Concept

The Second Console

Simultaneous use of two AURUS consoles with a single NEXUS STAR processor rack is a fundamental AURUS concept. The second console can be employed in three different ways:

- The simplest is as an extension of the main AURUS with both consoles sharing a common pool of DSP and I/O resources. Alternatively, even with a single DSP card, the two consoles can be operated separately. In the third case two completely autonomous AURUS consoles, each with separate signal processing, can be used concurrently on a single NEXUS STAR. Although operating independently, the two consoles can share the same audio resources. This is especially useful, for example, when doing sound reinforcement for a show while recording or broadcasting it at the same time.

- AURUS can also be operated in parallel mode. In this mode, the secondary console – usually the smaller one – acts as a remote control of the main console via parallel access to selected main-console resources. The parallel console is often used during rehearsals within the auditorium.