Auratus

AURATUS Overview

auratus_rechts_1eBy default, AURATUS includes four base projects the user can select from:

  • 46 S (stereo project with 46 input channels )
    46 input channels, 4 stereo groups, 4 stereo sums, 2 stereo auxes, 4 mono auxes, 8 mono N–1 buses, stereo monitoring for CR, stereo monitoring for PB
  • 46 D (multichannel project with 46 input channels )
    46 input channels, 4 stereo groups, 1 5.1 sum, 1 stereo sum,
    2 stereo auxes, 4 mono auxes, 8 mono N–1 buses, 5.1 and stereo monitoring for CR, stereo monitoring for PB
  • 54 S (stereo project with 54 input channels )
    54 input channels, 4 stereo sums, 2 stereo auxes, 4 mono auxes, 8 mono N–1 buses, stereo monitoring for CR, stereo monitoring for PB
  • 54 D (multichannel project with 54 input channels )
    54 input channels, 1 5.1 sum, 1 stereo sum, 2 stereo auxes,
    4 mono auxes, 8 mono N–1 buses, 5.1 and stereo monitoring for CR, stereo monitoring for PB

The AURATUS off-line editor enables a number of key shortcuts and console settings to be adapted for specific requirements.

AURATUS mixing-console systems offer the following standard features:

Console

  • Modular structure, free assignment of audio channels to channel strips
  • 8 layers
  • Instant access to two pre-selected layers per channel strip

Inputs and Outputs

  • All I/O routing uses NEXUS
  • Multiple routing paths can be stored on the NEXUS
  • Freely editable channel names on the NEXUS control program

Solo/PFL

  • Selectable monitoring modes for PFL and solo
  • Fader-controlled PFL routing (»backstop PFL«)

Configuration

  • All settings can be stored in project files
  • Supports SD cards as removable media for storing mixing-console projects

Control Features

  • Input-channel stereo grouping (including key signals)
  • 8 assignable master/slave groups with selectable functions
  • 8 assignable link groups with selectable functions
  • 8 assignable mute groups

Displays and Indicators

  • Level and gain-reduction metering on the TFT screen portion of each channel strip
  • Graphic EQ curve, dynamics curve, and panning display for each channel strip
  • Bus-routing (including aux and N–1 routing) plus control groups for each channel strip
  • Automatic information pop-up window on the channel-strip TFT display showing the numeric values of recently adjusted mixing parameters
  • Permanent level metering of the bus channels on the central TFT screen
  • Additional graphic display areas with graphic curves in the master section
  • Label carry over from external automation systems

Automation

  • Snapshot automation with 99 memories per project
  • Settings can be stored as full or partial snapshots
  • Isolate function to ignore specific settings contained in the snapshots loaded by the user
  • Projects can be stored to SD card

N–1 System

  • Comprehensive N–1 system
  • Input, group, and sum channels supported as sources
  • Eight buses for cue mixes
  • Fader-controlled pre/post switching via off-air matrix

Logic Control

  • Many AURATUS parameters can be linked to the flexible NEXUS Logic Control system
  • Expanders can accept external triggers (for audio-follows-video functionality)
  • The status of certain keys and fader start relays can be queried
  • Fader-on-backstop function with monitoring
  • 40 freely configurable user keys on the master section
  • Remote control of the DIM function
  • Freely configurable segments on the central TFT screen
  • Control and query functions for the two timers