Page 1 SIGMA OPERATOR MANUAL V2.8 Digital Broadcast Production Console with Bluefin HDSP calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 2 England UK issues of this document. The latest version will Alpha and Hydra are registered trademarks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade HX7 8EZ be available upon request. This publication is for International usage.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Main Outputs External Meter Inputs Busses Screen States Screen Auxiliaries Condition Switching SIGMA Talkback General Purpose Outputs Screen Oscillator Screen General Purpose Inputs Serial Interface CONTENTS Memories Router Label Setup Screen Memory Controls Router Label Association Screen Memory Set Up Screen...
Page 4: Important Information
In its completed form, this equipment has other than those made or approved by been designed to have a high level of Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may immunity to static discharges. However, invalidate the console’s warranty. This when handling individual boards and...
Page 5: Health And Safety
The maximum potential between the terminals exceeds 60 volts, the blanking plates are fitted to avoid the risk of electric shock. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 6: Technical Support
Email: support@calrec.com request. Website:www.calrec.com Repairs We can deal with all technical after If you need to return goods to Calrec, sales issues, such as :- for whatever reason, please contact the Company beforehand in order that you • Arrange repairs can receive advice on the best method •...
Page 7: Overview
SIGMA OVERVIEw calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 8: Introduction
TFT style of performance and features available. metering. The high level of reliability of all Calrec products, many of which are still in Bluefin daily use after 20 years, reflects a clear The Bluefin High Density Processing...
Page 9: Principal Features
• Optional I/O expansion via a wide area interface such as MADI or Hydra, Calrec’s sophisticated audio networking system. • On board Flash ROM memory system allows 99 full console or partial memories.
Page 10: System Specification
Environmental considerations Operating Non-operating Temperature range 0°C to +30°C (32°F to +86°F) -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Relative humidity 25% to 80% Non-condensing 0% to 90% Non-condensing Maximum altitude 2,000 metres (6500ft)* 15,000 metres (49,000ft) 10 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 11: Layering And Assignable Control
A and B buttons to be masters or groups. disabled to eliminate the risk of a critical audio channel not being on the surface at all times. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 12: Paths And Ports
1 from a different fader). Every and digital ports. Calrec digital consoles (telephone lines, mono reverbs, mono channel will probably have both a mic and are available in a number of configurations...
Page 13: Signal Paths
2 MAIN OUTPUTS OUTPUTS 20 MONO TRACK STEREO OUTPUTS OR 5.1 10 STEREO OUTPUT MATRIX ANALOGUE MADI HYDRA LINE (0759-51) OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS Please note that Hydra inputs cannot be patched to Hydra outputs CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 14: Inputs And Outputs
© Calrec Audio Ltd All Rights Reserved INPUTS ANd OUTPUTS **Wide Area Bulk Cards are used to expand the I/O of the system via a wide area interface such as MADI, or Hydra - Calrec’s Hydra I/O units can interface up to 96 inputs sophisticated audio networking system.
Page 15: Getting Started
Input/Output panel, the EQ and Dynamics on their respective panels, and route the Channel path type selection can also be signal, to Main 1 say, using the Routing done using the USER - CHAN screen. controls. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 16: Touch Screen Layout
When busy, the processor’s indicator will be amber, during which time, no changes can be made to the control screens (Although changes to the control surface can be made, and will take immediate effect). 16 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 17: Error Messages (Awacs)
If un-cleared errors are still present, an icon will flash in the AWACS button. Selecting this button at any time will switch back to the AWACS screen. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 19: Fader Area
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Page 20: Channel And Group Faders
States screen), or PFL LS (depending channel or group. Alternatively, there can three LEDs. Selection is made using the upon the monitoring configuration). PFL is be ON buttons which switch the channel USER-CHAN screen. also provided on the fader overpress. 20 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 21: Channel Control
Options - MISC screen. Option 3 If Direct Talkback switching is not required from the fader these buttons can allow Left to Both and Right to Both switching instead. IC5523 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 22: Assignable Fader
