August 25th, 2010
Ecreso, the WorldCast Systems company specialising in transmitters for Broadcast Radio, are delighted to announce the launch of a new series of FM Transmitters incorporating an all-new digital modulator at the IBC 2010 exhibition.
With an installed base of over 5000 FM transmitters worldwide, Ecreso have an excellent reputation for high performance broadcast technology. The new range incorporates a state-of-the-art digital modulator, a new, modular and highly efficient 2.5kW amplifier and the ability to create sophisticated 1+1 and N+1 redundancy solutions.
Commenting on the launch of this new FM range, Nicolas Boulay, Chief Technical Officer with WorldCast Systems, states, “Our new FM transmitters incorporate cutting-edge digital technology and optimum modularity and control. We believe that these elements combined offer a killer combination to enable the most efficient FM transmission system in the industry.”
High Performance Digital Modulator
A key innovation in Ecreso’s new FM Transmitter range is the Helios digital FM exciter. This new unit incorporates digital signal processing techniques to ensure a high degree of accuracy, low noise, low distortion and even better performance. With a built-in stereo encoder and the option of a built-in RDS encoder, this richly-featured digital exciter generates an FM signal of the highest integrity with either 20W or 100W output.The new Helios is also incorporated into Ecreso’s highly innovative “Radio All in One” unit, the Next FM. This integrated and hugely powerful product is a single 3U high rack-mounted unit that combines the benefits of the new digital exciter with core broadcast functionality such as stereo encoding, RDS encoding, HQSound® audio processing, audio backup and remote facility control.
Efficient New 2.5kW Amplifier
Another key component of the new FM transmitter range from Ecreso is the revamped Goliath amplifier module which offers individual power supplies for each internal 750W mosfet and full monitoring and control for improved reliability as well as reduced power consumption for greater efficiency. The Goliath is available in 750W, 1.5kW and the all-new 2.5kW format; a modular approach enabling the creation of high power FM systems of up to 10kW.1+1 & N+1 Redundancy
For optimum reliability, Ecreso’s new FM transmitter range can enable a range of redundancy applications including 1+1 and N+1 scenarios. Combining the expertise of Audemat, the remote control and monitoring division within WorldCast Systems, with the transmission experience of Ecreso, the new range offers a highly flexible approach to the management of large broadcast networks.1+1 redundancy can be implemented on Ecreso’s FM range using Audemat’s highly-regarded Scripteasy control software with no need for an external control unit. For full flexibility and expert N+1 redundancy, Ecreso’s central management unit, Nephtys V2 offers a highly professional substitution controller with full remote management capabilities.
Ecreso’s new FM Transmitter range will be on display on the WorldCast Systems stand 8.B58 in IBC Hall 8 from the 10th to the 14th September 2010.
