Broadcaster's Unlimited Possibilities

The router-based VADIS DCII console system is a highly proven solution in digital audio integration, not only for broadcast, but also production and live applications.
Designed for individual client needs it is completely modular, with a selection of console modules available in different sizes, including an array of fader modules, push-button modules and source selection modules. The most important operational functionalities can be placed exactly where they are required, so that an operator is provided with a traditional and familiar console surface layout. The actual control surface includes a flat screen, or touch screen version, for metering, clock/timer and transmission path indication. It enables the operator to get an immediate system – or channel related overview – including all channel parameters, EQ and dynamics settings, in addition to source, preset and snapshot management.

The VADIS DCII console can be split into multiple surfaces, ranging in size, without any loss in functionality.

The VADIS fiber-optic audio network on the VADIS DC II control surface provides direct access to the router from any VADIS DCII console. In essence it works as a decentralized master router for the entire studio, placing each frame close to its audio sources, making additional router system unnecessary. Various audio input, output, network and interface cards are available for the frames to provide DSP, such as dynamics, EQ and the mixing of signals. The modular Vadis approach enables individual frames to be interconnected to create a huge fail safe router, capable of switching thousands of channels simultaneously.

The Ethernet based control signals interconnect the consoles to one another in addition to the digital network, and it enabled the operators to place the control surfaces anywhere in the facility, independent of the audio processing and routing backbone. Furthermore, the decentralized layout provides the sharing of technical resources between all of the studios throughout the facility. Once an audio signal is connected to VADIS, it is instantly available anywhere on the system. Sources such as microphones, playout systems, telephone hybrids and codecs, FM/AM and satellite receivers can be accessed from every DCII console, independent from their location, without additional wiring. In comparison to traditional audio cabling, the flexibility of this network also carries huge savings in installation costs.

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Features & Benefits

The VADIS system is an open architecture:

• each solution to be tailored to any customer requirement
• modular layout for applications of any size as well as cost effective and effortless expansion
• any combination of digital and analog audio I/Os
• opens up to all Qphonics radio broadcast products, such as the OCTO-BUS Studio Network
• or VARIZONE Public Address System and important 3rd party equipment

Improving efficiency and productivity:

• optimal sharing of all technical resources between all studios and throughout the whole facility

Variety in VADIS D.C.II console layout:

• for aesthetically pleasing applications
• intelligent ergonomic design and classic surface styling

Redundant mechanisms providing highest protection against failure:

• separation of control and audio networks
• crucial components are fully-redundant
• automatic cut-over by redundant studio or play out service to maintain on-air continuity

Reduction of costs:

• lower investment cost e.g. dramatically reduced wiring and labor costs due to fiber networking
• reduced maintenance: fewer components, hot swappable technology
• reduced installation cost as a result of pre-configured components

Remote control of the central router

Facility wide intercom built into the platform

Reduced maintenance and increased productivity as a result of high reliability

Technically mature solution, well proven in a magnitude of installations worldwide

Premium product offering best value at a competitive price

Selection of Worldwide VADIS DCII Installations

	2UE, Australia	Sydney
	American Broadcasting Company (ABC), USA	New York
	ABC, Australia	Adelaide Melbourne
	Australian Film Television and Radio School AFTRS, Australia	Sydney
	Austereo	Australia
	Bonneville International, USA	St. Louis
	BR, Germany	Munich
	Chrysalis	UK
	DW, Germany	Bonn
	DMG, Australia	FIVE aa, Adelaide Nova, Adelaide + Melbourne
	ERT, Greece	Athen
	FOTF, USA
	Funkhaus Regensburg, Germany	Gong FM, Regensburg
	HR, Germany	Frankfurt
	KCAM, Alaska	Glennallen
	Kanal D, Turkey	Istanbul
	KroneHit, Austria	Vienna
	National Public Radio (NPR), USA	KCRW, Santa Monica
	Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), Netherland	Omroep Brabant RTV Uetrecht
	Radio 100,7	Luxembourg
	Radio Arabella, Germany	Munich
	Radio Danubius, Hungary	Budapest
	radio ffn, Germany	Hannover
	Radio Free Europe, Russia	Moscow
	Radio Grüne Welle, Italy	Brixen
	Radio Guangdong, China	Guangdong
	Radio Italia, Italy	Milano
	Radio Medi 1, Marocco	Tangier
	Radio Qatar
	Radio Suara Surabaya FM 100	Indonesia
	Radio Zet, Poland
	RTL 102.5, Italy	Roma, Milano
	RTL, Luxembourg
	RTM, Malaysia
	SA fm, South Africa	Kapstadt
	Skyhigh Network, Thailand	Bangkok
	Smooth 100,5 WSSM	USA
	Xfresh, Malaysia	Bahasa
	XM Radio, USA	Wahington
	YLE, Finland

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