A long press on the ALL A and ALL B buttons will switch all the channel faders IA5530 to display either their A path or their B path permanently. 22 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 23: Vca Grouping
Assign button will flash. and disabled using the States screen. This provides protection against It is possible to create the primary or accidental changes. secondary group in any order. A slave can CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 24: Automatic Cross-Fading
Auto-faders are assigned to channel and group paths by selecting an auto-fader and a channel or group from the available lists, and selecting “Patch”. 24 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 25 If the current physical position of the fader is OFF then this will not apply. The down NULL LED will revert back to its original state as the path is faded back to its CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 26: Layer Locking
Multiple cell selection With multiple cells selected, pressing To select multiple cells and simultaneously either the ‘Lock A Layer’, ‘Lock B Layer’ assign a layer lock, press the ‘Start Cell or ‘Unlock’ buttons will lock all selected 26 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 27: 5.1 Surround
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Page 28: 5.1 Surround Channels
If a stereo or mono channel uses the same panel is active. The spill’s assign button input port as a spill leg, and phantom lights when selected, and its surround power or SRC is selected or de-selected 28 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 29 If the EQ, FLTR or DYN buttons are de-selected, making the spill non-independent, the spill will immediately adopt all the same settings as the master control. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 30 User-Spill screen, by selecting the relevant cells. The fader level can also be adjusted from here, by selecting the required cell in the FDR OFFSET column, and using the nudge buttons. 30 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 31: Points To Remember
On the surround master, the link button LED’s show which user dynamics link the surround master is routed to. The OFF button’s LED is lit when the master is not linked to any of the four user busses. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 33: Input And Output Controls
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Page 34: I/O Matrix
Channels and groups can be cleared the currently assigned fader. If the path off thefader by pressing CLR and then is to be a group, its number is selected EXEC. This will clear all settings and port 34 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 35 The assignable inserts can be divided into up to lists in a similar way to input and output ports. This separates them for selection on the pot-switch. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 36: Input/Output Controls
The gains of inputs 1 and 2 can be linked such that the change in gain of one input is applied to both inputs. The lower and upper level endstops still apply, and are dependent upon the input type. If one 36 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 37: Direct Output And Mix Minus
MIX MINUS LEVEL PRE EQ TRACK TRACK PRE FDR OUTPUT PST FDR CHANNEL TO TRACKS LEVEL PRE FDR OUTPUT LEVELS PST FDR AUX SEL NOTE: SOME CHANNEL FEATURES ARE OMMITED HERE FOR CLARITY REASONS. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 38: Stereo And Surround Panning
PY4885 legs except for the LFE. The 5.0 level is centre, and simultaneously balance the left independent of the LFE level. and right audio. 38 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 39: Motorized Joystick Panel
Controls Active is off, the joystick (if Output panel and any Wild Controls engaged) will default to the central show “JOYSTK”. position, unless it is being touched, in which case it will stay where it is. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 40: Delay
-12.0 + 1.0 -18.0 LOCK independently of its surround master. Delay can also be assigned to Wild controls using the User-Chan screen. A screen button is provided, for use instead of the rotary control push-switch. 40 SIGMA with Bluefin INTER...
Page 41: Channel Functions
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Page 42: User-Chan Screen
EXEC (Move). The two bargraph on the currently assigned fader. paths will swap over, and any Wild control If ALL is pressed first (flashes) all fader assignments will move with them. bargraphs will be set to the selected function. 42 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 43 HOLD. Any number of fader paths can then be selected individually (their fader assign buttons will illuminate). Pushing an Assign Panel rotary control will then assign that control to Wild 1 or 2 for all selected fader paths. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 44: Eq And Filters
EQ and Filters in the assigned channel’s path. The SIDE CHAIN button allows the panel to control the EQ and Filters in the dynamics of the assigned channel. There are 4 bands of EQ 44 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 45: Dynamics
