Overview
The NOVIA 272 FM Stereo Processor is a half-rack, digital audio processor with Stereo-Gen and RDS for FM radio broadcast.
NOVIA´s parametric equalizer offers continuous control over the audio signal's frequency content with 3 bands of dynamic compression and selectable crossovers.
With particular stress on ease of installation and use, the NOVIA 272 incorporates intuitive, multi-language menu-driven setup, as well as an IP/browser interface compatible with any PC or mobile device. Multiple factory and user-defined processing presets streamline the setup process. IP connectivity also provides local and email failure alarms, plus support for SNMP operation.
The NOVIA 272 accepts both program line and streaming inputs and allows remote IP audio monitoring.
Features
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3 bands of dynamic compression with selectable crossovers
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Built-in RDS/RBDS; compatible with all automation
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Built-in Stereo Generator
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Analog, AES-digital, streaming in; MPX/streaming out
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Accepts streaming input for STL´s from IP Encoders on SHOUTcast & ICEcast
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Full function 'responsive' Web interface works on desktop and mobile devices
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Gated and ‘windowed’ gain-riding AGC.
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4 sections of parametric EQ plus an effective ‘Bass Punch’ feature
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GPIOs, Web/email/SNMP for controls and alarms
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Complies with North American and European standards
Specifications
Frequency Response
20Hz-15kHz, ±0.25dB (with an appropriate de-emphasis network)
Distortion
0.02% THD in PROOF mode
Signal-to-Noise
- Analog In: >82dB
- AES Digital In: >90dB (with an appropriate de-emphasis network)
Pre-Emphasis
75μs or 50μs menu-selectable
Program Line Inputs
- Analog: active-balanced (XLR) accepts line levels between –15dBu and +15dBu; +24dBu clipping
- AES Digital: (XLR) accepts line levels between 0dBFS and –30dBFS at sampling rates between 32kHz and 96kHz
- IP Streaming: accepts Icecast/SHOUTcast MP3, Ogg and AAC streams
Composite/MPX Output
75Ω (BNC); adjustable between 1V p-p and 6V p-p 6% - 12% stereo pilot injection; 3% - 8% RDS/RBDS subcarrier injection
Program Signal Latency (Delay)
Approx. 3.75ms
Network Port
TCP/IP network connection (RJ45) for remote setup / operation and in/out audio streaming; full support for SNMP control
GPIO Ports
3 GPI, 3 GPO with assignable functions and logic polarity
Headphone Jack
Front-panel (TRS) 3.5mm
Internal Test Tone Generator
20Hz-20kHz; variable frequency and amplitude
Alarms
Local (GPIO) closures, browser interface, SNMP and SMS/email alarms for analog, digital and stream audio loss; maintains daily, weekly, monthly logs.
Scheduler
- Dayparting is simplified with an onboard real-time clock and preset-selection programming.
- AGC: ±15dB capture range; gated with dual-rate ‘windowed’ operation
- Leveling: variable ‘syllabic’ 2:1 compression
- EQ: 4-sections of parametric equalization
- Bass ‘Punch’: variable bass enhancement
- Compression: 3-bands with selectable crossovers, variable master and individual band drive controls, plus r.m.s./peak ‘density’ adjustment
- Final Peak Control: no-clip feed-forward wideband limiting and independent FM pre-emphasis protection limiting
- Composite Clipping: 0dB - 3dB adjustable MPX clipping depth (exclusive of stereo pilot and RDS/ RBDS subcarrier)
RDS/RBDS
Static & dynamic support for artist and song title display in PS and RT fields
Power Requirement
12VDC at 400mA (2.1mm x 5.5mm coaxial); inline switchmode power supply included
Mounting Options
An optional rack adapter mounts one or two NOVIA or other Inovonics half-rack units in a standard 19-inch, 1U rack space
Size and Weight
1.6”H x 8”W x 6”D; 5 lbs shipping weight
Environmental
Continuous operation at ambient temperatures between 32ºF/0ºC and 122ºF/50ºC; 0-95% relative humidity, non-condensing, altitudes to 10,000ft/3,048m.
