DM88 System Processor

Powerful, flexible and easy to use is possible. Equally suited to FOH duties as a highly capable system manager and console switcher, or as the hub of a complex installation system, the DM88 can control and process it all, simply and capably.

DM88 Overview

The DM88 incorporates not only the best quality audio conversion and DSP, but also new levels of flexibility for routing and processing. Featuring 16 Dante, 8 analogue and 8 AES inputs, these are all available* to be matrixed to one of 16 processing channels, optimised for either general input processing or for more specialised output speaker processing.

General input processing features multiple layers of parametric EQ with a library of selectable behaviours, 3 bands of dynamic EQ, compression, high-pass filter plus delay and phase reverse.

Specialised output processing includes 48dB/Oct high and low-pass filters, multiple EQ layers, FIR filtering,
and a new 2-way mode limiter, designed for use with passive 2-way speaker boxes.

By allowing any source to be directly selected at any output, and incorporating a three-level failover system, the DM88 can perform format conversion and break-in/break-out duties. This is in addition to the 16 channels of individual signal processing and routing.

Our D-Net control software for PC, Mac and iPad gives you complete control over Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The latest release of D-Net incorporates advanced features that unlock the capabilities of the DM88.These include speaker module libraries for fast configuration, and powerful grouping and linking control to work with EQ layers, levels, and delays across multiple devices on the network**.

The DM88 is also compatible with the VR1 & VR2 venue remotes and V-Remote, our iPhone venue remote application.

*up to 4 sources & any channel of each source type
**grouping only available on DM88 devices

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DM88 Technical Specifications

Analogue Inputs - 8 Electronically Balanced
CMRR: >60dB @ 1kHz
SNR: 119dB ‘A’wtd
Maximum Level >20dBu
Input Impedance: 10k Balanced

Analogue Outputs - 8 Electronically Balanced
SNR: 122dB ‘A’wtd
Maximum Level: >20dBu
Source Impedance: <60R

AES Inputs - 4 x 2 Transformer Balanced
AES Input Sample Rates: 8kHz - 192kHz
AES Input s/n Ratio: 139dB
Input Impedance: 110R
BNC Word Clock Input (auto-selected if valid)

AES Outputs - 4 x 2 Transformer Balanced
Sample Rate: 96kHz
Source Impedance: 110R

Network Audio
16 in, 16 out (48kHz/96kHz)
Dante and AES67 compatible

Performance & Mechanical
Frequency Response: 12Hz - 32kHz +0.2dB
Dynamic Range: >119dB ‘A’wtd (in-out analogue)
THD+N (+19dB @ 1kHz): 0.00029%
Latency: 0.615mS (in-out analogue, 96kHz)

Power: 90-250VAC, 50-60Hz, 20W
Dims: 88 x 170 x 482mm (1.75 x 6.75 x 19in)
Weight: 3.2kg Net; 4.4kg Shipping

Input Processing Features
Variable High Pass Filter;
Compressor;
Multi-Layer Parametric EQ with Behaviour Library;
3 Bands Dynamic EQ;
Delay/Gain/Polarity/Mute

Output Processing Features
Multi-Layer Parametric EQ with Behaviour Library;
Crossover Filters up to 48dB/Oct;
FIR Capable - up to 1024 taps/channel;
Band Gain, Output Gain, Polarity;
Delay (up to 1.3s per channel);
2 RMS Limiter Modes (Standard & Passive 2-way);
Look Ahead Clip Limiter

Signal Routing Features
Failover System - three-level automatic “virtual”
inputs that select alternate sources if a signal fails;
Direct Source Conversion - any input source can be
routed direct to any output bypassing DSP;
Mix Matrices - every input and output processing
channel has a 4 source select and mix matrix.

Comms & General Features
5" colour touchscreen for monitoring, key
level and delay/phase/mute control & preset recall;
4 GPI ports for configurable external control;
Up to 100 presets may be stored for offline recall;
Remote control via 100Mbps Ethernet with
integrated 4 Port Switch.

Compatible with VR1, VR2 PoE remote control panels
and V-Remote iPhone control app.

Due to continuing product improvement the above specifications are subject to change.