(Max clockwise setting) different fader, known as the “PC Fader” Depth: 0dB to 40dB to which dynamics settings can be applied Fast attack: 300µs (normal 16ms) independently of the current assignment. Ratio: 2/1 or SOFT CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 46: Channel Copy
EXEC button executes the Copy. auxiliaries. Any groups or main outputs included in the WILDS copies the Wild assignments but selected destinations will be ignored. not their settings. ALL copies all of the above. 46 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 47: Broadcast Facilities
Pressing the ENABLE and RACK RESET other needs of hard disc drives and other button resets the racks only, the control devices. surface is unaffected. Please Note: Resetting the racks will result in a brief audio interruption. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 48: Console Functions
OFF or flat, with no routes made, and replay selection. MASTER MASTER would be available as a start up memory, PRESEL from which more specific memories could be created. TALKBACK Global Console Clear Clears the console of all settings TB5588 48 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 49: Busses
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Page 50: Routing And Track Output Controls
When tracks have been cut mono signal. their fader assign buttons. an X appears on any TFT meter displaying that track. 50 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 51 0dB. A master fader allows the level of all the tracks to be controlled simultaneously. Tone or Talkback can be fed to the selected track or all at once using the selection buttons. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 52: Routing Matrix
LR, C and Ls/Rs spill legs will be routed. Individual legs can always be routed seperately, using the spill panel and routing buttons or spill screen. A surround master cannot route to the mix minus bus, the spills are routed individually. 52 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 53: Main Outputs
Compressor and direct input DIRECT • Control of a surround main’s spill legs using the surround spill panel or User- Spill screens MASTER AUXILIARIES + 3.5 -12.0 + 1.0 -18.0 LOCK INTER MAIN O/PS AM5589 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 54: Busses Screen
“cue speaker” when the announcer • when the fader is open and not cut or commentator microphones are closed (Bird Beater). This option cancels the during a commercial or other break in a live other two pre-send cut options. broadcast. 54 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 55: Auxiliaries
The ON buttons switch the output on and off. On stereo auxiliaries a dual level display will be shown, For example, aux 5 and 10. Here, buttons 15 and 20 will be disabled. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 56: Talkback
All Talkback buttons are subject to On-Air There can also be a mix of both signals to inhibits, set up using condition switching feed a single loudspeaker. This can mix (TX-REH screen). with the PFL feed. 56 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 57: Oscillator Screen
The ports for this are set up on test tones from signal paths. the OPTIONS - MON TB TONE - Talkback and Tone. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 59: Memories
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Page 60: Memory Controls
Mem-Setup position. screen, either by clicking on it, or by typing its number on the keypad. Memories can be given a user-friendly label on the Mem- Setup screen. 60 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 61: Memory Set Up Screen
“Restore Session” configuration matches that of the stored allows previously backed up sessions to memory. If there are discrepancies, a be restored. “Clear Stack” will remove all warning message is reported. memories from the stack. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 62: Memory Isolation
Surround Paths A surround master can be part of a memory isolation selection, but its spill paths cannot be individually isolated from memory recall. 62 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 63: Partial Memories
A/B layer assignments. Partial memory occupying that fader. selections are stored and recalled if a console reset occurs. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 65: Monitoring System
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Page 66: Assignable Monitoring & Metering
LS. The CHANGEOVER button diverts in amber. With the misc output selected, the monitor output to the small LS for near simply select a monitor source from the With a Control Room Pre-select button field, or domestic check, monitoring. 66 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 67: Monitor Panel Setup
(L-R sum/difference) meter. With any of the panel. The right side of the screen lists meter buttons selected, the misc functions all the available monitor sources. Monitor CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 68: Saving And Restoring Configurations
