Solid State Logic C100 HD Range User Manual

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C100 HD Range

Digital Broadcast Consoles

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C100 HD Range. This is SSL.C100 HD Range. This is SSL.

A complete range of scalable broadcast systems

Physical and Environmental Specification

C100 HD C100 HD-S C100 HD-L

Max Height 1101mm (43.34") 1006mm (39.61") 1006mm (39.61")

Width (32 fader = 1348mm (53") 40 fader = 1431mm (56.34") 1431mm (56.34")

Each bay adds 334mm (13.15") 285mm (11.22") n/a

Contoured end trim adds 106mm (4.17") 72mm (2.83") 72mm (2.83")

Max Depth 992mm (39.06") 926mm (36.46") 926mm (36.46")

Height Adjustment ±22.5mm (±0.9") -0,+10mm (-0",+ 0.39") -0,+10mm (-0",+ 0.39")

Weight (32 fader) ~164kg (~361lb) (40 fader) ~190kg (~419lb) (40 fader) ~190kg (~419lb)

Each bay adds weight ~35kg (~77lb) ~35kg (~77lb) n/a

Console Power 100-240V AC, 100-240V AC, 100-240V AC,
(dependent on frame size) 300-700W 300-700W 300-700W

Control Surface Cooling Method Convection Convection Convection

(silent) (silent) (silent)

Sports Production, USA SBS Radio, Korea Golf Channel, USA

Nippon Hoso, JapanComcast, USA ITN, UK

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C100 HD Range. This is SSL.

C100 HD Range
Scalable systems for all broadcasters

The SSL C100 HD Range delivers the proven performance and advanced capability of the
industry standard SSL C100 console in an expanded range of console, processing and I/O
configurations that meet the operational and budget requirements of a broad range of
broadcast operations.

The C100 HD Range comprises three consoles; the fully scalable C100 HD with the power to handle the

requirements of the most demanding National Broadcaster, the fully scalable C100 HD-S slimline console design that

packs all the power of C100 HD into Mobile and space restricted environments and the new C100 HD-L pre-configured

40 fader console & I/O package for Local broadcast applications.

C100 HD

Industry standard scalable Console & I/O for

Network Centre applications

• Completely scalable console surface,
processing and I/O

• Up to 512 channels : 0ver 600 inputs :
Up to 4000 active signal paths

• Very high resolution floating point architecture
underpins absolute sonic performance

• Simultaneous formats including HD—

Easily handles any feeds from around the world

• The power to handle the most demanding applications
controlled by the most elegant and streamlined

hardware and software available

Local

Mobile

National

C100 - WHDH Studio, USA C100 - EUE Screen Gems, USA C100 - Versus, USA

C100 HD-L

Pre-configured Console & I/O for Regional

broadcast installations

• 40 fader console : up to 192 audio channels

• Network-proven technology priced for Regional TV stations

• Complete C100 software suite : full functionality running on
a virus-proof proprietary processing platform

• Slimline control surface : enhanced ergonomics and more
faders within space-restricted control rooms

C100 HD-S

Scalable Slimline Console & I/O for Mobile

& space conscious installations

• Scalable console surface : up to 512 audio channels

• Proven processing available in a range of size and
low noise configurations

• Complete C100 software suite : full functionality running on a
virus-proof proprietary processing platform

• Slimline control surface : enhanced ergonomics and more
faders within space-restricted control rooms : 64 faders in

a 92” console width

C100 - CBS, USA

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Intuitive Touchscreen Control

Console Overview

Fully Independent - Extremely Robust

• Virus proof proprietary audio and control processing engines, with
no reliance upon third party computing platforms

• The C100’s processing is designed with the requirements of the
broadcast industry in mind. Its robust construction and
intelligent systems monitoring inspire confidence and ensure
continuous operation

• Self-healing DSP has onboard monitoring for fast, fault-tolerant
processing recovery in under 1/10th second

• Redundant power supplies and low power consumption mean
simple UPS provision and dual source redundancy with automatic
power source switchover.

