The Audemat Group introduces this year at IBC 2008 a complete product line of Digital TV - DMB products.

Audemat debuts a DMB monitor and a DMB mobile meter. Ecreso announces DMB transmitters.

AUDEMAT Product:

-          DMB MONITOR:

Audemat introduces at IBC 2008 a 1U DMB Monitor that comes in 3 different versions for cost efficiency. The DMB Monitor is an affordable stand alone DMB monitoring unit that can be installed at a transmitter site or in the coverage area. The DMB Monitor can check automatically the inputs (RF and/or ETI). The unit monitors 24/7 up to 40 multiplexes in sequential mode and makes sure that the data complies with preset expectations (customized alarms). Connected via Ethernet interface, the DMB Monitor can be controlled remotely using the user-friendly software or SNMP-Based network software such as Broadcast Manager.

-          NAVIGATOR DMB: Mobile meter for DMB

Audemat introduces at IBC 2008 a new mobile meter for DMB application. The NAVIGATOR DMB is a metering unit featuring a professional receiver. This portable equipment can be used either in a vehicle moving at normal speed or by a pedestrian (indoors or outdoors) with GPS positioning. The NAVIGATOR DMB features a map-based presentation of the coverage, content monitoring and display and measurement recording. Optional GOLDENEYE quality evaluation software will allow DMB Broadcasters to quantify their signal by giving a quality index. The campaign can be dedicated to a single channel (frequency) or for multiple channels at the same time. The NAVIGATOR DMB can perform the following measurement functions: Real time measurements and display of RF and MPEG data analysis, internal recording of measurement data on the NAVIGATOR DMB, automatic GPS position display and recording on the NAVIGATOR DMB equipment, manual position input capability (in case of no GPS reception or for additional notes), and cartographic display of the measurement data.

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AUDEMAT Product:

-          RADIO ALL IN ONE - Digiplexer 246 with audio backup and FM transmitter option

This “all-in-one” product is an evolution from years of Audemat expertise in this field. Actually, Audemat developed their first “all-in-one” products several years ago: the Digiplexer FMX series (FMX480 and FMX410) those units included an RDS and stereo encoder as well as a digital clipper. Last year Audemat launched at IBC 2007 a new generation of Digiplexer: the Digiplexer 214. This unit includes now a cutting-edge digital audio processor, 2 or 4 band. This year Audemat is showcasing their new addition to the line, the Digiplexer 246: a 3U unit with front panel touch screen for easy configuration. The Digiplexer 246 includes a world-class digital audio processor (2/4 band), RDS and stereo generators, transmitter remote control capabilities, backup audio over IP capabilities and an optional built-in FM exciter (1, 20 or 100W).

This unit is the first one in its class available on the market. The 4 band version features 2.8 Giga flops of processing power which allows a sampling frequency of 192 kHz for incoming audio and a 1.5 MHz sampling frequency for the final composite/MPX clipper. The Digiplexer series provides an analog feel to the sound with the accuracy you would expect from a digital processor. “The DSPs in the Audemat DIGIPLEXER 246 feature one of the highest calculation rates available to date, 4 giga-flops.” States Nicolas Boulay, Vice President of Research and development for Audemat.

ECRESO Product:

-          RADIO ALL IN ONE – NEXT FM with new built-in audio backup and 2/4 band digital audio processor (optional)

The NEXT FM is a new generation of FM exciter that can be delivered in 3 different power ranges 1, 20W or 100W. On top of classic broadcasting functions, NEXT FM includes additional and innovative peripheral features such as stereo encoding, state of the art digital sound processing FM/HD/DAB 2/4 band, RDS encoding, audio back up, and the capability to manage a 1+1 installation and perform preventive maintenance with embedded broadcast test equipment. The NEXT FM Exciter can be packaged with RF amplifiers to create an “All-in-one” transmitter ranging from 250 W to 10 kW.

NEXT FM is available in three different packs: standard, high quality or re-broadcasting pack and seven different versions to meet as many requirements as possible. “This is Radio all in One” states Jean-Baptiste Roux, “we just need to add an antenna and you are on the air!” Adds Roux. “We have decided to combine the Ecreso “know-how” for FM transmitters to the Audemat expertise in RDS, Audio over IP, Remote control, FM broadcasting and Audio Processing.” The NEXT FM addresses current issues facing engineers: lack of space, price and efficiency concerns.

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