C100 HD Range
Digital Broadcast Consoles
Sports Production, USA
SBS Radio, Korea
Golf Channel, USA
Comcast, USA
Nippon Hoso, Japan
ITN, UK
Physical and Environmental Specification
C100 HD
C100 HD-S
1006mm (39.61")
C100 HD-L
Max Height
1101mm (43.34")
(32 fader = 1348mm (53")
334mm (13.15")
1006mm (39.61")
Width
40 fader = 1431mm (56.34")
285mm (11.22")
1431mm (56.34")
n/a
Each bay adds
Contoured end trim adds
Max Depth
106mm (4.17")
72mm (2.83")
72mm (2.83")
926mm (36.46")
-0,+10mm (-0",+ 0.39")
(40 fader) ~190kg (~419lb)
n/a
992mm (39.06")
926mm (36.46")
Height Adjustment
Weight
22.5mm ( 0.9")
-0,+10mm (-0",+ 0.39")
(40 fader) ~190kg (~419lb)
~35kg (~77lb)
(32 fader) ~164kg (~361lb)
~35kg (~77lb)
Each bay adds weight
Console Power
(dependent on frame size)
100-240V AC,
300-700W
100-240V AC,
300-700W
100-240V AC,
300-700W
Control Surface Cooling Method
Convection
(silent)
Convection
(silent)
Convection
(silent)
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Intuitive Touchscreen Control
Console Overview
Scale capacity, not performance
Fully Independent - Extremely Robust
Around the world, the highest profile broadcast
organisations rely on C100 technology to deliver
reliable, sonically superb performance for mono,
stereo and surround productions. The C100
product range extends from the largest C100 HD
console capable of the global audience sports
productions in full surround for HD television, to
a compact sister C100 HD-L console designed for
local audience broadcast productions.
• Virus proof proprietary audio and control processing engines, with
no reliance upon third party computing platforms
• The C100’s processing is designed with the requirements of the
broadcast industry in mind. Its robust construction and
intelligent systems monitoring inspire confidence and ensure
continuous operation
• Self-healing DSP has onboard monitoring for fast, fault-tolerant
processing recovery in under 1/10th second
• Redundant power supplies and low power consumption mean
simple UPS provision and dual source redundancy with automatic
power source switchover.
Where other systems scale capacity and
performance, the C100 range is different in
scaling only capacity to match requirements. This
• Control surfaces reset in seconds without audio interruption
means that performance can be relied on to deliver, whatever the scale of
the operation. In a world where today’s local news story, is tonight’s global
event, being able to rely on the ability to match performance and quality at
all levels in the broadcast organisation is a key benefit of the C100 range.
Maintenance friendly
• Fast and easy front access to key hardware assemblies, ensuring
that maintenance can be carried out swiftly and effectively with
minimum interruption to production
• Secure, encrypted NetBridge system provides local and remote
diagnostic access over standard IT networks without intrusion in the
control room or tying up the control surface
• Session templates may be imported and exported across the
Internet or on ‘memory card’ media for offline configuration
Ergonomic Freelance-Friendly Interface
• Sharing a common layout, in use, the C100 consoles present the
operator with a compact, clear and logical layout, with controls that
assist error-free operation even for infrequent users
• The combination of a touchscreen interface with accompanying
dedicated and assignable soft keys present the essential ‘on-line’
features at the top level, while keeping system configuration pages out
of the operator’s way
• The hardware control surface of all the range is familiar and uncluttered
even when handling complex 5.1 set ups
Advanced Integration, Routing
& Communication
NESN Studios, USA
Console routing & control
I/O and routing expansion
• While operation is simple, the feature set is comprehensive, providing all
of the reset and configuration benefits associated with digital technology
• The C100’s integral digital routing
system uses no external computer
systems or third party
• 5.1 Monitor insert point with separate
stereo return
• ‘Mix and match’ I/O cards provide
Mic, Line, AES/EBU, and MADI I/O
interface options
• Remote stageboxes can be linked via
fibre-optic for expanded mic inputs
and stage cue feeds
• Full remote-control of mic preamps
provides status overview from the
C100 control surface
• High immunity to interference
voltages and magnetic fields ensures
the highest quality in the harshest
environments.
