Complete console system with surface, software and input/output hardware:
The DARC Surface is the ultimate companion to the DARC Virtual software. The DARC Surface is an optional component, that gives you a physical interface for control of the DARC Virtual software console. The Surface gives you physical faders, on/off buttons, soft keys, meters, etc. This board is designed for those who want the benefits of a software console, but with the ability to have a physical control surface.
DARC Virtual 4.1 is the latest version in the DARC Virtual AoIP & software console series. New features include:
-Dynamic source switching that allow you to connect to 64 input sources.
-Use any ASIO enabled soundcard.
-8 Phone Mix Minus Buses to connect to eight phone hybrids.
-Single Channel Playback for podcasters. This allows you to stream and record individual channels, post fader.
-10 point multi touch for touch screens. This allows you to control multiple faders at the same time.
-Advanced user presets. Quickly and easily switch from one show layout to the next.
-Soft keys for quickly triggering closures, user presets and more.
-Performance improvements.
8, 12 or 16 Channel Models. DARC Surface comes in 2 different models depending on the number of channels that you need. This means that you can choose what size best fit your needs. Whether the 8 with its small profile yet powerful design, or the 12, with all the faders you could ever need.
DARC Virtual Console Software. The DARC Virtual Software comes included in the package deals. The DARC Surface works in harmony with the DARC Virtual Console software.
Simple IP. The DARC Surface, along with the DARC Virtual Console, will work with any Dante enabled device on your network. This includes our Simple IP units, which have Analog Inputs & Outputs.
Programmable Inputs & Outputs. Control anywhere in the world.
The DARC Surface is a Digital AoIP console. Being digital means that your audio is handled digitally, and there is no signal degradation within the board. It is protected from RF, and is very flexible.
Being AoIP means that the DARC Surface has access to any audio input or output on your Dante local network. Quickly select your inputs and outputs via the DARC Virtual Console software. OR swap assignments via the 4 programmable buttons on the DARC Surface.
Being Windows based, you can also use any remote control app to control your board anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
The DARC Surface is the ultimate in power, flexibility and value.
Stylish & Functional
OLED Displays. The DARC Surface utilizes long life OLED displays. These displays show what source channels have been selected for each channel. These OLED displays are high contrast, easy to read and beautiful to match.
LED VU Meters. Complimenting the DARC Surface, we gave it two pairs of bright, 20 segment stereo bargraph LED VU Meters. These meters have an extremely long life span utilizing the latest in LED technology.
LED Switches. Momentary switches are 5 million operation & LED illuminated, for an extremely long life. No more need to replace switches or bulbs.
Compartmentalized. The DARC-Surface is sleekly designed with its compartmentalized design. All of your audio input and output wiring goes to your Simple IP units, while the DARC has limited wiring to make your studio stylish and functional.
Pure Digital Control Surface Experience
The DARC Surface is a pure digital control surface. All audio inputs & outputs are connected through the Simple IP Surface. And all audio is mixed via a Windows PC and the DARC Virtual software. The DARC Surface is simple a physical control surface that gives you control over the DARC Virtual software.
Installing the DARC Surface is quick and easy. The only connections on the DARC Surface are a USB and an RJ45 for the DARC Surface LED Meter input.
2 Logic Output. As an optional add-on, add logic outputs to the DARC family. This USB logic output connects to your PC, and is controlled via the DARC Virtual Console software. This is programmable to turn on On-Air Lights, trigger phone hybrids, etc... This option gives you 2 relay outputs.
▪ 8 Logic Output. 2 outputs not enough? Get the 8 logic output USB control instead.
2 Output Buses
Program - Audition - Monitor - Cue - Headphone
▪ PGM, AUD. DARC can assign output control to any output on your Dante network. This may be one of our Simple IP units, which has 4 stereo outputs per box.
▪ Monitor, Cue & Headphone outputs. Utilize the Cue function built in to the DARC software to play audio off-air through your monitor, cue or headphones. Monitor, Cue and Headphones all connect to your Simple IP unit.
▪ Mic Monitor Mute. Mic channels will automatically mute the monitor output and play audio through the headphones when activated. Talk back audio plays through headphones as well.