As a sound controller, the new AB64 can mix simultaneously up to 64 live analogue input signals, 64 live digital input signals and 64 pre-recorded audio signals from the unit's internal hard drives. The unit is capable of both synchronous and non-synchronous audio file playback. Each input channel can be gain leveled, panned, delayed, equalized and routed to any output or outputs. Signals at the inputs or outputs can be recorded onto the hard drive for playback, in anysequence, whenever required. Inputs and outputs may be connected to external systems by conventional analogue wiring and/or digitally via CobraNet ports.
As a show controller, the AB64 is capable of triggering any of its internal functions, as well as external video, lighting or other electro-mechanical equipment, by means of easily recordable cues which may be recalled at any time and updated on the fly with a laptop computer. An almost unlimited number of cues are possible, allowing multiple audio, video and lighting effects to be repeated exactly as a presentation requires, without tying up valuable and highly skilled technical personnel.
Described by RSD as a true "all-in-one" control system and labour saver, the AudioBox Model AB64 has been designed to handle the kind of "real world" challenges faced by top show designers and audio professionals every day, say the company. "Together with its free software and fully compatible applications from numerous third party developers, even the most complex audiovisual productions are easily managed - and stay within budget," they say.
(Lee Baldock)