Lawo launches Sapphire at IBC 2010
Published: ASIA
IBC: German manufacturer Lawo drew impressive crowds to its booth at IBC 2010 following the release of its new Sapphire radio console.
The desk has been launched with the manufacturer claiming that it represents a solution to a variety of different demands with a ‘unique combination of a fresh and intuitive control surface, high performance and maximum flexibility’.
Introduced at IBC by Lawo’s Wolfgang Huber, the aluminium-constructed Sapphire is based on the manufacturer’s already successful crystal console, taking a particular cue from the older product’s flat design. Using Dallis DSP, the console boasts up to 40 faders which can be placed on individual studio islands or integrated into the desk as required, while up to 80 mono sources can reportedly be connected simultaneously. Stereo and 5.1 sources can also be used. Other features include OLED displays, rotary controls, an optional Overbridge to display channels directly via the desk’s channel strips, an integrated router, signal processing, EQ and an integrated talkback function.
The Sapphire is also set to be augmented in the near future with a Ravenna audio-over-IP interface.