April 2nd, 2008
Radio All In one: the first unit of its kind on the market to combine many features
Audemat (www.audemat.com) announced that they are introducing at NAB2008 on their booth N7932 the new DIGIPLEXER 246. The DIGIPLEXER 246 is a 3U unit with a large touch screen that includes an FM/HD/DAB digital audio processor (2/4/6 band), RDS and Stereo generators, transmitter remote control capabilities, new backup audio over IP capabilities and a built-in FM exciter (20 or 100W). “This is a very unique concept” states Christophe Poulain. “We could have created just another Digital Audio processor for the market” adds Poulain. “We have decided to combine our ‘know-how’ in RDS, Audio over IP, Remote control, FM broadcasting and Audio Processing. That’s revolutionary!” concludes Poulain. The DIGIPLEXER 246 reflects current issues facing engineers: lack of space, price and efficiency concerns.
A unique digital audio processing system
It is a world-class audio processor, the first one in its class available on the market. The 4 band version features 2.8 Giga flops of processing power which allows a sampling frequency for processing of 192 kHz and a sampling frequency for the final clipper at 1.5 MHz. The DIGIPLEXER series provides an analog feel to the sound with the accuracy you would expect from a digital processor. “The DSPs in the Audemat DIGIPLEXER 246 feature one of the highest calculation rates available to date (4 giga-flops).” states Nicolas Boulay, Vice President of Research and development for Audemat.Basic RDS functions standard: artist name, song title, PS scrolling
Users can choose between a basic RDS encoder (standard) or an advanced RDS encoder for TMC, ODA, Scheduler capabilities etc… Users will benefit from Audemat’s world leading experience in RDS.Digital stereo generator
The DIGIPLEXER 246 includes an extremely accurate and stable digital stereo generator that allows the audio bandwidth to be extended to 17 kHz without affecting the pilot!3 levels of audio backup (all versions)
The user defines timing and cross fades: if digital audio fails the unit switches to analog input, if digital and analog fail it switches to web stream (new), if all of the above it fail plays audio stored on internal the hard drive This is a unique Audio over IP feature – the first available on the market in this type of equipment.Remote control
Optional 16 digital inputs and 8 relay control outputs can be added to the DIGIPLEXER 246. The option is delivered with the new SCRIPTEASY V2 - Graphic control software. API available for transmitter remote control over a serial connectionEcreso 20 or 100 W exciter
An optional Ecreso exciter can be added to the DIGIPLEXER 246. It has low distortion < 0.05 % and the best FM S/N ratio > 80 dB. It also has a very good channel separation up to 50 dB over the whole band and PLL controlled by microprocessor. It is adjustable from 2 to 20W or 10 to 100W (depending on version).Reliability and efficiency
The Audemat R&D team worked specifically on the reliability of the unit to avoid any potential failure. In fact, the operating system is contained within flash memory to insure continued operation in case of the remote possibility of hard drive failure. The DIGIPLEXER 246 includes 2 power supplies for maximum redundancy. The audio card is independent of the rest of the unit the DIGIPLEXER can be rebooted without interrupting the audio. The unit is very efficient as it replaces several units at the site.“Radio All In One” a complete product line
The DIGIPLEXER 246 complements the DIGIPLEXER 2/4 (1U) launched at NAB last year. There are several differences between the two units: the DIGIPLEXER 246 will be upgradable to 6 band of audio processing and it has a larger chassis 3U in stead of 1U for the 2/4. It also includes a large touch screen allowing the user to perform all major adjustments and measurements without connecting a PC. The DIGIPLEXER 246 offers an optional exciter (20 and 100W). One thing both units have in common is the value for the price.Availability
The DIGIPLEXER 246 - 2 bands version will be available in May 2008 for shipping.About the Audemat Group
The Audemat Group (http://www.audemat.com) is pioneer in the conception and manufacturing of innovative products for Broadcast professionals. Almost one third of the staff is dedicated the development of innovative technologies.
The Audemat Group is the only European company that has won 11 awards in 8 years for product innovation at the World Broadcast Show (NAB – Las Vegas).
The Audemat Group is privately owned by the board of Directors, as well as Innovacom (a risk capital company specializing in innovative businesses in the Telecom) and by Galia Gestion (a regional management company, subsidiary of the Caisse D'epargne Aquitaine Poitou Charentes).
About 100 employees are located at the Bordeaux-Merignac site. The Audemat Group has two subsidiary companies in Beijing (China) since the beginning of 2008 and in Miami (Floride-USA). Composed of 7 employees in the USA, the subsidiary is in charge of developing sales activities in North and South America, Australia and New Zealand. The Audemat Group recently acquired Nortek, a TV specialist located in Lille, France.
The Audemat Group has been ISO9001 certified for 10 years; it recently obtained ISO14000 certification (environmental management standards). Since 2007, the Audemat Group has dedicates part of its profits to compensating CO2 gas emissions by being part of actions for sustainable development around the world.
For more information on the Audemat Group please contact: Sophie Lion Poulain at +1 305 249 3110 (lion@audemat.com) Miami office (Florida-USA).
