Hong Ye CADAC CDC4

DESCRIPTION

The Cadac CDC4 is a compact, high-performance digital mixing console designed for live sound, theatre, and installed applications. It combines Cadac’s renowned audio quality with modern digital flexibility. 

1. Input/Output Capacity

- Local I/O

  - 16 analog mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks).

  - 8 analog line outputs (XLR).

- Expandable via Stageboxes

  - Supports up to *256 inputs/outputs via MADI (up to 64 channels per MADI port).

  - Optional Dante or AES67 networking for IP audio (with license).

2. Channel Processing

- Input Channels

  - Up to 128 input channels (including physical and virtual inputs).

  - Adjustable preamp gain (+12 to +60 dB), +48V phantom power, polarity reverse.

  - High-pass filter (20 Hz–400 Hz, adjustable).

- EQ

  - 4-band fully parametric EQ per channel (adjustable frequency, Q, gain).

  - High/low-shelf filters on select bands.

- Dynamics

  - Compressor/limiter with threshold, ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain.

  - Gate/expander with threshold, hold, and release.

3. Mix Buses & Routing

- Mix Buses

  - 24 mix buses (configurable as auxes, subgroups, or matrices).

  - 8 VCA groups and 8 DCA groups for control.

- Matrix Routing

  - 8x8 matrix for flexible output routing.

- Main Outputs

  - Stereo L/R outputs with dedicated processing.

  - 8 configurable Omni outputs (XLR).

4. Effects & Processing

- Effects Engines

  - 4 stereo effects engines (reverb, delay, modulation, etc.).

  - Library of premium Cadac-designed effects.

- Insert Points

  - Digital insert points per channel for external plugins or hardware.

5. Control & Automation

- Faders & Interface

  - 12 motorized, touch-sensitive faders (with flip-to-layer functionality).

  - 10.1-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.

- Scene Management

  - Save/recall up to *200 scenes with snapshot automation.

  - Global and partial scene recall options.

- Remote Control

  - CDC Control Software for PC/Mac (offline editor and remote control).

  - Support for MIDI, OSC, and SMPTE for show integration.

6. Connectivity

- Digital I/O:

  - 2x MADI ports (optical/coaxial).

  - Optional Dante/AES67 card (up to 64x64 channels).

  - AES3 I/O (2x stereo in/out).

- Word Clock

  - BNC word clock I/O for synchronization.

- Network & Control

  - Dual Ethernet ports (control and redundancy).

  - GPIO for external triggers.

7. Audio Performance

- Dynamic Range: >110 dB (A-weighted).

- THD+N: