Product Overview
The AR-DM2-B is a 16-channel digital audio monitoring system featuring 20-segment tri-color LED bar graphs. Designed
for ultra-near field audio monitoring in space critical environments, the AR-DM2-B is ideal for TV facilities, studios, post-
production facilities, VTR bays, mobile production vehicles, satellite links, and wherever multi-channel audio monitoring is
required.
The AR-DM2-B features stereo loudspeakers in a compact 2RU form factor, with Class D Amplification and 100% digital
processing providing pristine audio quality. Interchangeable input and output modules provide unrivaled flexibility – up to
four I/O modules can be installed in a single AR-DM2-B audio monitor, each module with up to 16 channel inputs,
providing a possible 64 channels per audio monitor. Input choices include balanced/unbalanced AES/EBU, SDI video with
embedded audio, and balanced analog audio. With an optional DOLBY
®
module, the AR-DM2-B supports decoding and
monitoring of
DOLBY
®
E
and
DOLBY
®
DIGITAL
(AC-3) signals, with the option to output discrete decoded channels or
pass through encoded bit streams. Flexible monitoring modes include mono, stereo, and various stereo downmix
configurations for multi-channel audio. 20-segment tri-color LED bar graphs allow simultaneous VU/PPM metering of 16
audio channels. Additional features include volume and balance controls, a headphone jack, and an RS-485 port for on-
site firmware upgrades.
Features
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Superior Audio Quality
Stereo Loud Speakers provide superior audio quality in a compact 2RU form factor.
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Sixteen LED Bar Graphs
20-Segment Tri-Color LED Bar Graphs allow simultaneous monitoring of VU/PPM levels for 16 audio channels. Bar
graphs also indicate AES/EBU signal presence.
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Flexible I/O
Modular design allows the AR-DM2-B to be customized with a variety of inputs and outputs, including balanced and
unbalanced AES/EBU, SDI with embedded audio, and balanced analog audio.
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Digital Processing
100% digital signal processing and Class D amplification provide pristine audio signal quality.
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Selectable Stereo Downmix Configurations
Multi-channel audio can be downmixed in a variety of stereo configurations including 5.1, 7.1 and more.
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DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY E Decoding
Optional ARDM-D552 module allows decoding of DOLBY E and DOLBY DIGITAL multi-channel audio signals.
Decoded channels can be output via output modules. A variety of downmix presets based on DOLBY metadata are
available, including Lt/Rt, Lo/Ro, etc.
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Firmware Upgradeable
An RS-485 port enables on-site firmware downloads for future upgrades and new features.
® DOLBY is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories
