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Author Topic: DCI Compliance Richard May Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1057 From: Floral Park, NY USA Registered: Aug 2004 posted 12-07-2011 03:27 PM                     As far as being DCI compliant, are there issues with what sound equipment can be used? For example, is a Dolby CP 65 with a D/A converter (DMA8 for example) okay to use. Also, are there any requirements for speaker power handling? I'm assuming that as long as you have a D/A converter and a 6 channel processor, you would be okay.  |  IP: Logged Carsten Kurz Film God Posts: 4340 From: Cologne, NRW, Germany Registered: Aug 2009 posted 12-07-2011 07:16 PM                     There are no such constraints in DCI. As a matter of fact, if you mix your 5.1 or 7.1 server output into mono and play it through a historic tube amp and speakers - no one cares. Except your patrons (maybe). Your server and projector have to be compliant, that is sufficient as far as DCI goes. - Carsten  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 12-07-2011 08:05 PM                     Yea, seen Dolby CP55's doing sound for DCI complient movies.  |  IP: Logged Richard May Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1057 From: Floral Park, NY USA Registered: Aug 2004 posted 12-07-2011 08:12 PM                     Thanks guys.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 12-08-2011 05:31 AM                     Not so fast...DCI...DOES require 5.1 audio! You will find all of the current VPF agreements require 5.1 audio as a MINIMUM! This was probably in response to some Phase-1 rollouts getting mixed down to mono (Carmike) But as to how you get that...no there is no restriction on the equipment brands...this is not a THX situation. You can under-spec the system all you want and your customers will tolerate. -Steve  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-08-2011 06:56 AM                     Steve is correct (of course). The 5.1 requirement means nothing in terms of quality. I believe it was Scott Norwood who proclaimed he would rather hear good mono than bad stereo. All the 5.1 requirement really does for the studios is eliminate having to pay VPFs to drive-ins.  |  IP: Logged Richard May Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1057 From: Floral Park, NY USA Registered: Aug 2004 posted 12-08-2011 07:45 AM                     Sounds good. I have a load of CP 65's to use. Other than a DMA8, are there any other recommendations for a D/A converter?  |  IP: Logged Pete Naples Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1565 From: Dunfermline, Scotland Registered: Feb 2001 posted 12-08-2011 12:07 PM                     Whilst on paper they may be requiring 5.1 for VPF, no one is actually checking. I've had it suggested to me that I might want to leave the sound system spec off the vpf paperwork at a few places. I filled it correctly in in front the suggestee In the finish, no one cared  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 12-08-2011 01:06 PM                     quote: Brad Miller eliminate having to pay VPFs to drive-ins. Dang, why the hate for the drive-ins?  |  IP: Logged Juan Jose Garcia Calvo Film Handler Posts: 64 From: Pedrajas de San Esteban, Spain Registered: May 2003 posted 12-08-2011 01:13 PM                     Richard May Asked: "Sounds good. I have a load of CP 65's to use. Other than a DMA8, are there any other recommendations for a D/A converter? " Take a look to this units. You can buy 3 of these in Spain for 450€... http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DEQ1024.aspx It's a stereo D/A converter, equalizer, leveler, ets... Regards  |  IP: Logged Justin Hamaker Film God Posts: 2253 From: Lakeport, CA USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 12-08-2011 01:20 PM                        quote: Brad Miller All the 5.1 requirement really does for the studios is eliminate having to pay VPFs to drive-ins. There are negotiations underway to develop VPF deals for drive-ins. The deal would include a waiver of the 5.1 audio requirement. To the best of my knowledge, most of the major studios are on board. I believe Cinedigm is leading the way on this, but I can't swear to that.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-08-2011 02:08 PM                     Yes that is true, Cinedigm is paving that road...BUT it isn't done and there isn't much time left. Currently NOBODY can do a VPF program on a drive-in. Anyone that says they can is outright lying to make an equipment sale. They will also have to waive the 14 footlambert requirement for drive-ins, as when you are that bright the problem is you are looking at the screen surface and not the movie.  |  IP: Logged Edward Havens Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 614 From: Los Angeles, CA Registered: Mar 2008 posted 12-08-2011 03:10 PM                     The drive-in down the road from my home installed a digital projector just before Pirates. I don't think the Syufys are hurting for money, though.  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-08-2011 04:08 PM                       Ah, yes, the Solano Drive In. Barco I believe.  |  IP: Logged Harold Hallikainen Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 906 From: Denver, CO, USA Registered: Aug 2009 posted 12-08-2011 08:19 PM                        Another D/A to consider is the USL DAX-602 or DAX-802. http://www.uslinc.com/products-sound-DAX602.html Harold  |  IP: Logged

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