Orban Optimod-FM 8600 Digital Audio Processor

Performance description :

1.5 high-speed DSP processing segment

2 Isolated GPI interfaces

3 can be manual / automatic software upgrade

4 built-in signal generator

5 built-in 100M TCP / IP network interface

6 built-in synchronous clock can be synchronized by locking or locking Internt Interface

Details

OPTIMOD-FM 8600HD is Orban 's flagship processor , is beyond OPTIMOD-FM8500 new generation of products . With possess the FM analog transmission and digital media common five -band and two -band processing, 8600 to provide the industry's most stable sound , seamless switching between channels and between sources . This consistency is your radio to create an audio signature to ensure that the audience lock their frequency , create a unique brand voice.

* With window gating function without increasing the gain of the two -band AGC sound density

* Universal multi-frequency compressor and loudness can be adjusted penetration or penetration openness and colleagues to maintain consistency between the best source of industry

* There are two separate adjustable multi-frequency compressor for an FM analog , a digital signal processing for radio

* Headphone jack provides a lot of drive to overcome ambient noise at the transmitter

* Set the headphone volume control

* Built-in stereo encoder provides excellent technical conditions and Orban patented second-generation "half- cosine interpolation " composite limiter

* Easy to use user interface , making it easier to browse and adjustment

* With two equalizer , compressor and multi-frequency peak limiter , which allows FM and digital media and process optimization are achieved . The bottom line through process your FM band sound will be optimized to the audience for your digital frequencies to provide clear , pure, the same as CD-quality audio programming .

* New "MX" preset can be done only 8500 appearance default " immediately available" , you can still be customized through a simple one-knob LESS-MORE control or use up to 60 kinds of high-level controller and more functionality even the most discerning live sound designer also satisfied.

* Has DSP -based stereo encoder and composite super- limiter ensures FM analog signals emitted by them without the slightest noise and the peak can be controlled very carefully , Why do not consider limiting the amount of complex situations and subcarrier RDS / RBDS channels can be fully protected.

* Two months independently adjust the output level of the composite output port and two adjustable input level gain for SCA port

* High dynamic range analog input and output ports

* An AES audio input port , two months AES3 output port and a AES11 sync input port

* Three RS232 serial connector for computer control, remote control and a simple ASCII future expansion

* Composite primary connector IEC standard AC power supply and design of composite of all international safety standards authority RF filters

* Remote controller output for closed 8 opto-isolated GPI inputs

* Uses a standard Ethernet connection status , in order to use the running Windows2000 or later operating system, PC remote control application , this application via a TCP / IP network can control multiple 8600

* User interface improvements improve the package to 8400 easy-to- control levers, knobs and buttons based navigation system , increasing the bright active matrix color LCD, making it easier to 8600 can be programmed from the front panel .

* 860 new features in the clip is applied MPX power gain reduction , in order to deal structure may include more " sound clip " when needed

Technical indicators

* Frequency response ( bypass mode ; analog processing and transmission chain ) : According to ± 0.10 dB, 2.0 Hz - 15 kHz standard 50 μs or 75 μs pre-emphasis arc executive , left / right output and digital output can be user configured as level output or pre-emphasis output.

* Sampling frequency : 64 kHz to 512 kHz, depending processed .

* Noise: Noise limit will depend on the processor output gain settings ( limiting excitation , AGC stimulate , inspire both the band and / or multi-band excitation ) , gate level , equalization and noise reduction , etc., and is mainly composed of a given dynamic range of 110dB noise ratio of the super- negative a / D converter control, digital signal processing and dynamic range is 144dB.

* Total System Distortion : ( de-emphasis , 100% modulation )) <0.01% THD, 20 Hz - 1 kHz, 15 kHz when rising to <0.05%, <0.02% SMPTE IM distortion.

* Polarity ( both band and bypass modes ) : maintain absolute polarity. Input port output port corresponding to the anode of the anode signal signal .

Delay

* You can disable the analog FM processing delays : 16.2 seconds ( maximum ) , in the 64kHz sampling frequency increments single sample can be adjusted , allowing the HD Radio system analog and digital path delay and the receiver output matching , the delay can be any combination of single applied to the analog output, digital output and composite output . However, all the output delay configured to apply the same amount of delay . Once set, no matter what the deal is enabled by default , this delay are the same.

* Minimum processing delay : This is the throughput when the analog FM analog processing delay is disabled when the input -to-output delay. It depends on the deal structure. Standard 5-band delay is typically 17ms, 5 -band low latency is 13ms, 5 -band delay is over 3ms, depending on the selected cross structure , the two -band delay is 17 or 22ms. 8600 new technique using 5 -band peak limiting and two -band "MX" Default is about 150ms

Analog audio input

* Configuration: Stereo

* Impedance :> 10 k Ω load impedance , electronically balanced . There is no jump -elect feature 600 Ω. On the I / O module has perforated pads , so that users install the 600 Ω termination.

