The Analog Output Type box needs special attention!
Unlike other audio processors AirAura’s balanced analog outputs can also carry
balanced composite stereo. When the MPX checkbox is selected, the rear panel
TX-1 and TX-2 BNC connectors are carrying the standard unbalanced composite
stereo signal – at the same time the XLR outputs are carrying balanced, line level
composite stereo. This feature has distinct advantages when the ultimate signal
to noise ratio is desired and the exciter being fed has a differential input stage
(most modern exciters do).
When the L/R Discrete or L/R De-Emphasis checkboxes are checked an FM
Analog Output level control will appear in this screen and the TX level controls in
the Encoder screen will vanish.
All controls can be adjusted with AirAura’s front panel track pad.
STEREO ENCODER MENU
AirAura contains a mathematically perfect stereo encoder whose performance is
limited only by the high speed output Digital to Analog converter (DAC) and its
reconstruction filter. Stereo separation is typically 60dB between 20Hz and
15kHz. Clicking on the Encoder tab opens the screen hosting controls for this
section.
MPX Process
This control allows adjustment of AirAura’s highly oversampled composite clipper
to trade off loudness against distortion.
MPX Processor Style
There are three styles of multiplex processing available, Lookahead Limiter, Soft
Clipper, and Hard Clipper.
Lookahead Limiter
– the lookahead limiter is useful for formats requiring
somewhat competitive loudness without the stigma of “…using composite
clipping…” to achieve it.
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