Optimod-Surround 8685 V1.0 Operating Manual - Orban
Optimod-Surround 8685 V1.0 Operating Manual - Orban
Optimod-Surround 8685 V1.0 Operating Manual - Orban
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Table of Contents<br />
Index.........................................................................................................................0-9<br />
Section 1 Introduction<br />
.........................................................................................................................................1-1<br />
CRUCIAL INFORMATION—PLEASE READ!.............................................................................1-1<br />
USING THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................1-2<br />
THE OPTIMOD <strong>8685</strong> DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSOR..............................................................1-2<br />
Absolute Control of Loudness and Peak Modulation...........................................1-3<br />
Flexible Configuration ............................................................................................1-4<br />
Adaptability through Multiple Audio Processing Structures ...............................1-6<br />
User-Friendly Interface............................................................................................1-7<br />
Controllable .............................................................................................................1-7<br />
PRESETS IN OPTIMOD <strong>8685</strong> ............................................................................................1-8<br />
Factory Processing Presets.......................................................................................1-9<br />
User Processing Presets ...........................................................................................1-9<br />
INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................1-10<br />
Digital AES3id Inputs/Outputs..............................................................................1-10<br />
Analog Outputs .....................................................................................................1-11<br />
Remote Control Interface .....................................................................................1-11<br />
Computer Interface ...............................................................................................1-11<br />
RS-485 Serial Ports.......................................................................................................... 1-12<br />
RS-232 Serial Port ........................................................................................................... 1-12<br />
RJ45 Ethernet Connector ............................................................................................... 1-12<br />
Optional HD-SDI Input/Output.............................................................................1-12<br />
ROUTING AUDIO TO AND FROM THE <strong>8685</strong> ........................................................................1-12<br />
Using Lossy Data Reduction before the <strong>8685</strong>’s Input................................................... 1-13<br />
Links from the <strong>8685</strong>’s Output to a Transmission Encoder or Transmitter ................... 1-13<br />
Sample Frequency Synchronization .............................................................................. 1-14<br />
Using the <strong>8685</strong> to Control Studio Output Levels.......................................................... 1-15<br />
AV-Sync Delay................................................................................................................. 1-15<br />
USING OPTIMOD <strong>8685</strong> AS A STUDIO LEVEL CONTROLLER .................................................1-16<br />
ABOUT TRANSMISSION LEVELS AND METERING ..................................................................1-16<br />
Meters ....................................................................................................................1-16<br />
Figure 1-1: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Reading ............................................... 1-16<br />
Studio Line-up Levels and Headroom..................................................................1-17<br />
Transmission Levels................................................................................................1-17<br />
LINE-UP FACILITIES .........................................................................................................1-18<br />
Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness ......................................................1-18<br />
Test Modes .............................................................................................................1-20<br />
Calibrated Bypass Test Mode......................................................................................... 1-20<br />
Calibrated Line-up Tones............................................................................................... 1-21<br />
SETTING OUTPUT/MODULATION LEVELS............................................................................1-21<br />
STREAMING AND NETCASTING APPLICATIONS.....................................................................1-22<br />
Using OPTIMOD <strong>8685</strong> in Streaming Applications......................................................... 1-22<br />
Loudness ......................................................................................................................... 1-22<br />
Choosing your Encoder.................................................................................................. 1-23<br />
EAS TRANSMISSION .......................................................................................................1-23<br />
PC CONTROL AND SECURITY PASSCODE ............................................................................1-23<br />
WARRANTY, USER FEEDBACK ..........................................................................................1-24<br />
User Feedback........................................................................................................1-24