Solid State Logic C100 HD Range - Manual (Page 8)

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C100 HD Range. This is SSL.
Intuitive Touchscreen Control
MORSE. Modular Resource Sharing Engine
Redundant Mirror
Studio 1
Central Machine Area
Additional Areas
Remote Machine Area
Playout Systems
Satellite/Microwave
Stagebox
Studio Loudspeakers
Microphones
Headphones/ Earpieces
Studio 2
Studio 3
Control 2
Control 3
Control 1
Router
Stagebox
Stagebox
C100 Console
Other Console(s) DAW/Editor
C100 Console
C100 Console
Other Routers Stagebox
Studio Loudspeakers
Microphones
Headphones/ Earpieces
Stagebox
Studio Loudspeakers
Microphones
Headphones/ Earpieces
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.
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.
Control of MORSE I/O parameters and crosspoint routing is fully
integrated into the C100’s user interfaces, resulting in a seamless
operational experience.
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.
• Cost-effective fit of current needs, using highly flexible
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
• 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
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.
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
MORSE – key benefits:
• Efficient multi-studio usage, sharing resources with
ownership arbitration
• Seamless integration with C100, using the console’s own
graphical interfaces and front panel controls
• On-Air reliability, ensured by comprehensive redundancy options
• Zero-downtime maintenance, provided through hot-swap hardware
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.
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.
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.
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).
The MORSE Stagebox (top) and Router are available in 3U
and 6U chassis sizes. The hot swap cards are interchangable
between both chassis sizes.
In both frame sizes the Router can be configured to deliver a
fully redundant mirror system with every module duplicated.
Remote Stage Box and Router