Overview
The DCD2020 is a Dante enabled Commentary box supporting 2+1
commentators. Network connection may be fibre or copper and it has full
network redundancy. Microphone amplifier gains and many other adjustments
such as phantom power and limit levels may be made on the local lockable
LCD screen or remotely via the DCD2020's web page.
In addition to the commentary box functions there is a built in Dante breakout
box with six analogue inputs and eight analogue outputs. With 240V mains, 12
volt and PoE powering and a built in ethernet switch the DCD2020 can truly be
the hub of your commentary system.
Power
The DCD2020 may be powered by:
Mains, 110-240 VAC 50/60Hz.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) on either or both of the copper primary and secondary
ethernet jacks. The unit has a class 3 signature.
An external 12 volt supply.
If the unit is powered using a mains supply, a 12 volt supply (minimum rating 1 Amp)
may also be connected effectively providing a redundant supply for the unit. In fact
power may be provided on all power inputs if required and the unit will seamlessly
switch between supplies as required.
Clearly PoE power will not be available if the unit is used with fibre connections so
the mains and/or the external 12 volt input should then be utilised.
Network Connections
The DCD2020 has a built in network switch. This switch may be configured either as a
standard switch where network connections may be passed on to other network
devices or with redundant inputs for connection to a secondary (backup) network.
The switch function should be configured from within Dante Controller.
For copper network connections the closest green LED will flicker on successful
network connection. For SFP connections (usually fibre) the relevant green LED on
the left of the sockets will flicker.
