What each of these installations has in common is perhaps not surprising these days - all systems were specified with AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs to interface with a range of mixing and signal distribution technologies from manufacturers such as Yamaha and Tascam. Out Board Director Dave Haydon comments: "Although TiMax Rack Systems and the new TiMax ImageMakers have been AES/EBU digital-enabled for some time, we were quite taken aback by the speed of take-up this year, but anticipate it to become more of a standard from now on.
TiMax Rack Systems are modular in blocks of eight channels up to a maximum of 32-In x 32-Out, which can include full digital I/O or just inputs or outputs. It is possible to mix 'n match digital and analogue, as well as retrofitting digital I/O with no modifications, which means rental operators have the inventory option of covering both bases for different shows.
The new TiMax ImageMakers which are non-modular in 8x8 and 8x16 formats share the same DSP hardware and PC software as the TiMax Rack Systems, and so offer the similar Haas Effect, delay-based localisation and animation under comprehensive TiMax ShowControl via MIDI, SMPTE, RS232, Relay closure, and also offer cue-driven CD automation and .wav file playback from the PC.
(Ruth Rossington)
