AERO.100 FEATURES
- Linear Acoustic AEROMAX® loudness and dynamics control
- UPMAX® II upmixing with AutoMAX-II™
- Advanced ITU (AI) Limiter
- Standard single processing instance in a 5.1+2+2 configuration
- Available second instance in a 5.1+2+2 or 2+2+2 configuration, with or without Dolby encoding and Nielsen Watermark encoding
- Automatic downmix output
- Support for SAP/DVS
- Local audio/voiceover insertion
- Optional Audio Description (warble tone)
- Standard Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby E decoding
- Available Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby E encoding
- HD/SD-SDI I/O with included video delay (16 channels)
- AES I/O with reference input (8 channels)
- Dual PSU and relay bypass
- Extensive TCP/IP remote control and HTTP control
AERO.100 IN DEPTH
Comprehensive TCP/IP Remote
Provides control over all system settings, processing and coding parameters plus extensive metering of signal presence, processing and coding activity, and audio loudness. System status reports physical I/O details along with system, power supply and environmental health. The remote application also delivers remote audio, up to 5.1 channels, to the user so that signal quality can be auditioned anywhere link bandwidth permits. HTTP server is also included for simple get/set control of all parameters and status.
Nielsen Watermark Encoding
Generates revenue-critical Nielsen NAES II and the new Nielsen Watermark audience measurement codes. AERO.100 precisely inserts these signals for maximum code recovery after audio decoding and processing and before transmission encoding.
AERO.100 SPECIFICATIONS
Processing
- AEROMAX multistage adaptive wideband and multiband loudness and dynamic range control with ITU-R BS.1770 and EBU R128 loudness metering
- Dual UPMAX II two-channel to 5.1-channel upmixers plus main channel downmixing with automatic bypass of discrete content
- Advanced ITU (AI) Limiter
Audio Encoding/Decoding
- Standard Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby E decoding
- Available Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby E encoding
Reference
- 48kHz via AES DARS (or any AES signal applied to the Ref In connector), AES In 1, SDI, or from the internal 48kHz clock (standalone use only)
Sample Rate/Resolution/Frequency Response
- 48kHz, 24-bit, 20Hz to 20kHz below threshold
AES I/O
- Eight main inputs plus reference via 75-Ohm BNC female connectors. Eight main outputs plus encoder output. All digital inputs are 75 Ohm internally terminated, unbalanced. Signal levels per SMPTE
276M/ AES-3ID-2001
HD/SD-SDI I/O
- Auto-sensing HD/SD-SDI (SMPTE 292M/259M) inputs, up to 1080i/60/59.94/50Hz. De-embed up to 16 channels from applied SDI signal, process and/or encode, re-embed up to 16 channels. Supports SMPTE 2020 A and B VANC metadataParallel GPI/O Control Port
- 25-pin female D connector, 0-5V TTL levels for 8 inputs and 8 outputs; controls simple preset recalls plus voiceover/EAS insertion
Serial Metadata Input
- 9-pin female D connector; 115.2 kbps; pinout per SMPTE 207M (RS-485); Designed to directly interface with Dolby serial metadata (SMPTE RDD6)
Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet via RJ45 supports included TCP/IP remote control application; HTTP server included for get/set control of all parameters
Remote Control
- Windows®-compatible TCP/IP remote control Included application for full setup and control, ITU-R BS.1770 metering for all programs, encoder statistics, and return audio for remote monitoring (network speed permitting). HTTP server allows get/set control from PC
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
- Graphical OLED display
Power Requirements
- Dual power supplies, each rated at 100-264 VAC, 50/60Hz, auto-sensing, 150W max. total
Dimensions and Weight
- 1RU – 1.75”H x 19”W x 15.5”D (44 x 483 x 394 mm)
- Net weight: 9 lbs. (4 kg), approximate.
Shipping Dimensions and Weight
- 22”W x 20”D x 7”H (559 x 508 x 178 mm)
- Net weight: 15 lbs. (6.80 kg), approximate.
Environmental
- Fan cooled. Operating: 0 to 50 degrees C, non-operating -20 to 70 degrees C
Regulatory
North America: FCC and CE tested and compliant, power supply is UL approved.
Europe: Complies with the European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), as amended by Commission Decisions 2005/618/EC, 2005/717/ EC, 2005/747/EC (RoHS Directive), and WEEE.
