DiGiCo QUANTUM 5 DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE
The DiGiCo Quantum 5 is a 256 channel mixing console with 37 physical faders and 3 x 15” LCD high-resolution touchscreens. Combining the extraordinary might of three large-scale FPGAs, the Quantum 5 offers a powerful upgrade from the legendary SD5.
The iconic SD5 paved the way to greatness with its immense power. The Quantum 7 showed you the supremacy to tackle any challenge, now the Quantum 5 is ready to take over. Following on from the huge success of DiGiCo’s flagship Quantum 7, the Quantum 5 engine slots neatly into the existing SD5 frame. With its 37 faders and three 15-inch full-color TFT touchscreens, it provides Quantum processing features, power, and connectivity in both new and existing hardware. The Quantum 5 really does teach an old dog new tricks! Continuing the legacy of previous Quantum consoles, the Quantum 5 brings you the extraordinary might of three large-scale FPGAs working in unison. Developed with seventh-generation FPGA devices that further expand audio processing power and allows DiGiCo to provide its users with unrivalled flexibility. Inside the Quantum engine, up to 2,000 channels can be transported across 458 processing paths at 96kHz. New GTX ports run at 6.6GHz while simple two-wire connections ensure the fastest possible data speeds to reach a new pinnacle in mixing capability. Fully scalable and designed to communicate seamlessly with the next generation of FPGAs, the Quantum engine is a uniquely formidable platform for an ambitious industry.
Unlike the SD5, Quantum 5 has over 450 processing paths at 96kHz. This includes 288 processing channels configurable as up to 256 input channels and up to 128 busses, plus a 36 x 36 matrix. The engine is also equipped with four redundant, or eight individual, MADI ports and two DMI slots (DiGiCo Multi-Channel Interface) for AoIP and other connectivity options from the complete family of DMI card options, plus a built-in Waves port and up to two Optocore loops.
Quantum 5 hosts the world’s most flexible and feature-rich mixing experience right at your very fingertips. Across both inputs and outputs includes Channel Delay, DiGiTube, Single and Multi-Channel Presets, Dual insert points, Hi- and Lo-pass filters at 24dB/octave, four-band parametric EQ (eight on outputs) with band curve selection and Dynamic EQ on each band, DiGiCo’s DYN 1 (Compressor, De-Esser or Multiband Compressor) and DYN 2 (Gate, Compressor or Ducker). Just like our other Quantum consoles, Quantum 5 includes the legendary Mustard Processing. A fully integrated suite of additional processing that can be assigned to any strip to boost your mix with a range of modelled preamps, vintage dynamics units and EQ sections, all only a touch away. In addition, 128 busses are assignable as mono/stereo groups or auxiliaries, while a 36×36 output matrix, dual solo busses with True Solo, and an LR/LCR/5.1 Master buss is available for even deeper configurability. Last but not least, with the inclusion of the now highly regarded Nodal Processing which allows monitor engineers unrivalled creativity on their IEM mixes, and of course True Solo to allow them to hear exactly as their artist does.
DiGiCo QUANTUM 5 MAIN FEATURES
- Up to 256 Input Channels with full processing
- Up to 128 Aux/Sub-Group busses with full processing
- 36 x 36 Matrix with full processing
- 48 Insertable Mustard processing strips
- 128 Nodal processing instances
- True Solo function
- Assignable channel layout
- User-programmable macros
- Capable of redundantly mirroring with another Quantum 5
- console
- Redundant PSUs as standard
- Snapshots for seamlessly changing many parameters at once
- 2 DMI Slots to expand the I/O as desired
- Integrated UB MADI
- Offline software
- iPad control
- Broadcast software option
- Faders 37 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorized
- Screens 3 x 15” LCD high – resolution touch screens
- Meterbridge 2 x Custom Mounted LCD high-resolution TFT-LCD screens
- Internal PSU x 2
- Processing Channels Up to 330 (combination of Input Channels / Aux / Solo Group Busses)
- Busses Up to 128 Aux / Group busses with full processing Mono / Stereo / LCR / 5.1
- Matrix Up to 36 Input / 36 Outputs with full processing
- Control Groups Up to 36, selectable for VCA-style, Moving fader, Mute Group
- Graphic Eq 32 x 32-band, Gain +/- 12dB
- Internal FX Up to 36 stereo effects comprising 16 floating-point reverbs and 32 delays/chorus/pitch/enhancer
- Local I/O 8 x mic/line I/O, 8 x AES I/O
- 8 x MADI interfaces @ 48kHz, 4 redundant interfaces @ 96kHz, BNC connectivity
- Standard Optocore (Dual Loop – Optional)
- Sampling rates 48kHz / 96kHz
- GPIO: 2 x DSub37
- DMI: 2 x DiGiCo Multichannel Interface
- Waves: Fitted as Standard
- Ext Sync Wordclock, AES, Video, MADI, Optocore
- Quantum 5 Dimensions: 1465mm (w) x 838mm (d) x 458mm (h)
