DiGiCo Quantum 5 Digital Mixing Console - MADI and One Multi-Mode Optics HMA

The Quantum 5 has over 450 processing paths at 96kHz. This includes 288 processing channels configurable as up to 256 input channels and up to 128 busses, plus a 36 x 36 matrix. The engine is also equipped with four redundant, or eight individual, MADI ports and two DMI slots (DiGiCo Multi-Channel Interface) for AoIP and other connectivity options from the complete family of DMI card options, plus a built-in Waves port and up to two Optocore loops.

Quantum 5 hosts the world’s most flexible and feature-rich mixing experience right at your very fingertips. Across both inputs and outputs includes Channel Delay, DiGiTube, Single and Multi-Channel Presets, Dual insert points, Hi- and Lo-pass filters at 24dB/octave, four-band parametric EQ (eight on outputs) with band curve selection and Dynamic EQ on each band, DiGiCo’s DYN 1 (Compressor, De-esser or Multiband Compressor) and DYN 2 (Gate, Compressor or Ducker).

Features:

• Nodal Processing which allows monitor engineers unrivalled creativity on their IEM mixes.
• True Solo to allow them to hear exactly as their artist does. These are combined with the multiple flavours of 48 channels of Mustard processing and 12 Spice Rack processing slots, including Chilli 6.
• Mustard processing which provides a choice of two pre-amp modellers, a four-band EQ (including all-pass filters), four different boutique style compressor models and a gate/ducker. Quantum 5 is equipped with 48 mono Mustard processing strips which can be used on any channel type.
• The Spice Rack supports plugin style native FPGA processing options, allowing you to build a rack of up to twelve insertable processors. The first of these is the Chilli 6 – a six-band multi-band compressor which allows full control of all parameters, including DiGiCo’s unique, patented, release shape control, which means Chilli 6 is perfect for shaping vocals and instruments as well as focusing on problem frequencies.

Specifications:

• Faders: 37 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised
• Screens: 3 x 15” LCD high-resolution touch screens
• Meterbridge: 2 x Custom Mounted LCD high-resolution TFT-LCD screens
• Internal PSU: x 2
• Processing Channels: Up to 330 (combination of Input Channels / Aux / Solo Group Busses)
• Busses: Up to 128 Aux / Group busses with full processing Mono / Stereo / LCR / 5.1
• Matrix: Up to 36 Input / 36 Outputs with full processing
• Control Groups: Up to 36, selectable for VCA-style, Moving fader, Mute Group
• Graphic EQ: 32 x 32-band, Gain +/- 12dB
• Internal FX: Up to 36 stereo effects comprising 16 floating point reverbs and 32 delay/chorus/pitch/enhancer
• Local I/O: 8 x mic/line I/O, 8 x AES I/O
• MADI interfaces: 8 x MADI interfaces @ 48kHz, 4 redundant interfaces @ 96kHz, BNC connectivity
• Standard Optocore (Dual Loop – Optional)
• Sampling rates: 48kHz / 96kHz
• GPIO: 2 x DSub37
• DMI: 2 x DiGiCo Multichannel Interface
• Waves: Fitted as Standard
• Ext Sync: Wordclock, AES, Video, MADI, Optocore
• Dimensions: 1465mm (w) x 838mm (d) x 458mm (h)
• Weight: 116Kg / 256lbs (235Kg / 518 lbs. with flightcase)
• Flightcase Dimensions: 1600mm (w) x 600mm (d) x 1200mm (h)
• Power Requirements: 90V-260V, 50-60Hz, 790VA
• Audio Specification Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
• Processing Delay: 2ms Typical @ 48k (253 Channels, Stage Input Through L-R Buss to Stage Output) 1.1ms @96k
• Internal Processing: Up to 40-bit, Floating Point
• A>D & D>A: 24-bit Converter Bit Depth
• Frequency Response: +/- 0.6dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
• THD: <0.05% @ Unity Gain, 10dB Input @ 1kHz
• Channel Separation: Better Than 90dB: (40Hz – 15kHz)
• Residual Output Noise: <90dBu Typical (20Hz – 20kHz)
• Microphone Input: Better Than -126dB: Equivalent Noise
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Maximum Input Level: +22dBu
• Processing Channel Specification Input Channel Name: User-Defined / Presets
• Channel Selection: Mono / Stereo / Multi
• Input Routing: Main / Alternate Input
• Analogue Gain: -20 to +60dB
• Phase: Normal / Reverse
• Digital Trim: -40 to +40dB
• Delay: >1 Sec (Coarse + Fine Control)
• DiGiTuBe: Drive 0.01 – 50.0
• Bias: 0 – 6
• LPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB/Oct
• HPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB/Oct
• Insert A: (Pre EQ/Dyn) On/Off
• Equalisation: 4 Band EQ: Parametric or Dynamic (Low/Lowshelf, Lower-Mid/Lowshelf, Upper-Mid/Hi Shelf, Hi/Hishelf)
• On/Off Freq: 20 – 20kHz Gain: +/- 18dB Q: 0.1 -20 (Parametric) / 0.10-0.85 (Shelf)
• Dynamic EQ: On/Off Over/Under Band On/Off Threshold: -60 – 0dB Attack: 500us – 100ms Release: 10ms – 10s Ratio: 1:1 – 50:1
• Dynamics 1: Single or Multiband (3-Band) Compressor: On/Off Threshold: -60 – 0dB Attack: 500us – 100ms Release: 10ms – 10s Ratio: 1:1 – 50:1 Gain: 0 to +40dB with Autogain Option Link: Any Channel/Buss Hi Crossover: 20Hz – 20kHz Lo Crossover: 20Hz – 20kHz Knee: Hard, Med, Soft De-Esser: Threshold: 20us – 20ms Release: 1ms – 100ms Ratio: 1:1 – 50:1 Ess-Band: Listen On/Off Ess-Band Filter Freq / Width: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Dynamics 2: On/Off Gate / Ducker: Threshold: -60 – 0dB Attack: 50us – 100ms Hold: 2ms – 2s Release: 5ms – 5s Range: 0 – 90dB Key: Any Source Key Listen Freq/Width: 20 – 20kHz Compressor: On/Off Threshold: -60 – 0dB Attack: 500us – 100ms Release: 10ms – 10s Ratio: 1:1 – 50:1 Gain: 0 to +40dB with Autogain Option Link: Any Channel/Buss Hi Crossover: 20Hz – 20kHz Lo Crossover: 20Hz – 20kHz S/C Source: Any Source S/C Listen: On/Off S/C Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Insert B: (Post EQ/Dyn) On/Off EQ/Dyn order: EQ/Dyn or Dyn/E