Ward-Beck M6205A-3G+MultiMerge HD/SD-SDI 3G Embedded Audio Processor

Supercharge your M6205A-3G! Functions of the card include channel shuffling, channel replacement or substitution, mixing all in embedded audio or AES, and by optioning the +MultiMerge for M6205A-3G one adds the the ability to upmix stereo to 5.1 and downmix 5.1 to stereo, all within one card. Combining DTS MultiMerge with Ward-Becks' M6205-3G gives broadcasters one powerhouse of an audio processor.

The Perfect Blend of Stereo and Surround Sound for Your TV Broadcast Facility DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge technology provides surround sound for DTV viewers whether the original content is stereo or discrete 5.1 surround. MultiMerge's stereo to surround UpMix has outperformed all other methods when evaluated for channel discreteness, envelopment, and original spatial location.

Positioned just ahead of the final audio output of a television facility, MultiMerge provides seamless transitions between stereo (LoRo), stereo matrix (LtRt), and discrete 5.1 audio mixes. Original 5.1 content passes untouched as other content is rendered to a 5.1 surround sound image using the DTS Neural Surround UpMix process. With MultiMerge placed ahead of a Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoder, a broadcaster can stay in the surround (3/2) mode. This eliminates the clicks, pops and dropouts that occur when transitioning back and forth between stereo (2/0) and surround (3/2).

MultiMerge also includes a full-time DownMix (LtRt) output that can be used to feed tape or standard definition broadcast feeds.

DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge Key Features Include:

Outperforms all existing upmixing methods for channel discreteness, envelopment, and original spatial location
Auto upmix of stereo content to reduce chances of operator error (can also be triggered by GPI)
Mute-less 5.1 pass-through to guarantee critical audio is never lost, such as center channel dialog

Full-time 5.1 surround outputs for HD feeds Full-time stereo (LtRt) outputs for SD feeds
User-selectable input logic can automate unusual audio routing needs for voiceovers, EAS, and split transmission paths

Features:

• audio processing platform card designed for broadcast use
• extract and process up to 16 channels of audio embedded in a digital video stream
• accepts 3G, HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals
• 2 AES inputs are provided to enable substitution of the embedded audio signals
• may be used as a one group embedder
• functions include channel shuffling, channel replacement or substitution, and mixing
• extracts, processes, and re-embeds the audio providing 2 SDI outputs with the embedded processed audio
• provides AES copies of the processed audio
• task specific processors for DTS Neural Surround DownMix technology
• complies with SMPTE 272M, SMPTE 299M, and SMPTE 424M standards
• cable equalization and reclocking
• housed in the openGear DFR-8300 series frames
• DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge technology provides surround sound for DTV viewers whether the original content is stereo or discrete 5.1 surround
• outperformsl other methods when evaluated for channel discreteness, envelopment, and original spatial location
• seamless transitions between stereo (LoRo), stereo matrix (LtRt), and discrete 5.1 audio mixes
• Original 5.1 content passes untouched
• includes a full-time DownMix (LtRt) output
• Auto upmix of stereo content to reduce chances of operator error (can also be triggered by GPI)
• Mute-less 5.1 pass-through to guarantee critical audio is never lost
• Full-time 5.1 surround outputs for HD feeds
• Full-time stereo (LtRt) outputs for SD feeds
• User-selectable input logic can automate unusual audio routing needs for voiceovers, EAS, and split transmission paths

Specifications:

• Signals Supported
• SMPTE-259M 270 Mbps
• SMPTE-292M 1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gbps
• SMPTE-259M 2.970, 2.970/1.001 Gbps
• Formats Supported
• SD 486i59.94, 576i50
• HD 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p25, 720p24
• HD 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98
• 3G Level A - 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50
• SDI Input
• Input Number 1
• Connector 75 Ohm BNC
• Cable Length - Belden 1694A SD: 400m
• Cable Length - Belden 1694A HD: 170m
• Cable Length - Belden 1694A 3G: 80m
• SDI Output
• Output Number 2
• Connector 75 Ohm BNC
• Cable Length - Belden 1694A SD: 300m
• Cable Length - Belden 1694A HD: 215m
• Cable Length - Belden 1694A 3G: 80m
• AES Input
• Input Number 2
• Connector 75 Ohm BNC
• Standard AES-3id
• Format Up to 24 bits
• Format Up to 192KHz with SRC on
• AES Output
• Output Number 4
• Connector 75 Ohm BNC
• Standard AES-3id
• Format Up to 24 Bits, 48KHz
• Terminal block not included

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