Calrec Argo M
All of Argo in a compact package!
- Available in 24 and 36-fader versions
- Built on the same multi award-winning technology that powers Calrec’s established Argo platform
- Brings the exact same feature set and operational familiarity as the larger Argo Q and Argo S consoles
- Designed for small to medium broadcast audio applications
- Plug-and-play console with native SMPTE 2110 connectivity
- Integrated DSP processing, no networking or PTP sync required for independent operation.
- Built-in analogue I/O, digital I/O and GPIO.
- 3 x modular I/O slots for further expansion with options including Dante and SDI, and an SFP slot for MADI.
Built-in I/O:
- 24 Mic/line inputs
- 16 Line outputs
- 8/8 AES I/O
- 8/8 GPIO
- 1 SFP MADI
- 3 Modular I/O slots
Description
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As easy as 1,2,3
Built on the same multi-award-winning technology that powers Calrec’s well-established Argo platform, Argo M delivers the same feature set and operational familiarity as the larger Argo Q and Argo S consoles in a compact 24- or 36-fader footprint.
Boasting integrated DSP processing and built-in analogue and digital audio I/O and GPIO, Argo M is a pure plug-and-play console with SMPTE 2110 connectivity.
Argo M can also connect to an existing ImPulse core alongside other Argo surfaces to create multi-console environments.
Cores and surfaces can be geographically diverse to enable remote and distributed production, with interoperable networking and stage-box interfacing over ST2110.
All monitoring and metering tools are front and centre without the need for any ancillary equipment.
Step 1. Choose your surface
Argo M comes in two space-saving sizes and uses the same flexible touchscreen panels as the Argo Q and Argo S. With everything in arms reach, Argo M’s compact and configurable surface provides immediate access to every parameter, control and setting with two fully featured and assignable rotary controls assigned to every fader.
1. Fader panel
Argo M comes out of the box with 24 or 36, all with 12 dual layers and total flexibility of layout. Total control over every single path you can throw at it.
2. Touchscreen panel
Swipe, touch, tap, tweak and drag your way to full control over I/O, EQ, Dynamics, Pan, Delay and more. Argo M’s optically bonded GUI provides fast visual access to all your settings which is switchable between these controls and full and flexible metering on the TFT screens.
Step 2. Choose your DSP Packs
Argo M's internal DSP packs can provide 304 or 356 DSP processing paths, assignable between mono, stereo, surround and immersive widths along with comprehensive broadcast monitoring and metering. No networking or PTP sync is required for independent operation.
Argo M internal DSP includes the exact same feature set as Argo Q and Argo S with ImPulse, just with a reduced maximum path count.
Step 3. Choose your I/O
Modular I/O
Create your own connectivity with Calrec's 3U modular I/O boxes, which provide 20 x I/O card slots that can be populated with a range of I/O cards.
Fixed Format
Calrec's range of fixed format boxes are all compatible with Argo M, providing a wide variety of options across XLR, BNC and D Type connections.
Type R I/O
Argo M can interface directly with all Type R I/O boxes; easy connectivity to Type R's AES and Analogue boxes as well as the convenient Combo I/O Interface box.
Internal I/O
Users can be up and running in minutes with a useful array of built-in 24 analogue in/16 out, 8 AES in/out and 8 GPIO. It benefits from 3 x modular I/O slots for further expansion with options including Dante and SDI, and an SFP slot for MADI. In addition, it has SMPTE 2110 for optional networking and I/O expansion.
Argo M | All the Apps
Calrec Connect
Total control across your entire IP network, Calrec Connect is a free stream manager which oversees the entire broadcast workflow. Delivering simple matrix control and comprehensive management, Calrec Connect gives you direct access to every audio stream and device on a network with the click of a button.
Calrec Assist
Built into Argo, Calrec Assist is a browser-based interface that creates virtual console environments for remote control, distributed working and ultra-flexible workflows. Calrec Assist provides full, interactive and real-time control of an entire console from a single screen.
Calrec Configure
One application to rule them all: everything you need to configure the Argo M system, including system interfaces, I/O, GPIO, External AoIP I/O and Control Surface configuration.
Argo M | Fully Featured
Resilient and redundant
Each Argo M section is fully self-contained with the option of connecting to redundant ImPulse cores or optionally redundant ImPulse1 cores.
Customised control
Argo M excels at user customisation. Operators can define their own must-have feature set on each channel strip with two assignable rotary controls and a programmable four button cell per fader.
More, more, more
More of what you need, where you need it; EQ and dynamics are available on all auxes and tracks, plus a stereo automixer, Ducker and variable slopes on filters.
Immersive capability
Argo provides tools for immersive mixing and simultaneous multi-format outputs, Argo M supports 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 and 7.1.4. immersive paths for input channels, busses, metering and monitoring as standard.
Multi-purpose screens
Argo M consoles have two video inputs; this allows for each video input to be displayed in ¼ of the screen or full screen, these can used as a preview monitor or an RTW meter. The GUI touch screen can also be used in conjunction with the video input to support a 3rd party device such as a clip player.
3rd party interoperability
Argo has familiar 3rd party control with Ember+, CSCP, SW-P-08, etc.
Specifications
Argo M provides fully self-contained, plug-and-play functionality. Two internal DSP options (see Table) are available for both Argo M surface sizes.
Figures are for individual channels/legs. Multiple channels are used to provide stereo and surround paths.
| Option 1: DSP License (Standard) |
Option 2: DSP License (Large) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Total DSP Paths | 304 | 356 |
| I/P Channels | 128 | 180 |
| Main | 16 | 16 |
| Group | 48 | 48 |
| Aux | 32 | 32 |
| Track | 48 | 48 |
| Direct Outs | 128 | 180 |
| Inserts | 128 | 128 |
| I/P Delay | 128 | 128 |
| O/P Delay | 128 | 128 |
Dimensions
| Faders | Width with standard trims (mm) | Width without trims (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 838.0 | 798 |
| 36 | 1231.5 | 1191.5 |
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