Following Stealth Digital Processing and the use of FPGAs for large-scale audio processing applications, DiGiCo has unveiled Quantum 7 processing.

Quantum 7 has been developed with seventh-generation FPGA devices over current Stealth Digital Processing’s of third-generation FPGA devices.

Among the promised enhancements are Nodal Processing and True Solo. Nodal Processing allows processing to be applied to any node on the auxiliary section of the console, allowing engineers to send unique processing on each send from a single, or multiple channels. Coupled with Nodal Processing is the True Solo system that allows the operator’s monitoring system to replicate almost any section of the console, and how that source is being processed and heard. This saves time and speeds up the process of managing the potentially daunting number of channels and buses available to the operator.

Quantum 7 expands an SD7 to over 600 channels of processing in 96kHz operation that can be connected in the outside world to approaching 3,000 potential I/Os. New connectivity goes further, as the engine is also equipped with eight newly assignable Madi connections and two DMI slots (DiGiCo Multi-Channel Interface) for AoIP and other connectivity options from the complete family of DMI card options.

‘Even though I have worked with DiGiCo’s R&D team for 20 years, I am still amazed at the creativity of the complete team and how they continually strive to add value to our products,’ says DiGiCo MD, James Gordon. ‘Last year they managed to take Stealth Digital Processing to a new client base with S21, and now this year they present the Quantum 7 concept. There’s never a dull day at DiGiGo.’

Quantum 7 will be suitable for retro-fitting into any existing SD7 and is scheduled for release in Q2 2017.