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Excellent audio quality
The result of this advanced digital technology is excellent
audio performance with no loss in signal quality or level
during transmission. Each unit receives a consistently
high quality audio signal. This significantly enhances the
intelligibility of speech. DCN Next Generation virtually
eliminates the problems usually associated with conven-
tional systems, such as background noise, interference,
distortion, and cross talk.
Reduced installation costs
Fast, cost-saving installation is an important benefit of
DCN Next Generation digital technology. Thin, flexible,
twin-coaxial cable and twin-optical fiber carry all the
system’s digital signals. This eliminates the need for the
costly and vulnerable multi-core cables used in conven-
tional analogue installations. The twin-coaxial cable and
twin-optical fiber can easily be run through existing
ducting and cable conduits. These can simultaneously
carry up to 32 high-quality contribution channels and
32 high-quality distribution channels.
Simplified wiring
Gone are the days of complex wiring through bulky
trunking. The cables used for DCN Next Generation sig-
nal transmission are a sturdy twin-coax cable moulded
with a 6-pole connector and a twin-fiber terminated with
easily mounted connectors.
Both cables are used to transport signals to units
throughout the system and can be tapped at any desired
point to connect extra equipment, thus providing a
branched-tree topology. Future extensions to the system
capacity, such as adding extra units or increasing the
number of language channels, will not require alterations
to the existing system cabling. Power is also supplied to all
units via two wires in the same cable, a major advantage.
Installation is further simplified and speeded up by the
use of splitters and ready-made cables with sturdy con-
nectors, allowing easy insertion of equipment at any
point in the system cabling. These easy-to-connect acces-
sories are used for both fixed and portable installations,
making DCN Next Generation a versatile system that can
be installed quickly and efficiently in any situation or
environment.
Simultaneous interpretation and language
distribution
The DCN Next Generation system offers comprehensive
facilities for simultaneous interpretation and distribution
of interpretations to conference participants, meeting
the stringent demands of international, multi-lingual
conferences and congresses.
The system enables direct or auto-relay interpretation
modes for less well-known languages. Each interpreter
desk has an output for the normal (primary) language
and another for alternative languages.