Audessence RDS PRO-1 RDS / Fully-featured RDS / RBDS Encoding

Audessence RDS PRO-1 RDS / Fully-featured RDS / RBDS Encoding

Reliable, feature-rich RDS (Radio Data System) and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) encoders are offered by the Audessence RDS PRO Series. Are you sick and weary of your cheap RDS encoder breaking down all the time? Unreliable software, incomprehensible interference with your stereo audio, missing RDS capabilities like EON, or difficult-to-use software? An RDS PRO can help you save money while resolving all of these issues! Currently supports basic Universal Encoder Control Protocol (UECP) control for revenue-generating applications, such as song tagging (RT+) and dynamic traffic applications (TMC).

APPLICATIONS

• RDS / RBDS encoding for stations of all sizes (includes EON)
• Network Radio
• Local Commercial Radio
• Community Radio
• RSLs

FEATURES

• A properly designed and implemented RDS solution for FM broadcasters
• Switchable MPX (Composite) loop-through mode
• Maintains program reliability in loop mode – automatic MPX ‘pass-through’ relays
• RS-232 & USB control based on simple ASCII commands or basic UECP implementation
• Powerful Windows-based configuration utility for easy initial setup
• All user adjustments are accessible from the front/rear panel - no need to take the lid off
• Addressing - independent or common control of up to 255 units in a network
• Advanced weekly scheduling in Stand-Alone and PC-Dependent modes
• Define up to 99 different messages or link to an automation system
• Internal real-time clock with battery backup for correctly inserted clock-time facility
• External contact closure TA switch
• No special 19 kHz input is needed - pilot tone recovered from the MPX signal
• Four modes of Dynamic / ‘Scrolling’ PS (where legal)

BENEFITS

• VERY cost-effective
• Making life easier for broadcast professionals: quick and easy hardware integration
• Save time with intuitive, well-developed programming software
• Don’t miss out: The feature set includes every RDS function most stations will need