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Klark Teknik DM8500 Digital Audio Processor

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Klark Teknik DM8500 Digital Audio Processor
Product no: 9000-0068-9341 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 10-year warranty.

General

The extensive and professional DSP functionality of the Klark Teknik DM8500 audio processor grants deep control over the connected inputs and outputs. This progressive mixer even comes equipped with a Dante network interface that's able to output up to sixty-four digital inputs and outputs. Connect up analogue microphones or line-level equipment via the 3-pin Euroblock ports lined up along the rear panel, link a computer via the USB port, or take advantage of the RS232 ports and sixteen digital outputs via the Ultranet digital network port. Extensive yet easy to work with, the Klark Teknik DM8500 digital audio processor is the ideal brain for systems installed anywhere from conference centres to courtrooms.

External DSP for Digital Sound Installations

The front control panel has been finished with LED indicators that give clear feedback on the I/O, COM, and system status. Standard analogue equipment fitted with XLR, TS and TRS ports can be connected to the rear Euroblocks by following the Wiring Guide included in the user manual and, once everything is connected up, a gigantic DSP library provides a near-endless array of sound shaping options. The DSP can be controlled via Ethernet or using a DM TCE controller (not included), giving you direct access to mixers, equalisers, feedback suppressors, crossovers, filters, dynamics, routers, delay, controls, meters and generators.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches	19-inch rack mount (included)
Control via app	yes
Control via PC	yes
Number of analogue input channels	9 - 16
Number of analogue output channels	6
Number of speaker processor inputs	10
Number of channels	65 - 128
Number of microphone inputs	5 - 8
Number of speaker processor outputs	6
Delay possible	yes
Digital snake	no
Sustainable product	not specified
Dynamics	compressor, gate, limiter, multiband compressor
Equalizer	Master EQ
Input connection	3-pin Euroblock
Built-in audio interface	USB (2x2 I/O), Dante
Built-in audio player	USB
Built-in effects	yes
Inputs	no
Input level meters	via PC/Mac
Remote control	via Ethernet, via remote control (available separately)
Connector position	back
Type of display	LED
Expansion possibilities	none
Output connector	Ethernet, Euroblock, USB connector
Mixer power	power cable
Volume control	via PC / Mac

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	4,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	50,0 x 30,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

Klark Teknik DM8500
digital audio processor
analogue specifications:
- inputs:
  - number of channels: 10
  - type: Euroblock, balanced
  - impedance: 10 kOhms
  - max. input level: +24 dBu
  - gain range: 0 to +66 dB in 6 dB steps
  - common mode rejection: typical 60 dB @ 1 kHz
  - crosstalk: < -75 dB
  - phantom power: +48 VDC, 7 mA per channel
- outputs:
  - number of channels: 6
  - type: Euroblock, balanced
  - export impedance: 200 Ohms
  - max. output level: -31 dBu to + 24 dBu
Dante input/output:
- number of channels: 64 in, 64 out
- ports: 2x RJ45
- sample rate: 48kHz
- resolution: 24-bit
- DM8500 internal latency: < 1.8 ms
- DM8500 Dante latency: adjustable via Dante controller,
  - 0.25 ms,
  - 0.5 ms,
  - 1.0 ms,
  - 5.0 ms
- clock: via Dante or internal DM8500 clock
Ultranet netwerk:
- number of channels: 16 out
- ports: RJ45
- sample rate: 48kHz
- latency: < 1.8 ms
- cable: shielded CAT5
- cable length: max. 75m
USB audio:
- number of channels: 2 in, 2 out
- resolution: 16-bit
- sample rate: 48kHz
- type: Audio Class 1.0
- connector: USB-B
GPIO;
- number of channels: 6
- voltage: 0 - 5V
- input impedance:
  - 4.7 kOhm to +5 V (2-wire mode)
  - > 1 mOhm (3-wire mode)
- output voltage: 0/5V (no load)
- output impedance:
  - 550 Ohm (source)
  - 10 Ohm (sink)
- output power:
  - -1 mA (source) (Vo ≥4 V)
  - 20 mA (sink), (Vo ≤ 0.4 V)
- +5V voltage (150 mA max.)
RS232:
- layout: 8-N-1, 38,400 baud
- connection: DB9 female
performance:
- frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- THD+N: < 0.005%
- equivalent input noise: -125 dBu
- dynamic range: >105 dB
- A/D-D/A conversion: multi-bit ΣΔ
- AEC-modules:
  - max. 6 AEC-modules supported (total 24 channels)
  - tail length options: 150 ms with 4 channels or 300 ms with 2 channels
  - individually adjusted
- AEC convergence: up to 100 dB/sec
operating temperature: -0°C to 45°C
storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C
power requirements:
- voltage: 100 - 240V AC
- frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
- power consumption: 48 Watts
dimensions: 48.3 x 29.3 x 4.4cm
weight: 3.6 kg

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