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mc²36 xp: Small Footprint, Well Connected

The Lawo mc²36 xp desk is a welcome addition to Lawo’s top-of-the-line audio production console range. Physically identical to the »mc²36 MkII, but without on-board processing, the mc²36 xp supports up to 256 DSP channels and offers Lawo’s acclaimed audio quality, IP network and processing redundancy, and eligibility for a multi-slice console array based around a single A__UHD Core processing unit.

The mc²36 xp caters to the expectations of sound supervisors who wish to benefit from a consistent user experience in all their production hub’s audio control rooms, OB trucks and venues where space is at a premium.

True to its “xp” moniker, the console requires external processing. In combination with the Pooling 8 license, it can share the DSP heft of one A__UHD Core with up to seven other virtual or physical console surfaces for cost-effective premium audio processing.

Available with 16, 32 and 48 faders in a sleek, ergonomic footprint, the mc²36 xp comes equipped with the same pro-grade controls and touchscreens as its bigger brothers, the mc²56 and mc²96. Its on-board I/O capability is identical to the inputs and outputs offered by its all-in-one mc² 36 console sister: 16 Lawo-grade MIC/Line inputs, 16 Line outputs, eight AES inputs and outputs, eight GPI/Os, plus a local MADI port (SFP).

The mc²36 xp supports 48kHz and 96kHz operation, state-of-the-art immersive audio mixing and all relevant IP standards (ST2110, AES67/RAVENNA, ST2022-7). It is a HOME native and offers seamless production file compatibility with its mc² siblings.

SMALL FOOTPRINT — WELL CONNECTED

Lawo mc²36 xp brochure

With the mc²36 xp, the mc² platform offers even more options for a consistent, facility-wide workflow.

mc²36 xp OVERVIEW

Physically identical to the mc²36 MkII, no on-board processing
Inputs and busses depending on A__UHD Core and configuration
48kHz & 96kHz
operation
Built-in I/O, Lawo-grade microphone pre-amps
Frames with 16, 32 and 48 faders
HOME-native – IP setup as simple as analog
256 DSP channels
Native support for all relevant
IP standards
INTUITIVE COLOR CODING

In addition to Button Glow and colored touch-sensitive encoders, the TFTs allow for an obvious color-coding of the channel strips, resulting in enhanced visibility and faster access even in low light conditions.

THE POWER OF DENSITY

The mc²36 xp doesn’t compromise on any of its family’s renowned qualities. It pairs outstanding audio quality with Lawo’s highly acclaimed reliability and ease of use – at a footprint small enough for even the narrowest niche. Starting with a width of only 765 mm for the 16-fader OB Truck version, this console is the perfect fit for any installation that demands high performance in a limited space. Even the OB Truck 48-fader model is only 1275 mm wide, thanks to its dual-fader design.

HIGH PERFORMANCE FADERS

The mc²36 xp features the same dust-proof long-life performance faders as the mc²56, providing smooth and precise fades for a lifetime.

OVERBRIDGE

CUSTOMIZABLE OVERBRIDGE VIEWS

The console’s overbridge can be adapted to your requirements by adjusting the channel display accordingly. Just choose and display the parameters that are important to you, and hide any unnecessary or distracting elements. The metering shows all fader Ievels permanently on the HD display. ln addition, multi-row metering allows for permanent metering of signals from other layers or banks.

REMOTE DESKTOP

Lawo’s integrated Remote Desktop function allows seamless integration into the console’s user interface of multiple external PCs running third-party solutions as well of authoring tool settings. With the switch of a button, the external PC—or processor—and its software applications are displayed in the console’s screen while the console’s keyboard, touchpad and touchscreen provide comprehensive control. The seamless integration of external recording systems, effect engines, or other user interfaces, means less equipment: the engineer has control over the complete set-up, conveniently from a central sweet-spot position.

INTEGRATED LOUDNESS METERING

Originally requested for broadcast applications, Lawo has developed built-in loudness metering into a tool that is useful also in live, theater and house of worship applications. The feature provides full loudness control in accordance with ITU 1770 (EBU/R128 or ATSC/ A85) and features peak and loudness metering either separately or in combination. ln addition to the sums, Lawo Loudness Metering can also measure individual channels, which allows fast and convenient “visual” mixing for things like background singers or multiplemicrophone setups for brass sections, strings and choirs.

CONNECTIVITY

LOW-NOISE DESIGN

The console is optimized for low power consumption, which allows the use of low-spinning fans for cooling. This is especially important in environments such as quiet control rooms, where fan noise is obtrusive.

