The Orban OPTIMOD 5750 is a next-generation audio processor designed to deliver high-quality sound processing for FM, HD Radio, DAB+, and streaming applications. It is the successor to the popular OPTIMOD 5700i and offers a range of features and improvements:
Key Features:
- FM and HD Processing: Provides processing capabilities for FM and HD Radio, as well as compatibility with DAB+ and streaming platforms.
- Compact Design: Housed in a compact 1 RU (rack unit) form factor.
- High-Resolution Touch Display: Equipped with a high-resolution touch display for easy control and monitoring.
- Remote Control: Can be controlled remotely via any HTML5 web browser, offering flexibility in operation.
- Input and Output Options: Supports a variety of inputs and outputs including analog, AES3, composite, digital MPX, and AES67/SMPTE-ST2110, making it versatile for integration into various studio and transmitter environments.
- μMPX Option: Offers optional μMPX for cost-effective transmission of digital MPX signals over IP.
- Processing Structures: Provides four processing structures (Five-Band, Low-Latency Five-Band, Ultra-Low-Latency Five-Band, and Two-Band) that can be selected based on the user’s application and requirements.
- AGC Control: Features an intelligent two-band window-gated AGC (Automatic Gain Control) for subtle and unobtrusive level control.
- True Peak Limiter: Includes a “True Peak” limiter in the digital processing path to anticipate and control peak levels following D/A conversion, meeting the requirements of many broadcasters.
- ITU BS.412 Multiplex Power Controller: Offers a defeatable ITU BS.412 Multiplex Power Controller to smoothly and reliably constrain MPX power, ensuring compliance with regulations in countries where it is regulated.
- ITU-R BS.1770-4 Loudness Control: Supports ITU-R BS.1770-4 Loudness Control, facilitating compliance with modern target loudness recommendations such as EBU R128.
- SNMP and Ember+ Support: Supports SNMP v2 for remote monitoring and control, with plans to add Ember+ protocol support in a future release.
Overall, the Orban OPTIMOD 5750 combines advanced processing capabilities, flexible connectivity, and remote control options to meet the demanding needs of broadcast and streaming applications.