SAVE TO FILE will save the configuration settings, which could mean that a different If any changes are made to the monitor being viewed/edited to c:/sigma/cust1/ monitor configuration is loaded onto the configuration, the SAVE TO FILE LOAD monitor without loading it onto the console.
Page 69: Misc Output And Meters
METER 3 METER 4 MAIN 1 MAIN 2 EXT 1 FOLLOW MAIN 1 MAIN 2 EXT 1 FOLLOW SURR SURR STEREO CR MON SURR SURR STEREO CR MON MONITOR SEL MONITOR SEL MY5403 MY5403 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 70: Control Room Misc Functions
METER 2 METER 3 METER 4 MAIN 1 MAIN 2 EXT 1 FOLLOW MAIN 1 MAIN 2 EXT 1 FOLLOW SURR SURR STEREO CR MON SURR SURR STEREO CR MON MONITOR SEL MONITOR SEL MY5403 MY5403 70 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 71: Decoder Remotes
7 to 14 (as drawing/ spreadsheet) with trigger as “Level”, Polarity as “Positive/High”, and function as spreadsheet. <esc> Until back at original menu. Note: With issue 1 cable, the outputs are on pins 8 to 15. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 73: Metering System
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Page 74: Tft Meters
- sequence set as part of meter the configuration. arrangement) • Phase Display If a meter is set up to display an Aux or Track output and the channel is cut, a small X indicator will appear to clarify this. 74 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 75: Tft Meter Setup Screen
The global offset level will adjust the brightness of all screens by the value selectable in the same way, from -5 to +4. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 76: Adjusting Tft Screen Layout
1, 2 or 3 in its column. 3 rows high makes the meter rows, to achieve different row heights for the full height of its column. 76 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 77: Meter Configuration
2 tracks can be displayed in any single END can be used to allocate subsequent meter position. However, if the meter sources in the list to all the meter positions position occupies a column which is 1/8 of CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 78: Tft Configuration Examples
A and B paths respectively. When there are 8 meter positions on a row across the width of a TFT screen, the meter positions will line up with the faders occupying that section of the console. MD5404 78 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 79 The top row takes up 1/3 of the height of the screen, and is occupied by tracks. The bottom row takes up 2/3 of the height of the screen, and is occupied by A path channel inputs. MD5404 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 80 The second half of the screen has been split into two rows, each taking up half of the screen’s height. Across the top half are the main output meters, and the bottom half displays CRLS, Ancillary 2, PFL and AFL. 80 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 81: Saving And Restoring Configurations
Save to File will save the configuration settings and these original settings can being viewed/edited to c:/sigma/cust1/ be restored without having to re-boot the meter without loading it onto the console. system.
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Page 83: On-Screen Patching
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Page 84: Input Ports
The grab list can be viewed on the Grab • Select Patch List screen, accessed on the left side of (5) Patching the screen. Assignment is made by selecting a source, and an input or output, and selecting Patch. 84 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 85: Output Ports
PATCH, REMOVE and can be isolated using the Mem- Isolate screen. to display “Patch locked!” CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 86: Assignable Insert Sends
The input ports connected to the insert return can also be seen. These are set up on the I/O - Input +56.0 dB S >W C >R screen. BALANCE << >> L-C-R GAIN STEREO WIDTH FRONT PAN INPUT OUTPUT 86 SIGMA with Bluefin PY4885...
Page 87: Assignable Insert Returns
The output ports connected to the insert send can also be seen. These are set up on the I/O - Output screen. +56.0 dB S >W C >R BALANCE << >> L-C-R GAIN STEREO WIDTH FRONT PAN INPUT OUTPUT PY4885 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 88: Insert Screen
BALANCE necessarily mean they are stereo. The << >> L-C-R two halves of the pair can be used for GAIN STEREO WIDTH FRONT PAN INPUT OUTPUT PY4885 88 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 89: Main Insert Sends
Input/Output DIRECT panel. TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT +56.0 dB S >W C >R BALANCE << >> L-C-R GAIN STEREO WIDTH FRONT PAN INPUT OUTPUT PY4885 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 90: Main Insert Returns
MAIN path using the buttons on the Input/Output DIRECT panel. TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT +56.0 dB S >W C >R BALANCE << >> L-C-R GAIN STEREO WIDTH FRONT PAN INPUT OUTPUT PY4885 90 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 91: Monitoring, Talkback And Oscillator Outputs
