DiGiCo Releases Stealth Core 2 for SD5 and New SD5cs System

DiGiCo announces the last in its series of Stealth Core 2 upgrades, releasing additional processing for the DiGiCo SD5 and new SD5cs consoles, which will take them to a new level in terms of both processing channels and functionality, the company says.

The SD5 upgrade will include:
• An increase from 124 channel strips to a maximum of 253
• An increase from 56 output busses to a maximum of 128 including Master + 24 x 24 Matrix
• An increase from 24 to 253 DiGiTuBes
• An increase from 24 to 253 Multiband Dynamic options
• An increase from 24 to 253 Dynamic EQs
• Digital FX rises from 24 to 48 units
• Control Groups rise from 24 to 36

The Stealth Core 2 upgrade option will be available for the SD5 at a US list cost of less than $3,000 (£1,995), with discounts offered to existing DiGiCo customers.

The SD5cs upgrade will include:
• An increase from 124 channel strips to 132
• An increase from 56 output busses to 56 + Master + 24 x 24 Matrix
• An increase from 24 to 214 DiGiTuBes
• An increase from 24 to 214 Multiband Dynamic options
• An increase from 24 to 214 Dynamic EQs

"As with all consoles in the SD Range, this upgrade option is due to be released this summer," says DiGiCo managing director James Gordon. "It will be available to all existing users and includes a re-look at the application code, further future-proofing existing and future investments in DiGiCo products, continuing to keep your investment several steps ahead of the rest."