DSP4000 - Mastering Mansion

DSP4000B+
AT-A-GLANCE
EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST AND
POST-PRODUCTION PRESETS
DESIGNED BY JAY ROSE
ALMOST 400 PRESETS
24-BIT DIGITAL CONVERSION
set of software programs creat-
easy. Is that your conscience
instant recall, the DSP4000B+ is
application-specific audio
Eventide created the first
ed especially for radio, TV, and
talking back to you? Or your
a terrific time saver in program
effects processor for radio, TV,
post-production by sound
fairy godmother? Or your worst
and commercial production
and post-production, the
designer Jay Rose. Effects that
nightmare? The DSP4000B+ is
and post-production. And it’s
H3000B, and it quickly became
would be impossible with most
more than just a signal proces-
perfect for a fast-paced
the industry standard. Now,
processors are instantly avail-
sor; it’s your audio special
“Morning Zoo” radio show.
we’re taking effects quality,
able with the DSP4000B+. Just
effects department, a true cre-
Imagine trying to create a
variety, and convenience to
press a button and look who’s
ative partner. You also get
whole cast of character voices
the next level. Introducing the
talking—an airplane captain
sound effects and audio back-
or “strange places” effects on-
Eventide DSP4000B+ Production
from the cockpit. Press again—
grounds, built right in. Rain and
the-fly with an ordinary effects
Ultra-Harmonizer® brand effects
now it’s the kid at the drive-thru
thunder, the seashore, wind, a
box! With the DSP4000B+, it’s
processor.
window at a fast-food place.
jet flying by. The DSP4000B+ can
more than possible. It’s easy—
Another press and you’ll hear
put your sound anywhere, from
and fun. A six line graphic LCD
BROADCAST AND
your words coming off a com-
the top of a mile-high mountain
screen lets you choose the
POST-PRODUCTION EFFECTS
puter voice chip, or the TV in
to 200 feet underwater.
effect you want in seconds—
DESIGNED BY JAY ROSE
the next room, or a cellular
96KHZ SAMPLING
AES/EBU PORT
S/PDIF PORT
INSTANT
ANALOG BALANCED XLR I/O
WORDCLOCK IN AND OUT
ON BNC CONNECTIONS
AUDIO
REMOTE CONTROL USING EVE/NET
NETWORK REMOTE CONTROL
TWO PEDAL PORTS
CREATIVITY
SERIAL PORT
The DSP4000B+ is based on
phone. There are dozens of
Eventide’s powerful DSP4000
audio environments to choose
professional audio effects
from.
processor, but it has a unique
Fantasy voices are just as
they’re conveniently organized
SO FAST AND EASY TO USE
Because each of these
into logical groupings such as
“Science Fiction Voices,”
effects and hundreds more are
“Commerce,” and “Production
already set-up and ready for
Gimmicks.” Every effect fea-
tures a wide variety of user-
power of the DSP4000B+
READY FOR THE
there’s a whole other side to
blocks” which are presented
adjustable parameters, and
because Eventide has also
DIGITAL STUDIO
the unit, which will be of spe-
on the large, graphics LCD
the LCD screen leads you
included the effects module
cial interest to advanced
screen. With the DSP4000B+,
quickly through the process,
software which makes the
comes standard with high
“effects explorers.” Unlike con-
there are always new effects
explaining how the various
standard DSP4000B+ today’s
quality analog inputs and out-
ventional audio processing
avenues to explore, new
parameters affect the sound. In
premier signal processor for
puts, with audio bandwidth
units which contain a limited
sounds to create.
addition to saving presets you
recording and live perform-
extending to 22kHz. And if
number of fixed digital process-
create in the DSP4000B+’s inter-
ances. Dense, lush reverbs,
you’re ready for an all-digital
ing algorithms, the factory pro-
“don’t let the video and film
nal memory, you can also store
rich choruses, flanging, and
studio, the DSP4000B+ is ready
grams of the DSP4000B+ draw
guys have all the fun.” There’s
them on a removable PCMCIA
the best quality pitch change
too. It provides full 24-bit
on over 150 internal effects
a whole world of audio special
memory card for convenience
programs on the planet.
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital
modules to create a wider vari-
effects waiting to be explored.
and added capacity and to
What’s more, the DSP4000B+
inputs and outputs, while
ety of truly distinct programs
The Eventide DSP4000B+
protect your unique sounds
offers Timesqueeze ® stereo
retaining the analog inputs and
than ever before possible.
Production Ultra-Harmonizer is
from use by others.
time compression and
outputs as well. The DSP-4000B+’s
What’s more, the unit’s object-
your first-class ticket to instant
expansion with higher quality
remote control interfaces
oriented Algorithm
audio creativity.
SUPERB QUALITY REVERBS,
than ever before. It’s so easy
include MIDI In/Out/Thru jacks
Construction Kit patch editor
PITCH CHANGE AND
to use— just punch in the
and PA422 serial port data.
function lets users (and third-
TIME COMPRESSION
current running time of the
In the production studio,
you’ll uncover more of the
The Eventide DSP4000B+
Although we’ve emphasized
party developers) build totally
audio and how long you
the DSP4000B+’s many pre-pro-
new effects algorithms by link-
want it to be.
grammed production effects,
ing modular effects “building
This is the unit that says
SPECIFICATIONS
Analog Inputs/Outputs:
XLR: pin 2 hot, true differential
balanced +4dBm nominal, +20dBm
max 1/4” phone: unbalanced,
-10dBm nominal, +6dBm max
Optional Digital Inputs/Outputs:
True 24 bit AES/EBU and S/PDIF, UserSelectable SCMS copy inhibit
(Optional—add now or later)
Signal to Noise Ratio:
> 96db. “A” Weighted
Distortion:
.005% (.003% typical) @ 1kHz, 1db
below clipping in THRU program. Gain
trim levels at + 10dB, all others 0db,
XLR inputs and outputs
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise:
87.5db @ -40dB down
Frequency Response:
5Hz to 22kHz, ±< 1 db
Foot Pedal/Control Voltage Input:
Tip: 0 to 5 volt control voltage input
Ring: +5 volt 100mA supply
Shield: ground
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Foot Switch Input:
1/4” phone, two inputs, tip and ring,
10K pullup, shield is ground
Relay Output:
Dry closure to ground. Shield is ground.
Capacity:
200mA; 11 volts AC or 40 volts DC
Power:
50 watts, 100-130 volts or
200-240 volts, AC 50/60 Hz
Size:
Inches: 3.5h x 19w x 12.5d
Centimeters: 8.9h x 48.3w x 32d