If more than two GRAPHITE two display units are required in one console a second main unit fitted with PC is needed.
GRAPHITE two main console frame for one monitor and one fader module
GRAPHITE two main console frame for one monitor and two fader modules
GRAPHITE two console extension frame for two fader modules
GRAPHITE two console extension frame for three fader modules
Fully assignable fader channels Any fader channel of GRAPHITE two base and augmented consoles can be configured to control any audio source, bus and audio output located either on a local input and output frame or within the entire audio network. Using the GRAPHITE two console in its basic version, configuration and setup of audio channels can be controlled by an external monitor, keyboard and mouse, which are to be connected to the rear
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GRAPHITE two augmented control console
Any GRAPHITE two console of 3 modules width can be expanded to a GRAPHITE two augmented control console by fitting the GRAPHITE two display unit to a GRAPHITE two audio console.
High resolution slim-line touch-screen monitor for control center software The integrated slim-line touch-screen monitor (resolution 1,630 x 342) makes external controls for all audio settings redundant as those can now be done using the internal touch-screen monitor. Once the GRAPHITE two display unit is installed the
GRAPHITE two augmented consoles are loaded with the Klotz Digonomics Control Center Engine (CCE) application software. The CCE software uses Microsoft Windows© as operating system and comes with a preset allowing for immediate operation. Any person skilled in CMS/HTML programming can easily adapt CCE to the user requirements.
GRAPHITE two console with augmented control runs third party application software The Klotz Digonomics CCE software enables the con-
sole to run all kind of third party control software and software applications on the GRAPHITE two console. CCE provides a dedicated window for each application and shows status and offers control by touch screen of the software packages installed. Selecting and activating applications running on the console is done by scrolling the screen horizontally and touching the particular application required. All other windows show their current status even in the passive mode and can quickly be activated by a finger tip.
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Best possible system overview by external monitor of any commercially available size If it is required to get a more detailed overview, it is recommended to connect a standard external monitor in combination with keyboard and mouse to the GRAPHITE two augmented console. A certain command executed by a special gesture moves any of the application windows to the external monitor screen – even to a 60” or bigger plasma screen – followed automatically by the keyboard and mouse.
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This feature allows operators to keep focus on their most important control applications on the external monitor screen and view and control all other operations on the integrated console monitor. Once the operator wants to change to another window, he can do this by just touching the particular application he wants to select and the external monitor changes its content within a blink of an eye.
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GRAPHITE two console – Audio control surface Only two different modules are necessary to set up any console with 4 to 32 fader strips. The console can be completed by the highly sophisticated monitor and telephone module which includes a central control unit for all DSP functions. Fader modules and monitor modules can be combined in any way and can be fitted with or without touch
screens monitors. Both, fader and monitor modules are mounted in two different frame sizes containing PC and PSU which are called the main console frames (MCF). The GRAPHITE two console frames can be arranged inline or in split mode con-
nected just by a single CAT5 cable. The MCF – which is needed only once in any console regardless of its number of channels – contains the PC, video interface, keyboard and mouse connectors and the PSU. The GRAPHITE two MCF is connected by one single CAT5 cable with the G2 Audio Engine and Router Frame.
The GRAPHITE two fader module The GRAPHITE two fader module can be mounted in both, the GRAPHITE two MCF and the GRAPHITE two extension unit. Programmable illuminated buttons allow assigning any available source to any fader channel – an ultrabright OLED display on each fader module makes it easy for the operator to keep full overview. Switching from one input to another or from one preset to another one can be done via a push button or via a soft button located on the touchscreen monitor. All previous
settings including level, DSP settings and GPI formats follow automatically once an audio input is selected. If a new channel with a different volume level is assigned to a fader strip fitted with nonmotorized faders, flashing ON buttons indicate deviating volume levels. This function allows for a cost-efficient solution to control as many channels with one single fader strip as required. For highest comfort, professional motorized faders for full automation of input channels are available on request.
The GRAPHITE two fader module comes with • 4 fader channels • Professional 100 mm fader, motorized 100 mm faders on request • ON / OFF / CUE / TB / SEL buttons • 4 programmable buttons - normally programmed as source A and B, PGM and REC bus select • Status indication LEDs of secondary buses, EQ, DYN and chan- nel overload • Professional 100 mm fader • Alphanumeric ultra-bright OLED displays with 2 lines and 16 characters each • Illuminated, free lettered push buttons
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The monitor/DSP/control module The GRAPHITE two monitor module is the control unit for all central operating functions and offers DSP control for all audio channels, a highly sophisticated monitor unit and telephone controls
for up to 4 telephone lines. The GRAPHITE two monitor module can be mounted at any location as well as in a GRAPHITE two MCF or a GRAPHITE two extension unit.
