User`s manual

5MSD100 Series - User’s Manual
2. Overview
This section provides an overview of MSD100 audio
metering functions, applications, a physical description
and a summary comparison table.
2.1 Audio Metering
The DK-Audio MSD100 Master Stereo Display Series pro-
vides producers, sound engineers and technicians with
an objective visual representation of audio characteristics.
By supplementing the human ear with meters and scopes
based on international standard measurement scales, the
risk of over-reliance on subjective criteria is minimised.
All models in the Master Stereo Display Series ranging
from the simple monochrome version to the multi-channel
colour version provide the following basic functions:
FUNCTION DISPLAY
Phase meter Average phase relationship between two
audio signals
Level meter Level of signal with peak and overload
protection with several selectable
international scales and reference levels
Audio vector Picture of audio signal indicating mono or
oscilloscope stereo patterns
2.2 MSD100 Applications
The small physical size and versatility of the Master
Stereo Display makes it ideally suited for:
• Master metering of any mixing console
• Studio and broadcast facilities
• OB-Vans
• Hard disc recording and editing systems
• Home studios
The MSD100 Series provides serious audio professionals
with these essential features backed by a 2-year warran-
ty:
• Phasemeter
• Audio vector oscilloscope
• Level meter with 6 selectable PPM/VU scales
• Individually selectable input reference levels with an
additional 20dB of input gain (100, 100T/SA)
• LED overload indicator