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RS-232 data. 1.3 Understanding the main screen Next you will see an overview on the 562dsp main screens. Later each processing stages and its settings screens are fully analyzed. When the unit starts up; the boot screen appears The input VU meters (L &...
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This is evident at first viewing the indicators. The slower it’s the recovery, the processing sound soft and the music sounds natural. However, when they are fast, an SOLIDYNE 562dsp EVOLUTION – FM broadcast digital processor Page 7...
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On mounting QUALITY, preferably with double shielding. The maximum length recommended is 30 • 562dsp can be mounted in a standard rack of meters, although in special cases it is possible 19”; or can be used on a table. Rubber tops to achieve 100 meters accepting a little loss at are provided with the unit.
The digital input supports: 16 - 24 bits Resolution: Sample rate: 30 KHz a 96 KHz. Internally 562dsp works at 24 bits/192 KHz, the digital signal is converted internally by a stage called “Resampler”. When the digital input is used, is convenient to connect the analogical input too.
192.168.0.x, to accede from any terminal of that network to 562dsp/IP you need that IP address is a) Connect the 562dsp to the LAN (Hub, Switch or compatible. Assign a fixed IP that it does not Router) using a standard UTP cable.
Accessing from the LAN The client PC must have installed TCP/IP Virtual serial port must install in each PC from protocol. If there is a Firewall (software or which it is desired to accede to the 562dsp/IP. hardware) open port...
(VirtualRack folder). 2.8.3 Accessing from Internet If you want access to a 562dsp/IP located outside your LAN; there are two possible ways in which the device can be connected to the network. The unit is connected directly to Internet: In this case you must enter the IP address assigned by the Internet provider (ISP).
Processing programs coffee at the living room of your home; listening you favorite audio system, which sound you 562dsp has 15 presets programs and 15 user know very well. memories. Programs from 00 to 14 are programs made by the engineers of Solidyne, ready to be By the other hand, this feature allows to asjust on the air.
Selecting this option the following screen will 3.2 INSTALLATION SETTINGS appear: a) On start up, the 562dsp shows by a few seconds the boot screen indicating the firmware version: INPUT SELECTION Analog: Select this option when the processor Once started; the processor present the main is connected ONLY through the analogical input.
(i.e.: commercial This value must agree with the nominal output spots). Select the program “08:MaxLoudness” (it level of your console (in the case of Solidyne produce high output level). Next change the MPX consoles this level is + 4 dBm).
Once defined, 562dsp will ask for the password whenever you try to accede to the main menu, but you don’t need the password to explore the program list and change the program on-air.
Here was prioritized the human voice over the musical support. To respect the “color” and shades of the soloists was the 562dsp has 15 programs created by the Solidyne central objective when creating this program. As reference was used material of diverse soloists of ballads, boleros and engineers.
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This adjustment is very appropriate also for Son, Salsa and its loudness on the air (and improved reach of the FM), leaving in derivates. background the “clarity” of the sound and the spectral balance. ORION 462 MKII SOLIDYNE...
• Please read carefully the description of each adjustments considers that the equalizing does not have to be radically made by Solidyne. Take it the time to listen to each different to the used for music. That is to say, the voice...
(with soloists’ voices or instruments). For this good loudspeakers). Not to listen the signal directly from reason AGC OUT it's a critical adjustment and you must the audio output of 562dsp, but the on-air signal. pay special attention to this control. 4.4.1 PROGRAM NAME 4.4.2.2 AGC attack time...
The object of the multiband compression is to increase HOLD level, the AGC unhold and begins to increase the energy in the entire audible spectrum. The their gain according to the recovery time. theoretical foundations of this technique are explained SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 23...
Chapter 6 of the 562dsp user's manual. Next a brief but very short times can produce a sound too ´flat´ review of multiband compression offers, and is detailed for certain musical styles. soon how different processing adjustments affect to The scales for attack times are different for each music and the word.
WB Limiter. Vary fast recovery times (<10 mS) increase the loudness (overall in the indication of the modulation meters) but generate a sound more "harsh". Adjustments between 10 and 50 mS are no recommended. SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 25...
