The D4 provides the ideal combination of Soundtracs unique touch screen worksurface topology, interfaced with an incredibly powerful digital engine. The result simultaneously provides for up to 320 full audio channels and 124 output busses, all controlled by one of the fastest and most intuitive automation systems currently available.

Housed in a cosmetically and ergonomically enhanced surface, the D4 is available in various frame sizes from a 16 fader console up to 96 faders with optional rack expanders. There is also the potential of cascading a number of consoles for a multi-operator requirement to create a surface with an almost unlimited number of faders and channels addressing 124 assignable output busses. In addition, the new consoles can be remotely linked via NET-TRACS™ for inter-console file exchange,

MADI-TRACS™ for audio networking as well as system security and SAFE -TRACS™ for audio output continuity. An optional Flash Rom upgrade is available to replace the standard hard drive if required. The D4 is also fully upgradeable. The inputs and outputs to the worksurface are coupled by copper or fibre Madi cables and multiples of 56 channels run effortlessly over a 5mm diameter cable with no signal degradation or loss. To ease the seamless transfer of data, the D4, as with all our digital consoles is ‘backwards compatible’.

D4 Digital Engine
This latest refinement of a well proven Soundtracs digital engine has increased DSP to facilitate the 124 buss capability, improved boot up time and create the multi-engine cascade option for up to 640 full audio channels. Engine reliability is further enhanced with the use of fixed DSP allocation, unlike lesser systems that still require the allocation of DSP power. By eliminating the requirement for the allocation of DSP power, not only is productivity increased but also the digital engine becomes infinitely more reliable than systems requiring allocation.

D4 Digital Performance
A powerful 80 x 8 matrix provides comprehensive comparison and compatibility with all the main surround formats. The latest breeds of analogue and digital conversion technology provides an unrivalled front end for the D4 . All interfaces are 24 bit transparent, with a 96 kHz option the digital to analogue conversion achieving a staggering 114dB signal/noise. The SHARC processors, in conjunction with Soundtracs FPGA designs, yield the DSP power without the circuit complexity, which make the other ordinary digital audio console architecture more susceptible to failures.

D4 Modular Construction
In an uncertain world, peace of mind comes not from knowing the requirements of the future but from addressing requirements of the present with the option to change. The Soundtracs D4 provides these options with upgrade pathways designed in from the outset. The modular construction of the rack enables interfaces to be added (to a maximum of 448 on a single master section) at any point in the future, should the number or type of the mix sources change. An upgrade to 320 channels will be available. (48kHz version only).

Safe-tracs™
SAFE-TRACS™ provides system security for audio output continuity. The system makes it possible to close the console software down and perform a full re-boot with no loss in audio. The console then re-starts the software around the DSP engine to the last auto saved settings in 40 seconds.