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mc²36

Sleek. Stunning. Stellar.

The All-in-One mc²36

The new mc²36 illustrates Lawo’s desire to shrink the console footprint in every way possible, while relentlessly upping its feature set. This proud member of Lawo’s tremendously successful mc²-series of control surfaces not only adopts a large chunk of an acclaimed feature set, it completely redefines what a compact mixing console for theater, houses of worship, corporate, live and broadcast audio applications must deliver.

An all-in-one console at heart, the new mc²36 is sleeker than its predecessor but boasts double the number of DSP channels, both at 48kHz and 96kHz. It delivers the same superb convenience as its larger siblings: all industry-standard audio inputs and outputs are built-in, with native IP connectivity at its center.

Powered by Lawo’s A__UHD Core software-defined processing technology, this console delivers all the incredible flexibility offered by IP technology — but with intuitive tools that make setup and management as simple as in baseband days.

The console is fully geared to handle any kind of remote application and provides easy deployment for on-site scenarios, including effortless point-to-point connectivity for A__stage IP stageboxes.

Meet an IP native that combines the power of Lawo’s A__UHD Core with its unrivaled sound processing quality, local I/O featuring Lawo-grade microphone pre-amps, and the most compact mc² console surface ever built.

Operators looking for an identical footprint combined with streamlined, resource-sharing, enterprise-wide workflow integration with mc²56 and mc²96 consoles as well as a single, external, A__UHD Core might be more interested in the »mc²36 xp.

Small Footprint – Big Performance.

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mc²36 Overview

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All-in-one console powered by A__UHD Core technology

Built-in I/O, Lawo-grade mic pre-amps

Frames with 16, 32 and 48 faders

256 DSP channels

864 channels I/O capacity

48 & 96kHz operation

HOME/IP Easy – IP setup as simple as analog

Native support for all relevant IP standards

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Primary Surface

High Performance Faders

The new 36 features the same dust-proof, long-life performance faders as the 56, providing smooth and precise fades for a lifetime.

Enhanced Color Grading

In addition to Button-Gow and touch-sensitive encoders, new color-TFT’s allow for an even more obvious color-coding of the channel strips, resulting in enhanced visibility and faster access even in low light conditions.

The Power of Density

It’s the most compact mc² console ever built, but the new mc²36 doesn’t compromise on any of its family’s renowned qualities. It pairs outstanding audio quality with Lawo’s acclaimed reliability and ease-of-use.

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Overbridge

Customizable Overbridge Views

The console’s over bridge can be adapted to your requirements by adjusting the channel display accordingly – just choose and display those parameters that re important and hide the rest.

Integrated Loudness Metring

Built-in loudness metering is useful for many applications. The feature provides full loudness control in accordance with ICU 1770 (EBU/R128 or ATSC/A85) and features peak and loudness metering either separately or in combination. In addition to the sums, individual channels can also be metered for fast and convenient “visual” mixing for things like background singer or multi-mic setups for bass sections, strings, and choirs.

Remote Desktop

Lawo’s integrated Remote Desktop function allows the seamless integration of multiple external PC’s running 3rd-party solutions into the console’s user interface.With the push of a button, the external PC and its applications are displayed on the console’s screen and controlled by the console’s keyboard, touchpad, and touchscreen provide control. This integration of external recording systems, effect engines, or other user interfaces, means less equipment – and the engineer has control over the complete setup from a single, central position.

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Connectivity

Comprehensive Onboard I/O

The mc²36’s comprehensive local I/O features 16 Lawo-grade Mic/Line inputs, 16 Line outputs, 8 AES 3 inputs and outputs, 8 GPIO’s, and a local MADI port (SFP).

Low-Noise Design

The console is optimized for low power consumption which allows the use of inaudible, slow-sinning fans for cooling. This is especially important in environments such as control rooms, where fan noise can be intrusive.

HOME

Being an IP-native device based on A_UHD Core, the mc²36 includes Lawo’s HOME functionality which makes any IP setup as easy as analog. The console automatically detects devices and makes them available at the push of a button. Device management includes all required security features such as access control and quarantining of unknown devices. HOME is a management platform for IP-based media infrastructures designed to connect, manage, and secure all aspects and instances of live production environments.

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Models

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Listen Sense

Lawo’s unique Listen Sense function allows an offline modification of channel parameters like EQ or dynamics. Unnoticed by the audience, a sound engineer can adjust the settings and listen to his result PFL. Once all is set, the engineer can switch the settings online. This allows unnoticeable sound adjustments, e.g. when a live set-up changes with no time for prior EQing of a channel.

Automated Mixing Assistants

The mc²36’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 mc² 36 is set for KICK 2.0, Lawo’s automated close-ball mixing solution for sports such as soccer or hockey.

WAVES® PlugIn Integration

The Lawo mc² 36 offers best-in-class integration of Waves SuperRack SoundGrid®servers, providing a solution for extensive real-time signal processing in addition to the console’s internal processing engine. The system gives operators access to Waves’ extensive plug-in selection, allowing them to conveniently control plug-ins like reverbs, multi-tap delays, graphic equalizers or multiband compressors via the console’s keyboard, touch-screen and rotary encoder. No additional screens or control devices are needed, which results in a clean working space and a minimum of external hardware. All plug-in settings can be easily stored and recalled with the console’s snapshot and production files.

