Ward-Beck AMS8-2AE Multichannel Audio Monitor -AES/EBU Inputs

$6,584.59
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The AMS8-2AE, similar in features and operation to the AMS8-2A, is a compact, two rack-unit, aural and visual monitor designed to handle multi-channel format audio signals. Eight PPM/VU LED bargraphs display signal activity, while a sophisticated multi-speaker system allows operators to listen, with great clarity, to the signal being monitored. The AMS8-2AE has four digital audio inputs. 110 Ohm balanced inputs are on 3-pin pluggable screw terminal connectors and 75 Ohm unbalanced inputs are on BNC connectors. An internal switcher allows the operator to toggle between the two banks of four balanced and unbalanced inputs. A reference input for DARS is provided. This may be 110 Ohms, balanced, via a 3-pin pluggable screw terminal connector or 75 Ohms, unbalanced, via a BNC connector. The unit is equipped with a Dolby Decoder card. With the Dolby decoder card added, the four digital audio inputs may be PCM, Dolby E or Dolby AC-3 or any combination of the three signal formats. The auto recognition feature determines whether the signal is Dolby encoded and routes it automatically to the Dolby decoder. When a Dolby encoded signal is being monitored the decoded AES signal group is presented on the four output connectors (75 or 110 Ohm) in the following sequence: OUT 1 - L and R, OUT 2 - C and LFE, OUT 3 - LS and RS, OUT 4 (if present)- LT and RT. Additionally, an analog copy of the L, R, C, LFE, LS and RS signals is provided on the AUX DB25 multi-pin connector.

Metadata extracted from the Dolby signal is provided on the DB9 connector on the rear panel.

Features:

Compact 2 RU multi-channel audio monitor
Dolby Decoder installed
Decodes Dolby E or Dolby Digital
Eight LED bar-graph meters provide visual indication of audio levels
Multi-speaker system provides clear audio monitoring
4 AES audio inputs (110 Ohm, balanced or 75 Ohm unbalanced)
Input switcher toggles between balanced and unbalanced inputs
External reference input (75 or 110 Ohm)
Re-clocked AES copy of the PCM input signals provided (75 or 110 Ohm)
Decoded L/R, C/LFE, LS/RS and LT/RT provided when monitoring Dolby
Analog copy of the PCM input signal provided on a 25 pin D connector
Analog L/R, C/LFE, LS/RS and LT/RT provided on 25 pin D connector when monitoring Dolby
Analog output of signal feed to internal speakers provided on rear panel
Analog output may be fixed line level or follow speaker volume control
Operating modes may be field configured to suit monitoring needs
Balanced AES connections on pluggable 3 pin screw terminations
Unbalanced connections on BNC connectors
GPI and GPO controls provided on 9 pin D connector
Extracted Dolby Metadata provided on 9 pin D connector

Specifications:

AES Digital Audio
Input Voltagel - 0.2 to 7V pp
Max Input - 0 dbfs
Input Impedance - 75 Ohm, unbalanced 110 Ohm, balanced
Output Voltage - 2.5V p-p terminated
Max Output - 0 dbfs
Output Impedance 75 Ohm, unbalanced & 110 Ohm, balanced
Noise - Less than -100 dbfs
THD - Less than 0.001%
Analog Audio
Max Output - 23.5dBu
Output Impedance - 60 Ohm, Balanced
Frequency Response - 1.5 dBu from 20Hz to 20kHz
Noise - Less than -70dBu
THD - Less than 0.05%
General
Power Requirements - 90 -230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions - 19? w x 3.5? h x 13? d (483mm x 89mm x 330 mm)
Weight - 5kg (11 lbs)

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