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DHD.audio has issued advance information on impending additions to its range of studio equipment, including “next-generation processing cores,” expanded firmware features and a new space-efficient compact control console.
DHD XC3 and XD3 audio production processing cores
“Cores are the heart of every DHD system,” comments Christoph Gottert, DHD’s head of international sales. “They process all the audio as well as connecting control surfaces, routing I/Os and interfacing with the outside world. We’ve designed our new XC3 and XD3 IP cores to allow close integration of IP audio feeds as well as IP-connected remote device control. They also support automated workflows and product virtualization, opening many future possibilities.”
The DHD XC3 comprises two dual-core DSP modules in 1U of rack space. These jointly support up to 48 stereo faders and 72 stereo buses. The XC3 can handle 16 channels of AES67 IP audio and provides IP connectivity for remote device control. It comes factory-equipped with one DHD IPx IP audio interface module, which also functions as the controller. A second IPx port is free for use with the IP audio extension modules. IPx cards are available in 128 channel in/out AES67/Ravenna, 64 channel in/out Dante and 512 in/out Dante versions.
“We designed the XC3 IP cores to be the perfect match for all standard applications in on-air studios,” adds DHD product manager Marc Herrman. “For broadcasters with more challenging applications, we have developed the XD3 high-performance IP core. Intended for use with large mixing and routing systems, it will come with a powerful controller supporting demanding networked operations such as DHD web apps.”
DHD Version 10 firmware
DHD.audio says Firmware version 10 will provide enhanced security and management features, ranging from a new onboarding sequence for initial setup and extending to EBU security measures for media nodes. The new IP cores will handle secure sockets layer certificates to protect the browser connection in elements such as web apps and API calls. Flexible service filters allow users to define which service or API is available on each ethernet port. The company says Firmware version 10 also enables out-of-band control for DHD AES67 Ravenna audio-over-IP interfaces. Enhanced management capabilities allow the adding of users during live operation without configuration changes. An additional feature is automatic dark mode for DHD web apps.
DHD DX2 desktop mixer
DHD’s new DX2 is a fully-featured desktop audio mixing system designed for when space is at a premium. Its user interface is simplified to focus on the facilities needed in a professional podcast studio, newsroom desk or video-edit booth. The DX2 offers the same assistive mixing functions as other DHD consoles, such as automix and auto-level gain. A 3.5 mm jack on the back doubles as an input and output so users can connect a smartphone for live telephone interviews. The DX2 works with all current second-generation DHD cores running version 10 firmware.
DHD.audio have put together a video presentation of these new products here.
