Lawo has unveiled the new diamond broadcast console for radio and TV applications, an IP-native mixing system based on the open AES67/RAVENNA Audio-over-IP networking standards that also complies with ST2110-30/-31 and ST2022-7.
Powered by the Lawo Power Core Engine, diamond provides expandable I/O in accommodating AES67, MADI, analog, AES3 as well as Dante audio sources and destinations. Modular by design, it’s available in configurations from two to 60 physical faders, either as desktop or flush-mounted build.
Fader-adjacent color displays give extended source information, and two fader layers allow operators to quickly switch between multiple tasks. Silent, motorized faders and precise encoders inherited from Lawo’s mc² audio production consoles permit integration with program automation and playout systems — well-suited for multiple-layer operations involving voice tracking, remote production, and DAW control.
Programmable, color-coded LED button and encoder lighting highlights common control functions. Optional Virtual Extension modules have HD color TFT displays for extended information and touch control. Ember+ and HTML5 integration enables control of third-party hardware and software. diamond is the first Lawo console for radio applications to offer the company’s Unified Experience user interface.
diamond’s modular design allows users to build the console they envision, tailored to the specific requirements of users and workflows. Several module types are available for customer-specific arrangements of hardware controls and sections.
It employs smart algorithms that are designed to speed up production workflows. A host of assistive mixing technologies are onboard, including an AutoMix function that automatically maintains the balance of multi-mic productions, and AutoMix Grouping allows this intelligent automatic mixing to be applied to multiple independent source groups. AutoGain, an automatic gain setting function, optimizes guest and host mic levels with a single button press.
IP-based studio infrastructure is designed to make it easier to control devices remotely and share information between studios. The diamond display apps takes advantage of IP studio networking, giving users the ability to operate their console remotely with complete access to every function from a PC with a LAN/WAN connection.
With an unlimited number of snapshots and DSP profiles that can be stored and recalled from any networked console, individual talent profiles or customized show setups are available anywhere, even to operators working remotely from home studios, OB setups, etc. A rights-management system gives engineers the ability to tailor access to console features based on multiple user groups or on a user-by-user basis.
In addition, diamond integrates with HOME, Lawo’s management platform for modern, complex IP-based media infrastructures. HOME helps connect, manage and secure all aspects of live production environments, providing centralized microservices for effective interaction of engineers with their tools.
“With diamond, Lawo is making a bold statement regarding the radio landscape of the future,” says Johan Boqvist, Senior Product Manager, Radio. “In addition to being entirely user configurable and flexible with respect to fader count, diamond sets a new standard for hardware and software integration on a true, native IP platform.”
A recording of the live launch event of diamond is available via registering here.
