Specifications

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`DBC NETWORK BRIDGE
DBC Network Bridge
All-Digital Cinema Solution
A
t the heart of a Digital B Chain system, the Crown DBC Network Bridge
allows you to distribute multiple channels of digital audio over standard
fast Ethernet hardware and cabling for use in traditional, e-cinema and d-cin-
ema applications.
The DBC Network Bridge accepts standard analog and/or AES digital audio
and CobraNet
TM
digital channels from other Cinema processors (Dolby
®
,
DTS
®
), Cinema Servers, or Alternative Content Media Players; and bridges
them to a Crown DBC network.
This network is Crown’s proprietary “Single-Click” solution that provides
system control, monitoring, and digital audio transport. The DBC network
(fed by the DBC Network Bridge) distributes the digital audio and system-
wide control protocol to Crown amplifiers. The DBC Network Bridge also
provides the necessary system equalization, which is stored and recalled via
a series of presets for use in both feature film and alternative content pro-
gramming.
Note: Regulatory certifications pending.
• Accepts 8 inputs (7.1 surround) via
one of the following formats:
AnalogAES/EBUCobraNet.
• Selectable mic or line auxiliary ana-
log XLR inputs for alternative con-
tent.
• Primary and Secondary 100 Mb
Ethernet “Single-Click” connection
for DBC network.
• Front-panel LCD display and con-
trol functions of internal presets
and system setup.
• Full 32-channel CobraNet digital
audio transmit/receive capability.
• Enhanced matrix mixer capable of
full 8x32 crosspoint matrix mixing.
• 24-bit/48 kHz converters.
• Studio-grade DSP with multiple fil-
ter banks for each channel (up to
256 filters).
• 32 presets, 32 scenes, and 32
events can be stored, labeled, and
recalled.
• Analog monitoring of cinema
processor inputs, pre-amp, or
post-amp signals.
• Multiple-function control port for
third-party automation/control.
• Internal clock/calendar for schedul-
ing events.
• Auto leveling functions for dynamic
volume control of auditoriums or
lobby.
• Ambient leveling functions for
maintaining maximum signal-to-
noise ratio.
• Three-year, no-fault, fully transfer-
able warranty.
`FEATURES
DBC Network Bridge control screen.
Digital Circus, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.