SIRIUS Modular digital ON-AIR broadcast mixer	Sirius at work
PRICES	DJ version with 8 mic inputs(1xADmic), 8 stereo line in (2xAD line), 8 stereo digital in/out (2xDD), 1x 8 fader Control Module with 8 faders, 1 x send module, CRM Module, blind modules and PC., excl. Monitor € 26.735,00 (end user price) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ON-AIR version with 16 mic inputs(2xADmic), 8 stereo line in (2xAD line), 8 stereo digital in/out (2xDD), 8 stereo (16 mono) out (2xDA line) , 1x 12 fdr Control Module with 12 faders, 2x Send Control Modules (8 sends), CRM Module, 1x Macro Module, Blind modules + PC. excl. monitor € 32.735,00 (end user price) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Production version with 16 mic inputs (2xADmic), 12 stereo line inputs (3xADline) 12 digital in/out (3xDD), 12 stereo (24 mono) out (3xDA), 1x 16 fdr Control Module with 16 faders, 4xSend Control Modules, 1x CRM module, 1x Macro Module, Super Module and PC excl. monitor. € 42.415,00 (end user price)
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HIGHLIGHTS.	64 inputs 16 Fader work surface 32 busses (8 groups/2program/8 clean feeds/6 aux sends/Studio/CRM/Cue 64 Outputs 12 Stereo 2 Track inputs CRM/Studio 24 bit sample rte converters on all inputs 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz sample rates 64-32-64 in/output matrix All in/outputs electronically labeled
SYSTEM PARTS	introduction: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: HIGHLIGHTS: FADER MODULE CONTROL SURFACE: MODULE FUNCTIONS ARE: SEND CONTROL MODULE: MACRO MODULE: CONTROL ROOM MONITOR MODULE: SUPER CONTROL MODULE: FULL DYNAMICS: MODULAR AUDIO RACK UNIT: INPUT RACK UNIT: DIGITAL INTERFACE RACK UNIT: SUMMARY: GENERAL SYSTEM PARAMETERS: DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: NETWORK INTEGRATION:
INTRODUCTION	The SIRIUS all digital on-air console is just as easy to use as your analog console. It is astonishing simple in operation, yet has all the power software can offer you. A simple directly accessible and modular control surface enables customizing to station requirements. Access to more complex functions for technical users is available on the optional Super Module Control Surface. Purchasing choices are straightforward: Modular input and output control surfaces, a modular control room section, a modular "super module" control surface and a 19" rack with all the interface modules to communicate with the outside world. All pots are motorized for ease of identification. A maximum of two control surface frames (holding 16 input faders) can be installed. A total of 64 inputs can be assigned to any of the 16 input faders. The output section has 4 Program busses, 8 Group busses, 8 Clean-feed busses and 6 Aux. busses that can be assigned to any of the 64 outputs.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION	The Sirius is designed and built around the latest development in DSP design from Texas Instruments. A close cooperation between Texas instruments and D&R has resulted in a digital audio desk that is far ahead of time in terms of its reliability, speed and incredible DSP power.
HIGH LIGHTS	Modular construction. Modular audio interfaces. Sample rate converters on all digital inputs. All in/outputs are electronically labeled. Real time info displayed on every module. Assignable functions are visible in LCD. Assignable super module for all inputs. All settings visible by use of motorpots. In and output router eliminates patching. Storage of user defined settings possible. 8 Busses/Auxes available for production work. Remote in/output for ON-AIR / automation / Red light Remote control per input is selectable On/Cue/Cough/fader on/Red light/Talkback / (momentary/latching) Remote relays per input are: Start, Stop (pulse/continuously). On-Air / Red Light Remote per output, output active/Mute Auto DJ mic CRM mute Auto studio monitor muting. Auto Red light function. Auto conference talkback function. Auto Announcer/engineer communication. Auto Cue reset. Self-Op mode. Timer and clock functions.
FADER MODULE CONTROL SURFACE	As the name suggests, the SIRIUS fader control surface module is a free assignable section of four input faders that can accept any of the 64 input sources. Which source connected is can be read in the 8 digit display at the top of the module. This could be a mono or stereo source, analog or digital. The lower section of the 8 digit read out displays the assignable function of the motorpot positioned below. The SEL switch assigns the super module to that particular input channel giving direct access to all input module functions in real time. An identical screen display gives the same possibilities in case the optional super module is not part of the system. MODULE FUNCTIONS ARE. Phantom switch Phase reverse switch Left to right Right to left Gain control Aux. sends 1 to 6 Aux. pre/post switching Aux. On/off switching 4 band parametric equalizer. LF is Shelving/Low cut filter LMF/HMF Bell/Notch filters HF is shelving or Hi-cut filter. Eq on/off switch Full functioning compressor Full functioning gate Ducking with master/slave. 8 output busses pre/post fader, mono 8 Clean feed busses pre/post fader, mono Pan pot 5 segment input metering. 4 assignable fader groups.
