DiGiCo QUANTUM 338 DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

DiGiCo QUANTUM 338 DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

The DiGiCo Quantum 338 is a 128 channel mixing console with 38 physical faders and 3 x 17” LCD high-resolution touchscreens. Building on the Quantum 7, the Quantum 338 offers all of the Quantum features plus new design features and enhancements in a smaller format console.

QUANTUM 338: LEAP HEAD

Representing a dramatic leap forward in power and connectivity within a remarkably compact format, Quantum 338 follows the Quantum 7 in defining the future of audio mixing. Boasting a wealth of new design features and enhancements to create ultimate flexibility of use plus the speed of operation that only Quantum can deliver, Quantum 338 is based on seventh-generation FPGAs with entirely new system architecture. The console merges tried and tested workflows with immense processing muscle and bold innovation including a striking new dark mode.

UNDER THE HOOD – ULTIMATE STADIUS!

Quantum 338 puts a trio of 17-inch, 1000 nit, high brightness multitouch screens at your disposal, with both the meter bridge and soft quick select buttons displayed on each screen for quick, intuitive operation. In addition, 70 individual TFT channel displays join the floating Quantum chassis with 38 100mm touch-sensitive faders laid out in three blocks of 12 fader banks plus two dedicated user-assignable faders, each with high-resolution metering. Superior local audio connectivity and performance comes courtesy of new “Ultimate Stadius” 32-bit ADC and DAC conversion, which is built into the Quantum 338 as standard alongside six single or three redundant MADI connections, dual DMI slots, and a built-in UB MADI USB recording interface. Also included as standard are Mustard Processing channel strips, Spice Rack plugin style native FPGA processing options, Nodal Processing, and True Solo.

I/O

With a maximum of 128 input channels with 64 busses and a 24 x 24 matrix, all with full channel processing, Quantum 338 takes built-in console I/O to new levels of performance. The console’s 8 local mic/line inputs and eight local line outputs all feature 32-bit “Ultimate Stadius” converters, while users have access to 4 stereo AES/EBU in/out, triple-redundant MADI in/out (which can also be configured as 6 MADI I/O at 48kHz), dual DMI card slots, support for dual second-generation Optocore loops, a built-in UB MADI USB interface and more. Waves connectivity can also be added with a SoundGrid Interface card, adding up to an additional 64 I/O.

DiGiCo QUANTUM 338 MAIN FEATURES

• 128 Input Channels with full processing
• 64 Aux/Sub-Group busses with full processing
• 24 x 24 Matrix with full processing
• 36 Insertable Mustard processing strips
• 64 Nodal processing instances
• True Solo function
• 70 TFT LCD displays
• 3 x 17” high-brightness, high-resolution touchscreens
• Ultimate Stadius 32-bit local I/O
• Assignable channel layout
• User-programmable macros
• Capable of redundantly mirroring with another Quantum 3 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

WORKSURFACE

• 38 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorized faders
• 3 x 17” LCD high-brightness, high-resolution touchscreens
• 70 x Full-Colour TFT LCD Displays
• 2 x ¼” Headphone sockets
• 2 x 3.5mm Headphone sockets
• 1 x USB 2.0 slot
• 1 x USB 2.0 5V power only slot (for charging)
• Keyboard Light Bar
• Quantum Hood
• Integrated Light Bar
• Floating Quantum Chassis

OPTIONS

• Single or Dual Loop Optocore (HMA, OpticalCon or ST)
• Upgrade to SingleMode Optocore
• Waves Soundgrid Interface
• Flightcase
• Compatible DMI Cards: ADC / AES / AMM / Aviom / DAC /Dante / Dante 64@96 / Hydra 2 / KLANG / MADI B / MADI C/ ME / Mic / Waves

