TC Electronic DB4 MKII - Manual (Page 62)

UpCon HD and UpCon Plus
58 DB4 / DB8 MKII Algorithms
cross-fades into up-conversion based on the
Aux inputs.
Note that this automation mode gives priority to
the Aux input, though the 5.1 inputs can be used
simultaneously with the Aux inputs to add to the
up-conversion (“UpCon+” functions). When no
signal is present on the Aux inputs, up-conver-
sion is bypassed.
Dissolve
Sets the cross-fade time between 5.1 and up-
conversion. The green UpCon indicator reads
out the up-conversion status before the Dissolve
time is applied.
The outputs of UpCon are never muted. Dissolve
only sets the duration of the cross-fade.
Active Recall
Sets the basic state of UpCon when the preset is
recalled. If Active Recall is active, the preset will
recall with up-conversion engaged. This func-
tion enables recall of different up-conversion
presets without disengaging up-conversion even
shortly. (The difference between Active Recall or
not may be noticeable when long Dissolve times
are used).
Note: Presets that should recall engaged have to
be saved with Active Recall enabled.
UpCon preset examples are found in Factory
Preset Bank F4 to F6.
UpCon Plus
UpCon offers the ability to transform a stereo
broadcast studio into a 5.1 production environ-
ment. Besides normal stereo production tools,
only a DB4 or DB8 plus extra speakers are
needed.
UpCon Plus preset examples are found in Fac-
tory Preset Bank F4 to F8. In these presets, note
that the PLUS controls (Center and Surround)
are instantly accessible on fader 3 and 4.
Fig 4.
UpCon Plus application example.
UpCon together with a Monitor Matrix Engine
provides a 5.1 simulcast upgrade solution for a
stereo studio or OB truck – including monitor
format control and confidence check.
Though the Monitor Matrix preset loaded to an-
other engine inside DB4 or DB8 is not strictly
needed to achieve stereo and 5.1 simulcast, it is
recommended for compatibility check in the pro-
duction suite. The Monitor Matrix provides easy
access to both the stereo signal, the 5.1 up-mix,
as well as a subsequent down-mix of the 5.1.
UpCon Plus parameters
These parameters offer additional features when
a stereo signal is input to the Aux channels
(Aux Priority configuration). Several broadcast-
ers have asked for tools to add true extra audio
features to a 5.1 signal, even though the basic
production is done in mono or stereo.
– Example 1: A Sports event or Music concert
transmission gets its basic 5.1 audio from up-
converted stereo, but an audience/ambience
signal is additionally fed to the L and R Sur-
rounds. The basic production sound is fed to
UpCon’s Aux inputs, while the add on mate-
rial is fed to the L and R Surround 5.1 inputs.
Adjust the L/R Surround parameter to get the
desired amount of additional ambience sound
in the rear channels.
– Example 2: A News transmission gets its basic
5.1 audio from up-converted stereo, but ad-
ditional studio reader audio is required in the
Center channel. The basic production sound
is fed to UpCon’s Aux inputs, while the add
on mono reader is fed to the Center 5.1 input.
Adjust the Center parameter to get the desired