Description
The DiGiCo X-Q225-W-WS is designed to deliver exceptional performance for demanding live sound productions. Its advanced Quantum processing architecture provides outstanding audio quality with ultra-low latency operation. Engineers can efficiently manage complex channel counts, routing, and signal processing tasks. The intuitive control interface allows quick access to essential mixing functions during live events.
Integrated Waves SoundGrid
Built-in Waves SoundGrid compatibility provides access to industry-leading real-time plugin processing with extremely low latency. Engineers can enhance vocals, instruments, and complete mixes using premium Waves plugins. The system communicates seamlessly with compatible SoundGrid servers and network devices. Advanced effects, dynamics, and equalization can be applied without interrupting workflow. Flexible plugin integration expands creative possibilities for live productions.
W Package Software
The W Package equips the X-Q225-W-WS with an advanced software configuration designed for demanding professional productions. It unlocks enhanced processing capabilities and provides greater flexibility for complex live mixing applications. The package works seamlessly with Waves SoundGrid, allowing engineers to integrate industry-standard plugins into their workflow. Its optimized software environment supports fast operation, efficient routing, and reliable system performance during live events.
MADI Connectivity
The MADI-only configuration provides a reliable and efficient digital audio interface for professional production systems. It supports high-channel-count audio transmission with low latency and exceptional stability. MADI integrates easily with compatible stage racks, recording systems, broadcast equipment, and other digital audio devices. This configuration is ideal for users who require dependable MADI connectivity without fiber networking. Its widely adopted standard ensures excellent compatibility across a broad range of professional audio environments.
Under The Hood
Quantum 225DS brings two 17-inch, 1000 nit, high brightness multitouch screens with both a meter bridge and soft quick select buttons for quick and intuitive operation. 41 individual TFT LCDs displaying channel information and metering, bank information, macros and more guide you immediately to the controls you need. Plus, 25 100mm touch sensitive faders in two banks of 12 plus a dedicated user-assignable master fader with high resolution metering.
With a maximum of 72 input channels with 36 busses and a 12 x 12 matrix, all with full channel processing, Quantum 225 brings Quantum to a wider user base. Also included as standard are Mustard Processing channel strips, Spice Rack plugin style native FPGA processing options, Nodal Processing and True Solo.
I/O
Despite being a smaller format console, there hasn’t been any sacrifice when it comes to connectivity.
Local I/O: Quantum 225DS offers local I/O includes 8 analogue inputs, 8 analogue outputs and 2 AES I/O (4 channels)
MADI: Quantum 225DS offers 2 redundant MADI in/out at 48kHz, which can also be configured as 4 MADI I/O. At 96kHz this acts as 2 MADI I/O with full channel counts.
Optocore: The Quantum 225DS offers the option to add a single or dual loops of Optocore. On each loop, which is 504 channels of audio; there can be up to 14 DiGiCo racks, or a combination of racks and tie-lines around the loop. With dual Optocore loops, that’s 1,008 Optocore channels of audio and 28 racks running.
UBMADI: In addition, the engine has a 48-channel UBMADI, so you can connect any laptop via USB and get 48 channels of recording and playback.
DMI: We have also incorporated two dedicated DMI slots to accommodate the growing family of DiGiCo DMI card options. Allowing the console connectivity to be configured for the demand of the tour or event, you could plug in a Dante module, or the latest automatic mic mixing module. Each dedicated DMI slot provides you with an additional 64 x 64 I/O.
Waves: There is also an option to add Waves connectivity if you want to utilise SoundGrid processing, giving you a 64 x 64 additional I/O.
What’s in the Box:
- MADI x 4, Optics x 1
- Internal Waves Card
- UB-MADI
- DMI Port x 2
- Connectors: BNC, ST
Product Specifications:
Connectivity: MADI Only
Integrated Networking: Waves SoundGrid
Faders: 25 × 100 mm touch-sensitive, motorized.
Touchscreens: 2 × 17-inch high-brightness, high-resolution LCD multitouch displays.
Input Channels: 72.
Busses: Up to 36 Aux/Group busses (Mono, Stereo, LCR) plus Master.
Matrix: 12 × 12 with full processing.
Control Groups: Up to 12 (VCA, Moving Fader, Mute Group).
Graphic EQ: 16 × 32-band, ±12 dB gain.
Internal Effects: Up to 12 stereo floating-point effects.
Spice Rack: 6 Mono / 3 Stereo rack slots.
Mustard Processing: 24 processing strips.
Nodal Processing: 32 nodal processors.
Local Analog I/O: 8 Mic/Line Inputs, 8 Line Outputs.
AES I/O: 2 AES I/O (4 channels).
MADI Interface: 4 interfaces @ 48 kHz, 2 interfaces @ 96 kHz (BNC).
Optocore Interface: Optional, dual-loop capable.
DMI Slots: 2 × DiGiCo Multichannel Interface slots.
Waves Support: Optional SoundGrid connectivity.
Sampling Rates: 48 kHz / 96 kHz.
GPI/GPO: 2.
External Sync: Word Clock, MADI, Optocore.
Processing Delay: 2 ms @ 48 kHz, 1 ms @ 96 kHz.
Internal Processing: Up to 40-bit floating point.
A/D & D/A Conversion: 24-bit.
Frequency Response: ±0.25 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz).
THD+N (Mic In to AES Out): <0.003%.
THD+N (AES In to Line Out): <0.003%.
Channel Separation: >100 dB @ 10 kHz.
Residual Output Noise: <-94 dBu (A-weighted).
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): <-127 dBu (A-weighted).
Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu.
Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu.
Input Delay: Up to 1.3 seconds.
Input EQ: 4-band Parametric/Dynamic EQ.
Output EQ: 8-band Parametric/Dynamic EQ.
HPF/LPF: 20 Hz–20 kHz, 24 dB/Octave.
Dynamics: Compressor, Multiband Compressor, Gate, Ducker, De-Esser.
Input Fader: 100 mm motorized, ∞ to +10 dB.
Output Fader: 100 mm motorized, ∞ to +10 dB.
Power Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 255 VA.
Product Weight: 95 lbs. (304 lbs. with flight case).
Product Dimensions (L × W × H): 44.25" × 31.54" × 17.17".
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