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EXAMPLES OF USE
1. Radio Station CTA
The main stereo programme audio from a radio station needs to be distributed across
multiple mono platforms. The output from the desk or automation system no longer just
heads off to the transmitter. The audio must be distributed across all of the relevant services
that require a connection of the original programme audio.
In this example, the Signature ADA1S12MGT provides 6 mono outputs outputs of the main
programme audio. One output connects to the AM transmitter as an alternative to the main
FM broadcast feed. As multiple multiple monitoring headphones are required in the studio,
another output connects to a separate headphone distribution amplifier. This station also
broadcasts online, so another output connects to a PC to become the internet broadcast
stream. Local monitoring is required, so one feed goes to the local monitoring system. The
transmitter B chain is on ISDN, so one output goes to the mono ISDN backup codec. And the
final output connects to another PC that manages all of the stations logging requirements.
All of these distributed sources may require different levels. With the Signature
ADA1S12MGT, each distributed output can have a different gain level set so that it matches
the incoming level requirements of each source. For example, the feed that goes to the AM
transmitter link will be connected to professional equipment expecting normal line up levels.
However, the station logging may be on a domestic grade PC and require a much lower input
level to be sent to it. Using the ADA1S12MGT, a separate gain level can be set for each
output.
Mixer
Output
AM
Transmiter
Local
Monitoring
Digital
Services
Logging
ISDN
Backup
2 x XLR3
(balanced or
unbalanced)
1 x XLR3
1 x XLR3
1 x XLR3
1 x XLR3
1 x XLR3
1 x XLR3
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
