High Density System - COMPACT 256
Belonging to the High Density range of digital audio processors, the Compact 256 is aimed at broadcast playout facilities with a large number of TV channels that require efficient and transparent loudness management for the maximum number of audio channels within the minimum amount of rack space.
For high volume loudness management of multiple TV channels where rack space is at a premium, the Compact range offers the most efficient ratio of DSP performance and throughput with the smallest footprint requirement. All current broadcast audio loudness standards are supported.
- Overview
The Compact 256 consists of a 3RU 19” frame pre-installed with a C8702 controller card. The optional C8492 processing cards provide a combination of SDI de-embedding/embedding, Level Magic loudness management with dynamics and true peak limiting. Up to 16 C8492’s can be added to process a maximum of 16x SDI streams and up to 256 audio channels.
- C8492 SDI/DSP board
At the heart of the Compact series is the C8492 card that consists of I/O functionality and a powerful DSP that can provide loudness processing on up to 16 channels of audio within the SDI stream. In its standard form, the card is configured for four channel operation (2x2.0) with licensing options to increase this to eight or sixteen channels for multiple stereo and/or surround audio configurations. In surround mode, Upmix and Downmix are included.
- Level Magic and Dynamic Range Control
Based on a unique multi-loop control principle, the Level Magic algorithm provides adaptive wideband loudness control with exceptionally high audio quality that is free of coloration, pumping, distortion or modulation effects. Level Magic combines three major gain changing elements:
- • Adaptive AGC
- • Transient Processor
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• Distortion-free true peak limiter
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The dynamics section comprises of an upward compressor and an expander/gate.
- Loudness Measurement and Logging
To check compliance with local regulations, loudness and true peak levels can be measured and transferred via Ethernet to the optional J*AM measurement and logging software. SNMP or GPI/O alarms can also be triggered if pre-set limits are exceeded. A real-time plot of input v/s output levels can be displayed and the results logged to a destination folder anywhere on the network. A log file analyzer can rebuild the original plot for easy readout of historical measurements.
- System Integration
All system parameters are remotely accessible allowing the unit to be integrated and remotely operated by broadcast control systems. An advanced built-in Event Management tool allows the remote loading of parameter presets either by 8 GPI/O’s on the C8817 or by network commands using the Ember+TM control protocol. This helps to apply individual processing to manage compliant and none compliant audio.
- Web Configuration
A web interface allows easy and intuitive setup and configuration from anywhere in your network.
- Interfaces and System Security
Audio input for each C8492 is 3G/HD/SD-SDI with 2x SDI processed outputs including video delay, and a separate pass through of the unprocessed signal. A fail over function means that should the primary embedded audio channels be lost, the card can automatically revert to alternative audio channels instead. Power fail bypass relays are fitted as standard and with dual redundant PSU’s and SNMP integration, the unit ensures maximum operational safety and peace of mind for today’s critical 24/7 TV playout facilities.
Key Features
- 19”/3RU frame, C8702 frame controller
- Space for 16 optional C8492 modules
- Scalable design for up to 256 audio channels in up to 16 SDI streams
- Level Magic loudness management according to: ITU-R BS.1770 (all revisions), EBU R128, ATSC A/85, ARIB TR-B32, Free TV OP-59 and Portaria 354
- True Peak Limiter
- Dynamics with upward compressor and expander/gate
- Upmix and Downmix (only with surround upgrade licenses)
- Fail Over
- Power-fail bypass relays
- Ethernet connectivity for set up and control via web browser
- External control via network or GPI/Os
- Dual redundant PSUs
Versions & Options
- Compact 256 – SDI Audio Processor for up to 16 SDI streams
- Option Board C8492 SDI/DSP (max 16)
- License C8492 upgrade to 8ch stereo (4x 2.0)
- License C8492 upgrade to 16ch stereo (8x 2.0)
- License C8492 upgrade to 8ch surround (5.1+2.0) or (4x2.0)
- License C8492 upgrade to 16ch surround 2x [(5.1+2.0) or (4x2.0)]
- Option Board C8817 GPI/O Module
Applications
All Jünger Loudness control / - Management devices from all product lines share a neat feature: The gathered measurement data is made available for downstream measurement applications via Ethernet. Learn more about at Measurement and Logging Software Tools.
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Changelog 2.10.19.42350 (2017-08-31):
ATTENTION!
Before installing the J*AM / Loudness Logger software under Windows 10, please download and install the latest Sentinel dongle GUI runtime environment:
https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com/csm?sys_kb_id=61fb0ee1dbd2e78cfe0aff3dbf9619ab&id=kb_article_view&sysparm_rank=2&sysparm_tsqueryId=29c80d7b1bd49410f2888739cd4bcb91&sysparm_article=KB0018320
Installing the J*AM / Loudness Logger software without the environment first might lead to critical errors and blues screens!
Changes 2.10.19.42350:
- Fixed integration range issue in Log Analyzer
Changes 2.10.18.41937:
- Fixed parameter inconsistencies occurred while network interruptions
- Added support for C8492 PM5 and C8092 PM5
- Added support for C8702 logger version 6
Changes 2.10.10.40638:
- Added support for V*AP v2.0.1
Product Brief
Manual
Related Products
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C8702
Frame Controller- TCP/IP over Ethernet Interface for C8000 Frames
- EmBER plus Protocol for 3rd Party Applications
- Optional SNMP Agent
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C8817
GPI/O interface- 127 virtual and 8 physical GPIs
- 127 virtual and 8 physical GPOs
- GPOs generated by logical expressions
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C8492
High Density Board C8492- SDI (3G/HD/SD) embedder and deembedder for 16 audio channels
- Level Magic loudness management for up to 16ch according to: ITU-BS.1770 (all revisions), EBU R128, ATSC A/85, ARIB TR-B32, Free TV OP-59 and Portaria 354
- Stressless processing of unlocked SDI streams
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J*AM
Jünger Application Manager - J*AM- Manages free or license-based applications for connected devices
- Loudness measurement according to: EBU R128, ITU BS.1770 (all versions), ATSC A/85 and ARIB TR-B32, Free TV OP-59 and Portaria 354
- Real-time metering of processing parameters, including true peak measurement
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LoudnessLogger
License package J*AM - LoudnessLogger- Network enabled real-time measurement
- Loudness measurement according to: EBU R128, ITU BS.1770 (all versions), ATSC A/85 and ARIB TR-B32, Free TV OP-59 and Portaria 354
- Real-time metering of processing parameters, including true peak measurement
- Long-term loudness logging (infinite, restricted by storage space only)
- Off-line analysis of measurement data
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COMPACT 64
High Density System - COMPACT 64- 19”/1RU frame, C8702 frame controller
- Scalable design for up to 64 audio channels in up to 4 SDI streams
- Level Magic loudness management according to: ITU-R BS.1770 (all revisions), EBU R128, ATSC A/85, ARIB TR-B32, Free TV OP-59 and Portaria 354
- Dynamics with downward compressor and expander/gate
- Optional loudness logging software (J*AM)
- Option Board C8817 GPI/O Module
