DiGiCo SD5CS Digital Mixing Console

DiGiCo SD5cs: Mixing power meets affordability

In the years when the iconic D5 Live reinvented digital mixing, the CS-D5 live offered a version without optical I/O, delivering a ground-breaking feature set but at an undeniably competitive price point. Now the SD5cs builds on that tradition with the immense power of Stealth Digital Processing, floating-point Super FPGA technology and a wealth of new features.

The SD5cs puts functionality at your fingertips with 37 faders configured in three banks of 12 with one master fader plus three 15-inch full colour TFT touchscreens for immediate access to functions and multi-user applications. Two Interactive Dynamic Metering (IDM) displays offer the same at-a-glance operation as the SD7, while the centrally located master screen is incorporated into the meter-bridge, so the engineer’s attention remains where it belongs.

Making life even easier, engineers can recall or save presets on the channel strip, recall or save snapshots using the master screen or simply use the dedicated switches on the surface. Special functions can be assigned and accessed instantly via 40 Smart Key Macros, accessed via four layers of 10 RGB backlit keys.

Under The Hood

With 132 processing channels at 48kHz/96kHz, the SD5cs is equipped to handle every challenge. Standard channel processing across inputs and outputs includes Channel Delay, Single and Multi-Channel Presets, Hi- and Lo-pass filters @ 24dB/octave, four-band parametric EQ (eight on the outputs) with band curve selection, Dual insert points, and DiGiCo’s renowned DYN 1 (Compressor, De-esser or Multiband Compressor) and DYN 2 (Gate, Compressor or Ducker).
Users can access 218 Dynamic EQ processors on any input or output channel, delivering dynamic processing over the four standard parametric bands, plus 218 Multiband Compressors and 218 DiGiTuBes. All channels deliver the same pure signal path and feature set, so no matter how you set up your console, you never lose any resources.

Within the master section are 24 gangable 32-band graphic EQs, 24 stereo effects (selectable from a palette of 33), and 24 control groups (VCAs). Using snapshots, engineers can switch between complete configurations at a touch.

In addition, the SD5cs boasts 56 configurable busses, all of which are assignable as mono/stereo groups or auxiliary busses, plus a 24 x 24 output matrix, dual solo busses, and a LR/LCR/5.1 Master Buss. And unlike all other digital console manufacturers, you don’t lose Aux or Group Busses when using the Matrix as they are in addition, including the Master buss.

I/O

The rear of the SD5cs houses all of the console’s substantial I/O, with eight mic line inputs, eight line outputs, eight mono AES I/O, three redundant MADI ports.

An optional DiGiCo SoundGrid module can also be fitted, providing access to 32 fully integrated low-latency Waves stereo MultiRacks, each with the ability to have up to eight plugins per rack. That’s 128 I/O, all of which is additional – just as you expect.

SD5CS I/O Racks & Options

• SD-Rack
• SD-MiNi Rack
• SD-Nano Rack
• D2-Rack
• D-Rack
• Orange Box
• Waves SoundGrid
• Purple Box
• Little Red Box
• Little Blue Box
• UB MADI

Features:

• 132 Input Channels
• 56 Aux / Sub-Group Busses
• LR/LCR/5.1 Master Buss
• 24 x 24 Full Processing Matrix
• 218 Dynamic Equalizers
• 48/96kHz Sample Rate

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General 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
• Up to 132 Input Channels
• Busses Up to 56 plus masters Aux / Group busses with full processing - LR/LCR/5.1 Master Buss
• Matrix Up to 24 Input / 24 Outputs with full processing
• Control Groups Up to 24, selectable for VCA-style, Moving fader, Mute Group
• Graphic Eq 32 x 32-band, Gain +/- 12dB
• Internal FX Up to 24 stereo effects comprising up to 16 floating point reverbs and up to 24 delay/chorus/pitch/enhancer
• Local I/O 8 x mic/line I/O, 8 x AES I/O
• MADI interface 3 redundant interfaces, BNC connectivity
• Optics: N/A
• Sampling rates 48kHz / 96kHz
• GPIO: 2 x DSub37
• Ext Sync Wordclock, AES, Video, MADI, Optics
• SD5cs Dimensions: 1465 mm (w) x 838mm (d) x 458 mm (h)
• SD5cs Weight: 116Kg /256lbs. (235Kg / 518lbs. with flightcase)
• SD5cs Flightcase: 1600 mm (w) x 600mm (d) x 1200 mm (h)
• Power Requirements 90V-260V, 50-60Hz, 532VA (340W)

Audio Specification

• Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
• Processing Delay: 2ms Typical @ 48k (132 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: <90dBu Typical
• Noise: (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/EQ
• Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
• Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
• Channel Safe: Input, EQ, Dyn, Aux, Pan, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Buss, Directs,
• Full Safe
• Output Routing: Buss, Insert A, Insert B, FX
• Direct: On/Off, Pre-Mute / Pre-Fade / Post-Fade, Level +/- 18dB
• Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to +10dB

Processing Channel Specification Aux / Group / Matrix Output

• Name: User-Defined / Presets
• Phase: Normal / Reverse
• Digital Trim: -20 to +60dB
• 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: 8 Band EQ: 4 band Parametric and 4 band 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, SoftDe-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 - 20kHzCompressor: 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/EQ
• Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
• Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
• Channel Safe: Trim, EQ, Dyn, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Outputs, Full Safe
• Output Routing: Outputs, Insert A, Insert B, FX
• Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to + 10dB

Processing Channel Specification

• Aux / Group / Matrix Output
• Name: User-Defined / Presets
• Phase: Normal / Reverse
• Digital Trim: -20 to +60dB
• 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: 8 Band EQ: 4 band Parametric and 4 band 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, SoftDe-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 - 20kHzCompressor: 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/EQ
• Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
• Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
• Channel Safe: Trim, EQ, Dyn, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Outputs, Full Safe
• Output Routing: Outputs, Insert A, Insert B, FX
• Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to + 10dB