Martin Audio

Martin Audio DX0.5

DSP-Based System Controller

2-in-6-out

Offered to partner our new CDD range the DX0.5 adds affordable loudspeaker system management to the existing range of DX loudspeaker controllers. Delivering EQ, crossover, processing and system protection, the DX0.5 2x6 speaker processor provides complete optimisation for both passive and powered loudspeaker systems.
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Technical Specifications

INPUTS
2 electronically balanced analogue
CMRR
>58dB
OUTPUTS
6 electronically balanced analogue
MAX OUTPUT
+21dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20Hz-20KHz ± 0.2dB
DYNAMIC RANGE
120dB
DISTORTION
<.004% 20Hz-20KHz
MAXIMUM DELAY
>600 ms
MIN STEP SIZE
20 μS
INPUT GAIN
± 15dB in 0.1dB steps
OUTPUT GAIN
+6dB to -12dB in 0.1dB steps plus mute
PARAMETRIC EQUALISATION
FILTERS
5 per input / 7 per output
FILTER GAIN
±15dB in 0.05dB steps
FREQUENCY RANGE
20Hz - 20KHz, 1/24 octave steps
FILTER BW
3 to 0.05 in 0.05 steps
HIGH AND LOWPASS FILTERS
FREQUENCY RANGE.
20Hz - 20KHz
RESPONSES
BUTTERWORTH
6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB / Octave
LINKWITZ-RILEY
12dB, 24dB / Octave
BESSEL
12dB, 24dB / Octave
LIMITERS
THRESHOLD
+20dBu to -10dBu
RELEASE TIME
0.1 – 3.0s ±0.1s increments
DISPLAY
2 x 24 character blue LCD
INPUT METER
2 x 7 point, -20dB to +15dB
OUTPUT METER
6 x 7 point, -15dB to +15dB into limit
CONNECTORS
ATTACK TIME
5ms to 200ms
INPUTS.
3 pin female XLR
OUTPUTS.
3 pin male XLR
EXTERNAL
USB TYPE-B (USB1.1), Program via Windows-based PC. Download app and driver from: www.martin-audio.com/software
POWER
3 pin IEC, 100 to 240V @ 50/60Hz
CONSUMPTION
40 watts
DIMENSIONS
(W) 482mm x (H) 44mm x (D) 229mm (W) 19ins x (H) 1.75ins (1U) x (D) 9ins
WEIGHT
2.6kg (5.8lbs)

Each input and output is loaded with a huge range of digital processing including flexible EQ, crossover, delay and limiting solutions. It delivers everything you need to professionally optimise loudspeaker systems of nearly any size.

The DX0.5 utilizes high-end 24-bit AKM® AD/DA converters with 120dB dynamic range for class-leading sound quality. With 24 memory locations users can recall CDD pre-set files via the front panel, or using the free software application and front panel USB users can define and store their own settings. With simple I/O routing and configuration, the DX0.5 is an ultra-flexible processor, ideal for a wide range of portable and installed applications.

  • Professional 2-input, 6-output system processor for passive and powered PAs
  • Sophisticated, intuitive EQ, crossover, delay and dynamics processing optimises and protects your system
  • High-end 24-bit AKM AD/DA converters with 120dB dynamic range
  • Two balanced XLR inputs with level control, mute, 600ms delay and 5-band parametric/shelving EQ
  • Six balanced XLR outputs with level control, mute, polarity invert, dedicated high and low pass filters, 7-band parametric/shelving EQ, 600ms delay, and limiting
  • Convenient front-panel controls for parameter editing and input/output muting
  • USB port for simple programming via PC
  • Linkable inputs and outputs for easy stereo configuration
  • 7-segment LED metering for input/output level or limiter activity
  • 5 operating modes: 2 x stereo + sub, 3 x stereo, 2 x 2-way + sub, 2 x 3-way and 1 x 6-way
  • 24 presets for storing your Martin Audio or other system parameters
  • Switch mode power supply: 100V – 240V
INPUTS2 electronically balanced analogue
CMRR>58dB
OUTPUTS6 electronically balanced analogue
MAX OUTPUT+21dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE20Hz-20KHz ± 0.2dB
DYNAMIC RANGE120dB
DISTORTION<.004% 20Hz-20KHz
MAXIMUM DELAY>600 ms
MIN STEP SIZE20 μS
INPUT GAIN± 15dB in 0.1dB steps
OUTPUT GAIN+6dB to -12dB in 0.1dB steps plus mute
PARAMETRIC EQUALISATION
FILTERS5 per input / 7 per output
FILTER GAIN±15dB in 0.05dB steps
FREQUENCY RANGE20Hz - 20KHz, 1/24 octave steps
FILTER BW3 to 0.05 in 0.05 steps
HIGH AND LOWPASS FILTERS
FREQUENCY RANGE.20Hz - 20KHz
RESPONSES
BUTTERWORTH6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB / Octave
LINKWITZ-RILEY12dB, 24dB / Octave
BESSEL12dB, 24dB / Octave
LIMITERS
THRESHOLD+20dBu to -10dBu
RELEASE TIME0.1 – 3.0s ±0.1s increments
DISPLAY2 x 24 character blue LCD
INPUT METER2 x 7 point, -20dB to +15dB
OUTPUT METER6 x 7 point, -15dB to +15dB into limit
CONNECTORS
ATTACK TIME5ms to 200ms
INPUTS.3 pin female XLR
OUTPUTS.3 pin male XLR
EXTERNALUSB TYPE-B (USB1.1), Program via Windows-based PC. Download app and driver from: www.martin-audio.com/software
POWER3 pin IEC, 100 to 240V @ 50/60Hz
CONSUMPTION40 watts
DIMENSIONS(W) 482mm x (H) 44mm x (D) 229mm (W) 19ins x (H) 1.75ins (1U) x (D) 9ins
WEIGHT2.6kg (5.8lbs)

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