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SOUND 4 FIRST STEREO GENERATOR WITH IMPACT CLIPPER
SKU
S4-FIRST
MFR#
11011 + 31012
was
$3,825.00
Special Price
$3,633.75
Availability:
In stock
SOUND4 FIRST provides all the most important functionalities you need in an FM/HD processor and sets the bar high both in terms of performance and affordability. Designed to deliver a sound of uncompromising quality, this tool gives you 2-band processing, a digital stereo generator and an IMPACT Clipper.
One of the most important advantages of this product is the fact that audio airs just three seconds after powering on the device. This tool is fully BS-412 compliant and comes with an HD Limiter, a Low Distortion Bass Clipper and a Low Distortion FM Limiter. SOUND4 FIRST has Analog, Digital and AES-67/Livewire inputs and outputs, as well as an MPX FM output. It also solves the so-called “blending problem” resulting from the switch of receivers from stereo to mono, bringing you a constant level of clear audio.
The impressive backup functionalities ensure a reliable, uninterrupted audio feed. SOUND4 FIRST provides a streaming output fully compatible with all standard servers, including HLS.
Softwarw Options Available
There are a number of options and additional features that make the SOUND4 FIRST even more valuable. These include Basic and Full RDS, Streaming Extension, IP TX + RX and Dual IP TX + RX to name but a few. A full list of all software options is available below:
- Basic RDS Encoder
- Full RDS Encoder
- Streaming Extension
- IP Tx
- IP Tx2
- IP Rx
- IP Rx2
- IP RX + Tx
- Dual IP Tx + RX
- IP Pass Through
- Emergency URL Player
- Emergency Audio Player
SOUND4 FIRST has a compact 1U case and a dual power supply which is a standard feature of all SOUND4 In-box products and ensures uninterrupted operation of the unit, as well as a user-friendly remote control interface to provide clients with easy setup - a clever choice for your station.
Features
- Dual Power supply
- 2 Processing path: FM & HD
- Inputs: 2 AES/EBU 32 to 192 kHz, 2 analog, 2 AES-67/Livewire or 2 IP Codec (SOUND4 IP CONNECT), 2 SUB (insert for RDS/RBDS...)
- Outputs: 2 AES/EBU 32 to 192 kHz, 2 analog, 2 AES-67/Livewire or 2 IP Codec (SOUND4 IP CONNECT), 2 MPX
- Digital AES/EBU and wordclock synchronization inputs.
- 3 independent Ethernet ports: Admin, AES-67, IP-CONNECT
- GPIO: 8 inputs, 8 outputs, advanced management with scripts
- GPS Sync for System time and AoIP Sync
- Micro SD: High capacity management, SDXC compatible standard (up to 2TB), for music storage and more
- Two USB ports: front and rear (for preset & upgrade loading and other functionalities)
- Headphone output on front panel with the possibility to listen each Input or Output
- Full Routing management: Patch points with Insert and Mix on all stages, routing of signals to any Inputs and Outputs
- Automatic failover input switching with crossfade
- Diversity Delay: up to 20 seconds
- Relay switch for automatic by-pass
- Fully controllable from front Panel
- GUI remote control compatible 32 & 64 bits - Windows 7, Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, 2008 R2, 2012 and Linux (Debian)
- HTML5 GUI: Inputs and outputs setup, preset change, upgrades...
- Start-up time of SOUND4 FIRST: 2 seconds to be on air (Analog Input or AES/EBU input)
- Total DSPs computing power for audio Processing: 16,2 Giga Flops (Sharc 40 bits with floating point + other DSPs)
- Total ARMs computing power for product management and extra functions: 4 GMips
User-Friendly Control Interface
- Sound setting from one single screen - you no longer need to open and close windows to go from one function to another
- Two modes - Basic and Advanced. Basic mode provides simplicity and rapidity; Advanced mode allows you to explore all the processor functionalities. There are also ultra-rapid VU meters for true control over modulation
- Advanced meterings with FFT and MPX Power
- Unlimited “Undo/Redo” versioning function for presets with possibility of recall
- Innovative “compare to reference” function
- Log comment feature follow each preset
- A readable and interactive path diagram
- A remote connection manager to control several processors
- Works with the following operating systems - WXP SP3, W7 32& 64 bits, W8 32 & 64 bits, WS 2008 R2, WS 2012, Linux (Debian)
Processing
- HQ Sound, main sampling process frequency of 192 kHz.
- 2-band AGC
- 2-band limiter
- 4-band EQ
- Final limiters:
- FM path - Bass Clipper + FM Limiter + MPX Limiter
- HD path - Look Ahead limiter for the HD output
- Voice Smoother to avoid distortion problems on certain voices
- BS412 compliant MPX power controller
- Typical processing delay at 1 KHz:
- HD output: 3 to 6 ms
- FM output: 18.5 ms
- MPX output: 25 ms
Other key points
- 19 kHz embedded pilot to gain close to 1 dB more in loudness!
- Auto-Mono: Switch off pilot 19 KHz on mono sources for better receiving in FM
- Stereo Matrixing for better stability in loudness and sound tone when the receiver switches from mono/stereo/mono
- Adjustable Filters Frequencies in 2-band AGC and 2-Band Limiter
Extra
- Basic RDS encoder (with scrolling PS)
- Full RDS (UECP-compatible)
- IP Codec - SOUND4 IP CONNET (manage up to 32 Links!)
- Emergency Player: Audio program backup, 2 music libraries, 1 Jingle Library + rules management
- Audio streaming - 3 encoders (MP3, AAC, HE-AAC v1 & v2), compatible with all delivery servers (Icecast, Shoutcast v1 & V2, HLS, Flash, Wowza)
- Link & Share - 100% of all parameters are accessible via the telnet protocol
- Software Panels - the device allows you to create your own panels with unlimited functionality
- Preset Sharing - the ultimate solution to manage an unlimited number of processors. All of them are automatically updated if one of them is modified