LS monitor insert is switched in and out using the button on the monitor LS panel. When using the traditional style monitor panels, the LS monitor insert can be switched in and out on the States Screen in addition. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 92: Direct Output Ports
DK phase scope, can be patched on the I/O - OUTPUT screen, by selecting “To 3rd Party Meter” from the list of Output Views. Most of the meters on the console are driven internally and do not require output ports. 92 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 93: Input-Output Ports
“Outputs” from the list of Input Views. dIRECT INPUT PORTS Input ports can be patched to direct inputs on the I/O - INPUT screen, by selecting “Direct Inputs” from the list of Input Views. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 94: Input Usage Screen
Lists are set up using the Options - Port allocations are shown for each input port, List screens. along with any long description entered for the port during the set up of the console, or on the Options - Port Lists screens. 94 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 95: Port List Management
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Page 96: Port List Allocation
The mic open buss number will appear in made available from the screen only. This the “Mic Open” column (There will be two 96 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 97: Port List Order
“sets” by selecting them from the list and selecting “Create Set”. Sets remain together in the list. Ports within a set are sorted alphabetically, but can be moved into a different order using the nudge CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 98: Sorting And Managing Port Lists
This ensures that only the relevant “Create New List and Remove List” allow lists of ports are at the user’s fingertips lists to be created and removed (once lists during operation. are removed from a configuration they are deleted permanently). 98 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 99: Saving And Restoring Lists
Reset Config C:/sigma/cust1/lists. If any changes are original settings can be restored without made to the configuration, this button will This button clears the current list having to re-boot the system.
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Page 101: Engineering Information
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Page 102: Tech Screen
“Technicians” or “Supervisors”. The Tech-MSGS screen reports messages, which form a history which can be used by Calrec engineers to diagnose any problems which may arise. Info Screen and Default Memory The Tech-Info screen (shown...
Page 103: Operational Modes
Supervisor mode allows management of usernames and passwords for technicians and users. When the system is in Technician or Supervisor mode, the TECH icon at the bottom of the screen will flash. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 104: Miscellaneous Screen
Layer lock This enables the Layer Locking function under the USER screens. Locked faders will not change between the A and B layers when the All A or All B buttons on the Assign fader are used. 104 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 105: Synchronization Screen
AES card in the console. When using during any convenient off-air period. a digital input or wordclock as a source, the system will tolerate a variation of up to +/- 100 Hz in the frequency of the source. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 106: Talkback And Tone Inputs
I/P SRC will switch SRC on for AES inputs. The sources can be viewed as pairs (for patching to stereo or surround paths), individual (for patching to mono paths), or individual with the actual rack number, card slot and input shown (for diagnostic purposes). 106 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 107: External Monitor Inputs
States Screen in addition. shown (for diagnostic purposes). Assignment is made by selecting a source and a monitor input, and selecting Patch. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 108: External Meter Inputs
(for patching to mono paths), or individual with the actual rack number, card slot and input shown (for diagnostic purposes). Assignment is made by selecting an input source and a meter, and selecting Patch. 108 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 109: States Screen
Appendix B at the end of this to move the entire fader strip (both paths manual for details. A and B). In both cases, any Wild control assignments will also move with the path. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 110: Condition Switching
Transmit (TX or On Air), Rehearse, or Neither. These are controlled from the ON AIR and REH buttons on the broadcast facilities panel or from external inputs set up on the GPI screen. 110 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 111: General Purpose Outputs Screen
(with “Channel Fader Open” Pulse Both - Relay is set to pulse once selected). Console functions can be when the function is activated, and again assigned to more than one output. when the function is de-activated. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 112: General Purpose Inputs