COMPREHENSIVE ONBOARD I/O

The mc²36 xp’s comprehensive local I/O features 16 Lawo-grade Mic/Line inputs, 16 Line outputs, 8 AES3 inputs and outputs, 8 GPI/Os plus a local MADI port based on SFP.

HOME

Being an IP-native device, the mc²36 xp includes Lawo’s HOME functionality which makes any IP setup as simple as analog. The console automatically detects devices and makes them available at the push of a button. Device management includes all required security features such as access control and quarantining of unknown devices. HOME is a management platform for IP-based media infrastructures designed to connect, manage, secure and process all aspects and instances of live production environments.

MODELS

Three xp consoles

FEATURES

LISTEN SENSE

Lawo’s unique Listen Sense function allows an offline modification of channel parameters like EQ or dynamics. Unnoticed by the audience, a sound engineer can adjust the settings and listen to his result PFL. Once all is set, the engineer can switch the settings online. This allows unnoticeable sound adjustments, e.g. when a live set-up changes with no time for prior EQing of a channel.

AUTOMATED MIXING ASSISTANTS

The mc²36 xp’s automated mixing capabilities include an Automix function that can automatically adjust the Ievels of active and inactive microphones, while maintaining a constant, natural sounding ambient Ievel. This feature provides unique functionality especially in live productions with multiple presenters or performers. Automix can be used for any signals, from mono and stereo to multiple surround channels to minimize background noise and crosstalk with reduced sound coloration. Truncated sentences and late fade-ins are things of the past, enabling the sound engineer to focus on overall balance and sound quality. The console also features a Downmix function from immersive audio to surround, stereo or mono. Last but not least, the mc²36 xp is set for KICK 2.0, Lawo’s automated close-ball mixing solution for sports such as soccer or hockey.

WAVES® PLUGIN INTEGRATION

The Lawo mc²36 xp offers best-in-class integration with Waves SuperRack SoundGrid®, providing a solution for extensive real-time signal processing in addition to the A__UHD Core’s processing engine.
The system gives operators access to Waves’ extensive plug-in selection, allowing them to conveniently control plug-ins like reverbs, multi-tap delays, graphic equalizers or multiband compressors via the console’s keyboard, touch-screen and rotary encoder. No additional screens or control devices are needed, which results in a clean working space and a minimum of external hardware. All plug-in settings can be stored and recalled with the console’s Snapshot and production files.

FEATURES

AUTOMATED MIXING ASSISTANTS

The mc²36 xp’s automated mixing capabilities include an Automix function that can automatically adjust the Ievels of active and inactive microphones, while maintaining a constant, natural sounding ambient Ievel. This feature provides unique functionality
especially in live productions with multiple presenters or performers. Automix can be used for any signals, from mono and stereo to multiple surround channels to minimize background noise and crosstalk with reduced sound coloration. Truncated sentences and late fade-ins are things of the past, enabling the sound engineer to focus on overall balance and sound quality. The console also features a Downmix function from immersive audio to surround, stereo or mono. Last but not least, the mc²36 xp is set for KICK 2.0, Lawo’s automated close-ball mixing solution for sports such as soccer or hockey.

WAVES® PLUGIN INTEGRATION

The Lawo mc²36 xp offers best-in-class integration with Waves SuperRack SoundGrid®, providing a solution for extensive real-time signal processing in addition to the A__UHD Core’s processing engine.
The system gives operators access to Waves’ extensive plug-in selection, allowing them to conveniently control plug-ins like reverbs, multi-tap delays, graphic equalizers or multiband compressors via the console’s keyboard, touch-screen and rotary encoder. No additional screens or control devices are needed, which results in a clean working space and a minimum of external hardware. All plug-in settings can be stored and recalled with the console’s Snapshot and production files.

LISTEN SENSE

Lawo’s unique Listen Sense function allows an offline modification of channel parameters like EQ or dynamics. Unnoticed by the audience, a sound engineer can adjust the settings and listen to his result PFL. Once all is set, the engineer can switch the settings online. This allows unnoticeable sound adjustments, e.g. when a live set-up changes with no time for prior EQing of a channel.

