Description
Inovonics 650 AARON FM Rebroadcast Receiver Backup Player
The Aaron 650 is Inovonics’ is a completely new FM rebroadcast/ transmit and receiver, built in one cabinet. The AARON 650 success fully features with equal retransmission performance, it is not comparable to a consumer tuner.
AARON operates in a composite or composite regeneration mode. Composite pass through eliminates transmission delay and composite regeneration offers the ability to completely reconstruct your baseband signal, even modifying RDS messages before rebroadcasting.
The rear panel offers dual antenna inputs, dual composite outputs, balanced analog and AES digital audio outputs, and IP remote access. Rear panel and self-logging alarms continuously monitor for Audio Loss, RF Loss and RDS Loss (or ‘hijacking’). Online notifications allow staff via email or immediate text messages when any of the alarms are identified. The front panel shows left and right audio metering, local LED alarms and has an LCD screen with jog wheel for intensive control and editing of all audio parameters. Failover audio backup is provided via an SD card on the front panel or via web stream, if your signal is lost the backup will be managed automatically.
The AARON 650 l’s “responsive” web interface enables device control from your PC, tablet or smartphone, and reliable 2-way connectivity is assured with built-in Dynamic DNS utilities. Advanced off-air measurement functions include an FM BandScanner and FFT of the MPX area. Reception wide, automatic mixing and many other receiver parameters are controlled via manual or automatic audio Processor.
Features
- Unparalleled DSP-based receiver performance.
- Composite Pass-Through and Baseband Regeneration modes.
- Dual Antenna Inputs (N connectors) and Dual Composite Outs, Balanced Analog and AES-Digital Program Line outputs.
- Active reception processing for Bandwidth, Stereo Blend, HF Blending and more.
- Advanced metering includes an FFT Spectrum Analyzer for the MPX, Left/Right XY plots and audio levels over time.
- BandScanner for onsite RF Spectrum Analysis.
- Local alarm tallies plus self-logging alarms constantly check for Audio Loss, RF Loss and RDS Loss.
- RDS messaging can be modified in Stereo Regeneration Mode.
- Failover audio backup via SD Card and web-stream audio.
- Remote control web interface with listening, plus email and SMS alarm notifications.
Tuning Range:
Extended FM band: 65.0MHz–108.0MHz
Sensitivity/Noise Performance:
- Unweighted monaural SNR for AES Digital and L/R Analog line outputs referenced to ±75kHz carrier deviation at specified RF input levels:
- >82dB Digital, >80dB Analog at 60dBμv
- >78dB Digital, >76dB Analog at 40dBμv
- >60dB Digital/Analog at 20dBμv
- >50dB Digital/Analog at 10dBμv
- >43dB Digital/Analog at 0dBμv
Selectivity:
- Selectable IF bandwidths :311kHz, 287kHz, 254kHz, 236kHz,217kHz, 200kHz, 184kHz, 168kHz, 151kHz,133kHz, 114kHz,97kHz, 84kHz,72kHz, 64kHz and 56kHz
Frequency Response:
- Composite/MPX Output (pass-through): ±0.5dB, 20Hz–100kHz
- AES Digital & L/R Analog Line Outputs: >±0.2dB, 20Hz–15kHz
Stereo Separation (at 1kHz):
- Composite/MPX Output: >45dB in pass-through mode; >50dB in MPX-regeneration mode.
- AES Digital & L/R Analog Line Outputs: >50dB
Program Signal Latency (Delay):
- Composite/MPX Output: <250μs in pass-through mode; <2.4ms in MPX-regeneration mode.
- AES Digital & L/R Analog Line Outputs: <2.4ms
Regional Settings:
- Tuning Steps: 200kHz, 100kHz or 10kHz
- De-Emphasis (Line Outputs): 75μs or 50μs
- Radio Data System: RBDS or RDS
Antenna Inputs:
Either of the two 50-ohm (N) inputs may be assigned to any station preset.
