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MUSICPOST PRODUCTIONBROADCASTCapricornExpansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> Options
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsCapricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsCapricorn is the most comprehensive andwidely accepted digital music consoleavailable. Feedback from thousands ofdigital sessions with the world's top artistsin the world's top facilities has beenincorporated into the development of theproduct.In addition to feature enhancementsintroduced through regular softwareupdates, Capricorn has also benefited froma continuous hardware developmentprogramme. A number of new hardwareoptions are now available for existing usersto expand and upgrade their consoles.Expansion and upgrade options forCapricorn include: 24-bit analogue inputs and outputs CXS Surround System Additional DSP cards for morechannels and processing Colour button upgrade New compact digital i/o racks MADI sample rate conversionISSUE 1 1
P+GP+GP+GP+GFRONTFREEZEF/BFREEZESURRFREEZEPLAYCOLTOUCHP.LAWDELAYGRABRECGLIDEHOLDCALLFRONTFREEZEF/BFREEZESURRFREEZEPLAYCOLTOUCHP.LAWDELAYGRABRECGLIDEHOLDCALLCapricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> Options2 Track reductionA surround mix may be reduced in thedigital domain to form a stereo mix. Thereis individual level for the amount of thecontribution of the centre channel andsurround channels, and an overall level andmute.Dialogue InputFor Scoring, there is a stereo DialogueGuide Track input. A director can try outfades of Music against Dialogue to ensure aCue's timing. These are done by the Musicand Dialogue faders provided.PlaybacksIn addition to the usual 8-Track playbacksfrom the Record tracks, there are 3additional 8-wide playbacks feeding into the8 monitor paths, giving you an "in-context"input to the monitor paths. These playbackshave individual cut and level controls.Stem/Monitor sectionIn Monitor mode, the stem select, cut andsolo buttons determine what will bemonitored on the speakers.In Stem mode, these buttons, and also thepaddle switches determine the activity ofthe stems going to the tape machines.MUSICDIALOGUEThe Stem select button(s) of the Stem(s)may be selected, and then the individualtracks may be cut/soloed or dropped intorecord by use of the paddles.7 5 3 2 1100 17 5 3 2 110020 217 5 3 2 1100320 217 5 3 2 1100320 21320 2L/1 C/2 R/3 SW/47 5 3 2 1100 17 5 3 2 110020 217 5 3 2 1100320 217 5 3 2 1100320 21320 233++101050510203040-50510203040-NAROAARDNAROFXF3There are also link buttons to linknumerous buttons together, a master soloclear button and individual safe buttons forthe stems. There is also LED indication ofwhich Stem is active on the controls.LS/5 RS/6 LE/7RE/8CxsISSUE 1 3
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsDSP and Control Surface <strong>Upgrade</strong>sAdditional Channels andProcessingCapricorn's processing system can beexpanded to meet the requirements of thebiggest, most demanding sessions. Optionsinclude adding channel or monitor inputsfor handling bigger projects such assurround mixes, and adding EQ ordynamics cards for greater creativeflexibility.Contribution CardThe Con card gives additional audio pathssuch as inputs, monitors, aux's, outputs,subgroups and cues). Each card provides 16paths in any combination.Filter CardA unique ASIC chipset captures thelegendary <strong>Neve</strong> sound. Each card offers 324-band EQs or filters.DRC (Dynamic RangeController) Card32 exp/gates or compressors or limiters orany combination, and 32 individualsidechains for each of these 32 dynamicelements.Colour Button <strong>Upgrade</strong>Colour-coded buttons on the channel stripand central area aid identification of keycontrols, simplifying operation foroccasional users. Colour-coded controlsinclude buttons for automation modes andsolos, as shown in the drawing on page 1.ISSUE 1 4
