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EN-11 1 | Before you begin | 1.1 | Preface
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SurroundMonitor 11900 Series
Thank you
for purchasing a model of the SurroundMonitor
11900 series, the powerful 8-channel analyzing systems for
analog and digital audio signals with extensive level metering
and signal analysis functions for comprehensive metering of
your audio programmes. Extended metering functions with
many different signal and control interfaces make the Sur-
roundMonitor units ideal for surround sound productions. They
are the perfect choice for visualizing analog and digital audio
surround, stereo and multichannel formats in several professi-
onal audio applications like broadcast, pre and post production
environ ments, music production, DVD mastering and cinema
surround sound. Additional features, like the integrated multi-
channel test signal generator and the option to connect a
calibration microphone, extend the SurroundMonitor’s scope
to calibration and general maintenance of your entire studio
setup.
1 | Before you begin
1.1 | Preface
The multifunctional units, among others, feature Peak Program
Meter plus separate SPL/LEQ-Bargraph, Loudness Meter acc.
to current standards (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-2/1771,
ATSC A/85, ARIB), Surround Sound Ana lyzer, Multi-Correlator,
Vectorscope (Lissajous), 1/3 and 1/6 octave RTA, AES/EBU
Status Monitor, Channel Ident functions and Dialnorm. Depen-
ding on the model, HD/SD SDI signals can be deembedded
and/or Dolby® E and Dolby® AC-3 signals can be decoded,
the signal’s status and data can be displayed. Furthermore,
there are various options for calibration.
The functions selected by the user are presented in up to
three separate display sections shown on an external VGA
monitor using the VGA output. The right display section shows
a PPM or Loudness display. The two left display sections can
be programmed to show individual instrument functions at the
same time. A fourth lower display section always shows the
Toolbar with the key functions for operation.
The internal menu system contains in-depth configuration op-
tions for all global settings, for all the display functions and for
the comprehensive signal routing. Individual setups for various
applications can be stored as user presets inside the unit and
these are accessible directly from normal operation with a sin-
gle button.