16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor
AIB-3000

DTS Surround with Enhanced Bass Management

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Overview

The AIB-3000 is a standalone 16-channel cinema audio processor compatible with all major current and legacy DCI servers that support 5.1/7.1 audio formats and up to 16-channel Immersive Audio. It delivers a sensational surround sound experience in certified DTS Surround Cinema auditoriums by enabling precise sound system calibration and utilizing full-range surround speakers with enhanced bass management.

The AIB-3000 can also function as a digital-to-analog (DAC) converter, offering various auxiliary audio inputs, including a built-in booth monitor, microphone, and an interface for external audio media players. Additionally, it can remotely switch input sources via Ethernet. Furthermore, it supports HDMI with encoded audio formats such as AC3 with the HM-100 add-on.

Highlights

  1. User-friendly graphical user interface
  2. Easy-to-use volume knob and built-in booth monitoring speaker
  3. LCD display to show control interface
  4. DTS Surround Cinema compliant room calibration
  5. Surround bass management
  6. Built-in crossover (three-way) enhances audio quality and reduces installation cost
  7. Up to 16-channel audio processing capability and DAC converter
  8. Hi/Vi-N outputs provide flexible connectivity
  9. Non-sync and microphone inputs provide flexible audio integration and direct microphone connectivity
  10. HM-100 Optional module provides HDMI/SPDIF interface and supports DTS/AC3 decoding

AIB-3000 Front Panel

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

AIB-3000 Back Panel

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

AIB-3000 Control Interface

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Key Features of AIB-3000 Cinema Audio Processor

The AIB-3000 cinema audio processor achieves precise auditorium sound system calibration by supporting:

  • State-of-the-art DTS Surround tuning practices
  • High flexibility for speaker configuration with intuitive channel mixers
  • Robust mixed GEQ/PEQ for sophisticated timbre tuning with simple interfaces
  • Precise time manipulating modules for phase alignment between channels and speaker drivers
  • Up to 3-way crossovers with selective filter types and cut-off slopes
  • Customizable bass management for all surround channels
  • Parametric EQ
  • Booth monitor output
  • Built-in signal generator, mute with configurable fade-in/fade-out times, wide dynamic range
  • Audio input level display, easy configuration backup and restore

Key Benefits of DTS Surround Cinema

With the AIB-3000 cinema audio processor, it is now possible to design a certified “DTS Surround Cinema” auditorium featuring a speaker layout that adheres to the DTS Surround Cinema guidelines, complete with full-range surround speakers and the DTS target curve. A certified DTS Surround Cinema auditorium requires on-site certification by an authorized technician.

Standard DCP Formats
Certified DTS Surround Cinema auditoriums can play standard 5.1/7.1 DCPs.

Every Movie will Sound its Best

  • Optimized X-curve targets and state-of-the-art tuning practices deliver stunning sound quality with the DTS Surround Cinema solution.
  • Featuring extended frequency range to significantly improve the overall quality of presentation in surround sound theatre.

A Stepping-stone to DTS:X for IAB
A certified DTS Surround Cinema serves as a stepping stone to DTS:X for IAB theatre, enabling seamless upgrades while preserving existing speakers and positions.

Strong Identity to Moviegoers
Marketing materials including a theatre plaque are provided to promote DTS Surround Cinema.

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

Specifications

Balanced analog output

  • THD+N: <0.005%
  • Frequency response: +/-0.5dB (20 Hz – 20K Hz)
  • Dynamic range: >105dB

AES3 input

  • Connector: 3 x RJ-45 balanced
  • Impedance: 110 Ohms
  • Input level: 0.5 – 10 Vpp

Non-sync input

  • Connector:2x RCA unbalanced
  • Maximum input level: +8.2dBu
  • Impedance: 10K Ohms

Microphone input

  • Connector: Female XLR balanced or unbalanced
  • Maximum gain: +32 dB
  • Phantom supply: +48 V switchable
  • Impedance: 750 Ohms (balanced) or 375 Ohms (unbalanced)

Analog output CH1-16 & surround bass channel BM1-2

  • Connector: 18x 3-pin Phoenix Balanced

  • Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 100 Ohms (balanced) or 50 Ohms (unbalanced)
  • Maximum output level: +13 dBu

Redundant analog output CH1-16

  • Connector: 2x Male HD-25 balanced
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 100 Ohms (balanced) or 50 Ohms (unbalanced)
  • Maximum output level: +13 dBu

Hi/Vi-N

  • Connector: 2x RCA unbalanced

Monitoring output (L+C+R summed)

  • Connector: 1x RCA unbalanced

Booth monitor speaker

  • Selectable source: LCR mix or a specific channel* 
  • Main power input: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
  • Backup power input: DC +12VDC, 4A
  • Maximum power: <50W
  • Standard operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  • Non-operating temperature: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
  • Standard operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
  • Non-operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 483 x 88 x 300 mm (19” x 3.5” x 11.8”)
  • Net weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
  • Shipping dimensions (WxHxD): 526 x 130 x 430 mm (20.7” x 5.1” x 16.9”)
  • Shipping weight: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
  • HDMI 2.0 (PCM 7.1, DTS Digital Surround 5.1/ AC3 5.1)
  • COAXIAL (PCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround 5.1/ AC3 5.1)
  • OPTICAL (PCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround 5.1/ AC3 5.1)
  • HDMI 2.0 Output (Video Pass-through) 4K/60Hz
  • DTS Digital Surround 5.1
  • AC3 5.1
  • PCM 2.0
  • PCM 5.1/7.1 (HDMI only)
  • 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz
  • 125x106x22mm (4.92” x 4.17” x 0.87”)
  • 0.09 kg (0.20 lbs)
  • 165x 40 x 142mm (6.50” x 1.57” x5.59”)
  • 0.14 kg (0.31 lbs)

Schematic of AIB-3000 with External Audio Equipment*

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

* The actual system configuration may vary depending on specific application requirements. Please contact GDC for further details.

* For AIB-3000 with HM-100 option providing HDMI and SPDIF inputs

Fader Remote

Introducing the fader remotes FR-2000 and FR-1000, designed to seamlessly integrate with GDC IMB featuring built-in cinema  audio processor. Both fader remotes have expandable audio control user interface to accommodate future needs.

Key benefits FR-2000

  1. Larger screen for superior readability
  2. Suitable for table or wall mount
  3. Wi-Fi, and wired Ethernet connectivity
16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

Dimensions of AIB-3000

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

Dimensions of HM-100

16-Channel Cinema Audio Processor AIB-3000

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