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DSC52 Digital Controller

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Providing 48-bit filter algorithms, 24-bit AD/DA conversion and a dynamic range of 115 dB, the DSC52 sets new standards for digital loudspeaker controllers and processors. The DSC52 is a universal Digital Sound System Processor that provides 2 inputs and 4 outputs; plus internal summing of the inputs 1 and 2. It is possible to assign the outputs to any input or to the sum of the inputs. It is further possible to establish the following configurations: Stereo or Dual 2-Way systems, 3-Way + Direct and 4-Way systems, each with a Mono Sub-channel, but also full-range systems.

High and low-pass filters are provided for the crossover functions in all operation modes. The selection includes Linkwitz-Riley, Butterworth and Bessel type filters with switchable slopes between 6, 12, 18 and 24 dB/oct. A large number of additional filters offer extremely fl exible adjustment of the frequency response. Each input incorporates a 5-band equalizer, allowing assigning high and low-pass, high and lowshelving or parametric peak-dip filters to its individual filter sections. After the crossover filters, four additional filters are employed in each output channel, which also can be set to work as high or low-pass, high or low-shelving filters, parametric peak-dip filters, or all-pass filters.

Additional filtering is provided through 2nd order high-pass filters, or special LPN-filters (Low-Pass Notch filters ) for correcting the frequency and phase response of optimally vented woofer cabinets. Additionally, each channel provides a delay, a polarity switch, a programmable level control and a digital compressor / limiter while the master delays are located in the input channels.

The user can choose between two operating modes: (1) “No Edit Mode” allows selection of the desired combination of loudspeaker systems from the factory preset program list. The DSC52 is optimally matched to the sound system and can be operated instantly. (2) “Full Edit Mode” on the other hand offers access to all parameters, allowing the user to freely program and store any setting. A total of 80 memory addresses - 50 preset and 30 freely assignable user-programs -are available.

Within the DSC52, AD/DA conversion is taken care of by linear 24-bit converters, where the AD-section employs 128 times oversampling, gain-ranging Sigma-Delta convert ers. The DA-section offers 128 times oversampling Sigma-Delta converters. The overall signal processing is performed by two 24-bit Motorola signal processors.

Please view the owner's manual below to read about all the DSC52's additional features.

Model Spec Sheet Owner's Manual
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