DiGiCo DS00 Live Digital Mixing Console
DiGiCo DS-00 is a fully flexible, non-compromised digital console designed to face head-on a market in transition.
Meeting today's budget constraints, yet rich in features, it fits into any user application with a huge array of options to exceed any requirement. The compact frame of the DiGiCo DS-00 houses a comprehensive feature set. Yet while some compact consoles achieve their dimensions by implementing complex layers of menus and submenus and multi-function controls, the DS-00 is as user-friendly as you would expect from a DiGiCo console. It also allows expansion, so whereas other consoles offer little or nothing in terms of future expansion, the DS-00 is the heart of a system that can expand to meet your own requirements.
As standard, it comes with 64 channels of full processing, 40 busses and mixing in surround formats up to 7.1. It also comes with eight analogue inputs, 16 analogue outputs, 24 AES I/O with sample rate conversion per XLR, and 8 I/O optical connection. It also has a dedicated MADI input and output, to connect a third-party hard disk recording system such as Sadie, Nuendo, Pro Tools etc.
Up to four EX-00 eight-fader expansion units, each with a TFT touchscreen and full metering, can be added to extend the console to up to a 49-fader surface. Every channel has the same full processing including eight equalisers - six fully parametric bands, plus high and low pass filters in the side chains, dynamics and access to all 40 busses - per channel.
Full transport control with jog and shuttle on the surface, controls machines via RS422 9-pin and MIDI machine control with SMPTE, MIDI and 9-pin outputs. The latest digitally-driven TFT touch screen technology is featured, and an SVGA output is provided for an overview screen for a complete overview of channels and buss outputs.
Post Production & FilmThe DS-00 from DiGiCo provides a powerful array of standard features for post production and film, including comprehensive automation and a full monitor matrix, with further dedicated film mixing facilities provided by the optional FP-00 module. The post production features start with a fully featured monitor matrix in the lower master section. The 40 x 8 matrix not only allows for buss/tape switching,but also two calibrated levels and insert points required for Dolby insertion, either in the analogue or digital domain. Post Production and Film Features
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Music RecordingThe expandable work surface of the DS-00 and the modular I/O rack framesmakes it possible for a music studio totailor the system to fit in with existingoutboard equipment.The consoles expandable channel countmakes it possible to create large mixeswith unrivalled visual feedback. By adding the onboard effects to the systemthe engineer has access to four stereo and up totwo 7.1 effects processors. These can be savedand automated within the session making itpossible to recall all the settings. Music Recording Features
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BroadcastThe DS-00 is ideally suited to live-to-air mixing with its straightforward layout and channel strip on-screen displays. The optional broadcast kit brings with it all the key features and functionality required in modern analogue and digital broadcast. A dedicated mix minus output is available on 96 channels, with a direct talk-to-output and the ability to source the buss from one of four independent mix minus busses. A subtractive buss mix minus is also featured on every buss output. Broadcast Features
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Outside BroadcastThe DS-00's compact but expandable size with its powerful feature list makes it ideally suited to installations in both small and large OB applications. The OptoCore option makes it possible to run longer distances via fibre optics as well as straightforward connection to the DiGiCo range of consoles. The ability to route any input to any channel and route busses to multiple outputs makes it possible for the console to fit into the toughest OB application. Outside broadcast features
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DS-00 Expansion & Networking Options
The optional onboard effects package provides six simultaneous effects - four of them stereo and two up to 7.1 - including reverbs,delays, chorus, flange, output processing and more.
The channel upgrade option allows channels to be added to the console up to a maximum of 160 channels. 24-bit I/O expansion is available in blocks of eight in any of the following formats:analogue line/mic; line outputs; AES/EBU I/O with full sample rate conversion at up to 96kHz; ADAT optical and TDIF I/O; and up to four MADII/Os for a total of 224 inputs and outputs.
NetTracs file sharing and the OptoCore audio networking allows multiple consoles to be connected together. NetTracs is ideal for a multi-room facility, with a DS-00 in each room connected via a CAT-5 network, allowing file backups and for projects to move from room to room, including settings for automation and onboard effects.
The complete DiGiCo range of consoles are also compatible, allowing file sharing between different models. With Audio Network a local rack is provided per console and control room, providing local I/O. Shared racks can be connected to the system via fibre to all rooms, allowing any room to pick up I/O in blocks of eight on a redundant loop.
