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FM broadcast digital processor -

 

SOLIDYNE 562

dsp EVOLUTION

 

Unbalanced connection:  

Inputs: 

Signal = 2

;  

               

Ground = joint 1 and  3

 

Outputs:

 Signal to pin 2; leave 

pin-3 unconnected

.  

 

Ground

 

= pin 1

 

 

2.3 Digita l audio connections 

Optionally,  the  processor  has  digital 

AES-3

 

inputs/outputs (models 562dsp/AES). 

The 

digital input 

supports: 

 

Resolution: 

16 

24 bits

 

 

Sample rate: 

30 KHz 

a

 96 KHz

.  

Internally  562dsp  works  at  24  bits/192  KHz,  the 
digital  signal  is  converted  internally  by  a  stage

 

called “Resampler”

When  the  digital  input  is  used,  is  convenient  to 
connect the analogical input too. In case of losing 
the  digital  connection,  the  processor  switches 
automatically  to  the  analogical  inputs.  The  input 
mode  is  selected  from  the  main  menu  choosing 
the option “Setup Input”, as is explained later.  

 

S/PDIF:

  you  can  connect  an  S/PDIF 

output  to  the  AES3  input  of  562dsp 
using  an  S/PDIF  to  AES-3  adapter.  The 
figure  shows  a  compact  adapter  XLR 
BNC.  

AES-3  output

  has  a  resolution  of  24  bits  with  a 

samplerate  selectable  between  48/96  KHz  (see 
“3.2.2  –  Output  Setup”).  The  connector  is  male 
XLR. 

AES3  input  and  output  cables  connect  as 
following:  

XLR 

Signal  

GND 

AES3 (1)  

AES 3 (2) 

AES-3 standard connection 

 

2.4 Console  M ICstart 

With  the  562dsp  the  current  processing  program 
can  changes  when  the  study  microphones 
activates.  In  this  way  you  can  use  a  processing 
specially  done  for  voices.  The  default  adjustment 
for  voices  is  the  program  “09:  Voice  Impact“. 

Obviously;  you  can  copy  and  customize  this 
program.  

The commutation takes place when grounding the 
MICstart  input. When  this  happens  the  processor 
exchanges  the  program  and  the  access  from  the 
JOG wheel is blocked. When the MICStart input is 
opened, 562dsp returns to the previous program.  

“Console  MICstart”  uses  an  RCA  connector. With 
consoles 

Solidyne  2300  series

,  MICstart  is 

connected  directly  to  the 

Digisolid

  output  of  a 

microphone  channel  (please  refers  to  the  manual 
of the console). In other consoles, the control can 
be solved using the tally signal to activate a relay. 

 

 

 
Connect the relay contact directly to the RCA “MIC 
Start”; and the coil in parallel to the tally light. 

 

 

The 

relay coil voltage

 depends on the voltage 

gives by the console. 

 
When  the  relay  receives  tension,  the  contact  is 
closed  activating  the  Mic  Start  function  in  the 
processor.  The  voice’s  program  remains  active 
while the contact is closed.   

This  feature  comes  disabled  from  factory.

  In 

order  to  use  it,  you  must  enable  the  option  “MIC 
PROCESSING” in the processor setup (see “3.2.3 
- Processor Setup”). 

 

2.4  MPX output 

The MPX cable will be a RG-59 (coaxial 75 ohms), 
like  the  used  for  CATV.  The  output  connector  is 
BNC type. The maximum length recommended for 
this  cable  is  25  m.  Take  care  with  the  grounding; 
although this rarely is cause of problems because 
all  Solidyne  processors  have  MPX  differential 
outputs,  that  is  to  say,  with  the  Earth  isolated  of 
the cabinet, to avoid ground loops. 

If  some  residual  humming  appears  when  the 
system is on the air; power off the processor. If the 
humming disappears, check the input connections 
at  the  processor.  If,  however,  the  humming 
continues  (and  only  disappears  unplugging  the 
MPX cable), this indicates some problem with the 
grounding.  

