DDRC-24, a USB DAC+DSP Digital Room Correction processor powered by Dirac Live in a tiny form factor
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miniDSP DDRC-24
miniDSP introduces the DDRC-24, the world’s smallest Dirac Live® hardware processor. Dirac Live®, the world’s premier room correction solution, is now available in an unbelievably compact hardware unit. Powered by a 400 MHz Analog Devices SHARC processor, the DDRC-24 retains the 4-channel output of its sister unit, the miniDSP 2x4 Hd, in order to allow applications like subwoofer integration or even 2-way loudspeakers together with Dirac Live® room correction in a single tiny hardware platform. The matrix mixer and crossover functionality is accessed and programmed with miniDSP’s easy-to-use interface software. An all in one unit with USB DAC + Dirac Live Room Correction + Speaker processing.
I/O capabilities get an upgrade too, with the addition of USB audio streaming up to 192 kHz and a TOSLINK digital input. The miniDSP DDRC-24 will find application in full-sized hifi and home theater systems, on desktops, in cars, in recording studios anywhere a compact, powerful room correction processor is needed.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Digital Signal Processor Engine |
Analog Devices Fixed point DSP SHARC |
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Internal Processing resolution |
32 bit / 48kHz |
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Input/Ouput Configuration |
2 in / 4 out |
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Audio Input Connectivity |
Unbalanced analog input, RCA terminated |
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Audio Output Connectivity |
Unbalanced output, RCA terminated |
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Input / Output Max Levels |
IN: 2Vrms / 4Vrms (jumper-selectable) |
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Input Impendance |
10 kΩ |
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Output Impedance |
560 Ω |
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Calibration Software |
DDRC-24 plugin |
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Filtering Technology |
Dirac Live |
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DSP Presets |
Up to 4 presets |
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Dimensions |
27 x 119 x 107 mm |
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Power |
12 VDC single supply |
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Digital Signal Processor Engine |
Analog Devices Fixed point DSP SHARC |
I have a decent setup, a Marantz NA7004 network player, ARCAM A38 amplifier, B&W CM8 speakers but always thought the detail was missing and was considering changing the speakers. I took a chance and gave the DDRC-24 a go. What a difference it's made. Switching DIRAC off the sound seems muffled and blurred, switching back on, full of detail.
Be warned if you get one of these there is no manual supplied with the unit you have to go online to the MiniDsp website and download it and you will need it.
If you are someone who likes things that are just plug and play this isn't for you. If you enjoy tweaking your system then get it. It could be the best upgrade you make.
very useful for handling room-modes. You can reduce them by a large factor. If used as a DAC & DSP it is good quality. The DSP does a very good job, even if the DAC is somewhat less high-end the overal result is very good. Used in the analog chain there are too much conversions... In most cases it does a very nice job I can advice the product
