Audessence PRO-1 RDS Encoder

Audessence RDS PRO-1 RDS Encoder.

A fully featured, reliable RDS / RBDS encoder.
Tired of problems on existing low-cost RDS encoders ... Difficult-to-use, unreliable software, unacceptable interference to stereo audio or missing RDS features like EON?
Need advanced control features to save the cost of dedicated data and control circuits?
You can solve all these problems and save money at the same time with the RDS PRO-1!

Highlights:

• Switchable MPX (Composite) loop-through mode.
• Maintains programme reliability in loop mode  automatic MPX pass-through relays
• RS-232 & USB control based on simple ASCII commands
• Optional traffic flag (TA) control via DTMF (In-Band Signalling)
• Powerful Windows based configuration utility for easy initial setup.
• All user adjustments accessible from front/rear panel - no need to take the lid off.
• Addressing - independent or common control of up to 255 units in a network
• Advanced weekly scheduling
• Define up to 99 different messages or link to an automation system Internal real-time clock with battery backup for correctly inserted clock-time facility.
• External contact closure TA switch
• No special 19 kHz input needed - pilot tone recovered from the MPX signal .

RDS Data Groups Supported:

PI - Programme Identification
PS - Programme Service
PTY - Programme Type
PTYN - Programme Type Name
AF - Alternative Frequencies
TP - Travel Programme
TA - Travel Announcement
EON - Enhanced Other Networks
DI - Decoder Identification
M/S - Music / Speech
PIN - Programme Identification Number
ECC - Extended Country Code
RT - Radio Text
TDC - Transparent Data Channel
IH - In House Application
ODA - Open Data Application
CT - Clock Time and Date

Applications:

RDS / RBDS encoding for stations of all sizes (includes EON) Network Radio Local Commercial Radio Community Radio Temporary Services (RSLs)