REAR

• 2 x Redundant PSUs
• 8 x XLR Mic/Line Inputs (32-Bit Stadius ADCs)
• 8 x XLR Line Outputs (32-Bit Stadius DACs)
• 4 x XLR AES/EBU Inputs (8 x channels)
• 4 x XLR AES/EBU Outputs (8 x channels)
• 6 x MADI BNC I/O @ 48k, 3 interfaces at 96k
• 2 x MultiMode Optocore Interface (Optional)
• 1 x Waves port (Optional)
• 2 x DMI Slots (up to 64 I/O per slot)
• 1 x UB MADI (USB Type B Audio I/O interface for recording and playback of up to 48 channels)
• 4 x Ethernet ports (switched together)
• 3 x USB 2.0 slots
• 1 x GPI DSub37 (16 inputs)
• 1 x GPO DSub37 (16 outputs)
• 1 x MIDI In/Thru/Out (5 pin DIN)
• 1 x Word Clock I/O BNC
• 1 x DisplayPort Output
• 1 x AES/EBU Sync I/O
• 1 x RS422 port (9 pin)
• 1 x Quantum Lighting Bar

SIGNAL PROCESSING

128 Input Channels (Mono)

• Main & Alternative input
• Analogue Gain
• Phase Inversion Control
• Gain Tracking
• Digital Trim (-40dB to +40dB)
• Variable Delay (0ms to 1.3s)
• DiGiTube
• HPF/LPF (-24dB/Oct)
• 4 Band Parametric EQ / Dynamic EQ
• DYN 1: Compressor, Multiband Compressor, Desser
• DYN 2: Gate, Duck, External Input Compressor
• EQ/Dyn Order Control
• 2 Insert Points per Channel
• Channel Mute & Hard Mute
• Channel Direct Outputs

64 Aux/Sub-Group Busses

• Phase Inversion Control
• Digital Trim (-40dB to +40dB)
• Variable Delay (0ms to 1.3s)
• DiGiTube
• Merge Input
• Tone Generator
• HPF/LPF (-24dB/Oct)
• 8 Band EQ: 4 Band Parametric EQ and 4 Band
• Parametric or Dynamic EQ
• DYN 1: Compressor, Multiband Compressor, Desser
• DYN 2: Gate, Duck, External Input Compressor • EQ/Dyn Order Control • 2 Insert Points per Channel
• Channel Mute & Hard Mute

1 LR/LCR/LCRS/5.1 Master Buss (with full processing)
24 input x 24 output Full Processing Matrix
24 Control Groups (CGs)
2 Solo Busses
24 x 32-band GEQs
24 x Internal Stereo FX Processors

• Delays
• Audio Enhancer
• Choruses
• Pitch Shifters
• Reverbs

8 x Internal Spice Rack Slots

• 6 band Dynamic Multiband Compressor/Expander

36 x Mustard Processing Strips

• Tube
• Tube Emulation
• HPF/LPF (-24dB/Oct)
• 4 Band EQ: 2 Band Parametric EQ and 2 Band
• Parametric EQ or All-Pass Filters
• DYN 1: Classic RMS/Peak Compressor, Vintage VCA
• Compressor, Optical Compressor, FET Limiter
• DYN 2: Gate, Ducker

64 x Nodal Processing

• 4 Band Parametric EQ / Dynamic EQ
• DYN 1: Compressor, Multiband Compressor, Desser
• DYN 2: Gate, Duck, External Input Compressor

Multiband Compressors available on every channel, Buss
and Nodal Processor
Dynamic EQs available on every channel, Buss and Nodal
Processor
DiGiTuBes available on every channel & Buss
Virtual Soundcheck
True Solo function

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

• Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
• Processing Delay: 1ms Typical (channel, SD Rack input through L-R buss to stage output @ 96kHz)
• Internal Processing: Up to 40-bit, Floating Point
• A>D & D>A: 32-bit Converter Bit Depth
• Frequency Response: +/- 0.15dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
• THD: <0.002% @ Unity Gain,: 0dB Input @ 1kHz
• Channel Separation: Better Than 120dB: (40Hz-15kHz)
• Residual Output Noise: <100 dBu Typical (20Hz - 20kHz)
• Microphone Input: Better Than -128dB: Equivalent Noise
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Maximum Input Level: +22dBu

PHYSICAL

• Dimensions: 1595mm (w) x 805mm (d) x 482mm (h)
• Weight: 70kg (198kg with optional flightcase)
• Flightcase: 1717mm (w) x 642mm (d) x 1144mm (h) (Optional)
• Power Requirements: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 340VA
• Redundancy: Internal PSUs x 2
• Product Code: X-Q338-WS