CTP Systems DCD2020 Dante™ enabled Commentary Box - Check price and availability

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The DCD2020 is a Dante enabled Commentary box supporting 2+1 commentators.

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. Mic gains and other adjustments my 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.

The unit includes three GPI inputs for remote talk key switching and three GPI outputs for on-air light switching on the rear D15 connector.DCD2020 front

There are six analogue inputs and eight analogue outputs available via XLR on the rear of the unit, all accessible via the network. These breakouts have no fixed function and may be used for external facilities or assigned to local functions. They may also be used to provide analogue inputs and outputs directly to/from the commentary box, consequently the I/O may be configured to use the DCD2020 as an analogue commentary box with no network connection.

A built in 1kHz, 2kHz or 400Hz tone generator can be set to identify the audio
outputs, perfect for setup and identification with a different tone ident sequence
on each output. Lots of lights flash when it's on so it's not easy to forget. DCD2020 frontdBFS metering is available for all three commentators and the mixed output. The system includes two 2:1 Dante mixers for convenient adding of Dante audio signals. Our purpose was to design a unit to match all current technological requirements whilst still retaining a familiar feel for the commentator.