Audessence Podblaster Single PodBlaster Half Space Tabletop Unit Solving Audio Level problems completely

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