	The assignable motorpot on the input section of the Sirius can be instantly assigned to any of the labeled functions in the control room monitor module. This could be Source, HF, HMF, LMF, LF, Gain, Aux. 1/2/3, Pan. The SEL switch assigns the input module to the optional Super Module and always activates the related screen page. The CUE switch speaks for itself. The ON switch activates the audio signal and provide a control signal. A local 5 segment led bar indicates input level. Alongside the motor fader all possible assigned functions are clearly indicated by function LED’s giving an instant overview of what has been assigned in that particular input channel.
SEND CONTROL MODULE	The (optional) Send Control Module section positioned above the fader module can be seen as 64 discrete mono outputs or 32 stereo outputs or any combination. The upper row of the 8 digit display can be given the name the output section is assigned to, such as Aux1 or Program or Clean-feed etc. etc. The lower section of the 8 digit display indicates where the Sirius output is assigned to in your studio. This could be Studio 1, CRM or a reverb or the ON-AIR output or any other output name that is convenient to use in your studio. The motorpot positioned below controls the output level. The SEL switch activates the output page on the screen of that particular output section. A talk back switch is available on every output section as well as a Mute switch and Cue switch. A maximum of 16 direct accessible output sections is available in the Sirius. Please be noted that the send module can also be controlled via the PC screen, without having the hardware controls in front of you.
MACRO MODULE	The macro module has twelve switches that can be user programmed to execute single functions as well as sequenced of functions. It is also possible to control remote functions in the I/O rack. A real-time saver in live On-Air broadcast.
CONTROL ROOM MONITOR MODULE	The upper section of this module shows 10 dedicated module functions that instantly can be assigned to the motorpots in the fader modules. The assigned function will be seen in the display above the motorpot. There will be never a doubt of what this motorpot controls, a necessity in live broadcast! The second section in the CRM module are the six source switches for the CRM outputs. These sources can be selected out of any of the 64 inputs or from the summing busses. Labeling of all these inputs and outputs on screen ( a setup task) instantly provides these selections in the CRM source switches. The 4 digit display indicates the source you are listening to. This could be Program 1, Off AIR, Aux. outputs or even any input connected to the external in output units. The next section houses the CRM pot itself, also a motorized pot, Right signal phase reverse switching, stereo/mono switch, a mute switch, dimming, Cue reset and a conference talkback. This completes the description of the functionality of the user control surfaces when you are working without the "super module" A very intuitive approach which is very understandable, even for the inexperienced user. Once a setup has been programmed, all day to day functions are under immediate control of the engineer/presenter.

MODULAR AUDIO RACK UNIT	The Sirius has a separate 19" audio rack containing all digital and analog in and outputs. It also contains the interface with the PCI DSP board that needs to be placed inside a PC (not included in the delivery, but optional of course). The following modular in/output racks are available.
INPUT RACK UNIT	Analog line in unit with 8 XLR inputs and user definable remote in and out (relays) Analog mic input unit with 8 balanced mic inputs and user definable remote in/out (relays). Digital in (out) with select able AES3, S/P-DIF, Optical (Toslink) 16/20/24 bit, 32kHz-96kHz (internal sample rate converter) and user definable remote connector.
OUTPUT RACK UNIT	Analog line out unit with 8 balanced mono signals on XLR. (Transformers are optional) Level is selectable between +4dBu or -10dBv. 24 bit digital out (in) unit with interfacing on AES3, S/P-DIF, Optical (Toslink) all active at the same time. Remote out indicates output is active. Remote in indicates outputs is muted.
DIGITAL INTERFACE RACK UNIT	The digital interface rack houses the Multiplexer cards. Four user definable Remote in and out relays. The system frame clock in/out (AES3, BNC). A system master clock (256FC) In/Out (BNC) Three Control Module connections. Digital audio interface to PCI DSP board.
