Calrec Brio 12

Calrec's Biggest Tiny Console, Ever

Brio's comprehensive broadcast feature set supports a wider breadth of broadcasters while retaining the same market-leading levels of quality and customer support which Calrec is renowned for.

The smallest in Calrec's Bluefin2 family, Brio's control surface is unlike any other console. Available in two sizes; Brio 36 with a 36 fader dual-layer surface and the Brio 12 with a 12 fader dual-layer surface at only 498mm wide, both provide more faders in a given footprint than any other comparable audio console.

Based on Calrec's 20 years of digital development, Brio's uncluttered, compact and configurable surface gives instant access to a large number of audio paths, whilst an intuitive 15.6" HD touchscreen UI provides quick access to more in-depth control. A bank of illuminating hardware rotary controls give fast and precise control over parameters displayed in the touchscreen UI.

Brio is a mixing console completely focused on the needs of broadcasters. This level of scalable and managed I/O, comprehensive monitoring, surround sound and high bus quantities provides a level of dedicated broadcast functionality that has never been available at this level.

As the market calls for more and more audio mixes to support online content, smaller consoles that possess pure live broadcast features are increasingly desirable. Products in this sector have traditionally had basic capabilities and are not ideally suited to broadcast environments. Brio is the first application-specific alternative.

As the market calls for more and more audio mixes to support online content, smaller consoles that possess pure live broadcast features are increasingly desirable. Products in this sector have traditionally had basic capabilities and are not ideally suited to broadcast environments. Brio is the first application-specific alternative.

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Brio's compact size means it is extremely portable and quick to install, making it ideal as a general purpose workhorse that can be used as and when needed, and its connectivity with other Hydra2-compatible equipment makes it even more versatile.

Brio is entirely self-contained with I/O available for comprehensive and versatile expansion via Calrec's Hydra2 network.

This means Hydra2's sophisticated management facilities can be utilised for network-wide control, including interfacing with multiple IP networks. This protects the system against any future formats that may emerge and allows the console to sit on multiple networks simultaneously if desired.

Calrec Hydra2 Audio Network

The pre-installed Calrec Hydra2 Module allows for further I/O to be connected to the Brio 12, and provides communication with other consoles via network audio.

A wide variety of audio I/O format options are available via 3 slots, which can be fitted with cards from the Hydra2 modular I/O range.

Extra I/O can be added through the Hydra2 connectivity on the rear of the console, which also allows Brio to network and share audio with other Calrec mixers.

Optional: Upgrade the Calrec Brio 12 to 64 channels

Upgrade your Brio 12 to 64 input channels with the Calrec Brio 12 DSP Expansion Upgrade.

Brio 12 now can offer 64 channels, allowing an unprecedented number of input paths in such a tiny space!

At a time when the television broadcast industry is pushing for more compact solutions to handle more complex broadcasts, and with no compromise on quality, Calrec offer Brio 12 owners the ability to expand their channel count from 48 to 64.

Simply purchase and download the unique licence key that will be specifically associated to your Brio 12, and transfer it via USB key to your Brio 12 to increase its power instantly. It's as simple as that.

Each licence can only be used on one console. Further licences are required to upgrade multiple consoles.

Call us on 01727 821 870 for more information.

Surface

• 12 x dual layer faders - 100mm, motorised, with PFL overpress
• Compact footprint only 498mm wide x 892mm deep x 270mm high,
  with slim trim option (available on request) reducing it to 430mm wide.
• 1 x user assignable rotary control per strip
• 2 x user assignable buttons per strip

DSP

• Freely configurable on the fly, operates at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz:
• 48 legs assignable as mono, stereo, or 5.1 Input Channels
• 36 legs assignable as mono, stereo or 5.1 mains or groups (maximum of 4 mains and 8 groups)
• 24 legs assignable as mono or stereo Auxes
• 48 legs assignable as Insert sends and returns
• 48 legs assignable as Direct, or Mix-Minus Outputs
• Automatic Mix-Minus
• Off-Air Conference for Mix-Minus

Dynamics

• Every Input Channel and Group path:
  - Expander/Gate/Ducker, with key input and sidechain EQ
  - Compressor with key input and sidechain EQ
  - Multiband Compressor
• Every Aux:
  - Expander/Gate
  - Compressor
• Every Main:
  - Single Band Compressor
  - Multiband Compressor
• 2 x Automixers available to all mono Input Channels and Groups

EQ

• 6 band EQ available on every Input Channel, Group, Aux and Main path:
  - 4 band full PEQ
  - 2 band LF/HF filters, 12 or 24dB/octave
  - Delay available on every path
  - Additional 48 legs assignable as output delay
  - 48 legs assignable as input delay of up to 5s

Monitoring/Metering

• 3 x Monitor outputs
• Surround capable metering within each strip
• Configurable meter screen output (DVI)
• Loudness meter

Multiple Sample Rates

• Freely configurable on the fly, operates at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz
• All DSP facilities are available at all sample rates

Remote/Automated Control

• Remote/Automated Control
• Advanced AutoFader (AFV) functionality
• CSCP mixer control protocol interfaces with a variety of video switchers and production automation systems
• SW-P-08 'Pro-Bel' router control protocol
• EMBER

I/O

• 3 x Expansion slots to provide integrated I/O, or to provide interface to other formats, including SDI, MADI, Dante etc.
• Hydra2 Module allows for further I/O to be connected, and to network audio with other consoles