With Auto Fade selected, this screen input hardware being activated. This is allows general purpose inputs to be done by clicking on the Test button. assigned to one of the console’s 32 Auto- Faders, to allow automatic cross-fading. 112 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 113: Serial Interface
If one router or serial port fails the serial port, by allocating a function to each function can be moved from one hub to another. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 114: Router Label Setup Screen
Router labels. The Serial I/F - Router user to give the label a friendly name of up Labels Setup screen allows the link to six characters. between messages from the router to be associated with one of the console’s 256 labels. 114 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 115: Router Label Association Screen
The +1 button is used to automatically move diagonally down the grid to the next CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 116: Madi
MADI inputs or outputs, therefore all equipment connected via MADI must be synchronised to the same source as the console. Once set up, MADI inputs are viewed and patched on the console in the same way as AES inputs. 116 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 117: Pc Information
A Gigabit Ethernet port is provided to The PC will initially be set up with two the front and rear of the PC for the enable the PC to be connected to a Calrec sets of usernames and passwords: option to add an external modem of Hydra Audio Network, which is an option your choice.
Page 118: File Backup
(such as saving even if not edited). If the file needs to be e-mailed to Calrec for any reason it should always be zipped to protect the file time/date stamp. A new backup copy of this file should be made after a console upgrade.
Page 119: Hydra Audio Networking
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Page 120: Hydra Technology
Gigabit switch control software constantly monitors with connections to each mixing console the network, performing essential © Calrec Audio All Rights Rese and Hydra I/O box, in a star formation. administration functions, leaving the Connections may be made with Category...
Page 121: Typical Hydra Network Example
3 Studios & Equipment The above diagram shows 4 control console Gigabit interface with the lowest 3051-31- rooms, each with a Calrec digital IP address on the network. console. The Gigabit interface unit for each console transmits and receives Private Network...
Page 122: Hydra I/O Boxes
RS232 port is provided, such that system networks together. Status (x 8 red) diagnostics can be performed by a Calrec approved engineer. Connection to the If a Hydra I/O box needs to be swapped In addition, each input connector has...
Page 123: Fixed Format Boxes
Hydra networks can include all versions forms of modular and fixed format boxes, though signals from SDI boxes can only be patched to consoles using Bluefin DSP systems or running software 1:36 or later. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 124 The following indicative LEDs are visible RS232 port is provided, such that system from the front panel: diagnostics can be performed by a Calrec approved engineer. Connection to the PSU OK (green) port is via a front-mounted 9 pin D-Sub Fan Fail (red) connector.
Page 125: Sdi Boxes
SdI bOxES VI5699 - Front Panel Calrec SDI de-embedders are 4 SDI In & PASS ThrOUGh WITh OPTIOnAl DOlBy DECODErS (VI5699) 4 way SDI de-embedder. Optional Dolby decoder modules. available in four and eight way versions, each SDI stream providing up to eight stereo output pairs.
Page 126: Modular Hydra I/O Boxes
M allowing a twelfth input or output networking system to one or more module to be fitted into slot L. Earthing Calrec digital consoles. The box is fitted with an external earth Ground Lift Switches stud on the rear, for connection to an...
Page 127: Modular Hydra Psu
Diode feeding allows supplies of the same the rear of the power system chassis. receptacles. type to be parallelled together. If in doubt, please consult Calrec’s Mounting Instructions customer support team. The power supply rack should be mounted in a horizontal position by means of the...
Page 128: Modular I/O Box Configuration
This can be done offline, and the screens or on the I/O port assignment configurations can be saved and loaded controls on the control surface (if when online again. available). This is done using the Options - Port Lists screens 128 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 129: Network Configuration
The loaded. This could cause problems should console checks that the configuration is the console have to be reset during a live CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 130: Hydra I/O Source Lists
(A-N), plus the port the current list configuration. When the number (1-4), plus L or R. network configuration is restored at a later date, and the system does not match the expected list configuration, the user will 130 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 131: Device Status
