Meyer Sound DCM4 288-Channel Core Matrix Mixing Module

Meyer Sound DCM4 288-Channel Core Matrix Mixing Module

The DCM-4 is a 2U rack mountable matrix mixing module for the D-Mitri digital audio platform which can combine up to 288 channels of audio input to 288 buses, mixed to 288 outputs. The DCM-4 receives all audio inputs from and sends all outputs to up to four DCP core processors via Matrix Link, a dedicated, ultra-low latency Ethernet connection that carries 96 kHz/32-bit audio between D-Mitri’s processing and matrix modules. Mixing and routing are fully dynamic under the control of D-Mitri’s CueStation software.

D-Mitri is a sophisticated digital audio platform which is the basis for a family of powerful modules aimed at providing comprehensive audio processing, matrix mixing, and routing for a variety of professional audio applications, including theatrical and spectacle productions, theme parks, and active acoustics. D-Mitri systems feature an extremely flexible and highly programmable control scheme that can be customized by the user via the Python scripting language and Open Sound Control real-time protocol (both open-source tools) to accomplish even the most complex tasks. D-Mitri modules communicate using the Ethernet/AVB standard, which provides guaranteed QoS (quality of service) and very low-latency.

Selections of D-Mitri modules can be assembled to provide nearly any configuration of digital or analog inputs and outputs and channels of processing. The DCM-4 facilitates dynamic mixing and routing for applications requiring large numbers of channels. The DCM-4 is unique: no other hardware matrix mixer of its size and quality exists.

The DCM-4 has two additional redundant Ethernet ports for connecting to a separate control network, to receive communication from CueStation software or an external hardware controller.

Features & Benefits

• Provides full dynamic matrix mixing of 288 inputs to 288 buses to 288 outputs
• Dynamic mixing and routing controlled by CueStation software
• Processes streams of up to 32 bits of resolution at 96 kHz sample rate
• Sends and receives audio to and from D-Mitri processing modules via Matrix Link
• Redundant control ports
• Additional redundant Matrix Link port

Specifications

• Digital Audio and Control
• Network
• Five Ethernet Matrix Link ports for connection to up to four D-Mitri DCP processors
• Software Control
• Full bidirectional communication with D-Mitri processors for control by CueStation software within a client-server architecture
• Control Connections
• Two Ethernet ports for control by D-Mitri DCP processors
• AC Power
• Connector
• PowerCon®
• Operating Voltage Range
• 100–240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
• Power Consumption
• 150 W maximum
• Physical
• Dimensions
• Two rack spaces 19" w x 3.5" h x 15.9" d (483 mm x 89 mm x 404 mm)
• Weight
• 23 lbs
• Notes
• System Requirements
• D-Mitri requires a Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure
• Cabling
• Cat-5e or Cat-6