Avolites launched its
latest console in it’s Diamond 4 Series, the “D4 Elite”,
at LDI 2002.
The console is streamlined
to offer the maximum power and functionality in the minimum physical
space, recognising the ever-growing need in all applications to
use FOH and control spaces expediently.
The D4 Elite offers all the
features of the full sized Diamond 4, in a smaller chassis with
14 submasters and 96 assigned playbacks, with direct access to 96
fixtures via Legend Cells (re-assignable preset playbacks).
Both D4 products have been
developed in parallel. Avolites wanted to offer a physically smaller
console in the range that still had the flexibility and versatility
for which it’s products are renowned.
The D4 and the D4 Elite are
fully disk compatible, and the Elite features all the software functions
of the larger desk, addressing the whole spectrum of production
situations.
For those with a relaxed programming
schedule, the D4 Elite’s direct access control surface offers
intuitive and fluid programming, that will realise the full potential
of the lighting design. Conversely, for those time-pressed moments
when an LD has just minutes to programme a spectacular show –
the D4 Elite offers immediate access to a powerful ‘instant’
toolkit.
The electronic legending increases
speed of set-up and allows the automatic configuration of a huge
programming Palette.
The D4 Elite significantly
expands the number of Palettes, injecting yet more potency into
this important feature. Greater processing power ensures faster
access and response time for all functions. Instant Access features
like the live recall of ‘Palettes’ during the show is
a hallmark of Avo operators. This single feature has contributed
to Avolites consoles dominating festival multi-user control set
ups everywhere.
Increased software capabilities
and dual VGA monitors make the console even more versatile, logical
and fast to programme. Naturally, the D4 Elite also retains the
hands-on intuitive feel that’s made Avolites’ desks
the most popular ‘live’ operation consoles worldwide
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