Extron electronics DMP 128 User Manual page 9

Flexible control options — The DMP 128 can be controlled using the DSP
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Configurator Software and a PC connection to the Ethernet port, the RS-232 serial port,
or the USB 2.0 port on the front panel. The DMP 128 can also be controlled through a
control system with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands, and by accessing
the internal Web pages.
Copy and paste for processing blocks — To help speed audio system design and
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setup, parameter settings can be quickly copied between individual processing blocks
or identical groups of blocks within the graphical user environment, using conventional
cut-and-paste commands.
• Building Blocks processor settings — A collection of pre-designed processor
settings optimized for a specific type of input or output device, such as microphones
and Extron speakers, with preset levels, filters, dynamics, and more. Flexible building
blocks are available on each I/O strip and allow system designers to fully customize and
save their own building blocks, further streamlining audio system design and integration.
• Live and Emulate operation modes with configuration file saving — Live mode
allows integrators to connect to the DMP 128 and make live parameter adjustments
while hearing or metering them in real-time. This avoids the need to compile and upload
a configuration file to the DSP. Emulation mode allows settings to be configured offline
and uploaded to the DMP 128. The software also downloads configuration files from the
mixer for archiving. Settings for two DMP 128 processors linked together can be saved
to a single configuration file.
32 DSP Configurator presets — Using the DSP Configurator Software, any
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parameters for DSP processing, levels, or audio routing can be saved as presets. These
settings can be saved for the entire system, or any selected group of inputs, outputs,
mix-points, and DSP blocks.
• 20 digital I/O ports for remote control or feedback — Twenty configurable digital
I/O ports are provided, so that the DMP 128 can be programmed to sense and then
respond to external triggers such as mic activation, muting, and recall of presets.
• Triple matrix design provides output, virtual, and expansion routing options —
Employs a triple matrix design that offers substantial flexibility in routing, mixing, and
processing audio input sources. An output matrix allows any of the twelve inputs to
be mixed to any or all eight outputs. If desired, any of the inputs can first be directed
into a virtual matrix, which routes the inputs to eight virtual buses, before being mixed
back into the output matrix. Virtual buses allow inputs to be processed together as a
group. When two DMP 128 processors are linked together via the expansion ports over
shielded CAT 6 cable, inputs and virtual buses of one unit can be routed to the other
processor through an expansion matrix, for additional processing or matrix mixing into
the outputs.
• Group masters — The DMP 128 provides the capability to consolidate gain or mute
control throughout the system. Gain or mute controls can be selected and added to a
group master, which can then be controlled by a single master fader or mute control.
Each group master can have up to 16 members, and up to 32 group masters can be
created.
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