SUMMARY	This is a short description of all the functions the Sirius can perform for your broadcast station. It is evident that all usual broadcast functions such as fader start, communications, Self-Op operations are available at the touch of a button. This will be dealt with in depth in the user manual of course. You can set and save console parameters for seamless session transitions. You can change a mic input into a line input at the touch of a button.
SPECIFICATIONS (subject to change)	GENERAL SYSTEM PARAMETERS.
	Level specs in dB full scale for digital and dBu for analog data. 0dBu=0.775Vrms Sampling rate: 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz, 20ppm (int synchronized). Headroom: internally floating and adjustable: 0...20dB default setting: 18 dB
A/D and D/A CONVERTER	A/D Crystal 24 bit Delta Sigma, 128x over sampling Dynamic range: typically 105 dB THD+Noise: <-95dBfs +4dBu / -10dBV D/A Burr-Brown 24 bit delta-sigma converter. Dynamic range: typically 106 dB THD+Noise: <-96dBfs
MICROPHONE INPUTS	Mic inp. bal. 2kOhm - 128dBr (60dB gain range) Line inp. bal 10kOhm +/- 20dB gain range. CMRR: mic input max.. gain: 50Hz 75dB Phantom is switch able +48volt
LINE INPUTS	Input sensitivity: -20dB to.+20dB Line inp. bal 10kOhm +/- 20dB gain range. CMRR: Line input max.. gain: 50Hz 50dB
EQUALISATION	LF: +/- 18 dB @10Hz to 20kHz shelving/low cut Q: 0.1 to 3 variable. LMF: +/- 18 dB @10Hz to 20kHz bell/notch Q: 0.1 to 3 variable. HMF: +/- 18 dB @10Hz to 20kHz bell/notch Q: 0.1 to 3 variable. LF: +/- 18 dB @10Hz to 20kHz shelving/high cut Q: 0.1 to 3 variable.
DYNAMICS	Compressor Threshold: -80dB to +18dB Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1 Attack: 1mSec to 10 Sec Release: 1mSec to 10Sec Gate: Threshold: -80dB to +18dB Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1 Attack: 1uSec to 10 Sec Release: 1mSec to 10Sec
DIGITAL INPUTS	AES/EBU (AES3), S/P-DIF, Optical (toslink) 16/20/24 bit, 32kHz to 96kHz (built in sample rate converter). THD+N: -105dBfs @1kHz, 0dBfs Frequency response: 20-20kHz, 0.1 dB Input impedance: 110 Ohm (XLR) 75Ohm (cinch) Clock input: 75Ohm TTL.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS	AES/EBU/AES3, S/P-DIF, Optical (toslink)active at the same time. 16/20/24 bit, 32kHz to 96kHz (System clock or sample rate conversion to corresponding input clock). Output level: 2 to 5 volt Output impedance: 110 Ohm Clock output: 75Ohm TTL.
CLOCK	System clock internally 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 20ppm. Frame clock: BNC in/out 75Ohm TTL Master clock: BNC in/out 75Ohm, TTL 256 frame clock
OVERALL	Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz +/-0.5dB Crosstalk: less than -90dBr fader attenuation >100dB
REMOTES	All channel remotes are isolated on relays and interfaced on 9 pin Sub-D connectors.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	Drop through mounting hole dimensions: Fader Module: 435mm x 490mm Depth: 130mm Super Module: 435mm x 270mm Depth: 130mm
NETWORK INTEGRATION	The Sirius Broadcast system can be integrated in an audio Network by means of CobraNet. A special Cobranet/Sirius interface has to be purchased to link the Sirius to the network. CobraNet is an Ethernet based audio network that is capable of connecting up to 64 audio channels per link in a 100Mbit network. A maximum of 3000 audio channels can be active in real time in a CobraNet system.
FEATURES OF COBRANET	Over 3000 Audio Channels. Huge matrix flexibility. Use of low cost standardized network hardware (CAT5 UTP and switches). Up to 64 channels of audio I/O on a single 100Mbps network link. Real Time Audio Transfer (low propagation delay, within mSec). Open standard, many manufacturers (Digigram, Rane, Peavey, Shure, Clearcom, Yamaha etc) have already products available to be integrated in the network. (for more details visit www.peakaudio.com). Fully IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards compliant. Upgrade path to Gigabit Ethernet (up to 640 channels per link). 16,20 and 24 bit transfer possible at 48kHz. Easy network management by sharing and mapping. All shared and mapped audio signals are shown and labeled. Compatible with future D&R products.