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Specifications

Control Panel
  • Frames with 16, 32 and 48 faders (48-fader model with dual-fader section, same footprint as the 32-fader model)
  • 6 banks each with 2 layers
  • 100mm fader + 1 freely adjustable rotary encoder (mc²36-32) + 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
  • 10 Central user buttons, 2 Central user encoders, 1 talkback button and 2 fader user buttons with 8 functions each
  • Optional: script tray
Dimensions & Weights

16 FADER STUDIO/LIVE VERSION
• Dimensions: 833 x 820 x 380 mm / 32.8” x 32.3” x 15.0”
• Weight: 38 kg / 83.8 lbs

32 FADER STUDIO/LIVE VERSION
• Dimensions: 1343 x 820 x 380 mm / 52.9” x 32.3” x 15.0”
• Weight: 55 kg / 121.3 lbs

48 FADER STUDIO/LIVE VERSION
• Dimensions: 1343 x 820 x 380 mm / 52.9” x 32.3” x 15.0”
• Weight: 55.5 kg / 122.35 lbs

 

16 FADER OB TRUCK VERSION
• Dimensions: 765 x 821 x 362 mm / 30.1” x 32,3” x 14.3”
• Weight: 39 kg / 86.0 lbs

32 FADER OB TRUCK VERSION
• Dimensions: 1275 x 821 x 362 mm / 50.2” x 32,3” x14.3”
• Weight: 56 kg / 123.5 lbs

48 FADER OB TRUCK VERSION
• Dimensions: 1275 x 821 x 362 mm / 50.2” x 32,3” x 14.3”
• Weight: 56.5 kg / 124.56 lbs

Signal Processing
  • 40-bit floating point
  • 256 DSP channels (160 inputs and 96 summing buses)
  • Up to 160 inputs with A/B input, up to 96 AUX buses, up to 96
    groups, up to 96 main sums, 32 Automix groups
  • Rapid switching of channel and bus to mono/stereo/surround
  • Up to 32 surround channels, 128 VCA groups with metering,
    256 GP channels
  • Surround formats: DTS&Dolby® Digital 5.1, Dolby® Pro-logic
    4.0, DTS ES& Dolby® EX 6.1, SDDS 7.1, DTS-HD 7.1,diverse
    panning characteristics, surround aux bus
  • 2 AFL: 1 surround 8-channel, 1 stereo
  • 2 PFL stereo
  • Audio-follow-Video with 128 events, control via Ember+, GPI or
    matrix connection, envelope up to 10s fade time
  • Solo In Place
  • Permanent input meter at the fader, adjustable INPUT, PF, AF,
    DIROUT, TRACK meter point in channel display
  • Loudness Metering according to EBU R128 and ATSC
    A/85, momentary or short term in every channel, integrated
    measurement on sum channels with display of integrated LUFS
    value in headline
  • Modules: INMIX with MS decoder, digital amp, 2-band fully
    parametric filter, 4-band fully parametric EQ, 2-band fully
    parametric side chain filter, insert, delay up to 1800ms –
    switchable units: meters, milliseconds, frames,
  • 4 independent dynamic modules: expander, gate, compressor
    (incl. parallel compression), limiter, image, meter, direct out
  • AMBIT Upmix, available on every 5.1 channel, fully Downmix
    compatible
  • 32 Automix groups available for mono/stereo/surround
    channels with unlimited contributing channels each
  • Fully-equipped surround channel with coupling of all channel
    parameters and hyper-panning
Audio Handling
  • HOME – Routing with dynamic support of network resources
  • Internal matrix for RX and TX audio
  • Up to 384 RX & TX streams
  • Stream sizes from 1 up to 128 audio channels
  • Up to 96kHz, 24-bit
  • Level adjustment for all inputs and outputs
  • Downmixing from surround (up to 7.1) to stereo
  • Integrated monitoring devices for remote locations, e.g. director’s room
  • 1,016 internal loop-backs
  • Full snapshot and production portability independent of matrix and DSP size
WAVES® PlugIn Integration
  • Waves SuperRack SoundGrid integration with storage of plugin parameters in snapshot and production data
Interfaces
  • Mic/Line In, Line Out, AES3, MADI, ST2110-30/-31/AES67/
    RAVENNA, GPIO, MIDI
  • 3x 1 GbE IP audio streaming ports (redundant); 1 GbE
    management port (redundant)
  • Headphones
Synchronization
  • Blackburst*, Wordclock, PTP Slave and Grandmaster modes
Redundancy
  • PSUs, Network Interfaces (SMPTE ST2022-7 Class C)
Control Unit
  • Global A/B input switching
  • Enhanced mix-minus control with independent off-air conference
  • Fader control of all level parameters
  • Diverse tally and fader start modes
  • Program switch
  • DAW Machine control
  • Audio-follow-Video, up to 128 camera tallies, Ethernet or GPI controlled
  • Camera mic remote via GPI or voltage control
Remote Maintenance
  • Connection via mxGUI remote software
  • Software updates, error diagnostics, remote assistance
External Control Systems
  • Remote control of all routing, matrix monitoring units and
    channel parameters via Ember+ control protocol
  • mxGUI: remote control via laptop/tablet PC
  • External matrix controllers: Lawo VSM, Evertz Magnum, EVS
    Cerebrum, GV Ignite, Ross Overdrive, Vizrt Viz Mosart, Imagine Magellan, BFE KSC, Pharos, and others

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