Sonifex PC-AM6 AM PCIe Radio Capture Card - 6-32 Channel
Vendor: Sonifex
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Sonifex PC-AM6 AM PCIe Radio Capture Card - 6-32 Channel
The AM Radcap PCIe card offers seamless recording capabilities for up to 32 radio stations simultaneously. Each station's frequency can be easily adjusted via software, and its audio output appears as a standard Windows audio input device. Equipped with a high-speed analog-to-digital converter, the AM Radcap digitizes the entire AM band. Advanced digital signal processing, powered by a Spartan 6 FPGA, enables precise tuning and audio extraction for each station. Configuration options allow for either individual audio streams for each station or paired stations as 2-channel streams. Supplied with a WDM driver compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7/8/10, and other versions, alongside software for tuner frequency settings and audio monitoring. Each station (or pair of stations) features recording level control, mute control, and a peak meter accessible through the devices' mixer ports. The default level setting is 50%, ensuring peak audio levels remain 6dB below clipping even at 100% modulation.
Included with the card is the AmSpectrum utility, which displays the RF spectrum from 500kHz to 1700kHz. This tool aids in antenna placement optimization and interference troubleshooting, with options for wide or narrow receiver bandwidth settings. Additionally, the Tuner utility allows for easy frequency adjustment and station monitoring through the PC's standard sound card or motherboard sound port. Relative signal strength indicator bars provided by the Tuner program assist in optimizing antenna placement. The card comes factory-configured for 6 (PC-AM6), 12, 18, 24, or 32 (PC-AM32) stations but can be expanded in the field for an additional charge, offering flexibility to accommodate varying recording needs.
Operating Systems Supported |
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Platform: | Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Server 2012, Windows 10 & Server 2016 (32-bit and 64-bit versions), Windows Server 2019 |
Processor: | 1GHz Pentium II or better |
Memory: | 256 MB minimum (1GB for Vista Windows 7/Server 2008, 2GB for Windows 8, Server 2012, Windows 10, Server 2016) |
Bus: | Single lane PCI Express v1.1 |
Other: | Sound card or motherboard sound port for monitoring |
Specification |
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Tuning Range: | 500kHz to 1710kHz in 1kHz steps |
Sensitivity: | 50uV for 40dB S/N |
RF Input Impedance: | 50Ω |
Filter Attenuation: | 82dB at 15kHz or more from centre frequency |
Audio Bandwidth: | 5kHz |
Audio Distortion: | <0.1% |
Audio Sampling Rate: | 22.05kHz (other rates supported via Windows SRC) |
Number of Stations: | 6, 12, 18, 24 or 32 |
Equipment Type |
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PC-AM | 6 Channel AM PCIe Radio Capture Card |
PC-AM12 | 12 Channel AM PCIe Radio Capture Card |
PC-AM18 | 18 Channel AM PCIe Radio Capture Card |
PC-AM24 | 24 Channel AM PCIe Radio Capture Card |
PC-AM32 | 32 Channel AM PCIe Radio Capture Card |
PC-AMUP6 | Radcap AM 6 Channel Upgrade |
PC-AMUP8 | Radcap AM 8 Channel Upgrade |
Physical Specification |
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Dimensions (Raw): | 14cm (L) x 12.5cm (H) x 2cm (D) 5.5” (L) x 4.9” (H) x 0.8” (D) |
Dimensions (Boxed): | 27cm (L) x 22.5cm (H) x 6cm (D) 10.6” (L) x 8.9” (H) x 2.4” (D) |
Weight: | Nett: 0.10kg Gross: 0.20kg Nett: 0.2lbs Gross: 0.4lbs |