Calrec Type R Core DSP Software Packs

Calrec Type R Core DSP Software Packs

The DSP element of the Calrec Type R core allows a combination of different ‘Console Pack’ sizes. The number of input channels can be increased from the standard 20 channels to 40, 80 or 120.

The Calrec Type R Core DSP is designed to be flexible and provide sufficient processing for one, two or three consoles connected to a core.

DSP Pack Sizes

Type R has 4 DSP Packs available:

• R20 which supports up to 20 DSP input channels (mono equivalent) - This is the Base DSP pack provided with the Calrec Type R Core.


• R40 which supports up to 40 DSP input channels(mono equivalent)


• R80 which supports up to 80 DSP input channels(mono equivalent)


• R120 which supports up to 120 DSP input channels(mono equivalent)

For Single Consoles

Single consoles powered by one DSP Core: There are 4 variants depending on which DSP packages have been made available from 20 to 120 DSP channels.

Mix buses will also vary depending on the DSP channel size with only the two larger DSP packs R80 and R120 offering 5.1 capability in a single console arrangement.

DSP Packs NOT 5.1 capable (R20 and R40) will only provide mono or stereo paths/channels.

For Dual Consoles

Two Consoles powered by one DSP Core: There are 4 variants depending on which DSP packages have been made available from 20 to 80 DSP channels.

Mix buses will also vary depending on the DSP channel size with only the largest DSP pack R120 offering 5.1 capability in a dual console arrangement.

DSP Pack R20 does not provide a dual console arrangement, R40 and R80 will only provide mono or stereo paths/channels in a dual console arrangement. 

For Triple Consoles

Three consoles powered by one DSP Core: There are 3 variants depending on which DSP packages have been made available from 20 to 60 DSP channels.

Mix buses will also vary depending on the DSP channel size with only the largest DSP pack R120 offering 5.1 capability on 1 console in a triple console arrangement.

DSP Packs R20 and R40 do not provide a triple console arrangement. DSP Pack R80 will only provide mono or stereo paths/channels in a triple console arrangement.

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