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Teac DS-M7.1 Applications Guide User Manual

Ds-m7.1, Applications guide, Ds-m7.1 digital surround monitor controller

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DS-M7.1

Applications Guide

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Up to 7.1-channel sur-
round monitor control
from nearly any console
or DAW

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Standard 8-channel TDIF,

AES/EBU and ADAT con-
nections for a stem re-
corder

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8 input channels, 8 output
channels

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44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz
operation

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Pull up/down operation
via external master clock

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Flexible downmixing op-
tions

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Built-in Pink Noise gen-
erator for monitor calibra-
tion

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Individual channel Mute/
Solo

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LED SPL display

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Individual channel delay
compensation

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Standard monitoring
controls like adjustable
Dim, Mono and Alternate
speakers

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Surround Bass Manage-
ment

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Integrates with your ex-
isting control room moni-
tor output

DS-M7.1 Digital Surround Monitor Controller

D

esigned for the needs of surround

production studios, the DS-M7.1

is a complete monitor control solution

for tracking and mixing in surround.

With its 96kHz/24-bit digital process-

ing and fl exible routing and downmix

capabilities, the DS-M7.1 is a powerful

yet affordable monitor solution for stu-

dios ready for the future of surround

audio.

The DS-M7.1 supports nearly every

surround format, including mono, ste-

reo, LCRS, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1. Its downmix

feature allows you to hear the effect of

plus tracking and mixdown recorders

are provided in several digital formats,

from TDIF to AES/EBU and ADAT optical.

If you require a different digital format

than the one provided, optional card

slots allow you to specify the format

of your digital I/O, or even add analog

inputs and outputs. An AES/EBU in-

sert jack is also provided, to hear the

results of digital encoding like Dolby

Digital® and DTS®, and its I/O can also

be changed to another digital or analog

format.

The front panel of the DS-M7.1 is

removable

for place-

ment on

a console,

while the

processor

sits in an

equipment rack or machine room. A

pair of balanced Stereo Control Room

outputs, selectable at the touch of a

button, allow you to check your mix in

stereo on another pair of monitors. The

Output Level control has an SPL refer-

ence display for consistent listening

levels. The DS-M7.1 also provides bass

management, and each output channel

has its own mute/solo button so that

individual channels can be checked for

noises or other problems. For surround

monitoring control in applications in-

cluding post-production for fi lm and

video, surround production for music,

creation of audio for video games and

multimedia, theatrical production

and television broadcast, the DS-M7.1

represents a powerful yet affordable

solution.

playing back your surround mix folded

down to stereo or mono for compat-

ibility. Monitor outputs are provided in

balanced analog and AES/EBU output

formats for more options when wiring

your studio.

The DS-M7.1 has digital inputs for

your console, tracking recorder and

master recorder. These inputs not

only allow it to control your studio

monitoring, but also allows fl exible

signal routing options. For example,

you may have one session which uses

your console’s buss outputs to record to

a tracking recorder, followed by another

session using the console’s outputs to

mix in surround to a mixdown deck.

With the DS-M7.1 dedicated I/O and

front-panel buttons, you don’t need to

repatch as your session requirements

change.

Inputs and outputs for your console,