TC Electronic DB6 Multi 3 Broadcast Audio Processor, 3x 3G Transmission Card
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TC Electronic DB6 Multi 3 High-Quality Broadcast Transmission Audio Processor with Intelligent Loudness Management, 3x 3G Transmission Card

SKU: TC951903011

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TC Electronic DB6 Multi Specifications

DB6 Frame

DB6 Frame

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  • Frame Configuration

    Comes with three 3G transmission card
    Capable of holding one to three 3G transmission cards

  • Front Indicators

    Status for: PSU 1, PSU 2, Sync, Alert, Signal

  • Mains Voltage

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

  • Power Supply

    Dual power supply redundancy

  • Fan

    Dual fan redundancy

  • Environment Operating Temperature

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

  • Storage Temperature

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

  • Humidity

    Maximum 90%, non-condensing

  • Finish

    Natural-color anodized aluminum face plate
    Plated steel chassis

  • Compliance

    EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2
    FCC part 15 class B
    CIS-PR 22 class B

  • Safety Certification

    IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL 6500, CSA E65

3G Transmission Card

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  • Number of Processors

    2x LoudnessWizard processors (stereo or 5.1)

  • Meters

    2x LM2/LM6 Loudness Radar Meters (stereo or 5.1)

  • Audio Channels Processed

    8 in, 8 out

  • Audio Format Configuration

    2, 5.1, 2+2, 5.1+2, 2+5.1, 5.1+5.1

  • Audio Processing Delay

    0.15 ms

  • Adjustable Online Delay

    0 to 10 second per audio channel

  • Delay Resolution

    32-bit

  • Frequency Response DIO

    DC to 23.9 kHz +/- 0.01 dB

  • Audio Sample Rate

    48 kHz, fully synchronous

  • Audio Processing Resolution

    32-bit, bit-transparent

  • Connectors

    1x BNC input
    1x BNC output, 75Ohms

  • Bypass Relay

    Input to output while powered off and during boot-up

  • Function

    Audio de-embed/embed, video thru

  • SDI Formats Supported

    SD:
    525i59.94, 625i50

    HD:
    720p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    1080i: 50, 59.94, 60

    3GA:
    720p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    1080i: 50, 59.94, 60
    1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

    3GB (2 Streams):
    720p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    1080i: 50, 59.94, 60
    1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

  • Standard Compliance

    SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, 425M

  • Audio I/O Selection

    SDI group 1-2, 3-4, 3G stream 1, 3G stream 2

  • Interface Function

    Synchronous, bit-transparent (de-embed/embed)

  • Input Return Loss

    Typically, 17 dB, <1.5 GHz
    Typically, 12 dB, 1.5 to 3 GHz

  • Output Return Loss

    Typically, 18 dB, <1.5 GHz
    Typically, 12 dB, 1.5 to 3 GHz

  • Relay Bypass Return Loss

    Typically, 19 dB, <1.5 GHz
    Typically, 14 dB, 1.5 to 3 GHz

  • Adaptive Cable Equalization

    480 m at SD, 250 m at HD, 150 m at 3G, Belden 1694A (input)

  • Jitter Tolerance

    Timing: >10 UI (input)
    Alignment: >0.7 UI (input)

  • Output Jitter

    SD:
    Timing: <0.25 UI
    Alignment: <0.22 UI

    HD:
    Timing: <0.5 UI
    Alignment: <0.1 UI

    3G:
    Timing: <1.0 UI
    Alignment: <0.25 UI

  • Signal Level

    800 mV +/- 5% (output)

  • DC Offset

    0 V +/- 0.5 V (output)

  • Rise/Fall Time

    <700 ps at SD, <130 ps at HD, <120 ps at 3G (output)

  • Overshoot

    <5% of amplitude (output)

  • GPI Control Inputs

    4x Multi-state, multi-function 0 to 3.3 VDC, sensing D-Sub connector

  • GPO Output

    2x Relays, floating, 200 mA, 24 VAC/VDC maximum
    D-Sub connector

  • Output Voltage

    3.3 VDC, 100 mA, current-limited

  • Ethernet and Remote Control

    2x Ports, 10/100 Mb/s, Base-T, SNMP-enabled

General

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  • Dimensions

    DB6 Frame: 19 x 1.75 x 13.2" (48.26 x 4.45 x 33.53cm)
    1 RU

  • Weight

    With one card: 9.5 lbs (4.31kg)
    With three cards: 10.4 lbs (4.72kg)

About TC Electronic DB6 Multi

DB6 Multi
DB6 Multi also comes with the ability to process one stream right out of the box, but you can also install one or two additional 'Transmission 3G' dual-engine cards and thereby increase the count of total streams per unit to two or three, making DB6 Multi the perfect, high-density solution for any TV station in need of processing multiple streams simultaneously.

Each Transmission 3G card holds two multichannel processors and is capable of running two LM6 Loudness Radar Meters as well as two Loudness Wizard algorithms simultaneously. Apart from the expandability of DB6 Multi, DB6 Single and DB6 Multi are identical, featuring the same high-quality hardware as well as the same powerful software algorithms.

SD/HD/3G SDI

Up to Date with Latest Standards
Supports latest SDI standards up to 3G: 2.97 mBit/s, 1080p, 3D (2x1080i).

Auto Relay Bypass
To make sure your transmission will never be interrupted.

Glitch-Free Audio
Audio sync is locked up at ultimate speed for completely glitch- and artifact-free transmission.

24/7 Stability and Consistant Output
Day to day predictability for an absolute minimum of downstream carrier inconsistence.

TC Electronic DB6 Multi Features

  • High-quality broadcast transmission audio processor with automatic intelligent loudness management for up to three audio streams
  • Plug-and-play loudness management solution keeps your audio at its finest and handles everything you need for loudness processing in one simple step
  • Processes up to three SD/HD/3G streams simultaneously in a single rack-space unit, helping you conserve equipment room
  • Compliant with all major broadcast standards and supported by TC Electronic to remain current with the latest broadcast standard revisions
  • Powerful one-step LoudnessWizard process makes it easy to achieve your loudness-handling requirements, including real-time content-sensitive loudness correction, upconversion, downmix, lip-sync delay, true-peak limiting and input signal detection
  • LM6 loudness radar meter gives you a complete loudness landscape overview at a glance
  • Optional ANORM adaptive normalization loudness processing retains stellar sound by automatically using the bare minimum dynamic audio processing required when putting your audio into compliance
  • Accepts mono, stereo, or 5.1 surround and can simultaneously deliver great-sounding audio to SDTV, HDTV and mobile platforms
  • Dual power supplies, dual fuses, dual low-noise fans and a complete relay bypass for your live stream offer you the robust redundancy and reliability needed for your mission-critical live applications
  • Available in six versions: Single SDI stream; Multi, with one, two, or three SDI streams; and AES, with balanced or unbalanced connectors
  • Process, measure and log for 16 or 24 audio channels and transmit exceptional 5.1 and stereo sound for two or three streams at once using your Multi version unit
  • Monitors and logs audio loudness input and post-processing output so you have a ready-made history of what was broadcast for evaluation and documentation purposes
  • 10-Year Warranty Program
  • Designed and engineered in Denmark

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What's in the box:

  • TC Electronic DB6 Multi 3 High-Quality Broadcast Transmission Audio Processor with Intelligent Loudness Management
  • 3x 3G Transmission Cards
  • 2x Power Cables
  • USB Memory Stick with TC Icon Software and DB6 Software
  • TC Electronic 10 Year Warranty