Theory Professional has announced a new DLC distributed loudspeaker controller platform, including three models — DLC-250.4d, DLC-1500.4d, and DLC-250.8 — offering between four and eight channels of audio power, full DSP matrix, and TCP/IP control through a wired connection or directly via its on-board Wi-Fi access point. They were featured at the recent InfoComm 2024 show in Las Vegas.
Two of the three models, the DLC-250.4d and DLC-1500.4d, also add Dante and AES67 audio-over-IP digital I/O compatibility. With channel-pair power sharing of up to 250 watts, each 1/2 RU DLC-250.4d four-channel unit ships with a rack kit to allow mounting of one or two units in a single rack space. An optional surface mount kit is also available if concealing it is desired.
The DLC-250.8 eight-channel model is well suited for surround and distributed audio systems where Dante and AES67 are not required but when more channels per chassis is desired. It offers the same power per channel and power sharing capabilities as the DLC-250.4d with four additional channels (for a total of eight channels) in a 1U chassis.
The DLC-1500.4d four-channel model provides a stated 3,000 watts from a 16-pound, 2U chassis. Designed for high-output distributed or surround audio systems, it can deliver 1,500 watts into 4 or 8-ohms from any channel pair or 800 watts into 2 or 4-ohms all channels driven.
“The new generation of Theory DLC loudspeaker controllers offer all the advantages of their predecessors with the addition of audio over IP, an entirely new 8-channel model, and a cohesive new industrial design across the line,” says Paul Hales, CEO and product designer. “Now with Dante and AES67 compatibility, even the most complex Theory distributed audio systems can be setup and deployed quickly and painlessly with no bulky analog audio cables required. And the system is bulletproof so when the job is complete the installer can move on without concerns about support calls or truck rolls.”
The new generation of DLC loudspeaker controllers is available now. Go here for full specifications by model.
