Showtime Automation

Where functionality, flexibility and operational ease converge.

Showtime™ has already taken it’s place in history as the first dedicated console automation system to win over the live engineer. It is powerful and easy to operate, incorporating fader and switch automation,
Visual FX™, Virtual Dynamics™ and Recall as standard. We understand that functionality is of paramount importance. That's why Showtime™'s feature set ensures that you don't have to compromise.

Showtime™ has proved itself to be a console automation system of the highest calibre. It brings the level of automation enjoyed by studio engineers into the live arena. The console’s ability to control not only the VCA levels but also the on-board dynamics processors and outboard effects means that you can mix an entire song without having to think about the changes you need to make before the next number.

In-built flexibility allows you the freedom to work the way you choose. Operation of Showtime™ is logical and practically instinctive. Freelance engineers are able to quickly drive the automation system, typically they have either used the system before, or they find it so simple and logical to operate that the learning curve is always a short one. This makes commercial sense.

Since it’s introduction we have invested considerable time and effort in Showtime's development. Through this commitment and by listening to the ideas and suggestions of our customers worldwide we have been able to raise it’s operational standard and enhance it’s feature set to an outstanding level. You can take comfort in the knowledge that once you become a Recall RN customer you will continue to receive the benefits of Showtime™ for many years to come.

Showtime™ is operated from a main screen, where various options and sub-routines are accessed through drop-down windows or from the seven menus.

Snapshot Based Automation System

Instant capture/replay of all of the console’s automated functions.

Cue List

Ability to add other functions to the snapshots. This includes dynamics, VFX settings, MIDI settings and on-screen notes.

Recall

The Recall RN offers full recall of all parameters. The Recall system allows the positions of all knobs and switches to be stored, except the AFL/Solo switches and of course the Showtime™ automated functions. Settings can be saved into the computer before running a mix.
The Recall system's AutoScan procedure speeds console setup. When a recall is activated, the computer scans the console and only pauses when it finds an incorrectly set control. It then brings up a graphics display of the module's controls. The control is adjusted until it matches the target position.

VFX

Provides full remote control of parameters on a number of commonly used outboard signal processing devices.

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