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EXAMPLES OF USE
1. Radio Station CTA
The main stereo programme audio from a radio station needs to be distributed across
multiple platforms. The output from the desk or automation system no longer just heads off
to the transmitter. The audio must be distributed across all of the relevant services that
require a connection of the original programme audio.
In this example, the Signature ADA 2:6 provides 6 stereo outputs of the main programme
audio. One output connects to the transmitter as the main FM broadcast feed. As multiple
guest headphones are required in the studio, another output connects to a separate
headphone distribution amplifier. This station also broadcasts online, so another output
connects to a PC to become the internet broadcast stream. Local monitoring is required, so
one feed goes to the local monitoring system. The transmitter B chain is on ISDN, so one
output goes to an ISDN codec. And the final output connects to another PC that manages all
of the stations logging requirements.
All of these distributed sources may require different levels. With the Signature ADA 2:6G,
each distributed output can have a different gain level set so that it matches the incoming
level requirements of each source. For example, the feed that goes to the FM transmitter link
will be connected to professional equipment expecting normal line up levels. However, the
station logging may be on a domestic grade PC and require a much higher input level to be
sent to it. Using the ADA 2:6G, a separate gain level can be set for each output.
Mixer
Output
FM
Transmiter
Local
Monitoring
Digital
Services
Logging
ISDN
Backup
2 x XLR3
(balanced or
unbalanced)
2 x XLR3
2 x XLR3
2 x XLR3
2 x XLR3
2 x XLR3
2 x XLR3
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN
OUTPUT
GAIN