TC Announces Digital Broadcast Delay

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TC Electronic announces the D22 - an all new digital delay designed specifically for the demanding needs of the broadcast industry. The delay offers up to 1300ms of delay per channel (on two channels) and features 24 bit AD/DA converters as well as a compliment of digital I/Os including, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and Wordclock BNC 75ohm.

The D22 provides seamless delay updating eliminating the possibility of audio clicks, pitch changes and other unwanted artifacts. Internal Sample rates of 44.1 and 48kHz are supported with external rates of 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. Programmable setups can be stored for total instant recall, additionally a User Interface Lock mode is provided for "Set & Forget" purposes.

The D22 Delay can display time in frames, sub-frames, milliseconds and sub-milliseconds (0.1 ms increments), and offers Tap Delay time - with Online or Preview modes. The user interface has a separate dial and nudge cursor for delay time adjustment with completely independent dial/nudge resolution.

Remote capabilities of the D22 via RS-485 (Input only) can control Recall Setup, Delay time adjustment + GPI (General Purpose Input) for External control of an optional digital fader. A Digital Output fader (remote controllable) is provided as well.

"This new product will be a welcome tool in the hands of busy professionals who need equipment that is easy to operate and gets the job done quickly, without compromising quality", commented Kenneth Ersgard, International Marketing Manager of TC Electronic.