Msd600m++ & Pt0600m

DK MSD600M_4pp_Sep09:Layout 1 24/8/09 11:30 Page 1 PRODUCT CODE: MSD600M++ & PT0600M Features... • The Peak Programme Meter measures level of up to 32 audio channels simultaneously. • 7 scales directly selectable to conform to standard used. • PPM colours and headings are user programmable for easy identification. • Vectorscope for stereo and surround sound with unique JellyFish™ & StarFish™ display supports aural impression at a glance. • Multiple phase correlation meter indicates proper phasing to allow for downmix . • Rotary knob controls output volume for The MSD600M++ and PT0600M, Stereo SURROUND SOUND direct connection to active monitor and Surround Sound Meters, from DK- loudspeakers (PT0660) Technologies offer phasemeter, audio As surround sound becomes more and more the standard vector oscilloscope and PPM / VU level • 10 presets are directly accessible for fast in studios nowadays, accurate audio monitoring is recall of settings (PT0660) meter as the primary tools. becoming increasingly important. DK-Technologies‘ exclusive Jelly-Fish™ and StarFishTM surround • Modular, choice of input modules The Level Meter has direct selection of 7 PPM/VU scales. indicators have become the adopted standard, accepting analogue audio, AES3 and All the standard scales are available including Nordic, presenting the surround sound image in a logical and SDI, with de-embedder for SDI video. EBU, BBC, ABC, NBC, DIN, VU, Digital and others. Each intuitive way. The level and energy content of all channels scale can be configured individually concerning overload • Flexible, up to 8 analogue audio is easily recognizable on the screen. Signal correlation level and reference level. Furthermore the colour and outputs and 4 AES3 outputs connect via and phase errors in individual vectors are immediately width of each PPM bar can be set by the user. the internal matrix to any input, highlighted by different colours. internal audio generator, and sum and difference amplifiers. The DK-Scale™ software program for Windows contains a large library of scales which easily can be downloaded COMPACT & MODULAR • Choice of 1024-point FFT spectrum to the meter. Modification of existing scales or designing analyser and 1/3-octave analyser for new scales according to your own specifications are also The instruments are very compact units. Everything has display of frequency distribution of possible with the software. For easy identification each been fitted into a box not much bigger than the size of a each channel over full audible range. channel can individually be named with up to 4 pocketbook. The MSD600M++ will fit nicely into your • AES3 bitstream status display indicates characters. console or work desk, and the PT0600M sits conveniently characteristics of the digital audio next to a video waveform monitor. The unit can be user- signal. The oscilloscope shows the stereo image in the Lissajous- configured by deciding the number of input and output format, where a perfect stereo signal would be modules that easily fits into the rear of the unit. In total • Bright, VGA colour display with represented by a circular figure, or a ‘ball’, and mono it will hold 4 input modules and 4 output modules. adjustable backlight allows adaptation would be a vertical line. to environmental light conditions A parallel I/O module is available for remote control of • VGA output connects directly to an The phasemeter is of the “center-zero” type and softkeys and direct selection of presets or other interface external monitor for remote or larger immediately advises out-of-phase errors by pointing purposes and takes up one output slot, thus reducing the display. towards the [-1] area and changing to red colour. maximum output modules to 3. The I/O module controls up to 23 functions. The special utility module holds the power connection, the RS232 communication port, a sync input and the output for an external VGA-monitor. The Next Generation SOLUTIONS IN AUDIO & VIDEO DK MSD600M_4pp_Sep09:Layout 1 24/8/09 11:30 Page 2 The MSD600M++ SIGNAL GENERATOR & SPECTRUM ANALYSER CONFIGURATION meters feature... • 5.1/6.1/7.1 Surround A key feature of the A choice of different input modules is Sound Metering MSD600 is the built-in available for the Stereo and Surround signal generator. It has a Sound Meter. To accommodate these • DK-Technologies tone generator variable in modules the base unit has 4 input slots JellyFish™ frequency from 31 Hz to and 4 output slots each providing space • DK-Technologies 20000 Hz, and the level in for one module. StarFish™ Steps of 0,1 dB. The four input module slots are • ITU Loudness It can generate BLITS (Black & numbered In1 to In4 and modules must Lane’s Identification Tones be inserted sequentially in these slots. • 32 Analogue or digital for Surround) which provides MSD600M Display - BLITS tones. The first input module must be inserted audio Inputs channel identification tones for in slot