| The Digital Drive Processor features three individual
processing functions, all operating at the same
time. The sections consist of fixed, factory-set functions
and variable, user-definable functions, with
channel-dependent control.
The control of the DDP is done by a single “click &
rotate” encoder with ergonomic, logical operation.
1) Input section:
This section features channel-dependent gain control
and mute function.
It also provides a signal routing matrix for configuring
signal distribution over the 2 channels (input selection:
input 1 or input 2 individual; input 1 > input 2;
input 2 > input 1; input 1 > inputs 1+2; input 2 >
inputs 1+2, inputs 1+2 > input 1, inputs 1+2 > input
2).
2) System Drive section:
This section provides system controlling and optimizing,
with presets for all available Alcons systems
and system configurations. Simply select the correct
speaker and speaker configuration and all parameters
are set to give the best sonic performance;
Protection, dedicated filtering, optimised system
response.
The Intelligent Driver Guidance IDG™ processing
offers optimized power response through "True-RMS" intelligent
power limiting guidance and (separate) excursion
limiting guidance.
Crossover filtering is done with “Von Helsing’s Filterslope
Architecture”; This filter design protocol
consists of dedicated, hybrid Bessel, Butterworth or
Linkwitz Riley responses.
The optimization of the system’s response is taken
care of by factory-set dedicated driver alignment and
system configuration equalising a.o.
3) User control section:
This sections offers user definable equalising and delay
functions.
The equalising can be done through 4-bands of parametric
equalising per channel; Each band provides +12dB to -
19dB gain with a choice of 83 selectable frequencies. Each
band can also act as notch-filter. The filters feature CSQ™
(Constant & Symmetrical Q), with a selectable Q from 0.3
to 15, in 36 steps.
Per channel there’s also a user-definable delay function;
The delay can be set from 1 to 294ms. for a total of 99.9m/
328ft. delay
Up to 99 user-presets can be made, consisting of factory system preset, gain, input-mode, equalising and delay, or a selection of each of these functions. The presets can be tagged with a 21-character name.
Apart from the three processing sections, another important
feature is the LimitLog™. In combination with the internal
crystal-controlled daytime clock, this function provides
real-time signal logging; A visual tracing report on the signal
present and dB limiting of the selected system, over the
elapsed period of time.
With up to 420.000 minute samples, a usage history of
more than 7.000 operating hours can be read out.
Furthermore, the DDP is fitted with a wide-angle view backlit
LCD; The large display of 128x64 dots, enables a complete
processor status report with just a single view.
The display can be configured for 10-seconds Time-out, or
9-level Dimmer-mode; The display also features a 9-step
contrast control.
Firmware updates are performed via the side-located USBport;
Dedicated boot-loader software makes the firmware
updates internet-downloadable.
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