DCM
Digital Cinema Monitors
QSC’s Digital Cinema Monitors provide signal processing and monitor functions
in a single integrated system. Designed to be used with QSC’s Digital Cinema
Amplifiers (DCAs), DCMs optimize loudspeaker performance while simplifying
cinema sound system wiring and configuration. The DCM-10, DCM-10D, DCM-30
and DCM-30D cover cinema systems ranging from three to five screen channels,
and are configurable for bi-amp, tri-amp or quad-amp operation. DCMs are also
compatible with all cinema processor formats including Dolby Digital Surround-EX
and DTS-ES.
Digital Signal Processing
The DCM’s digital signal processing capability outperforms traditional analog
crossovers for optimized speaker performance. Crossover frequency, parametric
equalization, polarity and gain can be precisely adjusted for each speaker in your
system. Digital delays, adjustable in 20
µ
s increments, assure proper acoustical
time-alignment of loudspeaker drivers for smooth frequency response, especially
critical in 3-way and 4-way systems. An active emergency bypass crossover with
redundent power supply is also included for fail-safe operation.
Less wiring, faster setup
DCMs greatly simplify system wiring and set-up, significantly reducing installation
time and labor cost. Input to the DCM is provided via a standard DB-25 cable from
the cinema processor. Connections to DCA amplifiers for input and monitor signals
are made through a single QSC DataPort / VGA-style cable. All traditional XLR and
barrier strip terminations are eliminated.
DCMs also simplify set-up by using a menu-driven, PC-based software program for
configuration. The program includes a speaker data file that lists default parameters
for popular cinema speaker models. Commonly used configurations can also be
saved on a disk, allowing you to quickly load them on other DCMs.
Advanced Monitor Functions
In addition to audio monitoring of amplifier inputs and outputs, DCMs include QSC’s
exclusive “load fault” detection. DCMs monitor all amplifier outputs and indicate
opens and shorts in the speaker system and wiring via LED “load fault” indicators,
providing confirmation that all amplifier outputs are functioning properly.
DCM-10 | DCM-10D | DCM-30 | DCM-30D
Features
• Real-time software control via USB
• Bi-amp, tri-amp and quad-amp configuration
• Analog inputs or AES/EBU (D models)
• User defined auxiliary outputs
• Provides Monitor and Crossover functions in one box
• Digital Signal Processing for state-of-the-art sound
quality (high dynamic range)
• Fast system setup time (especially in megaplexes with
similar rooms)
• Simple connections with QSC DataPort connectivity.
Only one cable per amplifier needed (contains two
signal inputs, two signal returns, power on/standby
control and two channels of load monitoring)
• Exclusive “Load Fault” detection indicates speaker
system or wiring faults
• Simple crossover adjustments via PC with password
control for tamper proof system adjustments
• Lower system cost than existing quad-amp solutions
• Compatible with all current sound formats;
3-5 screen channels, 5.1 - 7.1
• 3-year warranty plus optional 3-year extended
service contract
