DiGiCo SD8 - Manual (Page 16)

SD8 - Getting Started
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1.5 Configuring a Session
The SD8 has a default setup which means that the new user need not get involved in configuring the desk at this stage. However,
here is a brief overview of how the different displays are used in putting together a session. Each of the master displays intro-
duced below are described fully within the SD Series Software Reference Manual
The Setup > Audio IO display is used to configure the physical I/O connected to the SD8, including configuring and naming the
sockets of the option cards installed in racks, and the setting of pads and phantom power. (See previous section)
The File > Session Structure display is used for configuring how the console’s the DSP channels is to be divided between
channel types, and where the format of the channels is defined.
The Session Structure display can be used to automatically assign the channels to the worksurface. However, channels can
also be manually added to the worksurface using the Layout > Channel Faders display.
1.5.1 Session Structure ..................................................................
When starting a new session, it is important to decide how many of each type of buss is required. While changes to session
structure can be made once a session has been started, it is best to try and set these parameters before configuring the session.
The structure will set the number and type of aux and group channels and allow you to choose which parts of the new session
will be cleared and reset. There is also an option to automatically route the inputs and outputs from channel types that you have
opted to clear.
To adjust any of the channel allocations, touch on the associated channel count box, and either enter a number using the pop-up
number keypad, or adjust using the assigned touchturn controller.
The maximum total amount of Aux and Group channels available is 24 mono or stereo. As you increase the number that you
require you will see the resources available decreasing accordingly in the display at the bottom of the panel.
Note - Pressing the Default All button followed by the Restucture button will automatically configure a new
session with the following setup where the first 48 rack inputs are routed to input channels 1-48 and the
Master Buss is routed to Local outputs 1 & 2 and also to rack outputs 1 & 2. All input channels will be routed
to the Master Buss and the console headphones will be fed by the Master Buss when nothing else is soloed.
The default configuration is :
60 Mono or Stereo input channels (Fixed)
6 Mono Aux busses & 6 Stereo Aux busses (Adjustable)
6 Mono Group busses & 6 Stereo Group busses (Adjustable)
16 Matrix Inputs and 12 Matrix Outputs (Fixed)
12 Control Groups (Fixed)
1 Stereo Master Buss (Fixed)
2 Mono or Stereo Solo Busses (Fixed)
Total number
of unallocated
processing
Option to Clear
parts of the session
when restucturing
Option to route automatically
inputs/outputs when
using the Clear function
Total number
Create a default session
with flat parameters
and basic routing
of spare
busses
Touch number’s to
edit with pop-up
keypad or touchturn
Set number and type of Aux
Set number and type of Group
Set Order of Aux and
Group busses
Enter Session title
Select session
sample rate