TC Electronic DBMax Broadcast 5-Channel Level Maximizer

SKU: TC951000111

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TC Electronic DBMax Specifications

Digital Inputs and Outputs

Digital Inputs and Outputs

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  • Connectors

    XLR (AES/EBU)
    RCA Phono (S/PDIF)

  • Formats

    AES/EBU (24 bit), S/PDIF (20 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958

  • Output Dither

    HPF TPDF dither 8-22 bit

  • Word Clock Input

    BNC, 75Ohms, 0.6 to 10 Vpp

  • Sample Rates

    32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

  • Processing Delay

    0.5 ms at 48 kHz

  • Frequency Response DIO

    DC to 23.9 kHz +/- 0.01dB at 48kHz

Sample Rate Conversion

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  • Type

    Asynchronous

  • Dynamic Range

    120 dB

  • THD+N

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

  • Input Rate Range

    31 kHz to 49 kHz

Analog Inputs

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  • Connectors

    XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

  • Impedance

    20KOhms (balanced)

  • Max. Input Level

    +27 dBu (balanced)

  • Min Input Level (for 0dBFS)

    -4 dBu (balanced)

  • A to D Conversion

    24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)

  • A to D Delay

    0.8 ms at 48 kHz

  • Dynamic Range

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

  • THD

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

  • Frequency Response

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

  • Crosstalk

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

Analog Outputs

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  • Connectors

    XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)

  • By-pass

    Through relay

  • Impedance

    40Ohms (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 at 48 kHz

  • Dynamic Range

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

  • THD

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

  • Frequency Response

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

  • Crosstalk

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

  • Complies with

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

  • Certified to

    IEC 65, EN 60065, UL 1419 and CSA E65

Environment

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  • Operation Temperature

    32 to 122 deg. F (0 to 50 deg. C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -22 to 167 deg. F (-30 to 75 deg. C)

  • Humidity

    Max. 90% non-condensing

PCMCIA Interface

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  • Connector

    PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards

  • Standards

    PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0

  • Card Format

    Supports up to 2MB SRAM

  • Control Interface

    RS485/RS422

  • MIDI

    In/Out/Through: 5 Pin DIN

  • GPI, Pedal, Fader

    1/4" phone jack

General

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  • Finish

    Anodized aluminum face and top plate Plated and painted steel chassis

  • LCD

    56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display

  • Mains Voltage

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

  • Power Consumption

    <20W

  • Backup Battery Life

    >10 years

  • Dimensions

    19 x 1.75 x 8.2" (48.26 x 4.45 x 20.83cm)

  • Weight

    5.2 lbs (2.36kg)

About TC Electronic DBMax

DBMax is a Level Maximizer and Audio Enhancement processor for use in digital transmission, linking, webcast and radio STL applications. High resolution and high sample rate processing prevents unwanted distortion and listening fatigue from being generated, artifacts often associated with comparable processors. The 5-band section in DBMax can be combined with Automatic Gain Control, Dynamic and Static Stereo Enhancement, Dynamic and Static Eq and other tools for maximizing audio impact and creating a signature sound.

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. DBMax can be remotely controlled using GPI or RS485 serial inputs.

TC Electronic DBMax Features

  • Maximum Level: Maintain maximum level and simultaneously eliminate overshoots
  • Optimum Quality: The DBMAX employ precise calculations at a full processing rate, in order to keep aliasing distortion low and audio bandwidth high
  • Output Formats: AES/EBU, S/PDIF and Analog outputs are all active simultaneously
  • Gain Transfer: Example of gain transfer and parameters using DBMax
  • Presets: The DBMax comes loaded with 60 presets for a variety of different applications

What's in the box:

  • TC Electronic DBMax Broadcast 5-Channel Level Maximizer
  • TC Electronic 3 Year Warranty