d&b audiotechnik has announced new scalable I/O sizes for its DS100 and DS100M signal engines, an extension to the d&b Soundscape ecosystem. This development enables users to tailor a Soundscape system to better suit specific needs, whether for small installations, mobile productions or large-scale immersive events.
With the introduction of scalable I/O, the DS100 firmware has been updated to offer three licence sizes, allowing customers to select their preferred I/O count. This expansion provides a more flexible and cost-effective entry point for d&b Soundscape projects, while also enabling larger productions to benefit from increased channel capacity.
Existing DS100 and DS100M users will receive a free firmware upgrade, increasing their maximum I/O processing from 64x64 to 128x64. Additionally, two new DS100 I/O sizes, providing 64x24 and 64x64 will be introduced, offering a broader range of price points and application sizes. The licences are upgradeable at any time, allowing users to scale I/O provision to match specific projects and needs without the need for additional hardware.
‘Our goal with Soundscape has always been to redefine immersive audio experiences,’ says d&b audiotechnik Product Manager of DSP & Network, Dan Zimmermann. ‘By making the DS100 more accessible to a broader range of users, from smaller venues to large-scale productions, we’re empowering sound designers, engineers, and creatives to fully explore object-based mixing without barriers.’
The expansion of the DS100 range aligns with d&b audiotechnik’s wider strategy to bring immersive audio technology to a wider audience. With the introduction of the scalable solutions, d&b Soundscape can now support smaller applications such as houses of worship, clubs, restaurants and mobile set-ups, while simultaneously enhancing complex productions like musical theatre, where higher input counts simplify programming and scene management. In addition to the I/O licences, the available function groups have also been doubled to make more complex systems easier to manage. En-Scene will now come pre-installed on all future DS100, ensuring that users can immediately benefit from its advanced object-based mixing capabilities.
‘By offering scalable I/O and including En-Scene in every DS100, the Soundscape ecosystem is now more versatile and, with the recently introduced reduced pricing for redundant backup units, more future-proof than ever,’ adds d&b audiotechnik Principal Product Manager for Soundscape, Robb Allan.
More: www.dbaudio.com/global/en/products/all/product-types/processing-and-matrix
