DiGiCo D5 Version 4 Software Supplement

About this manual

This document is a supplement for the DiGiCo D5 mixing console, specifically for Version 4.0 and later software. It highlights additions and improvements over Version 3, such as new hardware configuration options for multiple consoles and recording setups, and enhanced audio synchronization capabilities via MADI ports.

The guide covers various system functions including session management, channel routing, and monitoring. It details the ability to load Version 3 sessions into Version 4 consoles, though with limitations regarding internal effects parameters. New features include auto-routing for inserts, expanded auxiliary sends, and improved on-screen display options.

What's inside

• Hardware Configuration Options
• Audio Sync Options
• System Options
• Sessions & File Management
• Channel Functions
• Master Functions
• Monitoring Functions
• Effects Functions
• Snapshot Functions
• Networking

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Can Version 3 sessions be loaded into a Version 4 console?

Yes, Version 3 sessions can be loaded into a Version 4 console, but internal Effects parameters saved in Version 3 will not be retained.

What is the maximum number of auxiliary sends in a session?

A session can contain up to 36 different auxiliary sends.

Can the console derive sync from a MADI signal?

Yes, a console fed by a MADI signal from a DiGiRack can derive its sync from that signal without requiring an additional Word Clock sync.