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'''Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)''' is a feature in the [[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|Zenitel IP devices]]. The DRC function is processing the audio signal, and helps even out the loud and quiet parts. Lower signals will get gain applied, but not more than there is headroom for up to digital full scale.
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'''Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)''' is a feature in the [[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|Zenitel IP devices]]. The DRC is an audio signal processing function that helps even out the loud and quiet parts. Lower signals will get gain applied, but not more than there is headroom for up to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DBFS digital full scale].
  
 
For intercom devices and IP Speakers the DRC will normally have a good effect on regular speech signals, and will often increase the loudspeaker output noticeably. For already maximized signals, such as prerecorded alarm tones, DRC will have little or no effect.  
 
For intercom devices and IP Speakers the DRC will normally have a good effect on regular speech signals, and will often increase the loudspeaker output noticeably. For already maximized signals, such as prerecorded alarm tones, DRC will have little or no effect.  
  
 
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* ''The DRC function is by '''default disabled'''.''
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* ''The DRC function is by default disabled.''
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* ''The DRC is a dynamic digital signal gain adjustment function, and some signal clipping may occur if the DRC is configured to use high gain''.
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* ''The DRC is a dynamic digital signal gain adjustment function, and some signal clipping may occur if the DRC value is set too high. Normally a value of 10dB or less gives a good effect. Even when set to 0dB one will experience increased volume if the input signal is low.''
 
* ''The DRC function works very well in combination with the [[Automatic Volume Control (AVC)]]''.}}
 
* ''The DRC function works very well in combination with the [[Automatic Volume Control (AVC)]]''.}}
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== Configuring the DRC feature==
 
== Configuring the DRC feature==
 
Configuration is done from the Audio Settings menu. First enable '''Advanced Configuration''' mode. Depending on the mode of operations, select:
 
Configuration is done from the Audio Settings menu. First enable '''Advanced Configuration''' mode. Depending on the mode of operations, select:
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*'''Enable AEC''': Check the box to enable suppression of echo on the microphone signal. Default enabled. If disabled the loudspeaker and microphone will be open without any audio processing.
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*'''Enable DRC''': Check the box to enable the DRC function.
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*'''AEC mode''': Sets the aggressiveness of the echo suppressor. A higher level trades off double-talk performance for increased echo suppression. Available suppression levels:
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*'''DRC gain''': Specifies the maximum gain which will be added to the signal. Note that some signal clipping may occur if the DRC is configured to use high gain.
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'''High''' or '''Half Duplex''' can be used in noisy or acoustic challenging environments, or in customized stations without optimal acoustic design, where one is experiencing issues with echo, chopping audio or one-way audio.
 
  
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Latest revision as of 13:28, 9 November 2023

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Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) is a feature in the Zenitel IP devices. The DRC is an audio signal processing function that helps even out the loud and quiet parts. Lower signals will get gain applied, but not more than there is headroom for up to digital full scale.

For intercom devices and IP Speakers the DRC will normally have a good effect on regular speech signals, and will often increase the loudspeaker output noticeably. For already maximized signals, such as prerecorded alarm tones, DRC will have little or no effect.

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  • The DRC function is by default disabled.
  • The DRC is a dynamic digital signal gain adjustment function, and some signal clipping may occur if the DRC value is set too high. Normally a value of 10dB or less gives a good effect. Even when set to 0dB one will experience increased volume if the input signal is low.
  • The DRC function works very well in combination with the Automatic Volume Control (AVC).


Configuring the DRC feature

Configuration is done from the Audio Settings menu. First enable Advanced Configuration mode. Depending on the mode of operations, select:

  • Edge mode: Edge Configuration > Audio Settings > Audio signal processing
  • SIP mode: SIP Configuration > Audio Settings > Audio signal processing
  • ICX-AlphaCom mode: Advanced ICX-AlphaCom > Audio Settings > Audio signal processing
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Dynamic Range Compression configuration menu (firmware 7 and later)
  • Enable DRC: Check the box to enable the DRC function.
  • DRC gain: Specifies the maximum gain which will be added to the signal. Note that some signal clipping may occur if the DRC is configured to use high gain.
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