* Rated input level : adjustable via software from -4.0 to +13.0 dBu (VU)

* Maximum input level : +27 dBu

* l Connection: two XLR -type ports, negative , EMI suppression. Pin 1 chassis wire , pin 2 ( + ) , pin 3 electronically balanced , floating and symmetrical .

* A / D Conversion: 24 bit 128x sample rate delts sigma linear phase anti-aliasing filter.

* Filtering : RFI filtering, high-pass filter with 0.15Hz

Analog audio output

* Configuration: Stereo . Flat or pre-emphasized (at 50 μs or 75 μs),, selected by software . The output can be independently set to emit the analog FM signal processing, delay diversity processing the analog FM signal , or a digital radio signal processing latency monitoring signal .

* Sounds Impedance : 50 ohms , electronically balanced floating

* Load Impedance : 600 Ω or greater , balanced or unbalanced . Does not require a terminal , or by recommendation.

* Output Level : ( 100% peak modulation ) can adjust from -6 dBu to +24 dBu peak , 600 Ω or greater load can be adjusted through software .

* SNR : ≥ 90 dB, unweighted ( Bypass mode, de-emphasized , 20 Hz - 15 kHz wideband , referenced to 100 % modulation ) .

* Crosstalk : ≤ -70 dB, 20 Hz - 15 kHz.

* Distortion : ≤ 0.01% THD ( Bypass mode, de-emphasis ) 20 Hz - 15 kHz wideband

* Connection: two XLR -type male connector , EMI limits. Pin 1 chassis ground, pins 2 ( + ) , pin 3 electronically balanced , floating and symmetrical .

* A / D Conversion: 24 bit 128x oversampling

* Filtering : RFI filter

Digital audio input

* Configuration: with AES / EBU standard stereo , 24-bit resolution, stereo software selection , from left channel mono playback, playback right channel mono or full channel mono playback.

* Sampling frequency : automatic selection 32 , 44.1 , 48, 88.1 and 96Hz.

* Connection: two XLR type connectors , positive , EMI suppression, Pin 1 chassis ground, pins 2 ( + ) , pin 3 transformer balanced and floating , 110 Ω impedance.

* Enter the basic level : changes in the range of -30 dBFS to -10 dBFS

* J.17 De- De-emphasis : software selection

* Filtering : RFI filter

Digital Audio Output

* Preparation : two outputs are in each stereo AES standard . The output can be independently set to emit the analog FM signal processing, delay diversity processing the analog FM signal , or a digital radio signal processing latency monitoring signal . FM signal processing in software can be configured for flat or pre-emphasis to select pre-emphasis processing (50 μs or 75 μs). If desired, each of the output pre-emphasis can be applied J.17 .

* Sampling Frequency : software selection to 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.1 kHz or 96 kHz internal free running . Depending on the software configuration can also be synchronized to 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.1 kHz and 96 kHz AES3 sync input or AES3 digital input.

* Word Length : Software Select 24 , 20, 18 , 16 or 14 -bit resolution. Qualcomm may be increased noise type wave flutter , the level of which can be adjusted automatically according to the word length .

* Connection: two XLR -type female port , EMI suppression. Pin 1 chassis wire , pin 2 ( + ) , pin 3 electronically balanced , 110 Ω impedance

* Output Level ( 100% peak modulation ) : software control from -20.0 to 0.0 dBFS.

* Through the transmission of digital radio processing chain Frequency Response: For output sampling rate of 44.1kHz or more , from the input to the output of the frequency response of DR configuration is ± 0.10 dB, 2.0 Hz - 20 kHz; unchanged or with J. 17 pre-emphasis . The user can specify a low- pass filter bandwidth constraint to 15, 16, 17, 18 or 19 kHz.

* FM and HD output relative time delay between : depends on analog processing channel delay line settings . Once set , the process of how the preset using either the delay remains constant.

* Filtering : RFI filter

Digital synchronization input

* Configuration: used to make either or both AES3 signals with the same signal at the input of an external reference .

* Sampling frequency : automatic selection 32 , 44.1 , 48, 88.1 and 96Hz.

* Connection: two XLR -type female port , EMI suppression. Pin 1 chassis wire , pin 2 ( + ) , pin 3 electronically balanced , floating , 110 Ω impedance

* Filtering : RFI filter

Composite baseband output

Configuration: two each with independent software controls the output level control , output amplifier output ports and connectors . The output can be delayed by the delay diversity . If so, the two output ports will receive the same delay , the delay can not be applied only to one output port.

* Audio Impedance: Jumper selectable 0 -volt source or 75 Ω, the end of the single-ended , floating in the chassis ground

* Load Impedance : 37 Ω or greater , no terminals, or as recommended

* Maximum Output Level : +12.0 dBu (8.72 Vpp).

