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TC Electronic DB-2 Broadcast Loudness Correction Processor (Ex-Demo B-Stock - Used)


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Digital Broadcast Step by Step

DB2 puts all of the tools necessary for trouble-free broadcasting into one rack-mountable unit, and adds to a scalable family of processors covering from regional stations to network centers, from Pod-cast to HDTV, from AC3 to linear, and from mono to 5.1.

  • Automatic Loudness Correction - Consistant Loudness without the Hassle
  • Compliant - ITU BS.1770, EBU R128, ATSC A/85, etc.
  • Upgradeable - If Your Needs Grow, Upgrade from DB2 to DB4 or DB8
The Transparent Loop

We are the world's premier supplier of automatic loudness correction equipment and our high-quality audio loudness range trickle-down concept works independently of metadata, but nevertheless is fully compliant with metadata in, for instance, the AC3 codec.

DB processors not only automate loudness control in a proper way, they also help take the extra workload and unpredictable behavior out of the codec.

Apply it in ingest and/or transmission as part of a transparent loop, based on international open broadcast standards, spanning from production over transmission to delivery at the home viewer/listener.

If you're in production, use one of our metering tools such as the LM6 radar loudness meter and obtain predictable results across broadcast platforms. News, soap, commercial, film, music, promo. All genres are covered.

The Tools

DB2 gives you a wide variety of connection options to ensure simple yet comprehensive integration into all of the most popular broadcasting systems. You can also remote control DB2 with our award-winning Icon software, allowing direct parameter control and preset switching from any location.

Based on an immensely powerful, low-latency topology, DB2 gives you a host of 48-bit resolution tools to be used simultaneously:

    •    5-band Level Optimization
    •    On-line Delay Adjustment
    •    Adaptive Limiting
    •    Emphasis Compensation
    •    Filtering and EQ
    •    Stereo Width Adjustment

Connectivity

Audio I/O include 24 bit AES3-id on BNC connectors and balanced analog on XLR connectors with analog domain gain scaling. Digital as well as analog I/O feature hardware bypass.

Remote control may be established via RS232, USB and/or GPI; and SNMP signaling is available via the Icon application.

Specification
Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors

BNC (AES3-id, 75 ohm), RCA Phono (S/PDIF)

Formats

AES3-id (24 bit), S/PDIF (24 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958

Output Dither

HPF TPDF dither 8-24 bit

Word Clock Input

BNC, 75 ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp

Sample Rates

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Processing Delay

0.5 ms @ 48 kHz

Additional Delay

0-1000 ms, 24 bit at all sample rates

Frequency Response DIO

DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz

Processing Resolution

48 bit fixed point

Sample Rate Conversion
Type

Asynchronous

Dynamic Range

120 dB

THD+N

-106 dB 44.1 to 48 kHz @ 1 kHz, -2 dBFS

Input Rate Range

31 kHz to 49 kHz

Analog Inputs
Connectors

XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

Impedance

20 kohm (balanced)

Max. Input Level

+28 dBu (balanced)

Min Input Level (for 0 dBFS)

4 dBu (balanced)

A to D Conversion

24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)

A to D Delay

0.8 ms @ 48 kHz

Dynamic Range

>103 dB (unweighted), >106 dB(A)

THD

-95 dB (0.0018 %) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +18 dBu)

Frequency Response

10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.2 dB

Crosstalk

<-80 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical -100 dB @ 1 kHz

Analog Outputs
Connectors

XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

By-pass

Through relay

Impedance

40 ohm (balanced)

Max. Output Level

+26 dBu (balanced)

Full Scale Output Range

-4 dBu to +26 dBu (balanced)

D to A Conversion

24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)

D to A Delay

0.57 ms @ 48 kHz

Dynamic Range

>100 dB (unweighted), >104 dB(A)

THD

-86 dB (0.005 %) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +18 dBu)

Frequency Response

10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.5 dB

Crosstalk

<-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz

EMC
Complies With

EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15 Class B, CISPR 22 Class B

Certified To

IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL60065 and CSA E60065, CSA FILE# 186633

Environment
Operating Temperature

32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)

Storage Temperature

-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)

Humidity

Max. 90% non-condensing

PCMCIA Interface
Connector

PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards

Standards

PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0

Card Format

Supports up to 2 MB SRAM

Control Interface
RS232

9 Pin SUB-D (RS232 to USB cable included in box)

GPI, Pedal, Fader

1/4 inch phone jack

General
Dimensions (W x H x D)

19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 208 mm)

Weight

5.2 lb. (2.35 kg)

Finish

Anodized aluminum face. Plated and painted steel chassis development

Backup Battery Life

> 10 Years

Mains Voltage

100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz - (auto-select)

Power Consumption

< 20W

 

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