RTW TouchMonitor 5 Loudness Meter for Dante Networks

RTW TouchMonitor 5 Loudness Meter for Dante Networks

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Overview

RTW TouchMonitor 5 Loudness Meter for Dante Networks

The TouchMonitor 5 is our compact loudness meter designed for Audio over IP applications. Building on our proud tradition of crafting broadcast-ready metering devices, this model boasts a 5-inch intuitive touchscreen and a space-saving design, perfect for your desktop. The TouchMonitor 5 delivers RTW-standard precision metering, featuring a Loudness Chart for tracking loudness over time and a Vectorscope for detecting phase issues.

  • Network-based advanced loudness meter with 5" touch screen
  • Supports 16 channels for immersive formats such as Dolby® Atmos
  • Provides a comprehensive suite of measurement tools for loudness, level and phase
  • Available in two versions: Dante® and Ravenna/AES67/ST 2110

Features

  • Immersive meter with 5” touch display and 16 channels
  • Support for stereo- surround and -immersive formats including 5.1 and 7.1.4
  • RTW precision metering with customizable PPM and TruePeak bargraphs and Moving Coil instruments
  • Audio Vectorscope and Phase Correlation Meter
  • Chart instrument for the measurement of Loudness over time
  • Full implementation of the latest loudness standards and recommendations including dialog gated loudness
  • Bargraphs for summed Loudness with Momentary, Shortterm, Integrated values, and Loudness Range (LRA)
  • Numerical display of all relevant values like M, S, I, LRA, TPmax, Mmax, Smax, Itime, Sd, Id, LRAd, D%
  • LRA instrument
  • Customizable view pages
  • Easy Setup with Web-based Interface
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE – IEEE 802.3af compliant)
  • Sample rate up to 96 kHzLockable Operation Mode: Fool-proof setup with access only to relevant controls. Prevents unintentional operation during showtime 

 

In Depth

Stereo, Surround, Immersive

With support for up to 16 AoIP network channels, TouchMonitor 5 can handle channel configurations from stereo to 9.1.6.
Among the many supported formats you will find 5.1 and 7.1 surround as well as 7.1.4 and 9.1.6 immersive.

 

Chart

The loudness chart provides a detailed visual representation of audio loudness levels over time, offering a clear and comprehensive overview of your audio’s loudness dynamics. It is a crucial tool for analyzing and maintaining consistent loudness in various audio production contexts, including broadcasting, streaming, and post-production.


The chart can display multiple parameters, including Momentary Loudness (capturing fast fluctuations), Short-Term Loudness (averaged over 3 seconds for smoother trends), Integrated Loudness (representing the overall loudness level over the entire duration), and True-Peak Loudness (highlighting the maximum peak levels to prevent clipping). This versatility enables users to monitor both transient dynamics and long-term loudness trends.

The time range of the chart is highly flexible, allowing for durations from 10 seconds to 2 hours, ensuring adaptability to different projects. An auto range feature dynamically adjusts the time window if the measurement surpasses the initially selected range, ensuring the chart remains relevant for longer sessions.

Customization options enhance usability, enabling users to tailor the chart’s colors and visual appearance to suit their workflow or aesthetic preferences. Additionally, the chart can be synchronized with other meters, facilitating a holistic understanding of the audio’s performance.

By using the loudness chart, audio engineers and producers can ensure compliance with loudness standards, maintain consistent listening experiences, and prevent potential issues such as distortion or clipping.

Moving Coil


The Moving Coil instrument is available in 2-channel stereo mode.

It provides several scales and setting options. The PPM (British) or VU displays can be shown as single or combined, vertical or horizontal instruments.

Loudness scales or a combined PPM and Loudness display (BBC mode) are also available.

Specifications / Documents

  • Display: 5’’ capacitive touch display 16 : 9 with multi-touch funtion (1280 x 720 pixel)
  • Connectors: 1 x RJ-45: LAN/Ethernet built-in socket for Dante ® or RAVENNA ® audio over IP and power supply (PoE - IEEE 802.3af-compliant)
  • Functions:
    • Operation with touch sensitive display
    •  Instruments and controls can freely be scaled and positioned
    •  Multiformat PPM and TP meter for level metering of up to 16 channels in different confi gurations (Mono, Stereo, Surround, Immersive or Multichannel)
    •  Multiformat PPM and TP meter
    •  Loudness-Meter: ITU-R BS.1770-4/1771, EBU R128, ATSC A/85, ARIB, OP-59, AGCOM, CALM Act, LEQ(M), TASA, SAWA, Custom mode
    •  Dialog Gated Loudness measurements
    •  Loudness Test Time Control
    •  Loudness Range instrument (LRA)
    •  Chart instrument (Loudness over time)
    •  SPL meter
    •  Moving Coil (BR, VU, Loudness, BBC mode)
    •  Spot Correlator in the Stereo bargraph display
    •  Stereo Correlator instrument (phase meter)
    •  Audio Vectorscope and Stereo Correlator
    •  Numerical displays
    •  Immersive-Setups (5.1.2, 5.1.4, 5.1.6, 7.1.2, 7.1.4, 7.1.6, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.6)
    •  Up to 32 presets selectable (31 user-defi nable, 1 write-protected with standard settings)
    •  Configuration of the device via IP addressand Web App in the network
  • Inputs: 16 audio over IP inputs (network channels, Dante ® or RAVENNA ® depending on device version) via RJ-45 built-in socket
  • Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz for all 16 channels
  • Word width: 16, 24, 32 bit