DS100M Signal Engine

The DS100M is the Milan-capable variant derived from the existing DS100 equipped with Dante.

Owing to the distinct architecture of the audio processing card incorporated in the unit, the DS100M provides an expanded set of functionalities. These include inputs for MADI, and both inputs and outputs for word clock.

Product description

The DS100M Signal Engine comprises an audio matrix with scalable I/O options:

d&b En-Scene.

d&b En-Scene is the Soundscape software module for object-based signal management. This extends the basic matrix function of the DS100M with an object-based positioning tool for every input. In addition to the possibility of independent positioning and moving up to 64 sound objects, an algorithm-based control of up to 64 loudspeakers is provided, based on the loudspeaker positions and their assignment to function groups. Each loudspeaker position needs one matrix output. Loudspeaker positions used for En-Scene can be used with the static matrix at the same time. All this can be configured and controlled via ArrayCalc and R1 within the d&b Workflow.

En-Scene also can be controlled via OSC. This enables the integration of object-based positioning via appropriate plug-ins into audio software and show controls or directly into mixing consoles. If En-Scene is installed on the DS100M, the user can freely choose which of the 64 input channels of the DS100M should work object-based and which are used for static matrix functions. Both modes of operation can be used simultaneously within a DS100M.

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d&b En-Space.

d&b En-Space is the Soundscape software module to enhance or build an acoustic environment, either indoor or outdoor, based on convolution of the audio signals on a large number of impulse responses captured in acoustically renowned performance spaces ranging from chamber recital to large concert halls.

En-Space applies the unique technology of boundary plane emulation. The room response uses a set of 144 boundary plane responses for 64 positions distributed along the circumference and stage lip of the venue. The sampled responses are taken from boundary measurements at the walls, which is exactly the location from where the En-Space loudspeaker sources will later reproduce them.

En-Space is an in-line technology, meaning to generate or expand the acoustic environment it does not use microphone feedback loops. It can be set up and operated quickly, making access to some of the world's most renowned performance spaces a reality for mobile or installation situations.

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d&b En-Bridge.

En-Bridge is standalone software available for Windows and MacOS that streamlines the interoperability between the DS100M signal engine and leading third party systems.

En-Bridge allows BlackTrax tracking systems to be used for automatic object positioning on a Soundscape system by translating the BlackTrax RTTrPM protocol into DS100M OSC commands, providing additional mapping functionality.

En-Bridge can also be used to deliver a consistent workflow for Soundscape console control with DiGiCo and SSL consoles, including support for bi-directional communication. The OSC bridging functionality can also be used for generic OSC controllers, allowing any connected controllers to communicate with two DS100Ms for third party integration and remote control to be used in redundant DS100M setups for Soundscape.