Based on the existing mc² technology, the mc²56 offers the Lawo HD core with up to 512 DSP channels, 144 summing buses and a routing capacity of up to 8192 crosspoints. The complete functionality of the mc² series is available – including dynamic automation, as well as the transfer of snapshots and networking within the family.
The innovative and newly designed control surface of the mc²56 offers direct access to essential operating elements. Functions which are rarely used are handled via the touchscreen graphical user interface. This allows easy operation and a short learning curve. With different frame sizes and special flightcase versions, the console may be flexibly adapted to a wide range of applications.
Control Panel
Frames from 16 to 80 faders
Remote stand alone frames from 16 faders
6 banks each with 2 layers each
100 mm faders + 2 freely adjustable rotary knobs + Input-Gain Controller + channel display for every fader with sense-triggered change of module display
TFT metering mono, stereo or up to 7.1 including bus assignment, gain reduction for dynamics, AfV status, VCA assignment, Mix Minus
GUI page output, e.g. metering, on an external monitor
9 user buttons
Optional: one integrated user panel (automation, 40 buttons, Reveal fader surround, talkback), RTW goniometer integration, script tray
Signal Processing
888 channels and 144 summing buses, 40 bit floating point
Up to 760 inputs with A/B input, up to 64 sub groups, 32 aux sends, up to 96 track busses, up to 48 main sums
Rapid switching of channel and bus to mono/stereo/surround
Up to 96 surround channels, 128 VCA groups with metering, 256 GPC channels
Surround formats: DTS/Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro-logic 4.0, DTS ES / Dolby EX 6.1, SDDS 7.1, DTS-HD 7.1, diverse panning characteristics, surround aux bus
2* AFL: 1* surround 8-channel, 1*stereo
2* PFL stereo
Audio-follow-Video with 128 events, controlled ia Remote MNOPL, GPI or matrix connection, envelope adjustable up to 10 s fade time
Solo In Place
Permanent input meter beside fader, adjustable INPUT, PF, AF, DIROUT meter point in the channel display
Loudness Metering according to EBU R128 & ATSC A/85, momentary or short term in every channel, integrated measurement on sum channels with display of integrated LUFS value in headline
Modules: INMIX with MS decoder, digital amp, 2-band fully parametric filter, 4-band fully parametric EQ, 2-band fully parametric side chain filter, insert, delay up to 1800 ms (switchable units: meters, milliseconds, frames), 4 independent dynamic modules: expander, gate, compressor, limiter, image, meter, direct out
Inline configuration with send/return switching - per channel or global
Fully-equipped surround channel with coupling of all channel parameters and hyperpanning
AMBIT Upmix available on every 5.1 channel, fully Downmix compatible
Routing Matrix
Up to 8192 crosspoints, non-blocking
96 kHz, 24-bit
Fully redundant signal path
Level adjustment for all inputs and outputs
Downsizing from surround (up to 7.1) to stereo
Integrated monitoring devices for remote locations. e.g. director's room
Full networking of up to 16 HD Cores, share and import of sources and destinations, studio intervention
Full shnapshot and production portability independent of matrix and DSP size