Digico Debuts New Quantum 5 Console at NAMM 2020

Published 19th Jan, 2020

DiGiCo has announced the debut of its new Quantum 5 console at NAMM 2020.

Quantum 5 follows on from the huge success of DiGiCo’s flagship Quantum 7. As with Quantum 7, the Quantum 5 engine slots neatly into the existing SD5 frame and, with its 37 faders and three 15-inch full colour TFT touchscreens, provides Quantum processing features, power and connectivity in both new and existing hardware.

Quantum 5 expands the SD5 to over 450 channels of processing at 96kHz. It includes up to 256 input channels with up to 128 busses and a 36 x 36 matrix. The engine is also equipped with four redundant, or eight individual, MADI ports and two DMI slots (DiGiCo Multi-Channel Interface) for AoIP and other connectivity options from the complete family of DMI card options, plus a built-in Waves port and up to two Optocore loops.

Other Quantum enhancements include the now highly regarded Nodal Processing which allows monitor engineers unrivalled creativity on their IEM mixes, and of course True Solo to allow them to hear exactly as their artist does. These are combined with the multiple flavours of 48 channels of Mustard processing and 12 Spice Rack processing slots, including Chili 6. Quantum 5 is equipped with 48 mono Mustard processing strips which can be used on any channel type.

“Quantum 5 makes complete sense as an upgrade path for both new and existing SD5 users,” comments DiGiCo General Manager, Austin Freshwater. “It allows them to take advantage of all the new Quantum features while maximizing their ongoing return on investment.”