Screensound ADR: Solid State Logic launches the first complete solution for ADR

This solution is designed to optimize and standardize ADR (Automated Dialog Substitution) for film, foley (forward effects recording) and local language dubbing for film and television.

Solid State Logic announced at IBC 2012 ScreenSound ADR, a solution designed to optimize and standardize ADR (Automated Dialogue Substitution) for film, foley (room effects recording) and local language dubbing for film and television.

ScreenSound ADR is the world's first solution designed to deliver a faster, more efficient ADR workflow by combining a set of integrated software applications that deliver dialogue alignment and session preparation, session control and management, and optimized video recording. Audio; with a powerful hardware platform including a host computer, I/O and a Nucleus hardware control surface. At every step of the ADR process ScreenSound ADR provides solutions dedicated to optimizing preparation, operation and production.

ScreenSound ADR is based on an efficient workflow. The session preparation stage is controlled by SpotShot, a tool for shot logging, dialogue alignment, and session preparation. Imported scripts are automatically converted to shot lists and a dedicated interface streamlines the dialogue alignment process with an integrated high-definition video player with full script and annotation text overlay. Shot lists can be filtered to show individual cast member or group appearances and calculate word/line counts to help plan studio and talent schedules. SpotShot is a standalone application that allows you to do dialogue alignment without being in the ADR studio.

SpotFire, one of the fundamental elements of ScreenSound ADR, offers a dedicated session management and automated ADR interface that gives complete control over the workflow in the studio session. SpotFire offers a unique interface that combines a “rehearse-record-review” based control panel with a versatile and configurable take list, making it simple and efficient to view, navigate and control the recording process. SpotFire uses SSL's Soundscape DAW as the underlying platform for recording, editing and mixing with all channel building, transport and recording functions controlled entirely by SpotFire's dedicated ADR interface. With ScreenSound ADR, the audio workflow is integrated with how the industry works today: The system imports sessions in native Pro Tools .ptf formats and can export finished sessions in native Pro Tools .ptf format. SpotFire also powers and controls VisionCue, a powerful artist cue system. VisionCue is an integrated multi-screen HD video player, with script scrolling, annotation, graphical cue timeline and configurable template counting. VisionCue can natively play a wide range of video formats up to Pro Res and Avid dnxhd without the need for code conversion; The system is also compatible with BlackMagic Design video interfaces.

ScreenSound ADR is a turnkey hardware based system. The multi-award-winning SSL Nucleus control surface grants and enables exceptionally configurable manual control for accelerated operation (Nucleus also provides 2 SSL SuperAnalogue™ microphone preamplifiers). Additionally, SSL's Alpha-Link audio converters offer versatile and scalable I/O options for recording and monitoring with SSL MX4 mixing software by providing a standard mixer with templates and a flexible open routing architecture. The assurance of an SSL-certified PC system completes a unique end-to-end solution to accelerate your production performance and workflow.

New software for the C100

The new V5 software for the C100 HDS digital broadcast console at IBC 2012 focuses primarily on the implementation of Dual Mode of Operation. Developed in response to feedback and suggestions from a wide range of SSL customers, this upgrade is especially relevant to mobile installations where two operators are necessary to work on complex productions, but where weight and space are a scarce luxury.

SSL Dual Mode of Operation provides two operators with the ability to have independent physical controls and access to shared audio resources, through a single console processing mechanism, routing and input/output (I/O) configuration. . The system allows an unlimited number of eight-channel fader bays to be assigned to a second operator. These bays can be located at either end of the C100 console or separate and installed in a remote location, such as a production gallery. Second operating bays can be specified with a dedicated Master Tile to gain access to EQ, dynamics processors, sends and multiple routing functions; It can also be configured without a Master Tile for simple fader operation.

The Dual Mode of Operation splits the C100 PFL system to provide independent PFL control to each operator with monitoring through headphones, or the main or mini output of the monitors. If both operators access the PFL system simultaneously and route to the monitor outputs, the PFL system delivers a sum of all selected channels. V5 also launches a new PFL momentary “non-latching” mode to facilitate sharing of monitor outputs.

Each operator will also have independent access to user layers to facilitate the selection of individual channels that are to be established in each operator's area and to individual channels that are a common resource, allowing simultaneous control from both areas. of operation. A fully redundant C100 system will see both operator areas as a single console, providing redundant transparency to both users. For simplified project recall in a dual operating system, all settings from both operators are also saved in a single project.

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