dbx SC 32 Reference guide

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Table Of Contents
SC 32 / SC 64 ...................................................................................................... 1
SC 32 / SC 64................................................................................................... 1
Overview - SC 32 / SC 64................................................................................. 2
Philosophy - SC 32 / SC 64 .............................................................................. 3
Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5
Controls/LEDs - SC 32 / SC 64 ..................................................................... 5
Back Panel........................................................................................................ 7
Back Panel Connections - SC 32 / SC 64 ..................................................... 7
Card Slots - SC 32 / SC 64............................................................................ 9
Ethernet Connectivity - SC 32 / SC 64 ........................................................ 13
RS-232 Connectivity - SC 32 / SC 64.......................................................... 14
ZC Inputs 1-6 and 7-12 - SC 32 / SC 64 ..................................................... 15
Option Slots - SC 32 / SC 64....................................................................... 16
Control Inputs - SC 32 / SC 64.................................................................... 17
Relay Input - SC 32 / SC 64 ........................................................................ 18
OPTO Connection - SC 32 / SC 64 ............................................................. 19
Logic Outputs - SC 32 / SC 64 .................................................................... 20
Power Input - SC 32 / SC 64 ....................................................................... 21
Hardware ........................................................................................................ 22
Spec Sheet - SC 32 / SC 64........................................................................ 22
Device Window - SC 32 / SC 64 ..................................................................... 28
Device Window - SC 32 / SC 64.................................................................. 28

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Right Click Device Window Menu - SC 32 / SC 64...................................... 30
Menus - SC 32 / SC 64 ............................................................................... 31
Device Presets - SC 32 / SC 64 ................................................................ 167
Processing Modules SC 32 / SC 64 .......................................................... 168
Creating Panel Presets - SC 32 / SC 64....................................................... 217
Scheduling - SC 32 / SC 64 .......................................................................... 218
Wiring............................................................................................................ 219
Wiring - SC 32 / SC 64 .............................................................................. 219
Ethernet - SC 32 / SC 64........................................................................... 222
Zone Controllers - SC 32 / SC 64.............................................................. 223
RS-232 - SC 32 / SC 64 ............................................................................ 224
Zone Controller Distance Limitations - SC 32 / SC 64............................... 225
Zone Controller DIP Switch - SC 32 / SC 64 ............................................. 227

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SC 32 / SC 64
SC 32 / SC 64
Overview
Philosophy

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Overview - SC 32 / SC 64
Based on the principles of the dbx Zone processing products, the SC 32 and SC
64 Digital Matrix Processors are the new flagship products for digital matrix
processing. Wizard driven configuration using HiQnet System Architect™ makes
unprecedented DSP power, incredible routing flexibility and a rich palette of
processing tools accessible with the minimum of training. The SC 32 and SC 64
represent the professional choice of foundation on which to build even the most
demanding integrated system.
The SC 32 / SC 64 has a total analog I/O count of 32 (the SC 64 has 64),
configurable in banks of eight. Eight analog input cards and eight analog output
cards facilitate five different fully loaded configurations (nine for the SC 64).
Analog input cards accommodate a wide range of sources with mic/line switching
and phantom power per input. Two high-speed options slots provide facility for
adding forthcoming high bandwidth audio transport I/O cards. All of these
features are housed in a sleek 2U rack chassis.
With dedicated DSP for common processing functions and insert positions for
specialized processing, the SC 32 / SC 64 offers many processing functions
including Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS™), Ambient Noise
Compensation (ANC), priority ducking, parametric equalization (PEQ), delay and
dynamics. The SC 32 and SC 64 have a diverse range of control options
including HiQnet System Architect™ custom control panels, Ethernet, serial,
contact closure, the popular ZC wall controllers and even automatically
scheduled events. With so many methods of control, an SC system can truly be
tailored to suit the needs and technical expertise of even the most scrutinizing
contractor.
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Philosophy - SC 32 / SC 64
The memory structure of the SC 32 / SC 64 consists of Attributes and Presets.
Attributes
Device attributes are global functions that affect the entire device such as the
sample rate. Most of the SC 32 / SC 64 attributes are found in the Utilities section
of the Tools menu (see Utilities) in the Device Window. There are some attributes
that are managed directly from the Device Window, like Mutes and Solos (see
Device Window below).
Device Presets
A Device Preset is a snapshot of the current state of the SC 32 or SC 64. It
includes the parameter values of all of the Processing Modules in the current
configuration. Device Presets are managed from the Device Window using the
Preset bar (see Device Window). The Device Window shows the Processing
Modules prominently as icons, where each icon represents the Processing
Module in that signal path location. Double clicking on these icons allows the
user access to the underlying parameters of these modules. Saving a Device
Preset saves every parameter of all processing functions shown.
Files
Besides the Device Presets and Attributes that are stored on the SC device,
System Architect provides additional file types that can be saved to the
computer, the Device file and Venue file. The Device file captures the entire unit
including all Presets stored and all Attributes of that device. The Venue File is the
final extension; the Venue file is a snapshot of the entire Venue with the current
Preset and Attributes of every device in the venue. The Venue file is saved from
the File menu of the Venue View.
Device Window
All Presets, Processing Functions and their Parameters, as well as device
Attributes of the SC 32 / SC 64 are accessed via the Device Window. In addition
to these functions, the Device Window File Menu also provides the capability of
saving Device files.

