The D5T’s matrix processing features add extra power for theatre sound mixing.The 32 x 32 output matrix packs a wealth of dedicated features to provide maximum versatility on every group output, eliminating the need for racks full of processing hardware, saving considerable space and cost.

Each group output provides six bands of parametric EQ, with the upper and lower bands switching between high and low pass filters, a fully featured compressor/limiter and digital delay of up to 240 milliseconds. For setup purposes, pre-equaliser outputs can be routed out of the desk in blocks of 16 for use by measurement and equalisation systems that require pre- and post-equaliser feeds. The touchscreen provides control over all the group sends via a dedicated rotary control and a switch. The output matrix faders can also be assigned to the master section faders.

When matrix processing mode is selected, the touch screen’s background colour changes to alert the engineer to this status.