• Integral 5.1 to stereo downmix and
mono compatibility format checking
• Choice of AFL/PFL on both Main and
Mini paths
• Two independent comms feeds
provide studio monitoring with
speaker muting logic
• All switching can be controlled
externally via GPIs or from centre
section Soft Keys
hardware requirements
Live To Air HD 5.1 Ready
• Routing to and from I/O and DSP
may be achieved quickly and with
great flexibility - multiple routes
may be made in one operation
• Multichannel (stereo and 5.1)
signals may be routed as a single
bundle, or as ‘breakaways’
• Two independently configurable
outputs per channel, with
secondary ‘submix source’ input
• Simultaneous N-1 feeds and
• All the C100 range provide
simultaneous 5.1, stereo and mono
signal paths from source through
to destination, with streamlined
routing and control capability. This
makes set-up and manipulation of
multiple 5.1 mixes an intuitive and
straightforward process
• Single fader 5.1 mix control simplify surround production, with complete
5.1 mixes folded together under a single fader or released onto
adjacent faders
• SSL consoles are trusted by audio professionals worldwide to deliver the
pristine audio signal path required to meet the demands of HD 5.1 audio
• SSL EQ, Filters & Dynamics processing on every channel provides the
tools to sculpt perfect 5.1 mixes quickly
Comprehensive GPI control
Monitoring & Communications
parallel clean/ISO feeds
• The GPI control options within the C100 range meet a wide range of
practical integration challenges. Audio-Follow-Video (AFV) and advanced
controls of external equipment are included, allowing powerful control
combinations to be realised.
• Flexible matrix for pre- and post-fader processing
• Precise Delay adjustment of up to 10 frames
per channel for lip-sync correction of video feeds
• Four 12-way mini routers provide monitoring options for the numerous
talent, production area and communication mixes that have become a
standard requirement in programme creation
• Dual independent monitor signal paths for Main (5.1) and Mini
(stereo) outputs
• A full processing toolkit is retained regardless of mono/stereo/
5.1 format
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C100 HD. Hardware Control Surface
Ergonomic Elegance
Output meters
System status
Touchscreen
Channel meter and status display
• Choice of electronic and mechanical
metering
• Core and console PSU tallies
• Main and backup indication
• Integrated talkback microphone
• Permanent level and gain displays for
all busses
The advantages of both assignable and dedicated control philosophies
are blended on the C100’s control surface, with definable Free controls
and the dedicated Master Channel and Fader Strip.
• Mono/stereo/5.1 meter on • Process matrix and bus routing
every channel
• Dynamics, EQ and Filters graphs
• Aux Send level and Pan status
• Main, Alternate, Insert and
Fader names
• 2, 6, or 8-channel phasescope
• VU, PPM, or TPM meters with a choice
of scales
• Colour coded tone and talkback
indicators
• 4-way monitor source selector
• Session management functions
• Touch-activated parameter display
and adjustment:
• Choice of 6 meter points
• Input level and Dynamics
Gain reduction
• Freely configurable mono, stereo and 5.1 channels with flexible
processing order
• Scalable control surface with up to 128 fader strips plus
master section (C100 HD & HD-S only)
• Master Channel controls may be fitted in each bay, allowing hardware
redundancy and multiple points of access
• Simple setups for each show through touchscreen and graphical
offline configuration
• Channels arranged in layers, with control of the active layer below
the touchscreen
• Rearrange channels or ‘clone’ a channel to all layers, even
while on-air
• Unique graphical front panel management provides redundant access
to processing
• Stageboxes with remote-controlled mic inputs, line and split outputs
and GPI options on redundant fibre-optic connection
Monitor controls
• Main (5.1), Mini (stereo) and PFL
(stereo) outputs
Master Channel Panel
• Phase and L/R reverse, monitor flip
and mono functions
• 5.1 insert with separate alternate
stereo return
• Dedicated sections for control of inputs,
bussing, outputs, EQ, Dynamics, Filters,
Delay, Insert and Aux sends
• Colour coded for fast recognition
• Broadcast-specific feature set
• Individual monitor cuts/solos
• Optional multiple unit hardware redundancy
• Ergonomic design and excellent overview
User Layers
• Customise layouts for instant recall
Free controls
Bus and layer control
• Access to all channel layers
• Access to group master, ASG, and
PGM faders
• Monitoring and communications bus
trims
• Dedicated channel controls are assignable
to any Master Channel parameter
• May be used for GPI control
• 4-character display for name/value
Traditional controls
Soft Keys
• Dedicated AFL, PFL and ON buttons
• Pan control and 8-character fader name
• 60 (10 x 6) definable buttons may be
cloned from touchscreen functions
Special access
Control Linking
• Channel Link provides A/B fast channel flip
• ‘Expand’ button spills multichannel breakouts
SSL’s unique Control LinkingTM feature allows per-channel
recall of all default settings for a source when routed to
an input. The list of parameters includes:
• Format of the source (mono/stereo/5.1)
• Bussing, and routing of utility and direct/N-1 outputs
• Standard GPI control interfacing for the source (eg.
