Power Core - License Chart
The table below describes the main and add-on licenses for Power Core.
Main License Packages | ||||||||
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| Category | Description | EDGE | Super Audio Node | Console Compact Light | Console Compact | Console L | Console XL | Console MAX |
AUDIO INTERFACING | ||||||||
Front MADI ports and channels * | 2x64/64 | 4x64/64 | 2x64/64 | 2x64/64 | 4x64/64 | 4x64/64 | 4x64/64 | |
RAVENNA/AES67 I/O channels * | 128/128 | 128/128 | 0/0 | 128/128 | 128/128 | 256/256 | 256/256 | |
RAVENNA/AES67 streams | 64 | 64 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 128 | 128 | |
RAVENNA/AES67 redundancy (SMTPE 2022-7) | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Max. number of expansion cards supported | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Power Core Audio I/O Extender support (AIOX) | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
AUDIO PROCESSING (click here for additional info) | ||||||||
Configurable assignable fader sources | 0 | 32 | 96 | 96 | 128 | 254 | 254 | |
Parallel DSP inputs (AutoMix EQ, Dyn, DeEsser, Limiter and Delay) * | 0 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 48 | 96 | 96 | |
AutoMix groups | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Sum and conference buses (no processing) * | 0 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 80 | 80 | |
Additional N-1 returns * | 0 | Optional Add-On; see below | ||||||
Bus DSP processing (EQ, Comp and Limiter) * | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 32 | 32 | |
Bus delay | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | |
PFL buses | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
VCA groups | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 16 | |
5.1 mixing and processing | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | |
Utility tool MiniMixer | 0 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | |
Utility tool MiniMixer with free selectable talkback input | Optional Add-On; see below | |||||||
DMS channels (PPM/Loudness meters, silence detects and loopback) * | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 256 | 256 | |
Loopback function, only per 8ch I/O card * | Optional Add-On; see below | |||||||
CONTROL / SETUP | ||||||||
Individual Access Groups | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Max. number of fader modules supported | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
| Second layer | N/A | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Built-In GPIO (only applicable for Rev1 and Rev2) | Optional Add-On; see below | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | ||||
KSC panel support | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
VisTool control | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Logic elements | 200 | 8.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 8.000 | 20.000 | 20.000 | |
NETWORKING | ||||||||
GPIO over audio channels | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 128 | 128 | |
GPIO NET elements | 8 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 80 | 80 | |
External matrix remote control | YES (via Ember+) | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Automation system control interface (RAS) | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
MACKIE HUI support | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | |
Max. number of Ember+ providers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
Max. number of Ember+ consumers | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | |
| LACP | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION | ||||||||
Routing matrix * | 1280 x 1280 | 1728 x 1728 | 1728 x 1728 | 1728 x 1728 | 1728 x 1728 | 1920 x 1920 | 1920 x 1920 | |
| Intercom matrix – number of clients | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 78 | 78 | |
Add-On Licenses (optional) | ||||||||
GPIO (Power Core revisions 1 & 2) | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | 8 GPI + 8 GPO | - | - | - | |
MiniMixer | 64 instances | 64 instances | 64 instances | 64 instances | 64 instances | 64 instances | 64 instances | |
N-1 | N/A | 64 return feeds | 64 return feeds | 64 return feeds | 64 return feeds | 64 return feeds | 64 return feeds | |
Conference Assign | N/A | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Loopback (per 8ch I/O card) * | 128 loopbacks | 128 loopbacks | 128 loopbacks | 128 loopbacks | 128 loopbacks | 128 loopbacks | 128 loopbacks | |
Aux Pan | N/A | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
RAVENNA Plus (Power Core revision 3) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | adds 256/256 channels * OR 128 streams | adds 256/256 channels * OR 128 streams | |
| Listed numbers with “*” are mono equivalent | ||||||||
Audio Processing Resources
When interpreting the "Audio Processing" resources, please note that the number of Parallel DSP Inputs determines the maximum number of sources that can be summed together simultaneously (i.e. the number of sum inputs).
Each Parallel DSP Input is a fully-featured source channel with input gain, signal presence indicator, direct out, insert, fader, aux send (with pre/post) switching, pan/balance and AutoGain (for mic inputs). The DSP blocks provide:
- EQ – 3-band parametric EQ plus High and Low Pass Filters.
- Dynamics – Gate, Expander and Compressor.
- Limiter – independent limiter.
- Delay – sync delays (adjustable in milliseconds, meters or frames).
- AutoMix and De-Essing – automatic mixing of selected sources; de-essing to reduce sibilance. If more than one AutoMix group is available, then independent automixes can be achieved.
- Loudness Metering - conforming to EBU R128.
Each bus can be used as Sum Bus, Conf Bus, General Purpose or additional PFL. The DSP blocks provide EQ, Dynamics and Limiter functions. Delays are specified separately. Loudness Metering (EBU R128) is included. By purchasing the N-1 add-on license, you can add 64 dedicated N-1 returns.
Each utility tool Minimixer is a 2-in-2-out mixer with controls for level, dim, mute, balance, and talkback (TB) insertion. Two types of Minimixer are available. They are identical except for the talkback insertion:
- MiniMixer (standard) - up to two talkback inputs can be selected from eight system-wide talkback sources.
- MiniMixer with free selectable talkback input (available via add-on license) - the talkback source can be freely selected from any audio input.
The DMS Channels are required to display PPM and Loudness metering in VisTool (via DMS). Note that each resource includes a silence detect function and audio loopback. Additional loopbacks can be added by purchasing the Loopback add-on license.