Stage Tec Entwicklungsgesellschaft für professionelle Audiotechnik mbH Berlin: AURUS

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AURUS

AURATUS

dual encoders

analogue user interface

The novel digital mixing-console architecture introduced by the young and innovative Stage Tec team in 1994 has since significantly influenced the design of current digital desks and not only in appearance. And CANTUS — their first digital console — became a huge success.
In 2002, Stage Tec introduced a new first-class mixing console developed from scratch: AURUS—the Direct-Access Console. Many users have since evaluated the console, opted for it, and given feedback and made suggestions for optimisations. Thus, the AURUS is now available incorporating generic software functions for broadcasting, sound reinforcement, theatres, and recording.

AURUS continues the concept of consistent separation of console and I/O matrix, which allows for setting up distributed and efficient audio networks; but at the same time, this separation is supplemented by a unique control concept, instant access to all key parameters. This is a novelty in the digital world! Instant access is made possible by the implementation of dual encoders. Each dual encoder enables two parameters to be adjusted in the space usually occupied by a single control and also provides an additional button.

As the digital console with the analogue user interface, AURUS is the perfect solution for live use, sound reinforcement, and especially for mobile use. The control sets composed of dual encoders and (also dual) LED arc indicators or digital displays ensure intuitive, quick, and clear control.

The unusually large number of controls (at least for a digital console) provide instant access to the desired audio channels. Depending on the configuration, up to 96 channel strips and 300 audio channels are available. Optimum access to all controls and perfect legibility of all displays and indicators offers a high degree of user-friendliness whilst keeping the training period short.

AURUS – Classic analogue feel with the power of a digital console

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multichannel processing

AURUS as a desktop version or with easily removable legs is the perfect tour companion. Thanks to its compact size and low weight, AURUS guarantees ultra-short set-up times, saving time and money.

These characteristics as well as the hot-swap capabilities of all hardware elements, full redundancy up to double optical lines, low power consumption, and thus low heat dissipation make AURUS highly suitable for OB-van installation, as well.

Optimum functionality and flexibility with outstanding audio quality are ensured by features including the following:

True multichannel processing (parallel mixdown to 5.1 and stereo formats, mixdown formats up to 7.1)
Various types of static and dynamic automation
Complete N-1 matrix
VCA-group emulation
Integrated intercom subscriber unit

Users, especially, from the broadcasting and theatre fields will appreciate the fact that two full-fledged AURUS consoles with distinct project management can share the same audio network. This enables the live sound for one event to be mixed while recording a different event at the same time. AURUS can also be operated in parallel mode.

TFT color displays

NEXUS

The meter bridges constructed with precision hires TFT colour displays that can be switched between a variety of metering modes. Further, the displays are used for a detailed audio-parameter view and for console configuration.

AURUS fully integrates with the NEXUS STAR router. Therefore ARUS has direct access to desirable NEXUS features such as outstanding converters, the diversity of digital formats, and the extensive application opportunities afforded by a digital audio network. If all this is insufficient, multiple AURUS consoles can coexist within a single NEXUS network.

iF product design award

In 2006, AURUS was awarded with the Golden iF Statuette in the consumer electronics/telecommunications category for outstanding design achievement. After the CANTUS in 1997, this is the second time that a console by Stage Tec has received this coveted award. As with the CANTUS, AURUS product design was developed by Arno Schünemann from Schünemann DesignSolutions, Berlin.

Decisive aspects included the design quality, workmanship, choice of materials, degree of innovation, environmental friendliness, functionality, ergonomics, visualisation of use, safety, and brand value/branding.

The 20 jurors – recognised design experts from all over the world - judged almost 2,000 products from 37 countries in a number of categories. The iF product design award is awarded every year by the iF Industrie Forum Design Hannover. Since its inauguration in 1954, the award has become a major international award for quality design.

AURUS Overview:

Classical direct access to channel parameters – up to 96 channel strips
Clearly laid out control – just like an analogue desk
High resolution metering, optional analogue response curve
I/O routing access to fibre-optic audio network
Precision digital design
Analogue I/O has the headroom of an analogue desk; levels of up to +24 dBu
Outstanding dynamic range
Noise-free summing
No overloads in channel signals; first-class audio quality thanks to 40-bit floating-point arithmetic
Generous headroom on mix bus
Sample rates: 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz and 96 KHz on overall system
Up to 300 audio channels (depending on configuration)
128 buses
Up to 32 full channels per DSP board (depending on configuration)
Multichannel-capable architecture throughout
Sub-systems interconnection with fibre optic cables, spanning distances of up to 100 km (60+ miles)
Snapshot and dynamic automation for all console parameters
Excellent microphone A/D converters
Microphone inputs: 32-bit TrueMatch A/D conversion; dynamic range exceeding 158 dB (A)
Line inputs: 24-bit TrueMatch A/D conversion; dynamic range: 133 dB (A) typical
Line outputs: 24-bit D/A conversion; dynamic range: 131 dB (A) typical @ 24 dBu
Digital audio formats: AES/EBU, AES 42 (digital microphones) and S/PDIF, Y2 (MEL2), SDIF-2, MADI, ADAT, TDIF, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dolby E
Sample-rate converters as optional or standard features (depending on the module type)
Compact dimensions
Low heat dissipation
No cooling fans in any of the components
Modular structure for simple system expansion
Portable

Stage Tec Entwicklungsgesellschaft für professionelle Audiotechnik mbH, D-12459 Berlin, Tabbertstr. 10
Phone: +49 30 639902-0, Fax: +49 30 639902-32, © 2002-2009 Stage Tec Berlin

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