GSX • Remote GSX

Programable AoIP console and remote virtual mixer

GSX Studio
Meet GSX and Remote GSX

The GSX configurable console and Remote GSX virtual mixer are designed for small spaces and fast workflows. Complementary to the LXE console, the GSX has the same easy navigation and soft controls as the LXE, but with advanced controls on a touchscreen interface for large adaptability in a small footprint. Optional Remote GSX is available for navigating, setting up and operating the GSX console from anywhere.  

GSX comes with a powerful mix engine and is part of WheatNet IP family of  200+ interconnected AoIP elements, including talent stations, mic processors, virtual interface tools,  server software and control panels. 

GSX

GSX CONSOLE

PROGRAMMABLE AoIP CONSOLE
  • Modular 4-fader design
  • Touchscreen GUI with dynamics, XY controller
  • Programmable OLED display on each channel
  • Multicolored fully programmable LED buttons
  • Up to 24 physical faders, or layered 32 channels
  • Low profile desk mount, flush mount, split or full frame
GSX Studio

OVERVIEW

GSX, Programable AoIP Console

While it’s delivered fully configured and ready for air time, GSX is customizable. Virtually every knob, every button, every display can be programmed to accommodate virtually any application you come up with using optional console builder software.

In addition, features such as Automix, channel layering, and ScreenBuilder™ virtual screen development tools can be added at any point to adapt your GSX console to your evolving needs.

GSX Remote
Remote GSX, Control from Anywhere

Working in conjunction with the GSX console, Remote GSX provides complementary production functions for separate operators in the same location or in another location over an IP connection. Real-time fader tracking and live synchronization of buttons and controls between the virtual surface and the physical GSX console offer an independent, yet shared user experience for multiple operators – or as a tool for engineers to remote in to correct operator setup issues.

FEATURES

PROGRAMABLE DIGITAL AOIP CONSOLE

GSX and Wheatstone Layers
ScreenBuilder™
Route Cross Points on GSX Screen
GSX - Remote

Physical Surface:

  • Form Factors:
    – Wedge low profile (no meterbridge, surface pairs with separate HDMI monitor)
    – Countertop drop (flushmount)
    – Both choices can be split consoles connected via network in same room or different rooms/locations
  • Option: Fully Programmable / Configurable via ConsoleBuilder™
    – Every button configurable via setup GUI; can be scriptable, or a variety of other functions
    – Every encoder/knob configurable from the setup GUI, Can be scripted (if X then Y) or assigned to other knob or encoder functions.
    – Fader is scriptable to control things via ACI like Utility mixer channels.
    – Multicolored fully programmable LED buttons throughout (blue, cyan, green, yellow, red, magenta) (talkback and cue are red only)
    – Full color OLED display on each channel configurable for contextual display
  • Built in Ethernet switch for plugging in accessories or other host panels
  • PureIP – connects directly to switch
  • Four stereo Program busses
  • Four stereo Aux busses
  • Four mono or stereo Mix-Minus busses
  • Headphone stream to surface – up to one per panel host
  • Each input channel offers Phase control, Panning, Fader mode Left, Right, Mono, Stereo – each assignable to any knob/button
  • Mono cue speaker
  • Up to 24 physical faders (virtual faders can be controlled via ACI for third-party flexibility)
  • Every fader has bus-minus or direct out and is configurable as stereo or mono
  • Fader mirroring – allows faders to mirror one another in different locations
  • Option: 8 layers (to accommodate up to 32 input fader channels) – completely customizable and configurable for each layer.
  • Separate Control Room, Headphone, and Studio monitors, each with monitor dimmable (all with friendly names)
  • Monitor mix capable – mix all busses together for monitor output
  • Monitor Linking (example: Headphone follow Control Room)
  • Level lock for Monitors
  • Dynamics, including Compressor, Expander, Gate, controlled via touchscreen or optional panel
  • Full Parametric EQ controlled via touchscreen or optional panel. Includes highpass and lowpass filters
  • Flexible Metering Options:
    – Loudness metering
    – Phase Correlation metering
    – Input metering on each channel
  • Option: Automix function controlled via touchscreen GUI
  • Info screen on surface for current status
  • User management:
    – Logging in and out
    – User based access to controls
    – VDip saved per user settings
  • Unlimited number of events
  • Support for remote mix engine (off premises, for use with At-Home systems)
  • Time sync to NTP via mix engine
  • Display brightness controls
  • Accessory panels powered internally

Touchscreen GUI:

  • Complete set of screens provided to allow control over every aspect of the GSX control surface
  • Option: ScreenBuilder™GSX with support for unlimited number of screens (which run one at a time) allows you to build any type of custom screen you need
  • Configurable Home screen with up to 8 Monitor, 4 Aux, 4 Mix-Minus meters
  • Linux based OS with touchscreen support accessible via HDMI video output
  • Full screen XY controller built in
  • Digital timer and clock on home screen
  • Add custom logo to clock background
THE MIX ENGINE
B4 Engine - Front and Rear

GSX comes with a powerful mix engine that houses all the mixing and processing functions plus essential distribution of signals.

GSX GUI
GSX ConsoleBuilder™

The GSX comes ready for air out of the box, pre-configured for standard broadcast workflows. But with broadcast audio becoming anything but standard, GSX’s powerful flexibility is found in its optional GUI feature. As a  drag/drop/scripting software GUI that packs an exceptional amount of power behind an easy-to-use interface, over 25 functions can be assigned to just about any knob, button, or fader on the control surface. Simply double click on the surface feature you want to customize (switch, knob, fader, OLED display) and using the drop-down menu, select the function you’d like to assign to it. Many GSX GUI functions can be customized as well.

CHANNEL LAYERING
GSX and Wheatstone Layers

With channel layering, you can get up to 32 input channels with as few as four physical faders. Eight physical faders are possible, each with four layers and up to 32 actual input channels. Channel layering offers more channels in a very compact console frame. 

SCREENBUILDER™ GSX
ScreenBuilder™

GSX’s GUI has pre-built screens for everything you normally use – metering, clocks, timers, dynamics, EQ, assigns, and more. All are touchscreen accessible with the same gestures you’re used to using on your smart devices.

However, this touchscreen GUI is just as customizable as the GSX surface. Using our ScreenBuilder™ GSX software, you simply drag and drop objects to build custom touchscreens, defining their functions via a simple wizard interface. You can then easily store these custom screens to go with your custom GSX setups.

ScreenBuilder™GSX comes stocked with widget graphic elements: meters, faders, knobs, buttons, tallies, etc., all ready to drag, drop, and configure. You can also add your own graphics, and assign functions to them using our script wizard. We’ve seen studio mic plots, simple on/off talent panels, even maps of entire countries showing all transmitter locations – it’s pretty much wide open. If you can conceive it, you can achieve it.

AUTOMIX
GSX Automix

Adjacent open mics during a panel discussion can result in a comb-filtering effect that will make the room sound hollow. Operators used to have to manually mute mics, which is time consuming and error prone.  Wheatstone’s optional Automix feature takes this difficult task out of the hands of the operator by automatically reducing the gain on mics not being addressed. The level of all participating mics is determined by the weighting assigned to each channel by the weight sliders in the Automix screen. This allows hosts to be assigned a higher weight in order to speak over guests in a lively discussion. It also allows “loud talkers” to be assigned a lower weight so they are more evenly balanced with other speakers. Conversely, “soft talkers” can be assigned higher weighting to compensate for their lower level. The Automixer also does gain sharing, so the overall level will not exceed nominal levels when multiple participants are speaking at once.

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