HEBDEN BRIDGE, U.K.—Calrec will make the first IBC showing of its VP2 virtualized mixing system at IBC 2019, Sept. 13-17, at the RAI in Amsterdam.

Using the company’s Assist software for setup and control, VP2 has no physical control surface. Assist can be accessed from multiple locations via a web browser. The software also makes it possible to give a technical director or operator one level of control while reserving a deeper level for engineers to finetune the setup or recall setups as needed.

With a 4U core, VP2 leverages Calrec’s Hydra2 networking solution and is available in three DSP sizes, 128-, 180- and 240-input channels.

Calrec Special Control Protocol (CSCP) makes it possible to control the audio console completely with an automation system. For broadcasters with limited space, VP2 offers the benefit of using a Calrec console without requiring a physical control surface.

The company also will feature its ImPulse core audio processing and routing engine with AES 67 and SMPTE 2110 connectivity. Compatible with current Apollo and Artemis control surfaces, ImPulse provides a simple upgrade path for Calrec users.

ImPulse provides 3D immersive path widths and panning for next generation audio applications. Its integral AoIP router supports NMOS discover and connection management as well as mDNS/Ravenna discovery. Future scalable expansion allows up to four DSP mix engines and control systems to run independently on a single core simultaneously.

The company also will showcase its H2-IP Gateway and AoIP Modular I/O controller card.

See Calrec Audio at IBC 2019 Stand 8.C61.

More information is available on the Calrec Audio website. 

LAS VEGAS—Calrec Audio is putting an emphasis on its virtualized systems at this year’s NAB Show, announcing that it will feature the latest updates to its VP2 headless mixing system, the RP1 2U rackmount broadcast mixing system and its modular IP-based Type R system at its booth.

The VP2 mixing system has no physical control surface and utilizes Calrec’s Assist software for setup and control. The unit’s 4U core comes in DSP sizes of 128, 180 and 240 input channels and incorporates Calrec’s Hydra2 networking system. With Calrec Serial Control Protocol, the audio console can be controlled by an automation system.

The 2U rackmount box of the RP1 system contains Calrec’s Bluefin2 processing. The RP1 is designed to assist with latency, transport and control issues in remote production workflows. Its on-board DSP enables the generation of monitor mixes and IFBs onsite with no latency; while Hydra2 interfaces provide a way to output audio in different formats; and True Control allows for direct control over channel functions from a remote studio.

The Type R IP-based mixing system uses standard networking technology combined with configurable soft panels that can be tailored to an operator’s needs. It can be customized across established networks, has open control protocols and surface personalization. Type R can be used without a physical surface with control and setup via Calrec’s Assist application, as well as being compatible with automated systems using CSCP.

Calrec Audio will be located at booth C7408 during the NAB Show. To register for the NAB Show, visit www.nabshow.com.