Audessence PRO-1 AM Processor

The Audessence AM PRO-1 is a complete air-chain audio processing system for AM radio stations.… DIGITAL, COST-EFFECTIVE and TAMPER PROOF!
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Audessence AM PRO-1 AM Digital Audio Processor.


The Audessence AM PRO-1 is a complete air-chain audio processing system for AM radio stations. Adjustable input pre-filtering (lowpass and high-pass) pre-conditions audio to prepare for aggressive 'brick-wall' low-pass filtering later and avoids wasting modulation percentage on inaudible sub-bass components Unsurpassed Audessence AGC developed for the professional Audessence levellers keeps programme level as consistent as desired Programme compression, limiting, pre-emphasis and clipping for optimum loudness and coverage increase All this plus enhancement features for brightening and clarifying your programme.Adjustable Low-Pass filtering meets all international and national broadcasting specifications including ITU and NRSC (4kHz to 15kHz nominal).

FEATURES:

  • Complete digital air-chain processing for AM radio broadcasters in a compact package
  • Adjustable input High-pass filter 3Hz to 200Hz
  • Phase rotator to reduce programme asymmetry
  • Advanced AGC as used in our ALPS levellers offers unsurpassed rapid control of levels
  • Independent programme compression stage
  • Presence enhancer to brighten programme and cut through noise
  • Choice of pre-emphasis to meet national requirements including NRSC
  • Adjustable low-pass filter for all applications
  • Fco 4.5kHz to 10kHz
  • Sophisticated peak control dramatically increases loudness without digital grunge
  • Positive peak asymmetry up to 145% (where legal)
  • Factory presets deliver exactly the results you need for any application …fast
  • No-tamper front panel (set-up by PC only: GUI software, USB and RS-232 ports provided)
  • Bright, Always-Visible LED bargraphs for audio confidence checks
  • Low audio latency (4 milliseconds)
  • Fast boot-up (<1 second).
Frequency Response (All filters set for minimum action):
DIGITAL-DIGITAL: 20Hz-14.9kHz /-0.1dB 
ANALOGUE-ANALOGUE: 20Hz-14.9kHz /-0.2dB 
Noise: 
DIGITAL-DIGITAL (rms 20Hz-20kHz): <-110dBFS 
ANALOGUE-ANALOGUE: (rms 20Hz-20kHz): <-75dB ref: Limit point 8dBu 
Distortion: 
DIGITAL-DIGITAL (6dB limiting): <-90dB / 0.003% THD 
ANALOGUE-ANALOGUE (6dB limiting): <-70dB / 0.03% THD 
Inputs: 
ANALOGUE: Active balanced, 10k (bridging), standard operating level -6dBu to 14dBu (clip 22dBu) 
DIGITAL: AES-3 (XLR); 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz sample rate. 16, 20, or 24 bits. 
Output: 
ANALOGUE: Active true balanced, standard operating level -6dBu to 21dBu 
DIGITAL: AES-3 (XLR); full input rate / half rate. 
Processing blocks: 
High-Pass: 3dB Frequencies 3Hz [DC block], 20Hz, 30Hz, 45Hz, 75Hz, 90Hz, 135Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz. 
Phase Rotator: Cancels asymmetry in certain programme material 
Gated AGC: Capture range 40dB ( /-20dB); maximum positive gain can be set. 
Advanced AGC enables faster, programme-dependent operation. 
Compressor: Nominal 2:1 slope 
Presence Enhancer: Boosts selected frequencies for intelligibility and / or brightness. 
Limiter: look-ahead limiters plus NCDCS anti-aliasing clipper. 
Low-Pass Filter: Cut-off frequency 4.5kHz, 5kHz, 5.5kHz, 6kHz, 7.5kHz, or 10kHz NRSC compliant 
HF Limiter: 50us or modified 75us (NRSC) emphasis curve 
Tilt Corrector: Reduce tilt due to LF problems in some transmitters. Increases loudness. 
Control: 
Setup is via PC GUI only. Select a factory preset, modify it, set levels etc, save to Flash memory. 
USB on front panel, plus RS-232 on rear panel. ASCII Text based command format. Choice of ‘Easy’ 
mode (simplified, with Wizard), or Expert mode for GUI control. 
Power:
100 – 240V AC Nominal (acceptable range 88V to 264V AC) / 6 Watts / 9VA. 
Dimensions & weight:
1-RU: 44 x 482 x 290mm deep / 1.75” x 19” x 11.25” deep. Weight: 1.8kg / 4lbs 
Computer Control:
Every processing parameter, including all thresholds and time constants, can be accessed and modified 
under PC control (GUI included). 
Warranty:
3 year return-to-base warranty 
Approvals:
CE (EMC & LVD), RoHS 
Am PRO-1 Brochure