Apr 15, 2005 3:02 PM

STUDER ONAIR 2500
June 2008—Studer (www.studer.ch) toasted its 60th anniversary with the release of the OnAir 2500, a self-contained system that builds upon the operational concepts of OnAir 2000. With the OnAir 2500, the control surface, I/O breakout, DSP core and power supply are all integrated within a single compact chassis.The desk’s fader strips each include a graphical OLED (Organic LED) screen, which contains a channel label, level and gain-reduction meter and parameter readouts, adjustable via a rotary encoder and two push buttons below the display.

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STUDER 42-FADER VISTA 5
September 2007—Studer now offers a 42-fader version of its Vista 5 digital console, which provides access to up to 1,700 channels. The 42 faders on its one-knob-per-function surface has 30 channel strips as input channels and 12 strips for operating I/O channels. The additional faders also permit two-operator applications, if needed. The Studer D21m I/O system — used on the Studer Vista Series and OnAir 3000 digital consoles — has been enhanced with a new optional I/O card for signals encoded with Dolby E, which lets users directly decode an AES/EBU stream into eight discrete channels.

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STUDER 42-FADER VISTA 5
June 2007—Studer has released a larger version of its Vista 5 console ($150k to $200k). An additional bay of 10 input faders lets an operator control 42 input channels simultaneously and permits true two-user operation of the surface. The bucket is situated to the right of the output/master section and can be isolated from any global adjustments made on the left side of the desk using the Lock mode. The right fader section features its own control panel to switch the EQ and processing in/out, so two operators always have direct access within their own sections without having to do any unnecessary moves across the console. Two new options for the D21m I/O systems that function with the Vista 5-42 include a Dolby E card for directly decoding an AES/EBU stream into eight discrete channels and the SDI card, which can de-embed the audio stream from an SDI signal connected to the card via coaxial cable.

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STUDER I/O CARD
June 2007—Studer unveiled an optional I/O card that brings onboard Dolby Digital and Dolby E decoding to its Vista and OnAir 3000 digital consoles.

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STUDER VISTA 5
October 2006—Vista 5 is a highly flexible digital mixer with a well-conceived control surface designed for broadcast production, live sound and performance venues. Among the desk’s many standout features are the award-winning Vistonics user interface, numerous output formats, Studer’s Virtual Surround Panning (VSP), robust redundancy capabilities, extensive static automation (snapshot filtering and editing) and cue list functionality—rounded off by mute groups and matrix buses—and Harman HiQnet compatibility.

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STUDER VISTA 5
September 2006—Studer is shipping its new Vista Series board, the Vista 5, a compact console with three banks of 10 faders having four layers that can access up to 1,700 channels. It features a one-knob-per-job surface with 32 faders: 20 channel strips optimized as input channels and 12 additional strips for operating output and input channels. Using the standard Vistonics screen, up to 52 outputs are under immediate control.

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STUDER VISTA 8
November 2004—The Vista 8 digital live production console combines and extends the powerful on-air facilities of the Vista 6 with the dynamic automation of the Vista 7 to create a highly sophisticated and flexible multipurpose live broadcast desk. Aside from featuring Studer's highly acclaimed Vistonics™ user interface, the Vista 8 also sports a redesigned central control bay, greatly expanded metering facilities, advanced matrix functionality, a comprehensive snapshot system, dedicated mute groups and many other notable amenities. Retail from $200,000. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE

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STUDER VISTA 8
November 2004—The Vista 8 digital live production console combines and extends the powerful on-air facilities of the Vista 6 with the dynamic automation of the Vista 7 to create a highly sophisticated and flexible multipurpose live broadcast desk. Aside from featuring Studer's highly acclaimed Vistonics™ user interface, the Vista 8 also sports a redesigned central control bay, greatly expanded metering facilities, advanced matrix functionality, a comprehensive snapshot system, dedicated mute groups and many other notable amenities. Retail from $200,000.

TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE

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STUDER ONAIR 3000
April 2004—The OnAir 3000 digital radio console features a completely modular design and new fanless S-Core DSP engine. Control surface modules incorporate the same “Touch'n'Action” philosophy of the OnAir 2000, but with color GUI screens, while channels are equipped with 4-band parametric EQ, full dynamics and comprehensive input/output routing. Layout options range from a full-featured engineer-operated continuity console to a single-fader panel for DJ/newsroom use or even a PC-operated system with no physical desk controls.