Summary of Contents for 562dsp

Page 1: ...s FM digital audio processor User s manual 3 de Febr ero 3254 1429 Buenos Aires Argentina Phone 54 11 4702 0090 e mail info solidynepro com fax 54 11 4702 2375 web www SolidynePRO com Last revision Ma...

Page 2: ...P gina 2 procesador para radiodifusi n SOLIDYNE 562dsp...

Page 3: ...TMENTS 22 4 4 1 PROGRAM NAME 22 4 4 2 EXPANDER AGC 22 4 4 2 1 AGC OUT GAIN 22 4 4 2 2 AGC attack time 22 4 4 2 3 AGC recovery time 23 4 4 2 4 Hold 23 4 4 2 5 Expander threshold 23 4 4 3 AUDIO EQ 23 4...

Page 4: ...flat screws with flexible o rings rubber PVC etc The frontal panel is made of aluminum so you must take special care of don t to apply excessive force on the screws since it can cause deformation or...

Page 5: ...l settings values are entered using a JOG Wheel Turn the JOG to select options and to change values Pressing briefly the JOG confirms an option Pressing and holding the JOG around one second go to the...

Page 6: ...se the remote control of 562dsp can be implemented through a data channel of the link that allows sending RS 232 data 1 3 Understanding the main screen Next you will see an overview on the 562dsp main...

Page 7: ...anslated in greater radiated energy improving the transmission reach in marginal areas For this the processor applies a complex procedure of compression on each audio band producing greater sensation...

Page 8: ...Page 8 FM broadcast digital processor SOLIDYNE 562dsp EVOLUTION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 9: ...must stay between 5 C and 40 C Avoid direct solar ray incidence on the processor or proximity of heat sources The openings and grooves allow the circulation of forced air impelled by the internal coo...

Page 10: ...mmutation takes place when grounding the MICstart input When this happens the processor exchanges the program and the access from the JOG wheel is blocked When the MICStart input is opened 562dsp retu...

Page 11: ...Two female DB 9 connectors are required The following table shows the diagram of connection although only the connections emphasized in bold are needed The computer is used to transmit data to RDS cod...

Page 12: ...l will show all active units connected to your LAN Each unit has a MAC address that is unique and fixed and an IP address that you can change freely Select the unit from the list and press the button...

Page 13: ...d If you wish you can set a password to block modifications in your settings 2 8 2 Accessing from the LAN The client PC must have installed TCP IP protocol If there is a Firewall software or hardware...

Page 14: ...ddress assigned by the Internet provider ISP The unit is connected in another LAN with shared Internet access In order to accede from an remote PC to the LAN you must configure the router of that LAN...

Page 15: ...s modality the programs can be chosen automatically from the OnAir PC using the automation software Solidyne Audicom 7 This way you can use a specific processing for each musical style c Models 562dsp...

Page 16: ...ted ONLY through AES 3 Also the analogical inputs can be connected as back up but they will be used only in case that the carrier of signal AES 3 interrupts In this case the equipment exchanges automa...

Page 17: ...dulation 75 KHz deviation PRE EMPHASIS Allows to adjust the pre emphasis curve according to the regulations of your country I E Europe 50uS USA ASIA Latin American 75uS 3 2 2 1 Adjusting 100 of modula...

Page 18: ...ly in the AGC Observe and compare the factory presets PASSWORD You can define a password to avoid the access of unauthorized personnel to the main menu to change the settings Once defined 562dsp will...

Page 19: ...not produce high impact voices since it woks with low compression range But remember that you can use an special preset for the voices with higher processing 01 3D SPACE It s similar to the previous...

Page 20: ...objective is to obtain basses with great height but without affect the attack of vital importance in these rhythms since many times the bass is who takes the cadence of the song This adjustment can be...

Page 21: ...greater compression Respect to the gains the voices do not tolerate high multiband compression so if for music a strong adjustment is used for the voice the AGC output level will have to be located a...