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROL PANEL
  • Frames with 16, 32 and 48 faders
  • 6 banks each with 2 layers
  • 100 mm fader + 1 assignable rotary knob + channel display for each channel with sense-triggered change of module display
    (48-fader version: 32x as above; 16x 60 mm faders, Input Gain encoder, channel display; in upper left half)
  • TFT metering: Mono, stereo or immersive, including bus assignment, gain reduction for dynamics, AfV status, VCA assignment, Mix-Minus, Signal Patching, Meter selection, Automix state
  • GUI page output, e.g. metering, on an external monitor
  • 10 Central user buttons, 2 Central user encoders, 1 talkback button and 2 fader user buttons with 8 functions each
  • Optional: Script Tray, Dynamic TC Automation
SIGNAL PROCESSING
  • 40-bit floating point
  • 256 DSP channels (number of inputs and buses depends on A__UHD Core and configuration); immersive audio support up to 9.1.6
  • Up to 240 inputs with A/B input, up to 128 AUX buses, up to 96 groups, up to 96 main Sums, up to 32 Automix groups per virtual mixer, up to 128 VCA groups with metering, 256 GP channels
  • 3D multichannel downmixing for all supported immersive ­channel counts
  • Rapid switching of channel and bus to mono / stereo / surround
  • 2 AFL: 1 immersive 24-channel, 1 stereo
    2 PFL stereo
  • Audio-follows-Video with 255 events, control via Ember+, GPI or matrix connection, envelope up to 10s fade time
  • Solo In Place
    5 independent dynamics modules: expander, gate, compressor (incl. parallel compression), limiter, de-esser; image, meter, direct out; multi-channel processing
    Adjustable INPUT, PF, AF, DIROUT, TRACK meter point in channel display
    Loudness metering according to EBU R128 and ATSC A/85, momentary or short term in every channel, integrated measurement on sum channels with display of integrated LUFS value in headline
    Modules: INMIX with MS decoder, digital amp, 2-band fully parametric filter, 4-band fully parametric EQ, 2-band fully parametric side chain filter, insert, delay up to 1800 ms – switchable units: meters, milliseconds, frames

AUDIO HANDLING
  • HOME – Routing with dynamic support of network resources
  • Internal matrix for RX and TX audio
  • Up to 512 RX & TX streams
  • Stream sizes from 1 up to 128 audio channels
  • Up to 96 kHz, 24-bit
  • Downmixing from immersive audio to stereo
  • Integrated monitoring devices for remote locations, e.g. ­director’s room
  • 1,016 internal loop-backs
  • Full Snapshot and production portability independent of matrix and DSP size
WAVES® PLUGIN INTEGRATION
  • Waves SuperRack® SoundGrid integration with storage of plugin parameters in snapshot and production data
INTERFACES
  • Mic/Line In, Line Out, AES3, MADI, ST2110-30/-31/AES67/
    RAVENNA, GPI/O, MIDI
  • Headphones
SYNCHRONIZATION
  • Blackburst*, Wordclock, PTP Slave and Grandmaster modes

(*) Blackburst supported by future hardware revisions.

REDUNDANCY
  • PSUs, Network Interfaces (SMPTE ST2022-7 Class C)
CONTROL UNIT
  • Global A/B/C input switching
  • Enhanced mix-minus control with independent off-air conference
  • Fader control of all level parameters
  • Diverse tally and fader start modes
  • Program switch
  • DAW Machine control
  • Audio-follows-Video, up to 128 camera tallies, Ethernet or GPI controlled
  • Camera mic remote via GPI or voltage control
REMOTE MAINTENANCE
  • Connection via mxGUI remote software
  • Software updates, error diagnostics, remote assistance
EXTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • Remote control of all routing, matrix monitoring units and channel parameters
    via Ember+ control protocol
  • mxGUI: remote control via Windows®/Android or macOS/iOS laptops and tablets
  • External matrix controllers: Lawo VSM, EVS Cerebrum, ­Broadcast Solutions Hi, GV Ignite, Ross Overdrive & Acuity, Vizrt Viz Mosart, and others
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

16 Fader STUDIO / LIVE VERSION

  • Dimensions: 833 x 820 x 380 mm / 32.8 ” x 32.3 ” x 15.0 ”
  • Weight: 38 kg / 83.4 lbs

32 Fader STUDIO / LIVE VERSION

  • Dimensions: 1343 x 820 x 380 mm / 52.9 ” x 32.3 ” x 15.0 ”
  • Weight: 54 kg / 119.1 lbs

48 Fader STUDIO / LIVE VERSION

  • Dimensions: 1343 x 820 x 380 mm / 52.9 ” x 32.3 ” x 15.0 ”
  • Weight: 56 kg / 123.5 lbs

16 Fader OB TRUCK VERSION

  • Dimensions: 765 x 821 x 362 mm / 30.1 ” x 32,3 ” x 14.3 ”
  • Weight: 37 kg / 81.6 lbs

32 Fader OB TRUCK VERSION

  • Dimensions: 1275 x 821 x 362 mm / 50.2 ” x 32,3 ” x 14.3 ”
  • Weight: 53 kg / 116.9 lbs

48 Fader OB TRUCK VERSION

  • Dimensions: 1275 x 821 x 362 mm / 50.2 ” x 32,3 ” x 14.3 ”
  • Weight: 55 kg / 121.3 lbs

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