AEV Xtreme FM Broadcast Audio Processor

The Xtreme is our mid level Digital Audio FM Processor offering 5 band processing and available with both analogue and AES/EBU inputs and MPX output.

To find the perfect evolution involved an entire staff composed of engineers, DSP technology experts, and sound technicians who are among the most specialised in the broadcasting sector. The project was clear right from the start: to create a product with far-out features, ready for the new “Fully-Digital” era, without compromises or penny pinching in selecting from among the most innovative and prestigious DSP technologies.

CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCES

·  5-band, 100% digital audio processor
·  9 DSPs for processing the most powerful radio algorithms needed to ensure amazing loudness, clean, crystal clear high frequencies plus powerful, punch bass notes able to break the sound barrier !!!
·  Unparalleled flexibility and control to create your unique, customised sound
·  User-friendly programming
·  82 excellent, easy-to-recall format presets
·  Full, powerful modulation always under control
·  High performing digital stereo coder
·  Available in FM, AM and TV versions.
·  AES/EBU IN OUT

DSP TECHNOLOGY YOU’VE NEVER HAD BEFORE

Xtreme exploits all the advantages of DSP technology to achieve performances that traditional analogue technologies could never hope to attain.

EASY ADJUSTMENTS AND EASY CUSTOMISING

The simplicity and flexibility of control operations are one of the success factors of an audio processor.
Xtreme contains 20 recommended format presets, which are the simplest prerequisite for obtaining a special sound at once, perfectly adaptable to your musical format. Feel free to create your customised, original sound.

USER FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING INTERFACE

A wide LCD graphic display allows you to easily execute all set-up, adjusting and programming operations with Xtreme. Xtreme will guide you step-by-step, intuitively, through all process parameters to create your unique, perfect sound.

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  • Digital Audio Processor
  • Motorola Microprocessor
  • 5 band multi-band audio processor
  • 9 DSP functions
  • Analogue audio inputs
  • Analogue audio outputs
  • Digital audio Inputs (AES/EBU)
  • Digital MPX Outputs (AES/EBU)
  • FM Stereo Generator
  • MPX composite FM Stereo output
  • Optional RDS Basic
PERFORMANCE:
Frequency response 30 Hz ÷ 15 Khz. ± 0.25 dB (By-pass)
Stopband Rejection Greater than 78 dB beyond 17 KHz
Total Distortion to 1 Khz 0.01 % (Proof mode)
Total separation Greater than 85 dB DIN Audio
Signal to Noise ratio Output noise deends on processing parameters Greated than 75db Din audio in all conditions

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT:
Configuration Left and Right
A/D Conversion 24 Bit , 128x oversampled
Impedance 10 K Ohm electronically balanced
Sensitivity – 35 dBu to + 24 dBu to produce
10 dB gain reduction at 1KHz
Max input level + 29 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Greater than 45 dB (30 Hz ÷ 20 Khz)
Connectors XLR type-female EMI suppressed

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT:
Configuration Left And right. Flat or pre-emphasized software selectable
D/A Converter 24 Bit , 128x oversampled
Impedance 30 Ω electronically balanced
Output level Max + 10 dBu into 600 Ohm
Connectors: XLR type-male EMI suppressed
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT:
Configuration AES/EBU Standard, 24 bit resolution
Sampling Rate 32, 44.1 or 48 KHz automatically selected
Connectors XLR type-female EMI suppressed
J.17 De-emphasis: Software selectable

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT:
Configuration AES/EBU Standard, Flat or pre-emphasized software select.
Sample Rate 32, 44.1 or 48 KHz software selectable
Output level Max + 6 dBFS
Connectors XLR type-male EMI suppressed

STEREO GENERATOR:
Configuration 2 outputs with independent level control
Output 2 may be configured as a pilot tone ref.
Pilot frequency 19 Khz ± 0.001 % Max over temp.
Pilot injection 4 ÷ 12 % adjustable
Frequency response 30 Hz ÷ 15 Khz. ± 0.1 dB
Signal to Noise ratio Greater than 96 dB Din audio
Stereo separation Greater than 67 dB 30 Hz ÷ 15 Khz (78 dB @ 1 KHz)
Crosstalk Main to Sub Greater than 50 dB 30 Hz ÷ 15 Khz (64 dB @ 1 KHz)
Crosstalk Sub to Main Greater than 50 dB 30 Hz ÷ 15 Khz (64 dB @ 1 KHz)
Distortion to 1KHz Less than 0.005%
38 KHz Subcarrier suppression Greater than 80 dB
76 KHz & sideband suppress. Greater than 90 dB
Pilot Tone Protection Greater than 70 dB relative to 10% pilot injection
RDS/RBDS Protection Greater than 70 dB relative to 4% subcarrier injection
Preemphasis 50-75 usec. Software selectable
Composite output level 0 ÷ + 12 dBu
Impedance 50 Ohm
Connector 2 x BNC floating over chassis, EMI suppressed
Max cable length 10 mt. RG 58 A/U
SCA/RDS input 1 Vpp for 10% modulation of main carrier
Impedance 600 Ω
Connector BNC floating over chassis, EMI suppressed
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR:
Device Motorola DSP 56301
Performance 24 bit processing
REMOTE COMPUTER INTERFACE:
RS 232-C at rear, asynchronous
REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE:
Configuration Eight (8) inputs
Voltage 6-24 V AC or DC, momentary or continuous
Connector DB-25 male, EMI Suppressed
Control Programmable software of all the inputs
GENERAL DATA:
Power requirement 115 ÷ 230 VAC 50 ÷ 60 Hz
Consumption 200 W
Dimension 483 x 178 x 385 mm. 4 rack units
Weight 12 Kg.
Operating temperature 0 ÷ 50°C

RDS SPECIFICATIONS
(available in Xtreme FM/RDS only) as RDS4500