Digital Processor Reviews

Description: Device for distributing a master word-clock signal in a digital production/playback environment. Outputs: 5 word-clock on 75 ohm BNCs and 3 S/PDIF on RCAs, with switch-selectable dither. Input: external reference clock on BNC, switchable between TTL and bipolar formats, will lock to external TTL clock signals ranging from 32kHz to 96kHz and bipolar 10MHz signals from, for example, a GPS clock. Word-clock output frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48kHz. Word-clock accuracy/stability: ±1ppm guaranteed after six months. Typical power consumption: 16W.
Dimensions: 18.15" (461mm) W by 16.2" (413mm) D by 2.7" (69mm) H. Weight: 18.7 lbs (8.5kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: VRN-0B2-6A2-5D3-1A1-097150.
Price: $6995. Approximate number of dealers: 30.
Manufacturer: dCS (Data Conversion Systems), Ltd., Mull House, Great Chesterford Court, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden CB10 1PF, England, UK. Web: www.dcsltd.co.uk. US distributor: Audiophile Systems Ltd., 8709 Castle Park Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Tel: (888) 272-2658 (toll-free), (317) 849-5880. Fax: (317) 841-4107. Web: www.audiophilesystems.com.