The DIRECTOR, manufactured by Adgil Design Inc., is a programmable, microprocessor controlled system designed to control audio monitoring in multi-channel environments. It can handle one main monitoring system with up to eight output channels (2. 4, 6 or 8) and two auxiliary stereo systems. Functions include MUTE, DIM, MONO, and SOLO from an external console, individual CUT on speakers, preset monitoring levels, variable levels and more.
The DIRECTOR can be used to monitor several sources simultaneously, so it can be used as a line level, fixed 1:1 mixer for stems or sub-mixes. It provides an insertion point after the source select/mix and before the level control cell for encoding/decoding matrixes, such as DOLBY(r) SEU4-SDU4
The DIRECTOR consists of two distinct components:
- the electronics chassis, 19" rackmount, 3 U high, housing all audio and control connections
- the remote control, housing all necessary controls for the operation of the system
The Chassis:
The chassis is built around a motherboard that provides all interconnections between the various plug-in cards. Audio terminations are made via DB25 type connectors that follow the TASCAM(r) pin-out protocol.
Plug-in Modules:
9808: Matrix Input Card. Eight (8) balanced matrix inputs. Each input can be assigned to ONE (1) of the busses. (L, R, C, SL, SR, SUB, ML, MR)
9803: Buss Amp/Insert Send Module. Contains up to 8 Buss Amps and Insert Send amplifiers, depending on the number or channels required in the system.
9804: Insert Return/Mono Module. Contains up to 8 Insert Return amps, the Bypass switching for Pre or Post Insert listening, and the Mono function.
9805: Output Module. Handles all switching, routing and level control for the speakers. Level control is achieved with DCA.s, for maximum clarity and sound quality. All outputs are equipped with relay protection against turn on/off transients. This module handles the first 4 speakers of the main system and the 2 stereo systems. If 6 or 8 speakers are required, a second 9805 card is used.
9806: Communication Module. Provides power to and communication with the remote control and other interfaces. GPI's are provided for the unit to communicate with the rest of the studio (switching SDU4 in surround or stereo automatically when selecting system A, B, or C, Red-Light, Talkback, etc...).
9814: Fixed Downmix / Solo Input Card. Handles an LCRS down mix from 7.1 or 5.1, a stereo down mix from 7.1 or 5.1 and a stereo solo input.
The Remote Control
The variable level control is achieved using an endless shaft encoder, providing 0.375 dB per step attenuation. There are 2 programmable preset levels for specific formats, such as 85 dB SPL (film) and 82 dB SPL (TV).
- 10 rows of 8 LED's to show input status ( 80 inputs overall).
- 4 character display for spl level and programming functions
- 32 sources assignable to any of the 80 inputs
- individual mute for 8 channels with mute or solo mode
- programmable DIM
- 2 programmable SPL LEVELS
- CUT
- INSERT
- CUE switch with LED for programmable GPI
- programmable mono function with level adjust
- WILD source doubles as a toggle source or a programmable group master
- PEC/DIRECT programmable groups
- 3 separate SPEAKER selectors
- programming mode to reassign busses on 9808 matrix card
- 8 presets - selectable and copyable from the remote
- multi-remote capable for multi-operator console
- RS422 communication for long distance remote
- power distribution through the RS422 cable
- all switches have a status LED
- custom configurations available on demand
Max input level (any input) +28 dBu Impedance 20 k ohm bal, I0 k ohm per leg. CMRR (typical) 82 dB @ 100 Hz 79 dB @ 1 kHz 60 dB @ 20 kHz
Max output level +28 dBu, 10 k ohm load INSERT SEND +22 dBu, 10 k ohm load SPKR output Output noise -96.5 dBu un-weighted, 22 Hz-22kHz. -99 dBu A-weighted. Output bandwidth -0.2 dB @ 10 Hz, -3 dB @ 70 kHz, ref. 1 kHz. Output distortion 0.004 % THD+N, from 10 Hz to 30 kHz. Crosstalk L - R -121 dB @ 20 Hz -93.5 dB @ 1 kHz -68 db @ 20 kHz
Dimensions:
Chassis: 19" x 5.25" x 10.25"
Remote control: 7" x 6" x 2"
Supply: 117 V AC, 60Hz, 20VA, fused @ 1 Amp S.B.
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