“see” the devices connected to the same own heartbeat indicator. The preferred switch as itself. As the console will be port will be highlighted. If a port is not connected to both switches, normal operation can continue. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 132: Patching Hydra Sources
World - A Hydra source on a device be replaced with MOVE TO, and CANCEL. the I/O screens. which is heartbeating Upon selection of a new patch point, pressing MOVE TO will move the connection. CANCEL will cancel the operation. 132 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 133: Source Ownership
In this case, it would be necessary to force the ownership to be dropped before loading the memory, such that the correct gain settings are recalled. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 134: Sdi Inputs
Dolby E encoded signal carry up to 8 legs of audio per AES pair so pairs within the SDI pairs. A possible input each Dolby decoder extracts four pairs of patch scenario is the one shown below signals. 134 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 135: Setup Application
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Page 136: Setup Application
Calrec Setup application. To open the setup application, please go to the PC’s START button on the task bar, and then select CALREC SIGMA and then SETUP APPLICATION. The software will initially display the console page, as shown to the right.
Page 137: Console Settings
PFL is often used to check that an audio source is present before begin faded up. If the check box is selected the PFL is automatically de-selected when the fader is opened. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 138 The position is adjusted using the ‘slider’ and the settings are displayed above. The red box indicated the location of the assigned fader panel. 138 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 139 PC Network connection It is possible to connect the mixer’s PC to the user’s computer LAN (Local Area Network). It is also possible for the Calrec main application distribute AWACS (Advanced Warning And Correction System) messages across the network.
Page 140: Meters / Levels
(analogue and digital) relate to each other, and also how it relates to the customer’s line up. Line up, usually referred to as 0dB does not necessarily mean 0dBu. 140 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 141 Calrec meters The parameters below allow the user to set the operating levels of Calrec meters. The settings do not affect external meters, or internal meters which are not manufactured by Calrec, such as DK and RTW. Calrec bargraphs have individual segments permanently illuminated yellow, to show the customer’s line up and peak...
Page 142: Monitoring
PFL speaker) can also be set here. To setup either of the two above options, simply click on the grey PFL loudspeaker output boxes and choose the relevant settings at the bottom of the screen. 142 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 143 TB button is selected on the mixer control surface. The width of each misc output speaker can also be set, as is done with the main and small LS outputs. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 144 Selection screen will only appear if the mixer is fitted with the assignable monitoring system. The assignable monitoring system has four meter selectors. Each meter selector can be labelled and displayed on the mixer control surface using this page. 144 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 145: Inputs And Outputs
It is possible to retrieve the port labels from the backup file using ‘change labels from file’. Outputs Output ports can be adjusted in the same way as the input ports. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 146: Inserts
The selected lists will then appear in the ‘new list order’ section. When you are happy with the list order, select ‘update current order’. Lists for input and output ports are configured using the PC Main application. 146 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 147: Main Line Mon
This allows the users to monitor the internal main outputs and also use external monitor inputs to listen and meter the main outputs from the studio distribution amplifier and an off air receiver. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 149: Programming Utility
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Page 150: Programming Utility
To use the programming utility, go the Console PC. The programming utility can be launched by going to the START button on the task bar, then ‘Calrec Sigma’ and then Prog Utility. The programming utility has four pages, one for each of the mixer’s four main processors.
Page 151 Calrec for repair. To verify the software of a processor card, select SEND HUB S/W. Hub refers to a type of processor (UN4873 or UN5221) in the mixer. The hub processor is on a different unit to the main console processor.
Page 152 Calrec UN4805-8 Bootloader v1.0 DRAM found 0 1 2 3 --!!— Loading kernel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx CALREC UN4805-8 kernel Rev 1.0 xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx processor cards it is vital that the If the above message is not displayed mixer power is not switched off, no then the processor is not in kernel mode.