MIC/LINETRANLINK BTRANLINK AAUX PORTCapricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsNew 24-Bit I/O and Mic/Line RacksCapricorn's unique proprietary hardwaredesign ensures that every audio signal ispreserved at full 24-bit quality within theconsole, even when extremes of EQ anddynamics processing are applied. A range ofnew inputs and outputs now fullycompletes the 24-bit signal chain, enablingsignals to be preserved at optimum qualitythroughout tracking and mixing.Benefits include: 24-bit performance Reduced rack size Reduced power consumptionI/O, Mic/Line and Mic/LinePower Supply RacksI/O RackThe I/O rack can accommodate up to 24I/O cards. These cards may be 24-bit QuadADCs or 24-bit Quad DACs. This rack willconnect into a Capricorn I/O card using apair of MADI connectors. As an exampleTAXIRX ATX AVIDEOLOOPAES SYNC OUT AES SYNC INone rack could have 12 ADC's and 12DAC's, giving 48 analogue inputs andoutputs in a compact 6u rack.Please Note.The following analogue and digital rackscan be connected in addition to the existingCapricorn I/O racks. Any combination ofexisting and new I/O racks is possible.RX BTX BWCK INWCK OUT"A" ROW "A" ROW "A" ROW "A" ROW "A" ROW "A" ROWISSUE 1 5
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsMic/Line RackThe mic line racks can each accommodate 8dual ultra high quality, remote controlledmic amps. Each of the 16 amplifiers may beremotely switched between a mic and a lineinput. Phase, phantom power and gain mayalso be remotely controlled. These racksconnect to the analogue rack via a multicoreaudio cable and a serial control cable. Therack is of 3u size.MIC INPUTSLINE INPUTS1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8MIC INPUTSLINE INPUTS9 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 160V DC IN CONTROL IN CONTROL OUT LINE OUTMic/Line Power Supply RackThis is capable of powering up to 4Mic/Line racks.DSPRackINPUTSMADIOUTPUTSMic/LineInputsMic/Line Racks(up to 16 inputs/rack)AnalogueLine InputsQuadADC CardsI/O RackQuadDAC CardsAnalogueOutputsup to 24 cards(mixed ADC & DAC)*not to scaleISSUE 1 6
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsAES SmartBoxAES/EBU digital inputs and outputs arenow available in a compact, cost effective1U SmartBox, offering up to 56 inputs and24 outputs. Sample rate conversion isavailable on all inputs.AES-EBU INAUX AES-EBU INAES-EBU OUTSYNC TXSYNC RXTXMADIRXThe standard unit is fitted with 24 monoinputs and 24 mono outputs. Twoexpansion slots are available for 16 inputmodules to give a total of 40 or 56 inputs.ISSUE 1 7
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsMADI/SRC Unit<strong>AMS</strong> <strong>Neve</strong>'s MADI SRC unit allows digitalmultitracks to be varispeeded just as easilyas analogue machines. It provides 24 or 48channels of sample rate conversion in twodirections simultaneously. This allowsrecording on all tracks of a vari-speedingmultitrack machine at the same time asmonitoring the track returns. The SRCaccepts a MADI input, generates a MADIoutput and can be used in series with anyother MADI equipped I/O racks.Port 1Port 2RxTxMADI Port 1MADI VIOLATIONMADI FAILEXT SYNC FAILPLL FAILSRC MUTE5V POWERMADI VIOLATIONMADI FAILEXT SYNC FAILPLL FAILSRC MUTEF1F2F3F4CONTRASTSTOREMAINMENUMADI -TO- MADISAMPLE RATE CONVERTERRxMADI Port 2TxPORT 1AES/EBUIN OUTPORT 2AES/EBUIN OUTTRANLINK ATRANLINK BWORDCLOCKIN OUTWORDCLOCKIN OUTRS-232ISSUE 1 8
