"A new way of broadcasting" is an apt description of the BCS broadcast console series of DATEQ. Modular construction, a proven reliability, easy to operate design and exceptional soundquality are some of the points why many local, commercial and nationwide radiostations all over the world already have CAD-based R&D Quality control choosen DATEQ consoles for their daily use in production studios and on the air.

The layout of the board, accessibility of controls and general ease-of-use have become necessary features alongside the sound quality and reliability of the equipment.

The increased involvement of digital sound sources in the broadcast chain puts a further pressure on the console to offer the highest quality audio throughput as an analogue device, as well as offering the ruggedness and reliability required and expected of the equipment. The DATEQ BCS50 is designed as the synergy of these critical features, offering the radio station and the console operator the highest standard at the most cost-effective price. As a VCA-controlled, modular console with a frame housing, a maximum of 16 channels, and with generous script space in the centre, the BCS50 presents every local, campus or regional station with a level of benefits normally reserved for larger stations. All modules are connected to a mother board through gold-plated connectors. The BCS50 also features DATEQ's 'Dynamic Buss Design', a unique design guideline ensuring the lowest possible noise floor.

The range of facilities offered by the BCS50 are designed to fulfill the single objective of offering the highest standard of control access and sound quality in a rugged and usable format. Its modular figuration enables the station to choose the format of operation and satisfy all requirements in one reliable and costeffective piece of equipment.

The BCS50 has an extensive master selection. The volume controls for both the Auxiliary and Audition signals are situated on the master.
Apart from various monitoring functions the BCS50 also contains a very powerful master module with separate Guest and Announcer outputs feeding up to four headphones. The talkback section also has a studio output. Two speakers can be attached at this output through the use of a separate amplifier. This means that the announcer and guest do not need to wear headphones - through the ON-AIR light indication buss the studio output is muted to avoid feedback.

All outputs can be monitored through the control room speakers by means of the multi-source selector. The selector also has three inputs (Air, Spare 1 and Spare 2). This makes it possible to connect a tuner to the AIR input and monitor the transmitted signal off-air; the spare inputs can also be used for other sources or recorder monitoring. The master also contains some extra features to control AUTO-PFL, the meter and various talkback functions.

The BCS51 and 51E are mono channels with and without equalizer designed for the BCS50. Both channels carry a microphone and line input. Using a jumper, 48V phantom power can be activated.

The BCS50 has three different output busses: PGM, Audition and Auxiliary. It is possible to send each channel to one or more outputs by means of the three switches available on each channel. This feature enables the console to be simultaneously multifunctional; whilst recording through the Audition output, for example, the console can be on-air through the PGM. This attribute is useful when, for example, the operator wants to record a telephone conversation off-air or prepare a recording.

The BCS51E has a three-way equalizer with fixed frequencies. These are especially selected to work efficiently on practically all voices. The mono channels are VCA-controlled, have a low-cut switch (20Hz or 80Hz), a three-point overload indication, pan and gain pots.

The BCS51 Mono Module is available in the following versions:
- BCS51 mono mic/line module.
- BCS51E mono mic/line module with three-band equalizer.

The BCS52, 52E, 52N and 52NE are stereo line input channels designed for the BCS50. As with the BCS51 channel, these channels can select one of the two input sources.

Through the cue output on each channel it is possible to remote start CD-players, computers, jingle machines and so forth. This can be done by means of the ON button or the fader. The selection between fader and button start can be made with a jumper.

All BCS52(N)(E) channels are VCA-controlled and feature a mono switch

The BCS52(N)E has a three-way equalizer with fixed frequencies.

A RIAA correction amplifier is available as add-on module.

The BCS52 stereo modules are available in the following versions
- BCS52 stereo line/line input module with RIAA option at line 1.
- BCS52N stereo line/line module with balanced inputs at line 1 and line 2.
- BCS52E stereo line/line input module with RIAA option at line 1 and three band equalizer.
- BCS52NE stereo line/line module with balanced inputs at line 1 and line 2 and three band equalizer.