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Front Panel
Controls/LEDs - SC 32 / SC 64
Front Panel LCD Display
Gives information relating to network configuration, current time and date, HiQnet
Node Address, SC firmware version and device status
Page / Select Buttons
Allow front panel navigation
RS-232 LED
Indicates a connection to the RS-232 port
Clip LED
Gives global DSP clip indication
Sync LED
Link / activity connection
Power LED
Power present indication
Card Position Label
I/O Card Type Indication
Analog or digital, input or output indication per card position
Clip LED
Analog clip indication per channel for inputs and outputs (19.9dB)
Sync LED
Digital Sync indication per card position for SC Digital Input / Output Cards
(coming soon)
Phantom Power LED
Phantom Power indication per channel for SC Analog Input Cards
Signal LED
Signal present indication per channel for inputs and outputs (-40dB)
Product Information
Product model and description

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Back Panel
Back Panel Connections - SC 32 / SC 64
Card Slots
Ethernet Connectivity
RS-232 Connectivity
ZC Inputs
Option Slots
Control Inputs
Relay Input
OPTO Connection
Logic Outputs
Power Input
Option Slots
High-speed Option Slots accommodating high-bandwidth networked audio option
cards (coming soon)
SC 32 - One Option Slot
SC 64 - Two Option Slots
Power Connector
IEC power connector
Fuse
Field-serviceable fuse
Control Inputs
Allow up to eight contact closures, faders or rotary potentiometers to used to
control HiQnet™ parameters

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Relay
Integrated relay with Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) terminals
driven from HiQnet™ parameters
Opto
Opto-isolator conducts when device is powered and functioning correctly
Logic Outputs
Allow SC 32 / SC 64 to control up to six LED's or relays
Ethernet Connectors
Ethernet connectors for SC 32 / SC 64 configuration, control and monitoring as
well as integration of third party control systems using IP control (Integrated
Ethernet switch allows daisy-chaining of devices within a rack)
RS-232 Port
Serial port for integration with third party control systems
ZC Ports
Allow connection of up to 12 ZC controllers (six per port) for control of HiQnet
parameters
Card Position Label
Audio Connector
Balanced connections for installed I/O card
I/O Card Type Indication
Analog Input LED/Connector - Green
Analog Output LED/Connector - Orange
Digital* Input LED/Connector - Blue (coming soon)
Digital* Output LED/Connector - Yellow (coming soon)
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Card Slots - SC 32 / SC 64
Card Slots - SC 32 / SC 64
Configurable in banks of 8, the SC 32 and 64 provide up to 32 and 64 channels
of audio respectively. Eight card slots facilitate five different fully loaded
configurations (nine in the SC 64). The Analog Input card accommodates a wide
range of sources with mic/line switching and phantom power per input.
I/O Card Type Indication
Analog Input LED/Connector - Green
Analog Output LED/Connector - Orange
Digital* Input LED/Connector - Blue (coming soon)
Digital Output LED/Connector - Yellow (coming soon)
*AES/EBU and S/PDIF
Card Types
Pin Out

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Card Types - SC 32 / SC 64
The SC 32/64 accepts Analog Input and Analog Output cards, carrying 8
channels per card.
I/O Card Type Indication
Analog Input LED/Connector - Green
Analog Output LED/Connector - Orange
Digital* Input LED/Connector - Blue (coming soon)
Digital* Output LED/Connector - Yellow (coming soon)
*AES/EBU and S/PDIF

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Pin out - SC 32 / SC 64
Overview:
The dbx SC 32 and SC 64 Analog Input and Analog Output Cards are designed
to populate any of the four or eight card slots on the dbx SC 32 and SC 64
devices respectively. These analog cards enable dbx SC devices to receive
microphone / line level signals and send line level signals.
The dbx SC 32 and SC 64 Analog Input Cards offer Phantom Power,
configurable per channel and software controlled analog gain in 6dB steps from
0dB to 48dB.
The Analog Cards each have two Combicon connectors which are used as
follows:
Analog Input Card :
•Connector 1
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 1 - Mic/Line
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 2 - Mic/Line
•Connector 2
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 3 - Mic/Line
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 4 - Mic/Line

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Analog Output Card:
•Connector 1
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 1 - Line
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 2 - Line
•Connector 2
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 3 - Line
oBalanced / Unbalanced Audio, Channel 4 - Line

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Ethernet Connectivity - SC 32 / SC 64
Ethernet Connectors
Ethernet connectors for SC 32 / SC 64 configuration, control and monitoring as
well as integration of third party control systems using IP control (Integrated
Ethernet switch allows daisy-chaining of devices within a rack).

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RS-232 Connectivity - SC 32 / SC 64
RS-232 Port
Serial port for integration with third party control systems.

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ZC Inputs 1-6 and 7-12 - SC 32 / SC 64
ZC Ports
Allow connection of up to 12 ZC controllers (six per port) for control of HiQnet
parameters.

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Option Slots - SC 32 / SC 64
Option Slots
High-speed Option Slots accommodating high-bandwidth networked audio option
cards. (coming soon)
SC 32 - One Option Slot
SC 64 - Two Option Slots