
Review Summary
Analog,AES,MADI,3G-SDI,HD-SDI,SD-SDI,Composite Video,HDMI,MPEG,Dolby,Dolby AC-3,Dolby E
Speakers,Level Meters,Phase Metering, Headphone, Loudness Metering, Speakers Line-Out,LCD,File Player,Caption/Subtitle
8 Balanced Analog Inputs on DB-25; 4 Unbalanced AES Input Pairs on BNC; 4 Balanced AES Input Pairs on DB-25; 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs on BNC
1 3G/HD/SD-SDI re-clocked (BNC)
4 balanced AES pairs loop out (DB-25)
4 unbalanced AES pairs out from SDI (HD-15)
Option: 8 balanced AES pairs out from SDI (DB-25)
8 balanced metered analog out (DB-25)
2 RS-232 Connectors for programming, setup and diagnostics; OPTIONAL: 1 DB-9 Connector for remote selection of input sources
Comprehensive down mix capability; Phase correlation indication; Software is field upgradable
Storage for ten preset monitoring settings for easy recall
Alternate scales, color mappings and features such as phase correlation or sum & difference may be specified at the time of order
110Ohms balanced; 75Ohms unbalanced (DIP Selectable on rear panel)
32 to 48kHz, auto-detecting
75Ohms unbalanced
Wohler Speaker System;Headphone, Mutes Speakers
6% or less at worst case frequencies above 120Hz including cabinet resonance, typically < 1.5%
<0.15% at any level below limit threshold
80Hz to 18kHz (+ or -5dB); (-10dB at 55Hz, 21kHz)
104dB SPL at 2' / 0.61M
Better than -68dB below full output
High Frequency: 10W (14W Peak) RMS (each channel); Low Frequency: 25W RMS (35W Peak)
8 x 53 Segments (Vertical)
0, +4, +6, +8dBv, switch selectable
0 to -66dB
Simultaneous VU & PPM
1dB
LCD
Data Only
60W
2RU
3.5 x 19 x 14" / 8.89 x 48.26 x 35.56cm
18lbs / 8.16kg
The AMP2-S8MDA monitor is an exceptionally high-quality audio monitor systems offering premium quality 8-channel analog, AES/EBU, 3G/HD/SD-SDI multi-channel audio monitoring and conversion as well as professional level metering. These units contain 3 audiophile-quality drivers and three power amplifiers; 3 speakers and amplifiers reproduce midrange and high frequency information in stereo, while the third amp/driver combination handles summed LF information below the 500 Hz crossover point.
These units feature eight 53-segment high-resolution, tri-color LED level meters showing simultaneous VU and PPM for superior level-metering. The front panel features an innovative LCD display of phase/polarity relationships. Output limiter circuits are incorporated to protect the speakers and extensive magnetic shielding allows placement immediately adjacent to video monitors with no color impurities.
The unique design provides optimally focused sound for operators in an ultra near-field (1 to 3 ft.) working environment and offers performance comparable to that of many separate monitor pairs, without the installation hassles, awkward speaker placements and "added-on" look. This provides for a higher SPL for the operator while reducing overall ambient sound and adjacent bay crosstalk. Extended HF response reveals potential problems with audio whine or hiss and electronic rather than acoustic cancellation of bass frequencies provides positive audible detection of out-of-phase (reversed polarity) audio feeds. A headphone jack is provided on the front panel that automatically mutes the speakers. These units are ideally suited for use in space-critical environments such as TV facilities, studios, VTR bays, mobile production vehicles, satellite links and indeed, any rack mount environment where multi-channel audio monitoring is required.