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The Digidesign ICON integrated console is a total audio production environment that redefines the state of the art in recording and mixing technology. Featuring a choice of the flagship D-Control worksurface or the medium-format D-Command worksurface, ICON has a Pro Tools|HD Accel system as its DSP mixing and processing engine. Modular Pro Tools|HD I/O interfaces and peripherals complete the system. ICON enables operators to accomplish every aspect of a project within a single environment while enjoying the familiar feel of a professional console. From recording, editing, mixing, and processing to combining audio and video and delivering a final product, ICON delivers superior results and unmatched workflow efficiency.
A Digidesign ICON System Consists of:
• Pro Tools|HD Accel system
• Pro Tools|HD Modular interfaces
• D-Control or D-Command worksurface
• X-MON monitor system
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Peripherals |
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peripheral interfaces deliver functionality such as synchronization,
mic preamps and MIDI device connectivity |
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Sync I/O
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Digidesign ICON Benefits: |
- Dramatically increased workflow efficiency
- Can be customized for rapid arrangement and access to every session element
- Full recall of every parameter within a project
- Even complex sessions can be switched out in minutes
- All-new advanced automation features such as Match, Join, and Glide
- All automation data stays tied to its corresponding audio
- D-Control worksurface is expandable to 80 faders
- D-Command worksurface is expandable to 24 faders
- Comprehensive monitor/communications control section
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The Ideal Environment for Music Production
ICON features one of the most transparent and accurate mix engines in the industry, thanks to the nearly 300dB of internal dynamic range provided by the Pro Tools|HD Accel 48-bit fixed-point mix bus. Plus, Digidesign’s world-class, 192kHz-capable Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces boast some of the best sonic specs in the industry, guaranteeing superb sound quality recording into the system. Automatic Delay Compensation further ensures absolute phase relationships are preserved in a mix. Add to that the wide variety of third-party plug-ins and creative software options, many of which meticulously emulate the most sought-after vintage analog and digital outboard processors, and it becomes clear why ICON is becoming the mixing console of choice for professional music production.
A Professional Solution for Post Production
ICON offers a host of features and dedicated options ideal for post production applications, including an unprecedented level of interoperability with Avid workstations. Projects can move seamlessly between the editorial and the mix stage with full compatibility using a single automation system. Powerful third-party plug-ins provide a variety of tools needed for intricate dialog processing, noise reduction, room simulation, ADR, and more from ICON’s tactile worksurfaces. Touch-sensitive knobs allow for fast automated parameter changes. Fully featured machine control enables direct control of external 9-pin machines, track arming, transport control, and auto-insert. Mix multiple stems and develop super-accurate surround mixes. Digitize as DV25 directly to the Pro Tools timeline. Regardless of a project’s size or complexity, ICON handles it all with ease.
XMON Monitor System
XMON is ICON’s remote, rack-mounted, analog monitor and communications
system. With XMON and D-Control, operators can monitor separate,
simultaneous 8-channel mixes (mono to 7.1 surround) as well as four
external stereo sources. With XMON and D-Command, operators can
monitor separate, simultaneous 6-channel mixes (mono to 5.1 surround)
as well as three external stereo sources. External inputs are selectable
to main, near-field, or mini speaker configurations. XMON also provides
separate stereo Cue outputs, studio monitors (SLS), and a dedicated
engineer’s headphone output.
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- Single 15-pin cable connection for remote positioning of XMON up to 80' away from D-Control
- All XMON audio I/O connections are made with standard DB-25 multi-pin connectors
- Separate port supports External Talkback input, two Listenback inputs, AFL stereo solo input, and Mini Speakers (stereo)
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Pro
Tools|HD Accel (Sold Separately)
Pro Tools|HD Accel serves as the digital mixing engine and
digital router for the ICON system. Pro Tools|HD Accel
DSP resources are easily expandable
to accommodate any audio processing and mixing task
- simply install additional HD Accel PCI cards. The precision and
capabilities
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the Pro Tools|HD
Accel mix engine, plus the wide range of third-party
processing
options, provide operators with an unsurpassed degree
of choice and complete
recallability for mixing.
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Tools|HD 2 Accel
• Pro
Tools|HD 3 Accel
I/O Options for Pro Tools|HD Accel (Sold Separately)
ICON can accommodate virtually any combination of input and output
configurations. With Digidesign's world-class HD
audio interfaces functioning as the modular
I/O system for the console, I/O capacity can be tailored
to suit the needs of any studio.
• 192 I/O - 16 simultaneous channels of high-definition analog/digital
I/O at up to 192 kHz
• 192
Digital I/O - 16 simultaneous channels of
digital I/O featuring real-time
sample rate
conversion
• 96io - 16 simultaneous channels of analog/digital
I/O at
up to 96 kHz
• 96i
I/O - 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs
at up to 96 kHz
• PRE - High-performance, super-matched-transistor, remote-controllable,
8-channel hybrid mic preamp
• SYNC
I/O - Synchronization device that adds LTC,
VITC, Bi-phase, Word,
Video Reference,
and more
• MIDI
I/O - Multi-port MIDI interface featuring
10 MIDI inputs and outputs
(160 channels
total)