cough switch/fader start)
Fader Cassette
•Wide 40mm fader pitch
• Hot swappable and motorised
• Input signal meter
• Free control definitions
• GPI control
• Audio processing parameters (eg. EQ, Dynamics, etc.)
The use of Control Linking allows engineers to benefit
from previously stored setups and results in massive
reductions in setup time.
• Reset and layer protection
• 4-character fader grouping display
• User-programmable backstop PFL
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C100 HD-S & HD-L. Hardware Control Surface
Ergonomic Elegance
Output meters
System status
Touchscreen
Channel meter and status display
• Choice of electronic and mechanical
metering
• Main and backup PSU status
• Permanent level and gain displays for
all busses
The advantages of both assignable and dedicated control philosophies
are blended on the C100’s control surface, with definable Free controls
and the dedicated Master Channel and Fader Strip.
• Mono/stereo/5.1 meter on • Process matrix and bus routing
every channel
• Dynamics, EQ and Filters graphs
• Aux Send level and Pan status
• Main, Alternate, Insert and
Fader names
• 2, 6, or 8-channel phasescope
• VU, PPM, or TPM meters with a choice
of scales
• Colour coded tone and talkback
indicators
• 4-way monitor source selector
• Session management functions
• Touch-activated parameter display
and adjustment:
• Choice of 6 meter points
• Input level and Dynamics
Gain reduction
• Freely configurable mono, stereo and 5.1 channels with flexible
processing order
• Scalable control surface with up to 128 fader strips plus
master section
• Master Channel controls may be fitted in each bay, allowing hardware
redundancy and multiple points of access
• Simple setups for each show through touchscreen and graphical
offline configuration
• Channels arranged in layers, with control of the active layer below
the touchscreen
• Rearrange channels or ‘clone’ a channel to all layers, even
while on-air
• Unique graphical front panel management provides redundant access
to processing
• Stageboxes with remote-controlled mic inputs, line and split outputs
and GPI options on redundant fibre-optic connection
Monitor controls
• Main (5.1), Mini (stereo) and PFL
(stereo) outputs
• Phase and L/R reverse, monitor flip
and mono functions
• 5.1 insert with separate alternate
stereo return
• Individual monitor cuts/solos
• Integrated talkback microphone
Master Channel Panel
• Dedicated sections for control of inputs,
bussing, outputs, EQ, Dynamics, Filters,
Delay, Insert and Aux sends
• Colour coded for fast recognition
• Broadcast-specific feature set
• Optional multiple unit hardware redundancy
• Ergonomic design and excellent overview
User Layers
• Customise layouts for instant recall
Bus and layer control
• Access to all channel layers
• Access to group master, ASG, and
PGM faders
• Monitoring and communications
bus trims
Free controls
• Dedicated channel controls are assignable
to any Master Channel parameter
• May be used for GPI control
• 4-character display for name/value
Traditional controls
Soft Keys
• Dedicated AFL, PFL and ON buttons
• Pan control and 8-character fader name
• 60 (10 x 6) definable buttons may be
cloned from touchscreen functions
Control Linking
Special access
SSL’s unique Control LinkingTM feature allows per-channel
recall of all default settings for a source when routed to
an input. The list of parameters includes:
• Channel Link provides A/B fast channel flip
• ‘Expand’ button spills multichannel breakouts
• Format of the source (mono/stereo/5.1)
• Bussing, and routing of utility and direct/N-1 outputs
• Standard GPI control interfacing for the source (eg.
cough switch/fader start)
Fader Section
• Motorised faders
• Slim 30mm fader pitch
• GPI control
• Reset and layer protection
• User-programmable backstop PFL
• Free control definitions
• Audio processing parameters (eg. EQ, Dynamics, etc.)
The use of Control Linking allows engineers to benefit
from previously stored setups and results in massive
reductions in setup time.
