Fairlight Prodigy 2, User Manual

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1.6 S
YSTEM
O
VERVIEW
Prodigy 2 consists of the following 3 elements:
1.6.1 P
RODIGY
2 E
NGINE
This 8U rack contains all of the digital processing, audio inputs and outputs,
synchronization functions, VTR remote control ports, timecode Ports and disk
systems for Prodigy 2. For detailed instructions on installing the FProdigy 2 Engine,
working with hard disks and configuring SCSI or networking ports, please see later
sections within this manual. The Engine has an SVGA output which displays the audio
recording and Editing screens. The user will need to supply a monitor for this,
preferably mounted on the purpose built shelf at the rear of the Prodigy 2 Surface.
1.6.2 P
RODIGY
2 C
ONTROL
S
URFACE
The Prodigy 2 Surface acts as a physical interface for the engine by means of a high
speed serial connection via a an internal PC within the surface. The PC controls the
automation of the console and allows data to be saved and recalled at any time. The
automation software is operated from the trackball and keyboard fitted into the
Surface.
The editing software is operated from the MFX console built into the surface. This
is also connected via a high speed serial link to the Engine.
The only audio that passes through the Prodigy 2 control surface is the Talkback
Mic signal, which runs through a connector on the top of the surface, through a Mic
preamp to another connector on the rear of the surface, from here it can be connected
to any of the available iputs.
1.6.3 M
ONITOR
B
OX
The 3U Monitor box takes care of all the monitoring for Prodigy 2. Six specific audio
outputs from the Engine are connected to the Monitor Box, which is itself then
connected to the Monitor Speakers, metering and Dolby encode/decode units if
required. Please see the Appendix at the back of this Manual for further set up
instructions.
1.6.4 A
UDIO
I/O
Prodigy 2 comes configured as standard with :-
•
24 Analog - physical inputs and outputs
•
24 Digital physical inputs and outputs
The Physical I/O Connections are located on the rear panel of the Prodigy 2 Engine. For
Wiring and Connector details please read page 47 within this Manual.
For more information on the mixer configuration please read the Prodigy 2 Mix Autmation
Manual