DiGiCo SD11 - Manual (Page 14)

SD11 - Getting Started
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1.5 Configuring a Session
The SD11 has a default setup which means that the new user need not get involved in configuring the desk at this stage. How-
ever, here is a brief overview of how the different displays are used in putting together a session. Each of the master displays
introduced 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 SD11, 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 audio engine 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 List 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 number of Aux and Group channels available is 12 mono or stereo, in addition to a stereo or LCR master buss. As
you increase the number that you require you will see the resources available decreasing accordingly in the number boxes 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 first 32 rack inputs routed to input channels 1-32 and the Master Buss routed to Local
outputs 1 & 2 and also to Rack 1 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 :
SD11 Standard - 32 input channels (Fixed) of which 8 can be stereo
SD11i - 40 input channels (Fixed) all of which can be stereo
3 Mono Aux busses & 3 Stereo Aux busses (Adjustable)
3 Mono Group busses & 3 Stereo Group busses (Adjustable)
8 Matrix Inputs and 8 Matrix Outputs (Fixed)
8 Control Groups (Fixed)
1 Stereo or LCR Master Buss
2 Mono, Stereo or LCR Solo Busses (Fixed)
Option to Clear
parts of the session
when restructuring
Option to automatically
route inputs/outputs
when using the Clear function
Create a default session
with flat parameters
and basic routing
Total number
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
Enter Session title Select Session
Sample rate
Adjust Group
or Aux Order
Select Bank Layout