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STUDER VERSION 3.3 CONSOLE SOFTWARE
April 2004—Studer announces the availability of Version 3.3 software for its entire range of large-format digital consoles using the D950 processing core: the D950 M2, Vista 6 and Vista 7. New features offered by Version 3.3 vary depending on the desk type and its existing feature set, but all three consoles benefit by having improved snapshot facilities in Static mode, an undo function for snapshot recall, snapshot crossfades over any interval up to 100 seconds and protection against accidentally changing patched connections.

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STUDER ONAIR 500
September 2003—Studer adds another notch to its broadcast belt with the release of the OnAir 500, a compact console designed for small, live, on-air applications and for outside broadcast operations. The OnAir 500 features six channel faders, two master faders, an integrated routing system, and comprehensive monitoring and talkback facilities for control room and studio. The integral power supply may be backed up by an external 24-volt DC supply, ensuring continuity of programming and easy mobile use. The OnAir 500 integrates easily with Studer's DigiMedia broadcast system and the RCS Master Control automation system.

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STUDER VISTA 6
April 2003—The Studer Vista 6 live broadcasting console uses the same highly intuitive Vistonics integrated flat-screen control surface as the Vista 7 production console introduced at NAB 2002. The Vista 6 will be shown with enhanced frame options that allow for integrating remote controls and third-party intercom systems, etc., and will be demonstrating the latest software release, which incorporates many new features, including additional functions for Studer’s unique Virtual Surround Panning.

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STUDER VISTA REMOTE BAY
October 2002—The Vista Remote Bay expands the power of Studer's acclaimed new Vista 7 digital console by providing the same functionality of one of the Vista 7's standard 10-channel bays. The Remote Bay expands the number of available faders, and its operation and navigation through the DSP is identical to the console channels. The unit can also operate up to 400 meters away, as an independent controller with its own choice of channels to be controlled, for applications such as submixing in a TV studio or an OB van, or as an onstage/in-audience remote to the main console in live applications, location broadcasts, etc.

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STUDER VISTA 7
June 2002—The most talked about console at NAB was Studer's Vista 7 Digital Mixing System, which uses Vistonics™ technology and incorporates rotary and push-button controls that protrude through a flat-screen display, resulting in a fast, non-fatiguing worksurface. A stunning achievement in ergonomic design, Vista 7 allows multiple channel strips to be almost instantly ganged or shifted for easy access, while the operator has full control—even mid-session in determining whether switches (such as mutes, solos, talkback, etc.) can act as latching or momentary controls. This 96kHz/40-bit, internal-resolution console is available in configurations from 20- to 70-channel faders, and standard amenities include Autotouch Plus automation (also available for Studer's flagship 950 console), virtual surround 5.1 panning with motorized joysticks, machine control and a simple one-finger I/O routing matrix.

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STUDER D950 M2
October 2000—Studer debuts the D950 M2 with a completely redesigned control surface, using a new color scheme and circular LED displays for rotary controls. The Studer D950 M2 features new system software and Studer's exclusive 3-D audio positioning system, Virtual Surround Panning (VSP), which now offers reverberation in addition to the distance impression early reflections. All three models of the Studer D950 family (B, S and M2) may be configured to meet a broad range of applications with the D950's software, scaleable DSP power and modular input/output architecture. Sizes from 12 to well over 100 channels. TO READ THE "TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT" FEATURE, CLICK HERE.

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STUDER D950 V. 2.1
April 2000—V2.1 represents a dramatic change in the Studer D950, taking an already powerful console to the next step. A new (retrofittable) Central Assign Section option brings all the functionality of any channel to the center of the console, with 45 dedicated controls offering fingertip access to EQ, dynamics, pan, I/o routing, insert, auxes and fader-which not only offers convenient sweet spot control, but also simplifies console operations for new users. V2.1 also expands the Virtual Surround Panning functions, adding "focus" and "diffusion" parameters, while new proprietary reverb algorithms offer early and late reflection control for creating lifelike 5.1 room simulations. Another software update later in the year will add 96kHz operation.

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STUDER D950 V. 2
November 1999—Version 2 software for Studer's (www.studer.ch) D950 digital console includes expanded features in project management, two-person operation, automation, control groups, EQ, diagnostics, multiformat monitoring and surround panning. Its Virtual Surround Panning (VSP) capability adds depth and dimension to surround and stereo listening environments, by taking a source signal and positioning it "behind" the speaker-in effect, placing the listener further back into the room. When reverb is added, the depth of the monitoring field takes on a new character, bringing a useful and truly musical dimension to the mix process.