Crest Audio NC-DSP-D - TECHNICAL Technical Data Download Page 1

Features:

• Digital signal processing and attenuation programmed by NexSys or N-Coder/PC software.
• Can be used stand-alone after being programmed

• AES/EBU digital input

• Balanced input barrier strip connectors

• Two delays are equivalent to 600 feet (183 meters) each

• Analog loop-thru post-processing outputs on barrier strip connectors

• Amp channel gain pot knobs removable for security

• Crossover, EQ, delay, and dynamics functions 

• Simple setup, tamper-proof configuration

• Data error LED indicator

Internal Features

• Jumper-selectable gain of X20 (26 dB), X40 (32 dB, factory setting), or constant sensitivity for full output at 0dBu (.775V) in. 

NC-DSP-D

Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

Product Information

The NC-DSP-D Module fits in the Input Processing bay located on the
rear panel of Crest Audio CKS, CKV & CKX Series Power Processing
amplifiers. It provides state-of-the-art digital signal processing integrat-
ed with the amplifier channel. Input to the NC-DSP-D is via an
AES/EBU digital port, removing the need for an extra D/A A/D conver-
sion. This reduces cost and noise, and improves system performance.
Two post-processing analog outputs are provided to daisy chain to addi-
tional amp channels requiring the same processing.

An internal jumper selects between gains of X20 (26 dB), X40 (32 dB),
or constant sensitivity for full output at 0dBu (.775V) in. The standard
factory setting is for X40 (32dB). Individual channel attenuators are pro-
vided with removable knobs for extra security.

Via NexSys

®

or N-Coder/PC software, algorithms are down-loaded to

the NC-DSP-D to perform crossover, equalizing, driver alignment, sys-
tem delay, limiting, compression, gating functions, etc. All the require-
ments for loudspeaker processing can be performed by the NC-DSP-D.

Architects and Engineers Specifications - NC-DSP-D.

The module shall plug into Crest Audio CKS or CKV Power Processing amplifiers in the
Input Processing bay. The module shall provide full DSP (digital signal processing) func-
tions. Capabilities for EQ, cross-over filters, delay, dynamics control, etc. shall be achiev-
able. The module shall be capable of being programmed and updated over the NexSys net-
work (if fitted in a CKS or CKV amplifier loaded with an NC-NXS module and NexSys-
compatible Power/Output module). The module shall operate as a stand-alone unit after 

being programmed with the N-Coder/PC software. The audio input shall be of AES/EBU
type on a three pin XLR. Two, post-processing, analog outputs on barrier strip connectors
shall be provided to loop-thru out to additional amp channels requiring the same processing.
Two removable-knob gain pots shall be provided that control the level of each amplifier
channel independent of programming. The module shall be designated the Crest Audio
model NC-DSP-D.

INPUT PROCESSING MODULE

FOR CKS, CKV & CKX SERIES

POWER PROCESSING AMPLIFIERS

PUSH

Model NC-DSP-D

Error

AES/EBU
In

N-Coder
Data
Port

7

8

9

5

2

0

1

3

4

6

10

7

8

9

5

2

0

1

3

4

6

10

Output A

Output B

 

+

 

+

Daisy Chain

Level

B

Level

A

Output

 

A

 

B

 

+

 

+

Signal
Ground
Lift
Jumper

CLASS 2

WIRING MAY

BE USED

8

1

9

2

A

3

B

4

C

5

D

6

E

7

F

8

1

9

2

A

3

B

4

C

5

D

6

E

7

F

Model
Name

CKS 100
CKS 200
CKS 400
CKS 800

CKS 800-2

CKS 1200-2
CKS 1600-2

Output Power

@8

/Ch.

50W

100W
200W
400W
400W
600W
800W

Model
NC-NXS

Hi

Data

Lo

Crest Audio Inc.
100 Eisenhower Dr.
Paramus, New Jersey  07652 USA

Designed & manufactured in the USA by:

Network

+

+

Address

Model
Name

CKV 100
CKV 200
CKV 400
CKV 800

CKV 1600
CKV 2400

Output Power

@70.7V

50W

100W
200W
400W
800W

1200W

To other

amplifiers

OR

PC Lap-Top running

N-Coder/PC software

N-Coder

   Crest Audio

Revision 1.03E

NexSys Bus

AES/EBU
In

Digital
Signal

Source

N C - D S P - D   c o n n e c t i o n s

Power
Processing
Modules

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