QSC DSP-3 Signal Processor Rental

Features

Hardware

• Two independent channels of DSP
• 48kHz, 24-bit converters
• No turn on pops or zipper noise
• If the memory or hardware fails, unit turns on muted
• Host interface via RS-232 or QSControl Audio Network System* via CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor
• Electronically balanced inputs
• Contact closure to trigger gain preset changes
• Post-DSP output signal for daisy-chaining
• Peak, RMS and Clip meter displays
• Selectable input sensitivity: 1.5, 4, 9, 13 Vrms; 6, 14.5, 21.5, 24.5 dBu; 3.5, 12, 19, 22.2 dBV
• DataPort “pass-through” compatible with QSControl
• Selectable output sensitivity: 4 Vrms or 6 Vrms

Software

• “Drag-and-drop” configuration software
• DSP processing power and memory dynamically assignable to signal processing functions
• Graphical representation of DSP resources
• Firmware upgrades downloadable via RS-232
• Hard copy printout of configuration layout or parameter settings

DSP-3 FUNCTIONS

Multiple Parametric Filters, assignable anywhere in the signal chain:
Variable Frequency
Variable Gain
Variable Q
Bypass (one EQ Band)
Bypass all EQs
Add EQ
Delete EQ
Show Response

Multiple Delays, assignable anywhere in the signal chain
910 msec Maximum
20.83 usec Incrementa

lDynamics processor with Compressor assignable anywhere in the signal chain:
Gain
Threshold
Ratio
Attack Time
Release Time
Show Response
Bypass

Output Peak Limiter, assignable anywhere in the signal chain:
Gain
Threshold
Attack Time
Release Time
Show Response
Bypass

High and Low-Pass Crossover Filters, assignable anywhere in the signal chain:
Butterworth 6, 12, 18, 24 dB per octave slope
Bessel 6, 12, 18, 24 dB per octave slope
Linkwitz-Riley 12 and 24 dB per octave slope
Bypass (one EQ Band)
Bypass all EQs
Add EQ
Delete EQ
Show Response

High and Low-Pass Shelf Filters, assignable anywhere in the signal chain:
Variable Corner Frequency
Variable Gain
Variable Q
Bypass (one EQ Band)
Bypass all EQs
Add EQ
Delete EQ
Show Response

Signal Mute
Attenuation: 0.1 dB steps
Mix Audio (2 to 1 Mixer)
Signal Splitter
Built-in Noise Generator (Pink & White)
Built-in Variable Frequency Tone Generator
Signal Polarity Reversal
RMS and Peak Metering with Clip Indication
Add or delete up to 7 additional bands of “EQ” per filter block
Visual editing of composite filter response, using cursor controls in graphical display
Individual or group bypass of EQ bands per filter block
“Predictive Delay” feature- produces less signal distortion than analog compressor/limiters-especially for fast attack times