Processor Latency / Time Delay; Operating Levels - Omnia 6EX Installation And Operation Manual

important part of your overall station sound, but it must always work in harmony with the main on-air processing.
There are many good microphone processors available, including Omnia's own ToolVox. More information on the
Omnia ToolVox Microphone Processor can be found on the Omnia website at http://www.omniaaudio.com.
An Important Word About Time Delay
A question commonly asked about Omnia-6EX is "How much time delay does it have?" The answer: "Not enough
to drive your DJ's crazy!"
Certainly, there is reason for concern about the propagation delay through any digital transmission device, audio
processors included. We have measured the propagation time delay, the amount of time it takes for the audio signal
to travel from the input of Omnia-6EX to the output at approximately 9ms at 1khz. This is enough for a slight voice-
character coloration to be audible to the person speaking, but usually not enough to be a problem for talent
monitoring off the air. If there is additional delay added to the system, such as a Digital STL, the cumulative delay
may become excessive and cause discomfort for the on-air talent. Real-world tests conducted by Jeff Goode in
Indianapolis determined that a slight echo may begin to be heard at 10-15ms, and that anything above 25-30 ms is
usually too annoying to talent for monitoring off-air.

Operating Levels

Proper system audio operating levels are a must! It is important to make certain that the input and output levels of
the Omnia-6EX are set appropriately. If they are set too low, you will compromise the signal to noise ratio of the
system. If they are set too high, you may run out of headroom and encounter clipping on signal peaks. In addition,
operating a processor with insufficient level into an STL system can cause loss of modulation and loudness. If you
are comparing the Omnia-6EX with another processor, be sure they are both operating at the same levels. Your
modulation monitor is an important tool in any processing comparison, and for getting the most out of your
processor.
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