In1, the next in slot In2 etc. The • 16 Analogue or digital all channels within a 5.1 Surround Sound signal. This also helps to provide information module priority, as listed in the table, audio Outputs in a stereo downmix - channel presence/absence. The BLITS tones can be used at the must be taken into account by assigning start of a programme to help identify channels, in OB trucks for channel identification modules sequentially to the input slot • 32x16 Audio Matrix back to the studio and MCR as well as line-up for storage devices. numbers with the highest priority module to the lowest slot number. • SDI Audio De-embedding It can also generate the EBU test signal, pulse signals, and white and pink noise signals • BLITS 5.1 Surround for use with the spectrum analysers. Use the generator to turn the instruments into The four output module slots are Sound Channel a powerful measurement tools for analysis of linearity and distortion. numbered O1 to O4 and modules must Identification be inserted sequentially in these slots. The spectrum analyser section has both an FFT-analyser and a 1/3 octave analyser. The The first output module must be inserted • Built-in Signal Generator FFT is primarily used for accurate measurements and exact identification of problem in slot O1, the next in slot O2 etc. for line up tones frequencies. To this end a cursor is available and level and frequency will be shown for each cursor position across the frequency range on the display. • Multiple meter scale INPUT SLOTS The 1/3-octave analyser has 30 bars, grouped in full octaves from 20 Hz to 16000 Hz. PRIORITY Input-1 This standard tool is primarily used during recording to check the energy distribution INPUT MODULES Input-2 Input-3 Input-4 Input-4 D/O A ++++ of the signal. 4 x AESS Input Module Input-8 A/O A ++++ BLITS Identification Tones 8 Analogue Input Module ++++ L 880Hz 1 KHz 1 KHz 2 KHz Input-SDI/4 B 4 ch. SD-SDI De-embedder max 2 x input modules R 880Hz 1 KHz 2 KHz Input-2D/O B ++++ The FFT spectrum of the input signal is calculated C 1,320Hz 2 KHz 2 x AESS Input Module at 1024 discrete frequencies. LFE 82.5Hz 2 KHz Input/1 C ++++ 1 x AESS + 2 x Analogue Input Ls 660Hz 2 KHz Input/2 C ++++ 1 x AESS + 2 x Analogue Input Rs 660Hz 2 KHz Modules with higher priority must be placed in an input slot with a lower number starting with the In-1 slot. 4.8 Sec 5.3 Sec 3.3 Sec BLITS Tone Sequence. OUTPUT SLOTS MODULAR CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT MODULES PRIORITY Output-1 The 1/3-Octave spectrum shows the energy Output-2 Output-3 Output-4 distribution of the input signal. Output/1 A ++++ 1 x AESS + 2 x Analogue Output The Utility Module containing the power Output/2 A ++++ inlet, AES3 sync input, RS-232 1 x AESS + 2 x Analogue Output I/O-23 B + communication port, and the VGA Remote Control Module monitor output is standard built into the base unit. With a large variety of input and output modules optionally OTHER FUNCTIONS available, the audio meter can be The bit status display supplies information about the content and the physical layer of the AES3 configured to meet most requirements. In the digital mode the instruments will data signal. show a Bitstream Status Display. Other Even a later hardware upgrade to features are the time code input which A compact, rugged metal casing houses changed requirements are easily will synchronize to SMPTE, and a Solutions in the all-in-one audio metering unit. Easy accomplished by simply plugging new Statistical Session Report showing Audio & Video access to the input/output modules are modules into the rear and fasten it with highest true peak, number of clippings, obtained from the rear side. 2 screws. and number of mutes over time. DK MSD600M_4pp_Sep09:Layout 1 24/8/09 11:30 Page 3 PRODUCT CODE: MSD600M++, Desktop PT0600M, Rack Mount AUDIO MATRIX MSD600M++ & PT0600M - HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS PPM Analogue References MSD600M-Input/1 • Indication: 0 dBu Analogue & AES3 Input Module • Input voltage: 1.55 V Input module with 2 analogue audio inputs and 1 AES3 input. PPM Scales • Input connector: 15-pole D-Sub Dynamic response: • 2 x 75ΩBNC (Input/2 only) • Pflichtenheft 3/6: 3 ms / -3 dB • IEC 268-10: 5 ms / -2 dB Analogue inputs • IEC 268-17: VU: 300 ms • Maximum input level: +24 dBu Return (fallback) time: • Sample rate with internal sync: 48 kHz • Pflichtenheft 3/6: 20 dB / 1.5 s • Sample rate range with external sync: 32 • IEC 268-10: 20 dB / 20 s kHz to 50 kHz Division of scales: • Bit resolution: 24 bits • Type I: -42 dB to +12 dB • Frequency range within ±0.3 dB: 30 Hz to • Type IIA: 1 to 7 (-12 dB to +12 dB) 20 kHz • Type IIB: -12 dB to +12 dB • Passband ripple: ±0,002 dB • Type DIN: -50 to +5 dB • Group delay: less than 0.82 msec • Type VU: -20 dB to +3 dB • Dynamic range, A-weighted: more than The instruments contain a complete 32 x 16 audio matrix.

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