The Audio Design ProDAB-1 Plus is a professional DAB receiver tailored for monitoring and controlling radio broadcasts in demanding professional environments. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its features and specifications:
Overview
The ProDAB series offers professional-grade DAB receivers engineered for confidence-inspiring monitoring and control of radio broadcasts from anywhere. Designed with reliability as a primary focus, these units seamlessly handle dynamic MUX reconfigurations and provide a comprehensive range of features suitable for mission-critical applications.
Models Available
- ProDAB-2 Dual
- Twin tuner unit with 2 separate stereo outputs
- Supports DAB/DAB+ & FM, Diversity, Web Radio & MP3 Playout
- Automatic lockout on front panel controls to prevent accidental configuration changes
- Built-in web server for control, status monitoring, and live streaming of audio content
- ProDAB-1 Plus
- Single tuner unit offering similar features to ProDAB-2 Dual but without Diversity
- Features 1 stereo output
Feature List
- Audio Outputs
- Balanced audio outputs on XLR with multi-turn preset adjustable level controls
- AES3 digital output with adjustable sampling rates
- AES67 & Multicast Connectivity
- DAB/DAB+ & FM Reception
- Supports DAB/DAB+ and Stereo FM reception
- MP3 Playout
- Stand-by MP3 playout with adjustable silence detect threshold
- Operational Modes
- Mono/Stereo configurable
- Full range of GPIO including Preset/Profile selection, Traffic Flag (FM), and Mono/Stereo configuration
- 4 Selectable Preset/Profiles for station or complete configuration selection
- Control and Monitoring
- RS232 output of RDS data and Service information (DAB/DAB+)
- LAN control and monitoring via Internet
- Built-in web server and FTP server for uploading MP3 files
- USB connection for USB flash drive (MP3 playout)
- Display and Audio Output
- High-resolution white OLED display
- Headphone output with volume control
- Off-air confidence receiver
- Monitoring and Failover
- SNMP, SNMP traps & RSSI/SNR monitoring
- Failover options for DAB/FM/Web or MP3 (limited to one tuner channel at a time)
Specifications
- Audio Outputs
- Analogue audio: Balanced output level adjustable from +18dBu to -2dBu ref fsd
- Digital audio: AES3 with adjustable sampling rates (32kHz to 96kHz)
- Headphone output suitable for headphones >30 Ω
- GPIO
- 25-way D female, outputs open collector, inputs 5v 10kΩ
- Inputs & Outputs
- Various inputs and outputs including RDS Traffic flag, RS232, LAN, and Antenna
- DAB/DAB+ & FM Standards
- ETSI EN 300 401 compliant receiver supporting all Modes (I, II, III, and IV)
- FM standards: BS5942-2 / BS 60315-4
- RF Sensitivity
- DAB/DAB+: 2.0µV BER = 10^-4 typical
- FM: 0.7µV SINAD = 26dB typical
- Audio Output Performance
- THD, SNR, Stereo separation, and Frequency response specifications for both DAB and FM
- Power
- Input: 90v – 240vac 50/60Hz
- Physical Dimensions
- Rack mounting 1RU x 212mm (8.35”) deep
- Weight
- ProDAB-1 Plus: 1.65Kg (net)
The ProDAB-1 Plus is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of professional broadcast environments, offering high-performance features and robust reliability for monitoring and controlling radio broadcasts with confidence.
