The Electro-Voice DC-One is a professional 2-input / 6-output digital loudspeaker management processor designed for live sound, touring, clubs, installations and portable PA systems. It combines crossover, EQ, delay, limiting and system-routing functions in a single 1U rack unit.
Main specifications
| Specification | Electro-Voice DC-One |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 2 × analog XLR |
| Digital input | 1 × AES/EBU XLR |
| Outputs | 6 × balanced XLR |
| THRU outputs | 2 × XLR |
| DSP | 32-bit floating point |
| A/D & D/A | 24-bit Sigma-Delta |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Dynamic range | 111 dB |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 22 kHz ±0.5 dB |
| THD+N | <0.01% |
| Max. input | +27 dBu with -6 dB PAD |
| Max. output | +21 dBu |
| Input impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Output impedance | 50 Ω |
| Presets | 60 factory + 20 user |
| USB | USB Type-B for PC connection |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 25 W |
| Dimensions | 483 × 43.6 × 357 mm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg |
These specifications are from Electro-Voice’s official DC-One engineering data sheet.
DSP & processing
The DC-One provides extensive loudspeaker-management functions, including:
- Input and output EQ
- High-pass / low-pass filters
- Electronic crossovers
- 31-band graphic EQ
- 9-band parametric EQ
- Input/output delay
- Output limiting
- Gain control
- Polarity control
- System routing matrix
- Preset storage and recall
Its routing can be configured for systems such as 2-way stereo, 3-way stereo, 4-way mono, 5-way mono and configurations with mono subwoofer outputs, as well as a freely assignable 2 × 6 matrix.
Control & operation
The DC-One can be operated directly from its front-panel LCD and controls, or connected to a computer through USB using the DC-One Editor software. It also provides rear-panel control inputs for external preset recall.
Professional applications
The DC-One is particularly suitable for:
- Professional PA systems
- Live events and touring
- Rental systems
- Clubs and venues
- Fixed installations
- House of worship
- Convention and meeting facilities
- Loudspeaker crossover and system management
Short sales description
Electro-Voice DC-One is a professional 2-in/6-out digital loudspeaker management processor featuring 24-bit converters, 32-bit floating-point DSP, AES/EBU digital input, comprehensive EQ and crossover processing, delay, limiting and flexible system routing. With 111 dB dynamic range and PC-based configuration via USB, it provides a compact and powerful solution for professional PA system management.