Digital Line Output:
The AES3 (XLR) 24-bit stereo output may be adjusted between –30dBFS and 0dBFS, corresponding to ±75kHz carrier deviation, with or without de-emphasis. The output sampling rate may be set to 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
Analog Line Outputs:
Active balanced (XLR) outputs are adjustable between –20dBu and 18dBu ( 15.5dBm), corresponding to ±75kHz carrier deviation, with or without de- emphasis. Source impedance is 200 ohms.
Composite/MPX Outputs:
Two unbalanced (BNC) outputs are independently adjustable between 1V p-p and 6V p-p, corresponding to ±75kHz carrier deviation. Source impedance is 75 ohms.
USB Port:
Delivers raw RDS data for analysis.
Network Port:
An RJ45 jack accepts TCP/IP network con- nections for remote setup and operation of the AARON 650.
Headphone Jack (Front Panel):
Front-Panel:
A front-panel graphic display and jog wheel allow easy, menu-guided in-situ,set- up and operation of the AARON 650. LED “VU” meters display L/R program audio levels.
Software Control:
The IP network port enables complete remote setup and operation of the AARON 650 over a local network or the Internet using any Desktop, tablet or mobile browser.
SNMP:
SNMP remote monitoring supported.
Test Tone Generator:
20Hz – 20kHz; 60dB attenuator.
AC Mains Requirements:
90–130VAC or 200–255VAC, 50/60Hz; 5W.
Size:
H: 1¾in/44mm, W: 19in/483mm, D: 9½in/240mm (1U).
Weight:
9lb/4kg (net), 12lbs/5.4kg (shipping).
Environmental:
Continuous operation guaranteed at ambi- ent temperatures between 32°F/0°C and 122°F/50°C; 0-95% relative humidity, non- condensing; altitudes to 10,000ft/ 3048m.
- Description
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Inovonics 650 AARON FM Rebroadcast Receiver Backup Player
The Aaron 650 is Inovonics’ is a completely new FM rebroadcast/ transmit and receiver, built in one cabinet. The AARON 650 success fully features with equal retransmission performance, it is not comparable to a consumer tuner.
AARON operates in a composite or composite regeneration mode. Composite pass through eliminates transmission delay and composite regeneration offers the ability to completely reconstruct your baseband signal, even modifying RDS messages before rebroadcasting.
The rear panel offers dual antenna inputs, dual composite outputs, balanced analog and AES digital audio outputs, and IP remote access. Rear panel and self-logging alarms continuously monitor for Audio Loss, RF Loss and RDS Loss (or ‘hijacking’). Online notifications allow staff via email or immediate text messages when any of the alarms are identified. The front panel shows left and right audio metering, local LED alarms and has an LCD screen with jog wheel for intensive control and editing of all audio parameters. Failover audio backup is provided via an SD card on the front panel or via web stream, if your signal is lost the backup will be managed automatically.
The AARON 650 l’s “responsive” web interface enables device control from your PC, tablet or smartphone, and reliable 2-way connectivity is assured with built-in Dynamic DNS utilities. Advanced off-air measurement functions include an FM BandScanner and FFT of the MPX area. Reception wide, automatic mixing and many other receiver parameters are controlled via manual or automatic audio Processor.
Features
- Unparalleled DSP-based receiver performance.
- Composite Pass-Through and Baseband Regeneration modes.
- Dual Antenna Inputs (N connectors) and Dual Composite Outs, Balanced Analog and AES-Digital Program Line outputs.
- Active reception processing for Bandwidth, Stereo Blend, HF Blending and more.
- Advanced metering includes an FFT Spectrum Analyzer for the MPX, Left/Right XY plots and audio levels over time.
- BandScanner for onsite RF Spectrum Analysis.
- Local alarm tallies plus self-logging alarms constantly check for Audio Loss, RF Loss and RDS Loss.