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Intuitive Touchscreen Control
Intuitive Touchscreen Control
Central Touchscreen Display
PGM outputs provide 2 outputs in stereo
and/or 5.1, with dynamics gain reduction
meters and simultaneous stereo and mono
downmix feeds
Comcast SportsNet
The central touchscreen provides permanent, simultaneous
metering of all output feeds and additional input resources,
plus access to configuration tools. All outputs have integral
tone and talkback injection, with signal level bargraph,
output gain indication, and bus name tag for each. In
addition, any output bus may be fader-controlled.
The ON AIR indicator is driven from internal
‘Mic Live’ logic or triggered externally. It may
also be signalled through any GPI output
ASG busses provide 8 stereo, or twin 5.1 plus
twin stereo group busses, with dynamics gain
reduction meter, delay and PGM routing
indicators
24 pre/post Aux busses allow stereo linking
between pairs, or mono use and advanced aux
to fader features
Active talkback is indicated by busses turning
green, and active tone is indicated by busses
turning red, for immediate visual feedback
24 Utility busses provide additional 5.1, stereo
or mono IFB, record and submix capability
“We believe that the C100 is the only
console capable of real time, live 5.1
production for broadcast.”
Four external selectors each have 12 inputs
and provide fast switching for monitor
loudspeakers, headphones etc. in 5.1
and stereo
16 Direct Bus Access (DBA) inputs allow
injection of signal to any and all busses, for
submix inputs, FX returns or comms injection
Mike Giacalone, Digital Audio Consulting
Engineer to Comcast, USA
Dynamic display area changes according to
selected function
Additional functions including Snapshot reset,
bus naming and Free button assignment
Radio France
The Monitor section shows activity, gain and
signal levels for the stereo AFL and PFL busses,
plus 4-way source selectors for both main 5.1
and mini stereo loudspeakers
2 stereo Comms mixers combine dual stereo
inputs and have an auto-mute function that
may be triggered by the On-Air logic, for studio
loudspeaker applications
Touch Pan provides fast and precise 5.1 pan
positioning
Radio France is the foremost music and talk
station in France, with a renowned audiophile
approach to their productions. Reliability and
sonic quality of the C100 were prime deciding
factors. After extensive evaluation of the
competition, the C100’s sonic performance
significantly exceeded their critical quality
standards.
Reverse Bus feature allows overview and
control of channel contribution to selected bus
The ‘Spanner’ icon leads to the diagnostics
and system setup
On-screen attention (ATT) boxes allow the 8
central faders below the touchscreen to be
selected for processing or configuration changes
Direct Load and Save functions for the easy
access to console set ups
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Comprehensive Channel Display
Indicators for the 24 Utility
busses are shown, with the 8
ASG, the 2 PGM, and the N-1 bus
The Channel Information screen provides a
wealth of feedback about the signal, routing
and processing, laid out in a clear and logical
fashion. Each screen displays 8 channels
simultaneously, with a more detailed view of
the processing across the lower part of the
screen, automatically following the channel
which has its attention (ATT) button pressed.
Each channel shows the fader number, source
name and DSP channel in use, dynamically
updated when a change is made
NHK Sapporo
Typical Channel Information Display
The meter may be sourced from one of 6
points in the channel, indicated here above the
Dynamics Gain reduction meter
5.1, stereo and mono channels may be
arranged in any order, and clearly identified
“It is very flexible and easy to operate and,
because it has a flexible signal router, our
engineers don’t need to patch regular programs,
thus saving an enormous amount of time.”
5-way processing order is shown as icons, with
bypassed processing ‘greyed out’
Tetsuo Ueno, Chief Engineer, NHK Sapporo, Japan
Indicators for the 24 Utility busses are shown,
with the 8 ASG and the 2 PGM busses
Lower section shows details of channel selected,
including sources for sidechain, insert etc.
NESN Truck
High-res frequency response graph for the
4-band EQ and 2-band Filters
Switchable between single channel and
alternate multichannel view
“The C100 certainly is a great board for us,
because of its 5.1 capability, its flexibility, and
most important, the sound quality. It’s been a
major benefit.”
