Linear Acoustic AERO.one V3 User Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Linear Acoustic AERO.one
mixer. The V3 model has the following features:
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AEROMAX
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Dual UPMAX
for both main and secondary program audio inputs
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Secondary or "Local" +2 input for processing alternate program or separate local and
network audio
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Dedicated full-time LtRt or LoRo stereo downmix output
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Dedicated EAS input
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GPI/O control of upmixing and EAS insertion functions
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Industry-leading metadata functionality for optimized processing
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Relay bypass of audio, SDI, and metadata connections for fail-safe operation
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HD/SD-SDI I/O with access to all 16 channels plus VANC metadata
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Dual redundant power supplies
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Optional dual Dolby
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Principles of Operation
The AERO.one is a simplified version of the Linear Acoustic AERO.air series of trans-
mission loudness managers. It contains the same integrating long-term loudness controller,
multiband short-term loudness controllers, UPMAX upmixing engine, and automatic,
metadata, and GPI control
Specific processing presets and adjustments are discussed in Chapter 5.
Figure 1-1 shows the internal audio path of the AERO.one. It should be noted that this
diagram is a general representation of signal flow and shows the optional Dolby Digital
(AC-3) encoder. Please consult the appropriate section of this manual for specific func-
tionality.
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is a compact transmission loudness controller and up-
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5.1 and 2.0 channel loudness control engines
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world-proven upmixing engines with AutoMAX-II
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Digital (AC-3)/Plus (E-AC-3) encoder for 5.1+2.0 audio
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auto upmixing
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