Specifications

All kidding aside, our new bass-management method is a mixture of innovation, as well as a re-arrangement of the
system topology. Achieving great sounding bass requires the most effort, partly due to the fact that the bass
spectrum has the most number of harmonics, and all of these must be kept properly accounted for in the time
domain. Also, any additional spectra created (enhancement) must have its harmonic content managed, or the bass
region begins to sound distorted, unnatural, or like someone is suffering from an intestinal disorder! This process
requires much more than just fancy EQ, bass clipping/filtering, or any of the prior attempts at bass enhancement.
Even the location where the function is inserted matters, as well as how it maintains its frequency range along with
the rest of the system. An entire dissertation could be done on the bass enhancement/management system alone.
Our classic dynamically flat & time aligned crossover system has been further refined to produce smooth, rich, and
full tonality. The AGC and limiter sections cannot be fooled into false gain control due to spectral density (or lack
thereof) from the crossover network.
New Ultra LoIMD Distortion Controlled Clipper System
Audio processing for conventional broadcast (FM and AM) has reached extreme levels. Various methods are
available today capable of creating LOUD competitive signals, but at the expense of perceptible quality. What
causes this, and what can be done - again - to raise the bar? Through critical listening, extensive research, and
evaluation of processing methods, it has been determined the single most annoying quotient is due to intermodultion
distortion (IMD) induced by aggressive functions within the processing system. The algorithms are
pushed to the limits, and beyond. One of the most crucial, agressively used algorithms in the FM processor is the
pre-emphasized final limiter/clipper. We have developed the new Ultra LoIMD distortion controlled clipper system
specifically to reduce IMD in this critical stage of the processing. See the next page for a full explanation of the new
Ultra LoIMD clipper system.
For those who feel the need to use it, there’s also a composite clipper embedded in the stereo generator, but thus
far, all of our testing has been done without any composite clipping. Pilot protection is on the order of magnitude
close to 90 dB, considerably more protection provided than the best FM receiver can recognize! Integrated
laboratory-grade stereo generator with dual MPX outputs, 19 kHz reference output for external RDS/RBDS
systems and pilot protection that provides >80 dB pilot protection – with or without composite clipping. MPX
spectral low-pass filter to protect RDS/RBDS and SCA signals if composite clipping is employed.
Adjustability
Multiple ways to adjust the system to achieve the exact sound you’re looking for. An installation wizard will guide
anyone through a simple step-by-step setup to on-air operation. Using the answers to a series of simple questions,
Omnia.11 adapts itself, based upon the answers, to craft a preset which delivers the desired end result quickly for an
advanced out of the box experience.
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Diversity-Delay, with ramp-in and ramp-out ability, for smooth transition and alignment of conventional analog to
HD-Radio signals. (Max delay is 20 seconds)
ITU-BS-412 MPX limiter.
Dual processing paths for FM and coded audio transmissions.
Optional RDS/RBDS generator.
Optional HD Radio time alignment method.
Optional Third-Party plug-ins for enhanced processing library/toolbox.
Optional Arbitron PPM encoder and confidence monitor. We have embedded the PPM encoder where it belongs, in
the audio processor. Just as we initiated the diversity-delay function for HD Radio, Omnia innovation leads the
way - again - in the broadcast transmission world. The PPM confidence monitor does more than indicate when the
PPM signal is not present. It can email or text the end-user to alert them of a PPM situation.
ADDITIONAL FUN STUFF
FEATURE PACKED FUTURE
Unprecedented Access
A front panel touch screen GUI, on a 10.5” diagonal
screen, provides ease of use and enhanced metering
and diagnostics. Remote access is via any web browser,
as well as a local onboard WI-FI connection. Laptops to
iPads have access!
Livewire, AES/EBU digital and analog I/O is standard.
Headphone soft “patch points” are available for listening
through the processing chain.
Fanless cooling design built into a rugged 4 RU chassis.
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