The DK-Technologies DK2 Compact Multi-Channel Audio and Loudness Meter is the perfect and surprisingly affordable One box solution For any high resolution metering application counting; broadcast, film & post production as well as live transmission and recording. Whether the user wants instant readouts and overview of a few key target levels, phase and channel correlation or detailed Loudness logging, the DK-Technologies DK2 Compact Multi-Channel Audio and Loudness Meter is the answer.
View Complex Audio information in Simple Ways The DK-Technologies DK2 gives instant overview of the audio's performance. The specific mix of read-outs, meters, tools and even screen orientation is decided by the user. The DK-Technologies DK2 simply secures a crystal clear reading to your liking.
Adapt the Setup to Match the user's Working preference Define the view and the combination of tools and read-outs and screen orientation that the user wants to see on the DK-Technologies DK2 meter. The Audio/Loudness Meter comes loaded with a toolbox that tops virtually any other meter of the industry, as well as a number of different ways to view them - be horizontal or vertical. Combine them in the most ideal setup for the user to monitor the audio performance.
Decide the Audio Reference Point and Display Method Virtually any VU or PPM scale is included in the DK-Technologies DK2. Not only that, the specific choice of bar-graphs, sizes, colors or even Moving Coil emulations are all included with every DK Meter, allowing the user to define the exact style, scale and ballistics that prefer to monitor and review the audio. Use the on-board user presets to instantly switch between multiple views, scales and setups and completely customize the settings to individual applications and jobs.
Loudness Industry Standards Compliance There are many loudness industry standards to adhere to e.g. BS 1770-3, R128, A/85, ARIB etc. No matter the loudness standard the user may need, the DK-Technologies DK2 has you covered.
Loudness Logging The Logging Application (PC) allows the user to log, document and review any loudness event as well as True Peak events. The Loudness measures are tracked and instantly stored to a local database. Any Logging session may be searched, analyzed and graphically displayed for further investigation at any point in time. Data may be exported as PDF or CSV files for further treatment. Overall, the Logging Application makes up the perfect background tool allowing the user full hindsight on every sessions logged.
Loudness Parameter Read-outs The four Text Read-outs may be used to display any Loudness parameter, True Peak Max, SMPTE time code, Preset name and a lot of other relevant parameters. As with most other displays, the DK-Technologies DK2 adapts to the users' desires.
StarFish & JellyFish Graphical Inter-channel View DK-Technologies well-known channel and phase tools, JellyFish and StarFish gives you the perfect graphical representation of each channel amplitude and phase relationship, making it perfect for balancing out the stereo or surround mix, as well as, spotting potential problems and errors in the signal.
Features:
Loudness measurement to EBU, ITU, ATSC and ARIB recommendations
Compatible with all DK-Technologies meters
Audio de-embedding from SDI input, maximum 16 channels (any 8 displayed) (DK3 only)
USB Powered
User-adjustable short term loudness
Selectable reference frequencies, 400Hz & 1KHz
Adjustable reference level
Variable gate settings
Stereo metering with BBC,
DIN, Nordic, ABC, DMU & DFS,
LU, LKFS or LUFS scales
Phase indication as a moving bar between +/-100%
Dynamic Gate
Numerical indication of loudness & loudness range - LRA
Loudness Reclaim value
True Peak displayed as flying peak & numerical display