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsTDIF/MADI UnitMany studios are now choosing to useModular Digital Multitracks (MDMs) suchas Tascam DA88s to provide track capacityto supplement existing DASH machines.Use of such machines can lead to newflexibility in the production process,enabling material tracked in smaller studiosto be used not only as a guide, but also tobe incorporated in the finished project.RXTX<strong>AMS</strong>MADI PORTWORDCLOCK SOURCE 24 BIT/4-TRACK MODE SELECT SAMPLE RATE TDIF-1 PORT OK ERROR NEVESELECT1 2 3 4 5 6TTL AES MADI TDIF44.1 48 1 2 3 4 5 6 MADI PROCTDIF-1/MADI INTERFACE100V - 240VAC50HZ - 60HZ 500mA A WDCLK-IN WDCLK-OUT135A/S FUSEThe TDIF-I interface has six 8 channelports fitted as standard making it suitablefor connecting up to six DA88 transports,resulting in a total of 48 tracks.BTRANLINKS75-OHMSON OFFAES-1124TDIF PORTS6 Multiple TDIF machines can betreated as a single digital multitrackwith up to 48 tracks, or alternativelythe machines can be usedindependently or offset against eachother. 44.1kHz or 48kHz operation Allows a standard TDIF machine tobe used as a 4-track 24-bit resolutiondigital recorder Each of the six TDIF-1 ports can beindependently selected for 24-bitoperation Synchronisation for the interfaces isselected from one of four sources:TTL wordclock, AES/EBU syncinput, MADI port or the first TDIFinput. Full support of MADI channel statusISSUE 1 9
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsAppendix - SpecificationsPower ConsumptionRack TypeEstimated Typical PowerConsumption (kVA)24 Bit Analogue I/O Rack 0.2Mic/Line Rack PSU (for 24 Bit I/O) 0.2Multichannel AES I/O Unit 0.04CXS Monitor Rack 0.08Physical DimensionsRack TypeUDepthmm (ins)Heightmm (ins)Approximate Weightkg (lbs)20 Bit Analogue I/O Rack 12* 370 (14.6) 534 (21) 40 (88)24 Bit Analogue I/O Rack 6 482 (19) 267 (10.5) 50 (110)Mic/Line Input Rack 24 Bit I/O 3 546 (21.5) 134 (5.25) 25 (55)Mic/Line Rack PSU 24 Bit I/O 2 420 (16.5) 89 (3.5) 10 (22)Multichannel AES I/O Unit 1 370 (14.6) 45 (1.75) 6.5 (15)CXS Monitor Rack 4 470 (18) 178 (7) 17 (38)ISSUE 1 10
Capricorn Expansion and <strong>Upgrade</strong> OptionsADC/DAC SpecificationsSCN802-116 24 bit ADC CardMeasured with Audio Precision Dual Domain System 1. Measuredin system via AES/EBU output. Source impedance 50 ohms unlessotherwise stated. Unity gain throughout system. All measurementsmade RMS unless otherwise stated.SCN802-117 24 bit DAC CardMeasured with Audio Precision Dual Domain System 1. Measuredin system via AES/EBU input. Load impedance 100kohms unlessotherwise stated. Unity gain throughout system. All measurementsmade RMS unless otherwise stated.NOTE: Digital processing within AP is not reliable below 80Hz.Line up+/-0.2dB at 1kHzLine up+/-0.2dB at 1kHzFrequency Response +/-0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHzDistortionNoiseCMRRCrosstalkLinearityBetter than 0.0015% at 80Hz rising to0.005% at 20kHzInput level -1dBFSBetter than -108dBFS unweighted,20Hz to 20kHz at 48KHz sample rateBetter than -60 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, any gainsettingBetter than -100dB across a stereo pair, 20Hzto 20kHzBetter than +/-1.1dB (Typically +/-0.2dB) at-100dBFrequency Response +/-0.2dB 20Hz to 10kHz rising to +/-0.5dBat 20kHzDistortionNoiseOutput balanceCrosstalkLinearityBetter than 0.003% at 80Hz to 1kHz risingto 0.007% at 20kHzOutput level -1 dBFSBetter than -100dBFS unweighted, 20Hz to20kHzBetter than -40dB 20Hz to 20kHzBetter than -90dB across a stereo pair, 20Hzto 20kHzBetter than +/-1dB (Typically +/-0.5dB) at-90dBISSUE 1 11
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