TOA DP-K1 CU User Manual

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Digital Audio Processor
Innovative Automatic Resonance Control creates optimal sound fields
based on the venue’s acoustic response
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TOA's DP-K1 automatically curbs reson intelligibility and sound quality in acou
processes the acoustic resonance characteristics of complex environments and provides compensatory parameter settings.
This latest addition to the TOA line of commercial sound digital audio processors makes it easy to bring optimal sound enhancement even to such as houses of worship, sports facilities, convention center, airports and many other venues.
Operational versatility for wide-ranging applications.
Working in tandem with the unit's 8-bus matrix capability, the DP-K1's modular design allows up to 8 line/mic inputs and 8 line outputs, as well as flexible contact/closure remote control. The ARC function, along with gain, equalizer, crossover, noise gate, matrix and delay functions, can be applied to each of the 8 inputs and outputs. To ensure extra-precise versatility, six separate modules are available for both input and output, plus one for remote control operation.
Examples of signal flow. Users can choose from among 16 different combinations.
DP-K1
Automatic parameter adjustments ensure clear sound, simply and easily.
After obtaining measurements of the acoustic characteristics of the venue, the Automatic Resonance Control function automatically measures frequency characteristics of the broadcast area and finds resonant frequencies. It then creates an equalizer that curbs resonances, to improve speech intelligibility and sound quality. Up to now, acoustic compensation has been manually carried out and time-consuming, but TOA's proprietary ARC technology allows the task to be accomplished with easy operation and in a short time.
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Quick and easy setting of parameters via a PC.
Settings for signal flow, matrix, digital signal processing and ARC operation can be performed easily on a PC via Ethernet. Up to eight parameter-setting patterns set for different purposes can be stored in memory.
Rack mounting available in three sizes.
ances and improves speech
stically challenging venues.
(1) Place the microphone in the broadcast area whose resonance characteristics you want to measure.
Room 8
Room 7
Room 6
Room 5
Room 4
Room 3
Room 2
Room 1
DP-K1
Mixer
* Measurements can be carried out with a microphone you routinely use. It is not necessary to employ a microphone specially dedicated to performing measurements. (It is not necessary to leave the microphone within the measuring area after the measurement is complete.) * One DP-K1 unit is capable of making acoustic adjustments for up to 8 broadcast areas.
(3) The acoustic characteristics of the broadcast area are automatically measured.
(2) Press the measurement button on the PC screen.
(4) The ARC finds the acoustic resonant frequencies in the broadcast area
and automatically creates an ARC filter that ensures vocal and sound clarity.
Modules
Modular design allows you to configure the most cost­effective design for each application. TOA offers a range of modules to suit a variety of input and output requirements.
System Example
Wireless Microphones
Wired Microphones
CD Player
Cassette Deck
Tu ner
Mixer
Cassette Deck (For recording)
DP-K1
PC
In addition, by moving the microphone and repeating the above steps at several different locations, finer acoustic compensations are possible. For each broadcast area, measurements can be made at up to 8 measurement points.
DP-K1 Rear
Network
Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5
Speakers
Speakers
Speakers
Speakers
Speakers
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source AC mains, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 40W
Frequency Response 20 – 20,000Hz, ±1dB (+4dB* Input)
Input Max. 8 channels, modular construction (modules optional)
Output Max. 8 channels, modular construction (modules optional)
IO Configuration*
Signal Processing
Automatic Resonance Control Function Level Control –∞ to +12dB (0.5dB steps), with polarity selector Equalizer/Filter Parametric equalizer: 20 – 20,000Hz, ±12dB, Q: 0.267 – 69.249
Compressor Threshold: –16 to +24dB* (1dB steps)
Noise gate Threshold: –∞ to –26dB* (1dB steps)
Delay Delay time: 0 – 682.0ms (0.021ms steps) Matrix 8 × 8
Preset memory 8
Auxiliary Function Key lock function
Setting Software OS: Windows*3 2000/XP
Front Panel Section Preset memory recall knob: 1
Module Slot (Rear Panel) Input module slot: 4
Operating Temperature +5°C to +40°C
Finish Panel: Aluminum, hair-line finish, black
Dimensions 482.6 (W) × 132.6 (H) × 320 (D)mm (excluding projection)
Weight 7.4kg
Accessory Power cord (2m) × 1, Rack mounting bracket (preinstalled on the unit) × 2, Rack mounting screw × 4,
Option INPUT MODULES D-921E; 2 inputs, mic/line changeable, Removable terminal block connectors, 24 bit A/D converters
REMOTE CONTROL MODULES D-981; 8 inputs for activation of memory, volume up/down, channel on/off and stereo input selection
*0 dB =0.775 V
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It is not possible to use 8-IN/4-OUT setting.
