TC Electronic P2 Pilot 5-Band Loudness Controller and Limiter
P2 is a Realtime Loudness Controller, Multiband Processor and Limiter designed for use in video and post production.
The unit features one-key set-and-forget operation, while keeping hundreds of presets and parameters available for a system installer or the station's audio engineer. Units are easily cloned, facilitating maintenance of a large studio complex.
Ease of use is combined with ultimate internal precision, so maximum audio quality is always obtained, even under non-ideal input conditions. Up to 8 presets can be recalled using GPI. For expert presetting and remote control, a PC can be used to adjust all parameters utilizing the Icon program included.
P2 comes pre-loaded with a wide variety of international standard presets to be used out of the box, or as starting points for further adjustments. Balanced and unbalanced AES/EBU I/O is standard, and outputs are always active. Sample rate conversion can be invoked when using digital inputs.
Analog I/O is standard and outputs are always active. The 24 bit converters are scaled in the analog domain, with scaling under preset control, to minimize noise and maximize headroom under all operating conditions.
P2 - The Concept
The P2 is a "set and forget" Loudness pilot and Limiter for Post production and Broadcast. It is designed especially for fixed installations where a consistent Loudness and spectral balance is required but excels also in peak limiting functions.
Daily User & Administrator
We distinguish between two types of P2 users. The Daily User may be the "non-technical" person working with video editing, audio production, audio mixing or tape-copying that needs to Level optimize the program material to various destinations with specific level demands. The Daily User only needs to pick a dedicated preset for the specified destination via the P2 front panel. One key pressed and that's it.