Page 153 When you see this symbol press the K button on the programming utility, shown highlighted with a green box below. If the process has been successful, the kernel message will be displayed in the text window. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 155: Appendix A - Offline Editor
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Page 156: Part 1 - On The Console Pc
‘the laptop’, though of course it could be any desktop PC. The version of the Calrec Offline Editor application to be installed on the laptop must mirror the version of the console software in use. If the laptop is going to be used with non Bluefin desks, it will need the offline application for version 1.36 and...
Page 157: Part 2 - On The Laptop Pc
This will give you the option to create a shortcut to the application in your preferred program group but will default to ‘Calrec OfflineEditor’. The application files are installed to the same directory as the installer file.
Page 158 Loading a desk into the laptop Start the offline editor by double clicking on the desktop shortcut, or by going via the Calrec OfflineEditor program group. The first time the editor is run, no bundles will be listed. Once you have loaded bundles into the application, subsequent launches will list the available bundles.
Page 159 Offline Editor application. new one. offline working on another computer. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 160: Part 3 - On The Console Pc
The operation of these finished you will be presented with a other screens is exactly the same as the dialog box confirming that you wish to memory selection screen. load the data to the console. 160 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 161: Appendix B - Style 1 Faders
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Page 162: Channel And Group Faders (Style 1)
The CUT button cuts the channel or LEDs. Selection is made either on the group, its effect is the same as fading it Functions panel, or on the USER-CHAN out completely. There can be ON buttons screen. 162 SIGMA 162 SIGMA with Bluefin with Bluefin...
Page 163: Appendix C - Traditional Style Monitor Panel
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Page 164: Traditional Style Monitor Panel
3 stereo or the PFL LS output. APFL CLEAR, clears independently. 5. 1 , Studio LS2 is stereo only. any latched buttons. PFL from surround mains is a stereo downmix of the surround signal. 164 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 165 The main and ancillary meters can be stereo only, surround only, or surround plus stereo, with an optional separate M/S (L-R sum/difference) meter. Tone switches allow tone to be sent to each meter. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 166: Monitor Selector Set Up
• Select “Allocate” be slightly different. Please refer to the Assignable Monitor Panels section for details of their set up. 166 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 167: Monitor Ls Set Up
Please refer to the accidental changes once the console • Select “Allocate” Assignable Monitor Panels section for is in use. details of their set up. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 168: States Screen
The send ports are patched on the I/O - Output - Mon, TB & Osc screen. The return ports are patched on the Options - Mon I/P & TB - Mon Sel (EXT I/P) screen. 168 SIGMA 168 SIGMA with Bluefin with Bluefin...
Page 169: Appendix D - Version Changes
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Page 170: Version Changes
Utility have been redesigned. The TTL Wordclock can now be used as an cross-fades from GPI opto inputs, with functionality has not changed. external synchronization source. user-definable fade out and in times. New screen under Options tab for configuration. 170 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 171 Input Delay Panel controls, 5.0 Level Control. Functionality of button direct output simultaneously. All surround allowing operation from the sceen. In and control on Input/Output panel channels and groups have surround direct implemented. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 172 Modifications to block patching so that it Clear multiple channels - The ablilty to Panels - Delay screen - Can now adjust 172 SIGMA with Bluefin...
Page 173 It is still not possible to route Hydra inputs to Hydra outputs. TFT meters. Links to Operator Manual pdf in Calrec Delay on Main insert sends. group from Windows Start menu. Optional LB and RB (Left to Both, Right V2.3 Included:...
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Calrec SIGMA Operator's Manual

Overview

Fader Area

5.1 Surround

Input and Output Controls

Channel Functions

Busses

Memories

Monitoring System

Metering System

On-Screen Patching

Port List Management

Engineering Information

Hydra Audio Networking

Setup Application

Programming Utility

Appendix A - Offline Editor

Appendix B - Style 1 Faders

Appendix C - Traditional Style Monitor Panel

Appendix D - Version Changes

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