The GRAPHITE two monitor module offers • Access to the DSP functions via 4 rotary encoders, each one associated with an ultra bright OLED display • Direct access to DSP functionality through dedicated buttons • Central bus assign • 10 assignable function buttons for - remote control purposes - macro programmed events - grouped function control, and much more ... • 5 individual and freely assignable monitor channels - with up to 20 selectable monitor sources per channel - with integrated auto cue and cue split function - with freely programmable monitor functions • 4 telephone bus buttons - with 2 pre-configured buttons for telephone lines - with 1 pre-configured button for CODEC - with 1 button for free configuration • Lighted, re-legendable push buttons
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G2 audio engine and router frame The G2 audio engine and router frame for the GRAPHITE two console family, offers 21 card slots for signal processing, audio interfaces and network cards.
DX 300
MIC PRE-AMP
DX 750
AES OUT 8
DX 750
AES OUT 8
DX 960
DX 700
DX 960
DSP
DSP
AES IN 8 SRC
DX 700
AES IN 8 SRC
DX 650
DX 650
D/A 8
DX 600
D/A 8
DX 600
A/D 8
DX 100/2
A/D 8
FIBER I/O
DX 100/2
FIBER I/O
DX 100/3
FIBER I/O
DX 100/3
FIBER I/O
DX 100/3
FIBER I/O
PUSH Serial No.:
Date of Production: Year Week
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19 " 4 RU rack mountable controller equipped with • 21 slots for G2 cards such as: - Audio over IP interface cards using Dante protocol - Fiber optic network - Digital and analog in-/outputs - Signal processing - MADI interface (optical) • CMI interface for connectivity to external control devices • Built-in 24 x 24 GPI (expandable with external GPI box) • Integrated fanless PSU
The frame's 32 bit TDM bus guarantees simultaneous low latency and fast signal processing. The G2 frame can be synchronized by several methods such as external frame synchronization, AES, and fiber optic guaranteeing highest possible audio quality. Any interface card is automatically determined and manual setting of cards or single channels by entering IP addresses is not required. A highly comfortable configuration tool guides the user to a fast setup of even complex audio and control networks. Each frame is equipped with 24 general purpose interface inputs and outputs, which can be individually configured allowing for many different logic functions.
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Range of GRAPHITE two consoles Base consoles without display
In-line assembly
Split assembly
4 faders and monitor section
No splitting possible
8 faders and monitor section
No splitting possible
12 faders and monitor section
16 faders and monitor section
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In-line assembly
Split assembly
20 faders and monitor section
24 faders and monitor section
28 faders and monitor section
32 faders and monitor section
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Augmented control consoles with display
In-line assembly
Split assembly
8 faders and monitor section
No splitting possible
16 faders and monitor section
20 faders and monitor section
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In-line assembly
Split assembly
24 faders and monitor section
28 faders and monitor section
32 faders and monitor section
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Technical information Basic mixing console Sizes
Number of faders Fader modules
4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 / 32 fitted with 100 mm non-motorized or 100 mm motorized faders 1
Monitor DSP Control module
Buses
Stereo buses (PGM, REC, PFL, Cleanfeed 3, AUX) Mono buses (Cleanfeed 1 and 2)
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Monitor outputs Analog stereo monitor outputs DSP
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DSP cards for: mixing, gain, level meter, 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, expander, sine tone generator
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Audio engine and router frame Controller
Number of slots for interface cards GPI I/O KVM inputs (keybord, video, mouse) System clock Synchronization
Power Supply
Type Voltage Consumption
21 8/8 Yes 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz internal crystal, wordclock, F/O clock, AES3 single or redundant internal PSU 110/230 VAC / 50/60 Hz 100 W typ., 250 W max.
Input and output cards for audio engine and router frame Analog
4 channel microphone card 8 channel A/D input card 8 channel D/A output card
Digital
8 channel AES/EBU input card 8 channel AES/EBU output card
Options GRAPHITE two extension kit for a CAT5 cable distance of up to 200 m between console and audio engine User Rights Management Software, allowing user specific access to determined functions
Optical audio network accessories 2 x 64 channel bidirectional fiber optic card Optical MADI card Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Dimensions Console frame
Width
Depth
Mounting depth Cutout dimensions
for 2 modules: 450 mm / 17.72” 505 mm / 19.89”
96 mm / 3.78”
for 3 modules: 645 mm / 25.39" 505 mm / 19.89”
96 mm / 3.78”
Audio engine
W: 396 mm / 15.59" D: 465 mm / 18.31" W: 591 mm / 23.27" D: 465 mm / 18.31"
19" / 4 RU rackmount Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Side view GRAPHITE two 505 mm / 19.88“
≤ 25 mm / 0.98“
Table top 96 mm / 3.78“
465 mm / 18.3“
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Your dealer
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Digonomics GmbH • Hansjakobstraße 127a • D-81825 München • Germany Phone: +49 (0) 89 4510863-0 • Fax: +49 (0) 89 4510863-23 www.digonomics.com • UST.-ID No.: DE273024865