• Control surfaces reset in seconds without audio interruption

Maintenance friendly

• Fast and easy front access to key hardware assemblies, ensuring
that maintenance can be carried out swiftly and effectively with
minimum interruption to production

• Secure, encrypted NetBridge system provides local and remote
diagnostic access over standard IT networks without intrusion in the
control room or tying up the control surface

• Session templates may be imported and exported across the
Internet or on ‘memory card’ media for offline configuration

Advanced Integration, Routing
& Communication

Console routing & control

• The C100’s integral digital routing
system uses no external computer
systems or third party
hardware requirements

• Routing to and from I/O and DSP
may be achieved quickly and with
great flexibility - multiple routes
may be made in one operation

• Multichannel (stereo and 5.1)
signals may be routed as a single
bundle, or as ‘breakaways’

• Two independently configurable
outputs per channel, with
secondary ‘submix source’ input

• Simultaneous N-1 feeds and
parallel clean/ISO feeds

• Flexible matrix for pre- and post-fader processing

• Precise Delay adjustment of up to 10 frames
per channel for lip-sync correction of video feeds

Scale capacity, not performance

Around the world, the highest profile broadcast
organisations rely on C100 technology to deliver
reliable, sonically superb performance for mono,
stereo and surround productions. The C100
product range extends from the largest C100 HD
console capable of the global audience sports
productions in full surround for HD television, to
a compact sister C100 HD-L console designed for
local audience broadcast productions.

Where other systems scale capacity and
performance, the C100 range is different in
scaling only capacity to match requirements. This
means that performance can be relied on to deliver, whatever the scale of
the operation. In a world where today’s local news story, is tonight’s global
event, being able to rely on the ability to match performance and quality at
all levels in the broadcast organisation is a key benefit of the C100 range.

Ergonomic Freelance-Friendly Interface

• Sharing a common layout, in use, the C100 consoles present the
operator with a compact, clear and logical layout, with controls that
assist error-free operation even for infrequent users

• The combination of a touchscreen interface with accompanying
dedicated and assignable soft keys present the essential ‘on-line’
features at the top level, while keeping system configuration pages out
of the operator’s way

• The hardware control surface of all the range is familiar and uncluttered
even when handling complex 5.1 set ups

• While operation is simple, the feature set is comprehensive, providing all
of the reset and configuration benefits associated with digital technology

Live To Air HD 5.1 Ready

• All the C100 range provide
simultaneous 5.1, stereo and mono
signal paths from source through
to destination, with streamlined
routing and control capability. This
makes set-up and manipulation of
multiple 5.1 mixes an intuitive and
straightforward process

• Single fader 5.1 mix control simplify surround production, with complete

5.1 mixes folded together under a single fader or released onto
adjacent faders

• SSL consoles are trusted by audio professionals worldwide to deliver the
pristine audio signal path required to meet the demands of HD 5.1 audio

• SSL EQ, Filters & Dynamics processing on every channel provides the
tools to sculpt perfect 5.1 mixes quickly

• A full processing toolkit is retained regardless of mono/stereo/

5.1 format

I/O and routing expansion

• ‘Mix and match’ I/O cards provide
Mic, Line, AES/EBU, and MADI I/O
interface options

• Remote stageboxes can be linked via
fibre-optic for expanded mic inputs
and stage cue feeds

• Full remote-control of mic preamps
provides status overview from the
C100 control surface

• High immunity to interference
voltages and magnetic fields ensures
the highest quality in the harshest
environments.

Monitoring & Communications

• Four 12-way mini routers provide monitoring options for the numerous
talent, production area and communication mixes that have become a
standard requirement in programme creation

• Dual independent monitor signal paths for Main (5.1) and Mini
(stereo) outputs

• 5.1 Monitor insert point with separate
stereo return

• Integral 5.1 to stereo downmix and
mono compatibility format checking

• Choice of AFL/PFL on both Main and
Mini paths

• Two independent comms feeds
provide studio monitoring with
speaker muting logic

• All switching can be controlled
externally via GPIs or from centre
section Soft Keys

Comprehensive GPI control

• The GPI control options within the C100 range meet a wide range of
practical integration challenges. Audio-Follow-Video (AFV) and advanced
controls of external equipment are included, allowing powerful control
combinations to be realised.

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