Calrec Type-R Update

The latest software update brings a host of new features to Calrec’s modular IP-based mixing console

Calrec’s Type R broadcast consoles have just received a boost with the release of their latest software update (v2.0).

This update brings a variety of key additional features, expanding the extensive functionality already on offer from Calrec’s modular mixing environment, designed specifically for use in professional TV, Radio and OB installations.

Remote Broadcast Production for TV and Radio

Modular, scalable and with an IP-backbone, Type R is the most affordable and easily-customised console in the Calrec range.

Multiple mixing environments can be operated from a single Core, providing a flexible and highly cost-effective mixer for broadcast companies operating with several control rooms, or across a range of disciplines.

Each mixer now offers 11 mix minus buses (plus 1 off air conference bus); individual user GPIO control; and user login / permissions for Calrec Assist, Calrec’s remote control software that enables operators to dial into Type R remotely over IP.

A range of DSP upgrade options are available for expanding the Type R’s base 20 channels of DSP, increasing the number to 40, 80 or 120 full-featured channels, and offers the ability to operate up to three mix environments from a single Core.

With the largest Type R120 DSP upgrade installed, a single Type R Core can host one (120 channels); two (60 + 60 channels, or 80 + 40 channels); or three mix environments (40 + 40 + 40, or 60 + 30 + 30 channels), all on private networks with no sharing between facilities.

v2.0 Key Features

The full list of new features introduced with v2.0 is as follows;

Multiple mixer DSP packs supported
Additional Mix Minus buses provided (each mixer now offers 11 Mix Minus buses plus 1 Off Air Conference bus)
Stereo Phase meters (8 per mixer) available on Mains, Groups and Aux outputs
Vocal De-esser on channel paths
GPIO control from fader user buttons
VCA Group set up in Assist/Fader Layout
Core system time sync from NTP server
Virtual patchbays
SW-P-08 external control
Nordic scale meters
Type R I/O Box software upgrade from Connect
Source Selector for channel paths on LSP/SSP
User Login for Assist, Connect and Configure (Operator or Engineer login)
Configure Operator login page permissions for Assist