Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 32 |
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| Mic inputs | 16 |
| Mic preamps | 16 genuine CADAC analogue mic preamps with fully emulated CADAC EQ; all preamps at 96 kHz / 24-bit (no 48 kHz inputs) |
| Inputs / outputs | Rear panel: 16 mic/line inputs (CH1-16), 16 stereo line inputs (ST1-8), 16 direct outputs, 16 inserts, 4 group outputs, 8 aux outputs, L/R/mono masters, 2 tape outputs, 3 monitor outputs, talkback, MIDI In/Thru/Out, Ethernet |
Processing
| Mix buses | 6 |
|---|---|
| Aux sends | 8 |
| DCA/VCA groups | 8 |
| DSP engine | 4 × 4th-generation SHARC (40-bit floating point) |
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Processing resolution | 40 bits |
| DSP engine (details) | Four 4th-generation SHARC DSPs, 40-bit floating-point resolution |
| Buses | 8 aux sends, 8 VCA groups, 4 group outputs, 6 output busses |
| Modularity and expansion | Expandable up to 64 inputs via a dedicated CDC stage rack (expansion port) |
Surface
| Physical faders | 16 |
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| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Fader layers | 5 |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Faders | 16 motorised faders, 7" high-resolution TFT colour display, Central Assignment Module (CAM) |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | Network |
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| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Physical
| Build | All-steel construction with wood trim (CADAC's first production digital mixer) |
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Other
| Variants and configurations | Base 32/4/2 configuration: 16 mono mic/line channels + 8 stereo channels, 4 groups, 2 masters |
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| Year / dates | Launch year to arbitrate: manual 'Revision 1 2012-13' and 2012 shipping announcements (backlog stated 2019) |
Strip & details
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Software
- TabMix
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Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- CDC RACK (stage rack)
Dedicated stage rack connected to the expansion port, taking input capacity up to 64.
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History & design
The Cadac CDC four is British manufacturer CADAC's first production digital mixer, a compact live-oriented console that claims 'the CADAC sound' in a reduced footprint. Its base configuration is 32/4/2: 16 mono mic/line channels and 8 stereo channels, expandable up to 64 inputs via a dedicated CDC stage rack.
The surface offers 16 motorised faders, a 7" TFT colour display and a Central Assignment Module (CAM) that controls EQ, group assignment, VCA control, effects, auxiliaries and dynamics. Processing relies on four 4th-generation SHARC DSPs at 40-bit floating point. True to CADAC DNA, the console carries 16 genuine analogue mic preamps and a fully emulated CADAC EQ. Everything runs exclusively at 96 kHz / 24-bit: there are no 48 kHz inputs.
Connectivity-wise, the rear panel provides 16 mic/line inputs, 16 stereo line inputs, per-channel direct outputs and inserts, 4 group outputs, 8 aux outputs, L/R/mono masters, tape and monitor outputs, talkback, MIDI and Ethernet. Construction is all-steel with wood trim.
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