Audessence Podblaster Single PodBlaster Half Space Tabletop Unit Solving Audio Level problems completely
Vendor: Audessence
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Audessence Podblaster Single PodBlaster Half Space Tabletop Unit Solving Audio Level problems completely
Unmatched control at a professional level at a revolutionary cost. Dual (or "main" and "guest") microphone processing is possible with our entry-level digital audio processor, which was designed for podcasters, broadcast studios, news booths, and program production applications. nine pre-programmed audio profiles, digital and analog inputs and outputs, and GUI setup via USB are all included. Even for novices, the "Easy-Mode" GUI facilitates a simple setup for precisely the desired outcomes! All audio levelers and levelers come packaged with them, and current users can upgrade for free. Perceived loudness, dynamic range, peak level; suitable for all situations where some combination of these three must be unobtrusively controlled.
FEATURES
- Powerful, yet unobtrusive level control
- Simple, easy-to-use GUI program for setup via PC and USB
- Great audio quality. The same superb DSP module used in our professional ALPS range
- Factory presets deliver exactly the results you need for any application …fast
- Cost-effective yet with balanced analog I/O and S-PDIF digital I/O
- Desktop case; Half-width 1-U rack size, two can be rack-mounted side by side with
- Optional rack mounting kit.
- Bright, Always-Visible LED bar graphs for audio confidence checks
- Low audio latency (2.2 - 4 milliseconds), fast boot-up (<1 second).
- Stereo or Dual-Mono
- 96 or 88.2kHz native mode processing avoids multiple unnecessary rate conversions
BENEFITS
- Produces that smooth professional sound… without breaking the bank!
- Ends listener annoyance and ‘tune-out’ due to sloppy levels
- Allows every presenter the freedom to concentrate on the content
- Improves audibility and clarity of any program
- Eliminates overload distortion and damage forever
APPLICATIONS
- Audio level ‘auto-pilot’ for Podcasting
- Outside Broadcasts, news booths, sports, unattended studios and remotes
- Cable and IP TV head-end [with optional rack-mount kit]
- STL, digital codec, PA, and monitor overload protection
- Audio streaming and archiving
Frequency Response:
- DIGITAL-DIGITAL: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB ANALOGUE-ANALOGUE: 30Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB
Noise:
- DIGITAL-DIGITAL (rms 20Hz-20kHz): <-117dBFS ANALOGUE-ANALOGUE: (rms 20Hz-20kHz): <-83dB ref: Limit point +8dBu
Distortion:
- DIGITAL-DIGITAL (6dB limiting): <-100dB / 0.001% THD ANALOGUE-ANALOGUE (6dB limiting): <-80dB / 0.01% THD
Inputs:
- ANALOGUE: Balanced, 10k (bridging), ¼” Jack [TRS]. Standard operating level -6dBu to +14dBu (+22dBu clip point) DIGITAL: S-PDIF (RCA/Phono); 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz sample rate. 16, 20, or 24 bits.
Outputs:
- ANALOGUE: Balanced, ¼” jack [TRS]. Standard operating level -6dBu to +18dBu DIGITAL: S-PDIF (RCA/Phono); full input rate/half input rate and 88.2 / 96kHz selectable.
Processing blocks:
- High-pass filter: Can be set between 3Hz and 110Hz Gated AGC: Capture range +/-20dB; maximum positive gain can be set. Advanced AGC enables faster, programme-dependent operation. Defeatable. Compressor: Nominal 1.5:1 slope and 4dB maximum boost of low levels. Defeatable. Wide-band Limiter: Zero overshoot 1.3ms look-ahead zero clipping. Defeatable. HF Limiter: Protects 50us or 75us emphasis curve for FM broadcast applications. Defeatable.
Control:
- Setup is via PC only (GUI software supplied) and USB port (USB is on the rear panel).
- Select a factory preset, modify it for less or more processing, set levels etc, save it to Flash memory. Simplified operation of GUI (’Easy Mode’) does not require any expert knowledge.
- Every processing parameter, including all thresholds and time constants, can also be accessed and modified under PC control if desired for ‘Expert Mode’ setup.
Power:
- 5V DC / 6 Watts. External 110V or 230V AC PSU supplied
Dimensions & weight:
- 44 x 217 x 228mm deep / 1.75” x 6.5” x 9” deep. Weight: 1kg / 2.2lbs
Pro Versions
- For entry-level professional products (rack-mount, balanced analog I/O, AES-3, XLRs) see our ALPS-1 product.
For full local and remote control options see our ALPS-1 IP, ALPS-2 and ALPS-3 products.
- Warranty: 1-year return-to-base warranty
- Approvals: CE (EMC and LVD), RoHS