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Section I
INTRODUCTION
MODEL 261 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
General
The Model 261 is an all-digital stereo AGC/Compressor/Limiter for
general-purpose program audio leveling in a broadcasting or produc-
tion-studio environment.
The 261 operates entirely within the digital domain and utilizes
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) circuit architecture for stable and
transparent operation. Both analog and digital inputs and outputs
are provided.
AGC, compression and peak-control functions are normally used to-
gether to afford a comprehensive audio leveling system, but any of
the three processing tasks may be enabled or defeated from the front
panel menu should a particular application require only a single
function or a different combination of functions.
The 261 is set up and controlled by navigating a menu with a simple
series of pushbuttons. A rear-panel switch may be used to lock-out
the front-panel selector buttons to protect processor setup.
Features
Leading features of the Model 261 include:
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Gain-riding AGC erases long-term level variations
in the input program source.
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Look-ahead peak limiting provides absolute-
ceiling peak control without flat-topped clipping.
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Independent high-frequency limiter affords protec-
tion for the FM pre-emphasis characteristic.
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Program-controlled time constants assure opti-
mum sonic quality and program consistency.
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Easy installation and setup is assured by intuitive
menu-selected options, which are kept to a mini-
mum for uncomplicated operation.
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Front-panel alarms and rear-panel tally outputs
give local and remote indication of program source
problems.
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The straightforward all-digital design minimizes
reliance on hardware, but does incorporate com-
mon, readily-available components to facilitate
maintenance.