NEWS PROJECTS PRODUCTS SUPPORT LAWO DOWNLOAD-CENTER mc² 56 Audio Production Console A GLOBAL STANDARD RE-DEFINED. OVERVIEW Powered by A__UHD Core Frames with 16 to 144 faders Up to 1,024 DSP channels Up to 256 summing buses Up to 128 aux buses 48 & 96* kHz operation IP Easy – IP setup as simple as analog Supported IP standards: ST2110, AES67, RAVENNA, DANTE®, Ember+, NMOS* ®    INTERACTION    MULTI-USER OPERATION In multi-user mode, 64 rotary encoders in each 16-fader bay give direct access to all important parameters to create an additional central control panel and allow for independent operation and monitoring of a second engineer. EXTENDED FREE CONTROLS The new mc² 56’s extended free control section gives direct access to four parameters in addition to gain control. The result: A perfect balance between de-centralized and centralized control workflows. The console allows both global and individual parameter assignments to the free controls of each channel strip. FEATURES FEATURES   TECHNICAL DESIGN    CENTRAL CONTROL SECTION PARALLEL COMPRESSION Parallel compression, also known as New York compression, is a dynamic range compression technique achieved by blending a dry signal with a compressed version of the same signal. Rather than bringing down the highest peaks for the purpose of dynamic range reduction, it reduces the dynamic range by bringing up the softest sounds, which results in adding audible detail. Parallel compression can be applied in every channel, group, aux and sum of the mc²56. AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO Automated transitions and the perfect coupling of image and sound – all of this is provided by the mc² 56’s Audio-follow-Video function. Each camera tally is assigned to an event, which can be selected in one or more channels with a total of 128 available events. The Rise-Time, On-Time, Hold-Time, Max-Time and FallTime parameters can be used to set the processing envelope, creating amazingly smooth and natural sounding transitions from camera to camera. IMMERSIVE BY NATURE Reflecting today’s requirements for 3D / immersive audio productions, the mc² 56 provides not only superb tools for surround sound mixing, but also a dedicated elevation controller as standard. INTUITIVE MONITORING The monitoring section of the central GUI has been redesigned for easier access, enhanced flexibility and easy adaptation to user requirements AUTOMATED MIXING ASSISTANTS The mc²56’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 and Lawo’s highly acclaimed AMBIT Upmix function, which guarantees perfect conversion of stereo signals into amazingly authentic surround sound using very few parameters. Last but not least, the mc²56 is set for KICK 2.0, Lawo’s automated close-ball mixing solution for sports such as football, hockey or basketball. 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. With the switch of a button, the external PC and its software applications are displayed in the console’s screen while the console’s keyboard, touchpad and touchscreen provide control. The seamless integration of external recording systems, effect engines, or other user interfaces, means less equipment – and the engineer has control over the complete set-up, conveniently from a single, central position. OVERBRIDGE CUSTOMIZABLE OVERBRIDGE VIEWS The console’s overbridge can be adapted to your requirements by adjusting the channel display accordingly – just choose and display those parameters that are important 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. 12345 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. SPECIFICATION Control Panel Frames from 16 to 144 faders* Remote stand-alone frames of 16 faders 6 banks each with 2 layers 100 mm fader + 4 freely adjustable rotary knobs + Input-Gain controller + channel display for each fader with sense-triggered change of module display TFT metering: mono, stereo or up to 7.1 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 8 user buttons, 4 talkback buttons and 4 user buttons per fader with 16 functions each Optional: two integrated user panels (TC automation panel, 40 user button panel, reveal fader panel, RTW TM7 or TM9 goniometer), script tray Signal Processing Audio Handling Waves® Plugin Integration Interfaces Synchronisation Redundancy Control unit Remote Maintenance External Control Systems ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Subscribe to our newsletter Career Privacy Imprint Legal notices Terms of Sale Terms and conditions of purchase © LAWO 2021 Essential Statistics External Media Accept all Save current I refuse Individual Privacy Preferences Cookie Details Privacy Policy Imprint