Page 22: ...character 4 4 2 EXPANDER AGC 4 4 2 1 AGC OUT GAIN The output level of the AGC is a CRITICAL ADJUSTMENT since it determines the level with the signal reaches the multiband compressors and therefore th...

Page 23: ...ue is not congealed but that slips slowly towards 0 dB to avoid that it is hooked if the signal remains with low level slope 0 75 dB each 13 seconds 4 5 minutes from 15 dB On the other hand you can ad...

Page 24: ...the time that takes the compressor in acting once the signal overpasses the threshold Slows attack times gives more impact to the sound but greater will be the action of the limiters This is because t...

Page 25: ...er of instant attack which controls ALL the peaks that pass through the multi band compressors WB control allows you to define the recovery time of WB Limiter Vary fast recovery times 10 mS increase t...

Page 26: ...ues are also part of the listening experience All of these elements are used to translate acoustical vibrations in the outer ear into nerve impulses and finally into a sensation or perception of sound...

Page 27: ...avoids objectionable buildup of frequencies where the human ear has increased sensitivity in the L R channel This algorithm is also very effective over various listening locations not just restricted...

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Page 29: ...ualRack can run on a PC directly connected to 562dsp in a terminal of a network or in a PC that accesses the processor via Internet The connection is described in 2 7 RS 232 Remote Control The accessi...

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Page 31: ...s are used by Orban Omnia Aphex etc The concept of psychoacoustic processing is simple in essence although of complex accomplishment It consists of analyzing the way in which the sound is perceived by...

Page 32: ...N OF THE TRANSMITTER THAT EXCEEDS 0 05 COULD BE LISTENED BY THE AUDIENCE EVEN THROUGH RECEIVERS THAT HAVE VALUES OF DISTORSION 50 TIMES GREATER This of course is not a novelty for the conscious audio...

Page 33: ...is known that by a particularity disposition of the vocal cords the sonorous emissions that these generate are asymmetric triangular pulses The three cavities that filter and shape these formants to o...

Page 34: ...value That means it always expands within that range for any level of signal The curve of transference based on the input level is a straight line from there the linear name While the signal stays bel...

Page 35: ...n the studies of Stevens ref 1 2 3 about the loudness of each band frequency and the studies of Zwicker ref 4 About its relation with the Critics Bands of the human ear The integration time of the ear...

Page 36: ...components increased by the aural masking that the multiband processor allows to obtain In fact all the musical instruments as much as the synthesized ones have a high amount of harmonics superposed t...

Page 37: ...on an FM transmitter indicate that when the transmitter is modulated by stereo MPX signal appears a new effect not present on the original audio signal This effect called MPX Interleaving also known...

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Page 39: ...nditions the audio output Hill must be 4dbm c Repeat for the other channel 7 1 3 FREQUENCY RESPONSE Input Audio generator at 1 KHz on both input channels the amplitude is varied throughout the test Ou...

Page 40: ...maximum level at the audio output c At the right output you must obtain a crosstalk bigger that 72dB difference between the level measured at the point b and the reached in the point c d Repeat for t...

Page 41: ...entage level of pilot tone will be Pilot Level 100 Ppp Xpp d Using the control P4 adjust Ppp to the desired value normally 9 to 11 is a good value Note If you have a Solidyne VA16 modulation monitor o...

Page 42: ...ation calibration of the Belar set see Belar manual f Now connect the sine wave generator at the same frequency and level to the Right Channel pin JS3 g Measure at the Belar the residual level of the...

Page 43: ...Attack Release time software controlled Gated Wide Band AGC Range 30 dB Attack Release time Threshold controlled from LCD screen Multiband Compressors DSP controlled Five Bands Crossover 24dB oct Max...

Page 44: ...Audio Input Filtering 15 kHz active FDNR filter 5 poles elliptical Total Distortion 0 003 at 1 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 95 dBA or better Ref 100 modulation Stereo Separation 75 dB at 400 Hz 65 dB 30...

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