DS-00 Expander Units
EX-00 8-fader |
FP-00 Film Panel Expander Unit |
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Up to four EX-00 eight-fader expansion units, each with a TFT touchscreen and full metering, can be added to extend the console to up to a 49-fader surface. Every channel has the same full processing including eight equalisers - six fully parametric bands, plus high and low pass filters in the side chains, dynamics and access to all 40 busses - per channel. |
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Configured specifically for mixing large scale feature films, with dedicated paddle switches to buss/tape switch, and user presets that allow the engineer to recall the routing of sources to each paddle during the session. |
HD-00 Expander Unit |
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19-inch rack or surface mounted section, which allows the user to drop in either external outboard gear or a hard disk editor controller. |
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Specifications
| Analogue Inputs | Analogue Outputs | |
| Quantization range: | 24-bits | 24-bits |
| Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz: | +/-0.2dB | +/-0.2dB |
| Level linearity deviation 0dB to -90dB: | 0.3dB | <0.3dB |
| Phase difference between channels 20Hz to 20 kHz: | <2 degrees | <2 degrees |
| Channel separation 100Hz to 10kHz: | >90dB | >90dB |
| Total harmonic distortion 100Hz to 10kHz: | <0.004% | <0.004% |
| Maximum input level (at unity gain) mic and line: | +22dBU | |
| Microphone equivalent input noise (150 Ω, 60dB gain): |
-127.5dB | |
| Maximum analogue gain (mic and line): | +60dB | |
| Mic input impedance: | >1kΩ | |
| All other analogue inputs impedance's: | >5kΩ | |
| Idle channel noise ratio: | <103dB | |
| Maximum output level: | +22dBU | |
| Output impedance: | 50Ω |
| Digital I/O | |
| AES/EBU | 4bit (w/sample rate converters): |
| MADI: | 56 channels of 24 bit audio |
| OPTICAL: | 512 channel redundant optical loop |
| Clock Sources | |
| Internal: | 32, 44.1 and 48kHz using a high stabilitynumerically controlled oscillator |
| External: | From any digital inputBlack burst 75 ohm video reference and Wordclock I/O |
| Sample range: | 30kHz to 50kHz |
| Power Requirements | |
| Console: | 87 to 260v AC 50/60Hz autosensing. 300 watts max |
| Audio rack: | 87 to 260v AC 50/60Hz autosensing. 150 watts max |
| Delay | |
| Input Channel: | Up to 240 mS in 0.65 mS increments. |
| IPC's: | Up to 512 ms in 2 sample increments (Note: All measurements are made with a 22Hz to 22kHz filter andRMS detector.) |
| Channel Equaliser (IPC Eq has two extra bands with individual band switching) | ||
| High Pass Filter | Low Pass Filter | |
| Slope: | -12dB/octave | -12dB/octave |
| Frequency range | (-3dB): 20Hz to 20kHz | (-3dB): 200Hz to 20kHz |
| Gain range: | Frequency range | Q range: | Slope | |
| High Band | ||||
| Mode 1: Bell | 18dB | 20Hz to 20kHz | 0.1 To 20 | |
| Mode 2: High Shelving | 18dB | 20Hz to 20kHz | 0.1 to 0.85 | |
| Mode 3: Low Pass | 20Hz to 20kHz | -12dB/octave | ||
| Upper Mid Band | 18dB | 20Hz to 20kHz | 0.1 To 20 | |
| Lower Mid band | 18dB | 20Hz to 20kHz | 0.1 To 20 | |
| Low Band | ||||
| Mode 1: Bell | 18dB | 20Hz to 20kHz | 0.1 To 20 | |
| Mode 2: Low Shelving | 18dB | 20Hz to 20kHz | 0.1 to 0.85 | |
| Mode 3: High Pass | 20Hz to 20kHz | -12dB/octave |
| Channel Dynamics | Compressor | Gate |
| Threshold range: | -50dB to 0dB | 50dB to 0dB |
| Attack range: | 500uS to 100mS | 50uS to 100mS |
| Decay range: | 10mS to 10S | 5mS to 5S |
| Ratio range: | 1:1 to 50:1 | |
| Gain make up range: | 0 to 40dB | |
| Hold range: | 2mS to 2S | |
| Gate depth range: | 0 to -90dB |
| Output buss limiter | |
| Attack time: | 1 audio sample |
| Threshold range: | 0 to -50dB |
| Release range: | 5mS to 5s |
Digico DS00 Digital Mixing Console Dimension Diagrams
Tech Downloads
- DiGiCo DS-00 v4.0 Software Supplement, pdf Format (779 KB)
- DiGiCo DS00 User Manual, pdf Format (4.25 MB)
- DiGiCo EX-007 Manual, pdf Format (317 KB)
Sales Brochures
- DiGiCo D Series Brochure, pdf Format (6.34 MB)
- DiGiCo EX-007 Brochure, pdf Format (5.59 MB)
Software Downloads
- DiGiCo DS-00 Offline Software v1.93.exe, exe Format (2.97 MB)