- Quantum 5 Weight 116Kg / 256lbs (235Kg / 518 lbs. with flightcase)
- Quantum 5 Flightcase: 1600mm (w) x 600mm (d) x 1200mm (h)
- Power Requirements 90V-260V, 50-60Hz, 790VA
Audio Specification
- Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
- Processing Delay: 2ms Typical @ 48k (253 Channels, Stage Input Through L-R Buss to Stage Output) 1.1ms @96k
- Internal Processing: Up to 40-bit, Floating Point
- A>D & D>A: 24-bit Converter Bit Depth
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.6dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
- THD: <0.05% @ Unity Gain,: 10dB Input @ 1kHz
- Channel Separation: Better Than 90dB: (40Hz – 15kHz)
- Residual Output Noise: <90dBu Typical (20Hz – 20kHz)
- Microphone Input: Better Than -126dB: Equivalent Noise
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- Maximum Input Level: +22dBu
Processing Channel Specification
Input Channel
- Name: User-Defined / Presets
- Channel Selection: Mono / Stereo / Multi
- Input Routing: Main & Alternate Input
- Analogue Gain: -20 to +60dB
- Phase: Normal / Reverse
- Digital Trim: -40 to +40dB
- Delay: >1 Sec (Coarse & Fine Control)
- DiGiTuBe: Drive 0.01 – 50.0
- Bias 0 – 6
- LPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB/Oct
- HPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB/Oct
- Insert A: (Pre EQ/Dyn) On/Off
- Equalization: 4 Band EQ: Parametric or Dynamic (Low/Lowshelf, Lower-Mid/Lowshelf, Upper-Mid/
Hi Shelf, Hi/Hishelf)
On/Off
Freq; 20 – 20kHz
Gain; +/- 18dB
Q: 0.1 -20 (Parametric) / 0.10-0.85 (Shelf)
Dynamic EQ On/Off
Over/Under
Band On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1 - Dynamics 1: Single or Multiband (3-Band) Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB with
Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel/Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Knee: Hard, Med, Soft De-Esser: Threshold: 20us – 20ms
Release : 1ms – 100ms
Ratio : 1:1 – 50:1
Ess-Band : Listen On/Off
Ess-Band Filter Freq / Width: 20Hz – 20kHz - Dynamics 2: On/Off Gate / Ducker: Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 50us – 100ms
Hold; 2ms – 2s
Release; 5ms – 5s
Range; 0 – 90dB
Key; Any Source
Key Listen
Freq/Width; 20 – 20kHz Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB with
Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel / Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
S/C Source: Any Source
S/C Listen: On/Off
S/C Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz - Insert B: (Post EQ/Dyn) On/Off
- EQ/Dyn order: EQ/Dyn or Dyn/EQ
- Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
- Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
- Channel Safe: Input, EQ, Dyn, Aux, Pan, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Buss, Directs,
Full Safe - Output Routing: Buss, Insert A, Insert B, FX
Direct: On/Off, Pre-Mute / Pre-Fade / Post-Fade, Level +/- 18dB - Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to +10dB
Processing Channel Specification
Aux / Group / Matrix Output
- Name: User-Defined / Presets
- Phase: Normal / Reverse
- Digital Trim: -20 to +60dB
- Delay: >1 Sec (Coarse & Fine control)
- DiGiTuBe: Drive 0.01 – 50.0
Bias 0 – 6 - LPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
- HPF: 20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
- Insert A: (Pre EQ/Dyn) On/Off
- Equalization: 8 Band EQ: 4 bands Parametric and 4 bands parametric or Dynamic (Low/Lowshelf, Lower-Mid/Lowshelf, Upper-Mid/Hi Shelf, Hi/Hi shelf)
On/Off
Freq; 20 – 20kHz
Gain; +/- 18dB
Q: 0.1 -20 (Parametric) / 0.10-0.85 (Shelf)
Dynamic EQ On/Off
Over/Under
Band On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1 - Dynamics 1: Single or Multiband (3-band) Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB
with Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel / Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Knee: Hard, Med, Soft De-Esser: Threshold: 20us – 20ms
Release: 1ms – 100ms
Ratio: 1:1 – 50:1
Ess-Band: Listen On/Off
Ess-Band Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz - Dynamics 2: On/Off Gate / Ducker: Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 50us – 100ms
Hold; 2ms – 2s
Release; 5ms – 5s
Range; 0 – 90dB
Key; Any Source
Key Listen
Freq/Width; 20 – 20kHz Compressor: On/Off
Threshold; -60 – 0dB
Attack; 500us – 100ms
Release; 10ms – 10s
Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Gain; 0 to +40dB
with Autogain Option
Link; Any Channel/Buss
Hi Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
Lo Crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz
S/C Source: Any source
S/C Listen: On/Off
S/C Filter Freq/Width: 20Hz – 20kHz - Insert B: (Post EQ/Dyn) On/Off
- EQ/Dyn Order: EQ/Dyn or Dyn/EQ
- Mute: Channel Mute / Hard Mute
- Solo: Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto Solo
- Channel Safe: Trim, EQ, Dyn, Fade/Mute, Inserts, Outputs, Full Safe
- Output Routing: Outputs, Insert A, Insert B, FX
- Fader: 100mm Motorised Fader ∞ to + 10dB