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Soundfield DSF-3 MKII User Manual

Digital surround processor

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DSF-3 MKII
Digital
Surround Processor
User Guide
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 DSF-3 MKII Digital Surround Processor User Guide Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SoundField DSF-3 User Guide CONTENTS: Safety Information Controls 4-10 Interfacing the DSF-3 with the DSF-2 Digital Broadcast Microphone System For Live Surround Broadcast Audio Specification - Warranty Contents Page 2...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SoundField DSF-3 User Guide SAFETY INFORMATION • This equipment must be EARTHED. • Only suitably trained personnel should service this equipment. • Please read and take note of all warning and informative labels. • Before starting any servicing operation, this equipment must be isolated from the AC supply (mains) by removing the incoming IEC mains connector.
  • Page 4: Controls

    SoundField DSF-3 User Guide CONTROLS Input Page 1. Input Trim The inputs can be level trimmed by +/- 10dB in 1dB steps. To change the input trim press the “Trim” button - this will change the display to show the trim level in the middle of the screen –...
  • Page 5 SoundField DSF-3 User Guide 3. Invert The INVERT mode maintains the correct three-dimensional perspective in both surround and stereo when the microphone is suspended upside down above the sound source ( ). Not selecting this mode with the mic suspended will result in the Left/Right width information and Up/Down height information being reversed.
  • Page 6 SoundField DSF-3 User Guide Orientation Page 1. Rotate Rotates the microphone’s pick up through a full horizontal 360º in 10º steps and redefines the front centre of the stereo and surround image. To change the rotation press the “Rotate” button - this will change the display to show the angle of rotation in the middle of the screen –...
  • Page 7 SoundField DSF-3 User Guide Surround Output Page The Surround Output Page shows the surround sound output bargraphs and allows you to control the parameters of the available output pairs. In the case of 5.1 the output pairs are L/R, C. LFE and LS/RS.
  • Page 8 SoundField DSF-3 User Guide 4. Delay A variable delay control is available for the LS/RS pair and can be varied by upto 40ms in 1ms steps. To change the delay press the “Delay” button and use the rotary controller to alter the delay.
  • Page 9 SoundField DSF-3 User Guide 3. Delay A variable delay control is available for the LS/RS pair and can be varied by upto 40ms in 1ms steps. To change the delay press the “Delay” button and use the rotary controller to alter the delay.
  • Page 10 SoundField DSF-3 User Guide REAR PANEL 1. MAINS POWER INLETS - fully redundant power supply inlets. Ethernet Port – for future expansion 75Ω Coax (AES3id) Digital Outputs – 5 x digital audio outputs Currently supporting 5.1 output with support for 6.1, 7.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 and to follow) 5.1 Output Mapping...
  • Page 11: Interfacing The Dsf-3 With The Dsf-2 Digital Broadcast

    SoundField DSF-3 User Guide INTERFACING THE DSF-3 WITH THE DSF-2 DIGITAL BROADCAST MICROPHONE SYSTEM FOR LIVE SURROUND BROADCAST In this configuration the DSF-2/DSF-3 combination will deliver six discrete channels of digital 5.1 surround for High Definition broadcast. The DSF-3 can also output simultaneous digital stereo for Standard Definition and radio.
  • Page 12: Audio Specification

    SoundField DSF-3 User Guide AUDIO SPECIFICATION 75Ω Coax (AES3id) Digital Inputs Supported Input Sample Rates 48kHz Supported Input Bit Rates 24 bit Sample Rate Converter AD1896 (128dB SNR) 75Ω Coax (AES3id) Digital Outputs Output Sample Rate 48kHz Output Bit Rate...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    All products should be thoroughly inspected immediately upon delivery. If there is any damage to the product a claim should be filed with the carrier immediately. A quotation to repair shipment damage can be obtained from SoundField Ltd. Final claims and negotiations with the carrier are the responsibility of the customer.