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Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Note: When installing the unit, never block the intake vents provided in the unit's bottom near the rear.
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2-IN/4-OUT, 2-IN/8-OUT, 4-IN/4-OUT, 4-IN/8-OUT, 6-IN/4-OUT, 6-IN/8-OUT, 8-IN/8-OUT
Parametric equalizer: 20 – 20,000Hz, ±12dB, Q: 0.267 – 69.249
Filtering: High-pass filter: 20 – 20,000Hz, 6dB/oct, 12dB/oct
Low-pass filter: 20 – 20,000Hz, 6dB/oct, 12dB/oct Notch filter: 20 – 20,000Hz, Q: 8.651 – 69.249 All-pass filter: 20 – 20,000Hz, Q : 0.267 –– 69.249 High shelving filter: 6 – 20kHz, ±12dB Low shelving filter: 20 – 500Hz , ±12dB Horn equalizer: 20kHz, 0 to +18dB,(0.5dB steps)
Crossover filter: 20 – 20,000Hz, 6dB/oct, 12dB/oct, 18dB/oct, 24dB/oct
Ratio: 1 : 1, 2 : 1, 3 :1, 4 : 1, 8 : 1, 12 : 1, 20 : 1, ∞ : 1 Attack time: 0.02 – 100ms Release time: 10ms – 5s
Attack time: 0.1 – 100ms Release time: 20ms – 5s
Level control: – to 0dB (1dB steps), with polarity selector
Control system: 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX, Auto-nagotiation, RJ45 connector
Input indicator: Green LED Output indicator: Green LED
Output module slot: 2 Remote control module slot: 1
Others: Pre-coated steel plate, black, 30% gloss
Blank panel (preinstalled on the unit) × 8, Module mounting screw (spare) × 4, CD (software) × 1
D-921F; 2 inputs, mic/line changeable, XLR-F connectors, 24 bit A/D converters D-922E; 2 inputs, mic/line changeable, Removable terminal block connectors, 20 bit A/D converters D-922F; 2 inputs, mic/line changeable, XLR-F connectors, 20 bit A/D converters D-936R; 4 stereo inputs, unbalanced line level, RCA pin jack connectors, 24 bit A/D converters D-923AE; 2 digital inputs, AES/EBU format, XLR-F connectors D-937SP; 2 digital inputs, S/PDIF format, optical and coaxial (RCA pin jack) connectors
OUTPUT MODULES D-971E; 4 outputs, balanced line level, Removable terminal block connectors, 24 bit A/D converters
D-971M; 4 outputs, balanced line level, XLR-M connectors, 24 bit A/D converters D-971R; 4 outputs, stereo or mono sum line level, RCA pin jack connectors, 24 bit A/D converters D-972AE; 4 digital outputs, AES/EBU format, XLR-M connectors D-961SP; 4 digital outputs, S/PDIF format, optical and coaxial (RCA pin jack) connectors
8 outputs of memory, channel on/off, contact input status and stereo input selection Removable terminal block connectors
D-983; 24 inputs for activation of memory, volume up/down, channel on/off and stereo input selection
16 outputs of memory, channel on/off, contact input status and stereo input selection RJ45 connectors
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan (0607) 833-52-358-1A u
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