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Sets new standard for Realtime Loudness Control and Format Conversion
TC Electronic announces the immediate availability of the DB-4 Broadcast Audio
Processor. DB-4, designed for use within TV and radio stations and their regional
centers, serves analog and digital transmission, OB and linking with Realtime
Loudness Control, Format Conversion, five-band processing and advanced limiting.
DB-4 is now shipping at EUR 8500 retail ex. VAT and GBP 5900 retail ex. VAT.
Consistency of loudness is the most critical element to get right in the broadcast
of audio. TC's DB-8 Broadcast Audio Processor sets a new standard for Realtime
Loudness Control and Format Conversion, pioneering support of both analog and
digital feeds from a single machine. DB-4 employs the same cutting edge technology,
streamlining production, and most importantly eliminating listener complaints
concerning 'level jumping'.
DB-4 and DB-8 are preset compatible, and include the same I/O capabilities.
They do differ in their complement of discrete processors; DB-4 has two compared
to the four inside DB-8. By no means does this limit each processor's capability.
For example, one DB-4 can apply different processing to four mono, two stereo
or two 5.1 signals, or a combination such as one stereo and one 5.1 signal.
However, DB-4 does offer a more financially viable solution for smaller stations
and regional centers, and its software will stay synchronized with DB-8.
On the audio front, DB-4 excels at optimizing the performance of data reduction
systems. Working perfectly with codecs such as MPEG 4, Dolby AC3, MP3, AAC and
DTS, the unit improves audio quality and consistency with any digital radio
or TV format from cell phone broadcast to HDTV . When analog transmission is
abandoned, both DB-4 engines can be easily switched to serve all digital transmission.
DB-4 integrates directly with standard Master Control applications. Changes
are applied using serial control, GPI or Ethernet, and multiple units can be
monitored via SNMP trapping. Local or remotely located DB-4 and DB-8 units can
also be controlled from the Icon program included with the machine.
About TC Electronic and Broadcasting
TC Electronic is a leading supplier of digital audio equipment for the music,
post-production and broadcast industry. We are committed to provide broadcaster
with state-of-the-art audio processing solutions in a time of analog to digital
transmission. Extensive studies of the broadcast chain and constant evaluation
of processing needs, combined with our extensive knowledge of surround audio
and dynamics control, enable us to lead the way in audio processing in times
of format transitions.
For more information visit www.tcelectronic.com.
