Omnia.9

The Omnia.9 is an advanced broadcast audio processor, renowned for its versatility and high-quality output. It’s designed for various transmission types, including FM, AM, DAB, and streaming, all housed within a single 3RU chassis. Its standout features make it a top choice for broadcasters across diverse formats, from classical to contemporary hits.

Key Features:

1. Multi-Transmission Capabilities: Supports FM/AM, dual FM, up to 3 DAB signals, and a separate streaming engine, providing a comprehensive solution in one unit.
2. Exclusive “Undo” Technology: This feature restores dynamic range and peaks while eliminating distortion from over-compressed audio, enhancing sound quality.
3. Psychoacoustically Controlled Distortion-Masking Clipper: This final FM clipper leverages human auditory perception to mask distortion, ensuring clear and distortion-free audio output.
4. Livewire+ AES67 I/O: Offers enhanced I/O flexibility for integrating with various audio networks.
5. µMPX Encoding: The first hardware processor to support full composite MPX over a 320kbps connection, revolutionizing how audio is transmitted.
6. Kantar and Nielsen Watermarking: Integrated options for PPM watermarking enhance audience measurement compatibility.
7. Omnia Toolbox: Includes tools like loudness metering, digital oscilloscope, FFT spectrum analyzer, and real-time analyzer (RTA) for precise audio adjustments.
8. Speaker Calibration: Use the built-in RTA, pink noise generator, and parametric equalizer, along with a calibrated microphone, to fine-tune any speaker system.
9. Dry Voice Detector: Reduces audible distortion on bare voice tracks when using aggressive processing settings.
10. Remote Client Software: Full remote control from any Windows PC or tablet on the local network, with a user interface identical to the front panel for ease of use.
11. Auto Pilot: Automatically manages the 19kHz stereo pilot, turning it off for mono content to improve signal-to-noise ratio.
12. Additional Features:
    • Multiband downward expansion for source noise reduction.
    • 3-stage wideband AGC with adjustable sidechain EQ.
    • Phase correction with mono bass to reduce multipath distortion.
    • Support for Shoutcast 2, lossless streaming, and an integrated stream server.
    • Program-dependent multiband compression and look-ahead limiting.
    • Selectable phase-linear high-pass filter options (15, 30, or 45 Hz).
    • Dual independent power supplies and composite pass-through for backup processors.
    • Internal patch point capability for optimizing encoder placement within the audio chain.
    • Full remote control via NFRemote software and HTTP requests, with an on-screen keyboard for easy setup.

With its powerful processing capabilities and an array of features designed to enhance broadcast quality and operational flexibility, the Omnia.9 MKII is an industry-leading choice for professional broadcasters seeking superior audio performance.