- RDS messaging can be modified in Stereo Regeneration Mode.
- Failover audio backup via SD Card and web-stream audio.
- Remote control web interface with listening, plus email and SMS alarm notifications.
- Specifications
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Tuning Range:
Extended FM band: 65.0MHz–108.0MHz
Sensitivity/Noise Performance:
- Unweighted monaural SNR for AES Digital and L/R Analog line outputs referenced to ±75kHz carrier deviation at specified RF input levels:
- >82dB Digital, >80dB Analog at 60dBμv
- >78dB Digital, >76dB Analog at 40dBμv
- >60dB Digital/Analog at 20dBμv
- >50dB Digital/Analog at 10dBμv
- >43dB Digital/Analog at 0dBμv
Selectivity:
- Selectable IF bandwidths :311kHz, 287kHz, 254kHz, 236kHz,217kHz, 200kHz, 184kHz, 168kHz, 151kHz,133kHz, 114kHz,97kHz, 84kHz,72kHz, 64kHz and 56kHz
Frequency Response:
- Composite/MPX Output (pass-through): ±0.5dB, 20Hz–100kHz
- AES Digital & L/R Analog Line Outputs: >±0.2dB, 20Hz–15kHz
Stereo Separation (at 1kHz):
- Composite/MPX Output: >45dB in pass-through mode; >50dB in MPX-regeneration mode.
- AES Digital & L/R Analog Line Outputs: >50dB
Program Signal Latency (Delay):
- Composite/MPX Output: <250μs in pass-through mode; <2.4ms in MPX-regeneration mode.
- AES Digital & L/R Analog Line Outputs: <2.4ms
Regional Settings:
- Tuning Steps: 200kHz, 100kHz or 10kHz
- De-Emphasis (Line Outputs): 75μs or 50μs
- Radio Data System: RBDS or RDS
Antenna Inputs:
Either of the two 50-ohm (N) inputs may be assigned to any station preset.
Digital Line Output:
The AES3 (XLR) 24-bit stereo output may be adjusted between –30dBFS and 0dBFS, corresponding to ±75kHz carrier deviation, with or without de-emphasis. The output sampling rate may be set to 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
Analog Line Outputs:
Active balanced (XLR) outputs are adjustable between –20dBu and 18dBu ( 15.5dBm), corresponding to ±75kHz carrier deviation, with or without de- emphasis. Source impedance is 200 ohms.
Composite/MPX Outputs:
Two unbalanced (BNC) outputs are independently adjustable between 1V p-p and 6V p-p, corresponding to ±75kHz carrier deviation. Source impedance is 75 ohms.
USB Port:
Delivers raw RDS data for analysis.
Network Port:
An RJ45 jack accepts TCP/IP network con- nections for remote setup and operation of the AARON 650.
Headphone Jack (Front Panel):
Front-Panel:
A front-panel graphic display and jog wheel allow easy, menu-guided in-situ,set- up and operation of the AARON 650. LED “VU” meters display L/R program audio levels.
Software Control:
The IP network port enables complete remote setup and operation of the AARON 650 over a local network or the Internet using any Desktop, tablet or mobile browser.
SNMP:
SNMP remote monitoring supported.
Test Tone Generator:
20Hz – 20kHz; 60dB attenuator.
AC Mains Requirements:
90–130VAC or 200–255VAC, 50/60Hz; 5W.
Size:
H: 1¾in/44mm, W: 19in/483mm, D: 9½in/240mm (1U).
Weight:
9lb/4kg (net), 12lbs/5.4kg (shipping).
Environmental:
Continuous operation guaranteed at ambi- ent temperatures between 32°F/0°C and 122°F/50°C; 0-95% relative humidity, non- condensing; altitudes to 10,000ft/ 3048m.
- Unweighted monaural SNR for AES Digital and L/R Analog line outputs referenced to ±75kHz carrier deviation at specified RF input levels:
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