When specified with the new DQ-Rack with integrated Dante, the new Digico Quantum 225 could be the ideal system for medium-sized church AV installations using an AoIP (audio over IP) networking. Alternatively specify with the MQ-Rack and get the MADI connectivity for a touring infrastructure.
With the Yamaha CL Series square in its sights, the new Quantum 225 (MSRP $30,500) includes 72 inputs channels with 36 busses + master buss and a 12x12 matrix. There are four MADI ports and dual DMI ports for added connectivity, 8 x 8 analogue and four AES channels for local I/O, built-in UB MADI, optional optics and Waves SoundGrid, plus dual PSU.
"It should also be of interest to churches that have traditionally looked at mid-tier consoles without seriously considering something more advanced” says John Spicer of Broken Soul Audio.
“I think the most exciting aspect of this product release is its ability to bring many of Digico’s Quantum's capabilities down to a smaller format console with a more accessible price point,” says John Spicer, of Broken Soul Audio and frequent contributor to Church Production. “This new Quantum 225 package should really appeal to churches who wanted Quantum capability, but couldn’t quite reach it. It should also be of interest to churches that have traditionally looked at mid-tier consoles without seriously considering something more advanced.”
The Quantum225 also incorporates other features from the existing Digico Quantum series of consoles, including Mustard Processing channel strips for selective, boutique-style processing at the channel strip level, Spice Rack plugin-style native FPGA processing options, Nodal Processing and True Solo.
“The abundance of processing power on this platform will allow more people to access Digico's direct channel plugin capability for emulations of high-end audio processors, on each channel, through their Mustard processing,” Spicer adds. “Also, if you consider that this desk will have Digico’s Quantum Mix Bus processing capability, which lets you perform channel specific processing for different aux sends, this console can really enhance the monitoring capability for churches who are finding that they need more processing flexibility to support the growing complexity of their services.”
The new desk features a 17-inch, full color, daylight bright, TFT multitouch screen with the Quantum Dark application, seen before on the Quantum338, combined with 41 mini TFT’s located across the surface to provide fast, accurate user feedback and interaction.
What is unique to Quantum225 , according to the company announcement, is a custom designed, multi-purpose mounting bracket that attaches quickly and easily to the left-hand panel of the console. This can accommodate an additional channel or overview screen, a KLANG:kontroller or a laptop or a script – particularly useful for Christmas pageants or theater applications. The bracket can be installed at two angles with quick release to cater for a wide range of preferences or applications.
The new compact, six-space DQ and MQ racks have been designed from the ground up specifically for modern application demands. They feature 48 mic/line inputs, up to 24 analog outputs or up to eight AES outputs. Clever audio design allows the user to reconfigure four of the analog line outputs to be either analog outputs or dual AES outputs. This I/O flexibility and other configuration changes are managed from the racks very own TFT Configuration screen. Standard features included dual PSU and 48k or 96k operation.
For more information, visit: https://digico.biz/consoles/quantum225/
