SoundCraft DC 2020, User Manual

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Introduction
Overview
The DC2020 is an in-line studio mixing console. It is available in three sizes; 24,
32 and 40 input channels. Each of these is available with a patchbay.
The console features the following:
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Mix Automation, which controls:
4 switches and 1 fader per input channel (Aux1 ON, Aux3 ON, Channel CUT,
Monitor CUT and the Monitor Fader);
Automated switches (Global mode switches) and fader on the Master Section;
Project Management functions;
Tape Machine transport functions.
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A 4-band semi-parametric EQ which is splittable and switchable between chan-
nel and monitor paths.
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Four Stereo Returns with a 2-band EQ.
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Four Stereo Groups.
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Four Automated Control Groups.
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Six Auxiliaries.
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LED Meterbridge, with a choice of meter laws plus Timecode display.
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MIDI IN/OUT/THRU.
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SMPTE IN/OUT.
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Video Sync Input
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Printer Interface.
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Serial Interface to Remote Tape Machines.
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Serial Interface to PC or MAC for Touch-screen Emulation.
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A Hard-disk Drive.
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Extended RAM for longer mixes.
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One IBM PC-format 3.5" Floppy-disk Drive.
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Touch-sensitive LCD display of Automation functions.
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