* The minimum output level : For a resolution of 0.5 dB adjustment -12 dBu (0.55 Vpp)

* Pilot level : software control , adjustable from 6.0% to 12.0

* Pilot Stability : 19 kHz, ± 0.5 Hz (10 to 40 ° C).

* D / A -conversion : 24 bit

* SNR : ≤ -85 dB, ( Bypass mode, de-emphasized , 20 Hz - 15 kHz wideband , referenced to 100 % modulation , unweighted ) .

* Distortion : ≤ 0.02% THD ( Bypass mode, de-emphasized , 20 Hz - 15 kHz wideband , referenced to 100 % modulation , unweighted ) .

* Stereo separation: 100 % modulation = 3.5 Vp-p,> 60 dB, 30 Hz - 15 kHz. Modulation = 1.0 - 8.0 Vp-p,> 55 dB, 30 Hz - 15 kHz.

* Linear Crosstalk : ≤ -80 dB, main frequency bands or sub- bands to the secondary to the primary frequency ( referenced to 100 % modulation )

* Nonlinear Crosstalk : ≤ -80 dB, main frequency bands or sub- bands to the secondary to the primary frequency ( referenced to 100 % modulation )

* 8 kHz band suppression : ≥ 70 dB ( referenced to 100 % modulation )

* 76 kHz & frequency suppression : ≥ 80 dB ( referenced to 100 % modulation )

* Pilot Protection :-60dB corresponds to 9% of the pilot launch of ± 250 Hz ( up to 2dB composite driver )

* Connectors: Two BNC, floating in the chassis ground , EMI suppressed.

* Maximum Load Capacitance : 0.047 μF (0 Ω acoustic impedance ) . The maximum cable length is 100 feet / 30 meters .

* Filtering : RFI filter

Subcarrier (SCA) Input

* Configuration: subcarrier input port blend composite baseband output port , and then with complex digital attenuator control connection .

* Impedance :> 600 Ω

* SCA sensitivity ( two inputs ) : from 220 mV pp to > 10 V pp to 10% reduction in emissions. Two inputs from the rear panel to adjust , set the sensitivity .

* Connectors: Two BNC, floating in the chassis ground , EMI suppressed.

* 19 kHz pilot reference : SCA2 input jack can be connected across the 19 kHz to provide a pilot reference input or as a second SCA input port.

Remote Computer Interface

* Support of computers and operating systems : Run Microsoft Windows ® 2000 (SP3 or higher ), XP, Vista or 7.

* Configuration: connection , a modem , or Ethernet TCP / IP protocol via direct cable control . Provide for appropriate control cable modem directly connected . Does not provide modems and other external devices.

* Serial Connector : RS232 port (3) DB-9 male connector , EMI suppression. Serial connector 1 Use ppp, to provide direct or modem connection 8500PC remote control applications , the serial connector 2 to the computer or communications support remote control system via simple ASCII commands to manage and restore the default . The serial connector 3 is reserved for future use.

* Ethernet port : RJ45 female socket for use CAT5 cable 10-100 Mbps. Local frequency is 100 Mbps, providing 8600PC remote control applications , connect directly to a computer network or using a crossover Ethernet cable. PPP 's colleagues supports ASCII terminal connections.

* Ethernet standards : TCP / IP.

Remote Control Interface (GPI)

* Configuration: 8 outputs , optically isolated , floating

* Voltage : 6 - 15 V AC or DC, momentary or continuous voltage , 9 VDC interface provides easy operation.

* Connection : DB-25 male connector , EMI suppression

* Control : The user can program any of eight user presets , factory presets , bypass , test tone , stereo or mono mode, the analog input, digital output

Tally Output

* Configuration : NPN open collector

* The maximum voltage : 30 V DC, reverse polarity protection

* Maximum current : 30 mA

Power

* Voltage : 100 - 132 VAC or 200 - 264 VAC, switch on the rear panel to select ,50-60 Hz, 50 VA.

* Connection : IEC, EMI suppression. Provide detachable 3-wire power cord

* Ground : Ground line independent of chassis ground , can be separated from the rear panel control keys or assembled together

* Safety Standard : ETL certification system under standard UL , CE standards.

Environment

* Operating temperature : All operating voltage range of 32 to 122 ° F / 0 to 50 °

* Temperature : 0 - 5% RH, non- refrigerated

* Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 "x 5.25" x 15.5 "/ 48.3 cm x 13.34 cm x 39.4 cm display temperature indicates the penetration of the rack , front to back total depth is 17.75" / 45.1 cm , three racks high .

* RFI / EMI: Cenelec procedures performed in accordance with procedures

* Shipping Weight : 28 lbs / 12.7 kg.