562dsp TruBass control sets the level of intermodulation component at 50Hz, which is the processed signal added to the direct signal. This difference of the two actual frequencies. value is strongly interrelated with the Density EQ ®...
Slow attack and moderate release times are recommended for the low band when SRS TruBass® is used. Please refer to 562dsp preset programs to learn how our engineers have selected those settings. ® 4.4.6.2 SRS (3D Enhancement) The “3D” Stereo Image Enhancer uses two algorithms that are in charge of the vertical and horizontal image enhancement.
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Setup562.exe. Follow the instruction on please refer to the VirtualRack on-line help (F1). screen. VirtualRack can run on a PC directly connected to 562dsp; in a terminal of a network or in a PC that accesses processor Internet. connection is described in 2.7 - RS-232 Remote Control.
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This is because the psychoacoustic processing simple essence, although complex obtains that the ear accepts like of better quality accomplishment. It consists of analyzing the way than the original one, to certain modifications of SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 31...
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SOLIDYNE processors has distortion values smaller than 0,02%. Friendly interface 562dsp has many of its automatically fit functions, under control of the program of audio. But there are essential controls for "ing personalize ng personalize” the sound of its radius, that are fit by the user.
2.2 Solidy ne 562dsp psycho acoustic digita l processor 2.2.1 Blocks diagram 2.2.3 PEAK SIMETRIZER 2.2.2 24 BITS @ 192 KHZ A/D CONVERTER It is known that, by a particularity disposition of This module converts the analogical audio signal the vocal cords, the sonorous emissions that to digital audio, with 24 bits of resolution with a these generate are asymmetric triangular pulses.
This does not happen in the field of the The expander works within a very wide range of psychoacoustics processors. signals, below a threshold value. That means it always expands within that range, for any level of SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 34...
In order to avoid it, the AGC time The processor Solidyne 562dsp has digital constants are carefully controlled. Still more; we frequency splitters with Butterworth filters of 24 cannot speak of attack or recovery times in strict...
After long investigation and numerous tests; One of the techniques most well-known and used 562dsp took a step more in the field of digital to increase the energy of an audio signal is the clippers; using a new system of 4 channels with audio clipper.
This technique, created SIGNAL PROCESSING Journal Audio Solidyne, allows obtaining a coder with excellent Engineering Society, Vol. 24 Nº 5. USA, 1976 features; with distortion 10 times below the Oscar Bonello CONTROLLED audibility threshold and channel separation better PSYCHOACOUSTIC AUDIO PROCESSOR, 94th Audio than 75 dB.
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Under this conditions, the audio output Hill Procedure: must be +4dbm. a) Select the program Nº 26. c) Repeat for the other channel. b) Take this output level as reference of maximum output level. SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 39...
By the other hand, no of the 4 bands must enter compression. c) Proceed to measure the total harmonic distortion (THD) It must be around 0.01 % d) Repeat for the other channel. SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 40...
PLEASE! IF YOU DON’T HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE MATRIX STEREO THEORY OR DON’T HAVE THE Note: If you have a Solidyne VA16 modulation monitor or APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENT SET, DO NOT INTEND TO BELAR FMS-2 measurement set, you will be able to measure CALIBRATE THE STEREO CODER.
Left and Right audio outputs of the BELAR modulation monitor. Use as reference Due to the high channel separation of the Solidyne 4 Vpp sine wave. Values better than 92 dBA must SC-100, the only way to recalibrate to original...
15 Khz digital low pass FIR filter, 60 dB rejection at 19 Khz Storage of Preset Settings 30 programs that can be changed on-air from PC computer using the 562dsp serial port RS232 serial port. It can be connected to USB bus with optional external adapter.
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Pilot Level Adjusted 7-12 % from rear panel preset control Pilot Protection 70 dB at 19 Khz RDS channel protection > 60 dB Pilot Stability +/- 0.05 Hz, 0 to 50 °C. SOLIDYNE 562dsp - broadcast digital processor Page 44...
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