Multi-purpose display momentarily
echoes the last parameter altered
on the selected channel
Aux Send gain indicators, showing mono aux
level and stereo aux level/pan position, and
colour coded pre/post and on/off status
Enlarged process order icons, showing Insert
point, EQ and Filters, Fader, Dynamics and
Delay sections respectively
High-res Dynamics (Compressor/Limiter and
Gate/Expander) transfer response graph
Michael Narracci, NESN
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Intuitive Touchscreen Control
MORSE. Modular Resource Sharing Engine
For multi-studio broadcast facilities, the SSL MORSE system provides
an extremely reliable, cost effective and scalable solution for sharing
audio I/O and managing related control data.
• Cost-effective fit of current needs, using highly flexible
MADI I/O. Embedding of stagebox control data on the fibre-optic
cable removes the need for separate serial/ethernet cabling and
offers the same interference immunity benefits as the audio enjoys.
The inherent interdependence of backplane designs is avoided by
using an internal star configuration of connections, allowing hot
swap of all stagebox and router cards. This offers low-impact
maintenance – even while on-air.
Remote Stage Box and Router
modular I/O
• Future-proofed with ample expansion, up to 6,144 audio paths
• Specification flexibility, through a wide range of audio I/O:
AES SRC, Analogue Line, Analog Mic, MADI, SDI Embedder and
De-embedder and HD-SDI Embedder and De-embedder
• Removal of common vulnerabilities, as no PC is required
for operation
MORSE delivers a resource sharing capability that offers fast
switchover of any control room between multiple studio floors and
parallel usage of the studio floor resources by multiple control rooms
– with full ownership arbitration to avoid conflict.
Industry standard MADI connections on stageboxes and router allow
any compatible audio equipment to be connected. Stagebox status
and I/O parameter values (mic gain, digital SRCs, etc.) may
optionally be viewed and updated using a web browser via a TCP/IP
connection. The router and stagebox hardware have low power
consumption, convection cooling and proprietary technology using
flash memory, removing the common causes of failure and offering
the silent operation that allows studio floor positioning.
Control of MORSE I/O parameters and crosspoint routing is fully
integrated into the C100’s user interfaces, resulting in a seamless
operational experience.
• Fibre-optic interconnection, for interference-free operation in
all locations
• Offline configuration and system overview, through optional PC
• Multiple additional system control stations, on multiple PCs
• Enforcement of all PC control rights by Administrator PC
• Cross platform connectivity, with standard MADI protocol
Designed for critical On-Air environments, the system consists of
modular I/O in stageboxes and a central router chassis. It benefits
from hardware redundancy and fault tolerant proprietary software.
The optional ‘Administrator’ PC control software can be used to
create password-protected user accounts, with control of which
parts of the system may be accessed (eg. routing matrix, mic
control), using the same arbitration of ownership as the consoles.
3U and 6U chassis sizes are available for the stagebox and router
units, allowing for compact systems with space to expand, or more
dense concentration of audio I/O and router crosspoint matrices.
Cards are interchangeable between the two sizes of chassis,
allowing existing modules to be re-deployed within a facility or re-
used in an expanded frame when an upgrade is required.
MORSE – key benefits:
The MORSE Stagebox (top) and Router are available in 3U
and 6U chassis sizes. The hot swap cards are interchangable
between both chassis sizes.
• Efficient multi-studio usage, sharing resources with
ownership arbitration
As many PCs as required may be connected to the system, with the
Administrator PC enforcing access restrictions. Conversely, all PCs
may be disconnected, leaving the system controlled solely by the
C100 console(s).
• Seamless integration with C100, using the console’s own
graphical interfaces and front panel controls
In both frame sizes the Router can be configured to deliver a
fully redundant mirror system with every module duplicated.
In both frame sizes, the router can be configured as a fully
redundant, mirrored system, with every module duplicated – PSU,
sync clock input, communications controller, crosspoint matrix and
• On-Air reliability, ensured by comprehensive redundancy options
• Zero-downtime maintenance, provided through hot-swap hardware
Remote Machine Area
Control 1
Studio 1
Microphones
Playout Systems
C100 Console
Satellite/Microwave
Studio Loudspeakers
Stagebox
Stagebox
Headphones/
Earpieces
Central Machine Area
Control 2
Studio 2
Microphones
C100 Console
Studio Loudspeakers
Router
Redundant Mirror
Other Routers
Stagebox
Headphones/
Earpieces
Additional Areas
Control 3
Studio 3
Microphones
C100 Console
Stagebox
Studio Loudspeakers
Other Console(s)
DAW/Editor
Stagebox
Headphones/
Earpieces
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