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4 In - 8 Out Speaker Management System
Introduction
DPA480 is the flagship of Marani’ s digital speaker management systems. Designed for maximum
versatility, it provides all the processing and control necessary for both live and fixed installation use. It
offers 4 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs and 2 digital S/PDIF inputs, managed by a powerful DSP Engine, in
addition to high performance 24 Bit AD/DA converters. Each input channel provides a choice of EQ with 5band Parametric equalizer, Noise Gate function, Gain control and configurable Delay. In addition each
input includes Pink/White noise internal generator which may be used for tuning sound reinforcement
systems during installation. Each output offers up to 7-band of parametric equalization, in addition to the
crossover filters which themselves provide slopes from 6dB/Octave up to 48dB/Octave. Each output path
also features RMS compressor, Peak Limiter and configurable delay. The DPA480 supports a full matrix
mixing mode where inputs may be routed/mixed in any ratio to any output. For remote configuration and
control the DPA480 can be connected via Ethernet, USB or RS485. The control remote PC software
allows simultaneous control up to 32 units, setting all parameters and showing real time levels.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE