Audessence PodBlaster Audio Level Processing System, 20Hz-20kHz Digital Frequency, 30Hz-20kHz Analogue Frequency, Half-Width 1-U Rack Space

SKU: AUPODBLASTR1

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Audessence PodBlaster Audio Level Processing System, Half-Width 1-U Rack Space Specifications

  • Frequency Response

    Digital-Digital: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB
    Analogue-Analogue: 30Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB

  • Noise

    Digital-Digital (rms 20Hz-20kHz): <-117dBFS
    Analogue-Analogue (rms 20Hz-20kHz): <-83dB ref: Limit point +8dBu

  • Distortion

    Digital-Digital (6dB limiting): <-100dB / 0.001% THD
    Analogue-Analogue (6dB limiting): <-80dB / 0.01% THD

  • Stereo Separation (L/R crosstalk)

    Digital-Digital (at 3kHz): <-117dB
    Analogue-Analogue (at 3kHz): <-82dB

  • Inputs

    Analogue: Balanced, 10k (bridging), 1/4" Jack [TRS]
    Standard operating level -6dBu to +14dBu (+22dBu clip point)
    Digital: S-PDIF (RCA/Phono); 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz sample rate. 16, 20, or 24 bits.

  • Outputs

    Analogue: Balanced, 1/4" jack [TRS]. Standard operating level -6dBu to +18dBu
    Digital: S-PDIF (RCA/Phono); full input rate / half input rate and 88.2 / 96kHz selectable

  • Processing blocks: High-pass filter

    Can be set between 3Hz and 110Hz

  • Processing blocks: Gated AGC

    Capture range +/-20dB; maximum positive gain can be set

  • Processing blocks: Advanced AGC

    Enables faster, programme-dependent operation. Defeatable

  • Processing blocks: Compressor

    Nominal 1.5:1 slope and 4dB maximum boost of low level

  • Processing blocks: Wide-band Limiter

    Zero overshoot 1.3ms look-ahead zero clipping, Defeatable

  • Processing blocks: HF Limiter

    Protects 50ms or 75ms emphasis curve for FM broadcast applications. Defeatable.

  • Control

    Setup is via PC only (GUI software supplied) and USB port (USB is on rear panel).

  • Power

    5V DC / 6 Watts. External 110V or 230V AC PSU

  • Approvals

    CE (EMC and LVD), RoHS

  • Dimensions

    44 x 217 x 228mm (1.73 x 8.54 x 8.97")

  • Weight

    1kg (2.20lbs)

About Audessence PodBlaster Audio Level Processing System, Half-Width 1-U Rack Space

The Audessence PodBlaster Audio Level Processing System is designed for podcasters, broadcast studios, news booths and program production applications and can also be used for dual ('main' and 'guest') microphone processing. Analog and digital inputs and outputs, GUI set-up via USB and no fewer than nine pre-set audio profiles. 'Easy-Mode' GUI makes for easy set-up for exactly the right results, even for beginners!

Audessence PodBlaster Audio Level Processing System, Half-Width 1-U Rack Space Features

  • Powerful, yet unobtrusive level control
  • Simple, easy-to-use GUI programme for setup via PC and USB
  • Great audio quality
  • Factory presets deliver exactly the results you need for any application
  • Cost-effective yet with balanced analogue I/O and S-PDIF digital I/O
  • Bright, Always-Visible LED bargraphs for audio confidence checks
  • Low audio latency (2.2 - 4 milliseconds), fast boot-up (less than 1 second)
  • 96 or 88.2kHz native mode processing avoids multiple unnecessary rate conversions

Key Features

  • Powerful, yet unobtrusive level control
  • Simple, easy-to-use GUI programme
  • Great audio quality
  • Factory presets deliver exactly the results you need
  • Cost-effective yet with balanced analogue I/O and S-PDIF digital I/O
  • Bright, Always-Visible LED bargraphs

What's in the box:

  • Audessence PodBlaster Audio Level Processing System
  • Audessence 1 Year Warranty