The BCS53 is a telephone channel with a built-in hybrid. This telephone module can be connected directly to a telephone line without the use of additional hardware.

As with the other advanced channel structures for the BCS50, the BCS53 has the facility to select one or more of the three outputs. This allows the operator to record a telephone conversation whilst on-air. The BCS53 works on the 'mix-minus' principle, requiring no clean feeds. This means that there is effectively no limitation to the amount of telephone interfaces in the console. The gain adjust pot on the BCS53 channel is the effective combination of gain and return - more gain automatically means less return signal. In this case, it also means the virtual elimination of feedback. The BCS53 is VCA-controlled, has a telephone on (TEL. ON) switch, a ringer indication and three point overload indication.

The BCS53 telephone module is available in the following versions:
- BCS53 telephone channel with built in analogue hybrid.
- BCS53T telephone channel with remote control for external hybrid.

The BCS50 supports a clear and practical meter bridge. The mounted meters follow the multisource selection, ensuring that the signal monitored is the signal on the bridge. A switch at the master section allows the operator to send the PGM signal to the meters continuously.

Meter bridges
For the BCS50 analogue VU meters as well as 50 segments LED program meters with peak hold are available.

BCS68-2 dual 30 segment LED meters
BCS68-2 dual 30 segments vertically mounted LED meters may be used if an extra pair of meters is needed. The meters easily can be connected to different incoming or outgoing signals. For instance, in a production room where the actual equipment is placed out of sight or to monitor the Air and PFL signals in the main studio.

BCS61 DCF clock/timer module
The clock-timer module is available as an extra feature which can be mounted at the left side of the main meters.The BCS61 clock module uses the atomic clock-time as transmitted by the DCF-77 radiostation in Mainflingen, Germany. In addition to the unsurpassed accuracy, the clock automaticly switches to Daylight Savings Time (and back) and utilises any "leap seconds" transmitted. The timer can be used in count-up, count-down, count-up/down and end of program mode and can be set with the supplied remote control.

Preconfigured packages
Due to a number of available options that may confuse many users we decided to put together a few preconfigured solutions that should cater to most peoples needs. If you can't find the one that fits your needs here please contact us and we'll put together a custom package for you..

Model name	Telephone hybrid, BCS53	Audio inputs	Basic Frame	Other modules	Unused slots
Package A	Yes, BCS53	1x mono/mic with EQ 2x stereo input with EQ (not balanced) 3x stereo input with EQ (balanced)	Analog VU meters	None	9
Package B	Yes, BCS53	1x mono/mic with EQ 2x stereo input with EQ (not balanced) 5x stereo input with EQ (balanced)	LED VU meters	1x Headphone amp with COM/MUTE button	6
Package C	Yes, BCS53	2x mono/mic with EQ 2x stereo input with EQ (not balanced) 6x stereo input with EQ (balanced)	LED VU meters	1x Headphone amp with COM/MUTE button 1x ON-AIR indicator light	4
Package D	Yes, BCS53	2x mono/mic with EQ 2x stereo input with EQ (not balanced) 6x stereo input with EQ (balanced)	LED VU meters	1x Headphone amp with COM/MUTE button 1x ON-AIR indicator light 1x 30-segment VU meter 1x CM-32 DCF clock module	3
Package E	Yes, BCS53	2x mono/mic with EQ 2x stereo input with EQ (not balanced) 8x stereo input with EQ (balanced)	LED VU meters	1x Headphone amp with COM/MUTE button 1x ON-AIR indicator light 1x 30-segment VU meter 1xBCS61 DCF clock display 10xPenny-Giles faders 1x silence detector	2

WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR A SMALL RADIO STATION?
We recommend at least package B. This gives you phone call-in capability, 1 microphone input and more than enough audio inputs to get you started. If your budged allows, also look at packages C, D and E, which offer additional comfort, such as on-air indicator light, DCF (radio) controlled atomic clock, more inputs, LED vu meters etc. Please note that you can buy new modules later and upgrade the console/mixer as your station grows.

NOTE
It is a good idea to use PC as audio source and run some kind of audio scheduling software, such as SAM or Jazler.