DiGiCo SD9 User Manual

SD9 Operation Manual

User Manual - Getting Started

To be read in conjunction with the SD Series Software Reference

User Manual Version B for Software Versions 4.0.680+

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Manual Issue and Date: Issue B - 10th April 2014 - For Version 4.0.680+ Software

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Contents

1.1 Introduction .............................................................................. .......1-1

1.2 Manual Overview ..................................................................... .......1-1

1.3 Before You Start ....................................................................... .......1-2

1.3.1 Worksurface Layout .............................................................1-2

1.3.2 Screen Assignment ..............................................................1-2

1.3.3 Channel Banks .....................................................................1-3

1.3.4 Using the Control Surface ...................................................1-3

1.3.5 The Assigned Channel.........................................................1-4

1.3.6 The Master Fader ..................................................................1-5

1.3.7 Other Controls ......................................................................1-5

1.3.8 Channel Types ......................................................................1-5

1.4 Hardware Configuration.......................................................... .......1-6

1.4.1 Connections..........................................................................1-6

1.4.2 Audio I/O Panel......................................................................1-7

1.5 Configuring a Session .......................................................... .......1-10

1.5.1 Session Structure ...............................................................1-10

1.5.2 Assigning Faders to the Worksurface....................... .......1-11

1.6 Saving and Loading Sessions ....................................................1-12

1.7 Audio Sync .....................................................................................1-13

1.8 Routing Basics ....................................................................... .......1-14

1.8.1 Selecting Inputs & Outputs ................................................1-14

1.8.2 Ripple Channels .................................................................1-15

1.8.3 Channel Names ..................................................................1-15

1.9 Channel Processing .............................................................. .......1-16

1.9.1 EQ ........................................................................................1-16

1.9.2 Dynamics.............................................................................1-17

1.9.3 Auxiliaries ............................................................................1-18

1.10 The Matrix ............................................................................. .......1-19

1.11 Control Groups..................................................................... .......1-20

1.12 Solo Setup............................................................................. .......1-21

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SD9 - Getting Started

1.1 Introduction

The Digico SD9 consists of a worksurface with an onboard audio engine and a range of onboard inputs and outputs. This can be
connected to multiple Input/Output Rack Units by CAT5 cable or MADI links which carry all the audio input and output signals.

The console worksurface consists of 2 sections that can control 48 mono or stereo input channels, 8 VCAs, up to 24 mono or
stereo busses, 12 Matrix inputs and 8 Matrix outputs, 16 onboard graphic EQs and 8 onboard stereo effects.

The left and right sections each have 12 assignable faders and 12 sets of assignable encoders and switches.
Either of these worksurface sections can be assigned to the centre touchscreen.

Multiple console setups can provide:
Front of House and Monitoring with a shared stage rack and gain tracking.
Remote control of a console from a laptop computer.

1.2 Manual Overview

This manual provides an overview of the desk, and describes some of the basic operating principles which the user will need to
understand in order to run the desk.

For full details on all SD software functionality please refer to the SD Series Software Reference Manual available for download
at www.digico.biz

The following typographical conventions are used in this manual:

Bold type is used to indicate that the text is an exact copy of the labelling either on a screen or on the worksurface.

An arrow bracket (>) is used to indicate a sequence of button pressing. For example, Layout > Fader Banks indicates that the
Fader Banks button is accessed by first pressing the Layout button.

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1.3 Before You Start

There are certain general operating principles and terms that should be understood before continuing to use this manual.
Please read this chapter carefully before proceeding.

1.3.1 Worksurface Layout..............................................................

High and Low Pass Filters
4 Band Dynamic Parametric EQ
Dynamics Thresholds & On / Off
Channel Insert On/Off

Quick Select

Direct Out On/OffTouchscreen

Light Controls

USB Port
Headphone Control

Talk bac k Control

Snapshot Control

nd Function Button

ption/All Button

Macro Buttons

ssignable Rotaries

& Screen Scroll

LCD Functions

Left Screen Assign

ank Select Buttons

Mute and Channel Select Buttons

Solo Buss Controls

Master Level & Solo 1
Master Screen Assign
T ouc h Tur n Controls

Snapshot Previous/Ne

Right Screen Assign

Bank Select Buttons

1.3.2 Screen Assignment...............................................................

The SD9 has one central touchscreen which is used to access many of the console's functions.
There are 3 possible views that can be seen on this screen - Left section - Right section - Master screen
Each console worksurface section has its own Screen Assign button which, when pressed, will allow the channels in that

section to be viewed on the screen and controlled by the Channel Processing controls such as EQ and Dynamics. When the
button is lit, that section is assigned to the screen.

There are also a Master button which allows you to view the Master screen. The Master screen gives access to many setup and other
functions which are not directly related to the console's channels.

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1.3.3 Channel Banks ......................................................................

The SD9's worksurface is divided into Banks. Each Bank contains twelve channels, and the channels which are currently active
on the control surface are defined using the fader bank buttons to the right and left of the faders:

A ‘bank’ is a set of twelve faders, and a "section" contains up to four ‘banks’. There are two sections of the desk, allowing up to
96 channels to be accessible on the worksurface.

To access a bank of faders, press the appropriate fader bank button. To switch both sections of the console to the same bank
level, press and hold one of the fader bank buttons.

The position of the banks on the worksurface is defined in the Layout > Fader Banks panel. By default, the Input channels will
be assigned to the first banks on the left and right sections of the console. The different output channels will be assigned to the
lower banks. Control Groups and Master fader will also be assigned. These bank assignments can be customised by the user and
saved in a session at any time.

1.3.4 Using the Control Surface ....................................................

There are two main ways in which all of the functions of the SD9 are accessed:

1. The touchscreen display, which can be controlled directly using a finger, or by using the keyboard and mouse

2. The physical encoders, switches and faders.

Note that when touching the screen directly, you may find it easier to use a finer point than your finger.
However, in order to prevent damage to the screen, it is important that you only use devices specifically
designed for touching screens (such as a pda stylus), and that you never press down hard on the screen.

A number of functions can be accessed in different ways, allowing users to operate the console using whichever interface they
prefer. This manual will describe accessing on-screen functions by touching the screen directly and not by using the mouse.

All of the physical controls found in the upper section are described in full within the relevant section of the manual and many
require no further introduction. The Master screen has a row of grey buttons which are used to access a range of configuration
displays. Pressing these buttons opens either a further drop-down sub-menu or a pop-up display. If a drop-down menu is
opened, pressing on one of its entries will open a pop-up display. The buttons lighten to indicate that their sub-menu or pop-up
display is open. A number of the buttons within each pop-up display generate further pop-ups.

The buttons within the pop-ups are coloured grey when their function is inactive, generally switching to a lighter shade of the
pop-up background when their function is active. Pressing on a text box opens a numeric or QWERTY keypad which can be
operated directly by pressing the screen or via the console’s external keyboard.

Pop-ups are closed by pressing the box in the top right-hand corner of the pop-up, marked CLOSE or CANCEL (or by pressing
CAN on keypad pop-ups).

To the right and below the touchscreen is a single encoder and switch marked Touch-Turn (shown below). This is used to
access some of the rotary and switch controls within the Master screen. To assign the Touch-Turn encoder to a particular on­screen control, touch the pot to be assigned. You will notice that a coloured ring appears around the on-screen pot, indicating that
it is assigned to the Touch-Turn encoder/switch.

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