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The OPTIMOD 8700i is Orban’s flagship processor. Featuring versatile five-band and two-band processing for both analog FM transmission and digital media, the 8700i provides the industry’s most consistent sound, track-to-track and source-to-source. This consistency allows you to create a sonic signature for your station with the assurance that your signature will stay locked in, uniquely branding your sound

Xponential Loudness™ brings hyper-compressed music back to life, revealing detail and increasing impact while reducing listening fatigue and distortion.

Built-in streaming server allows you to monitor the 8700i-processed FM and HD/DAB+ audio wherever there is a LAN or Internet connection using free OPUS and MP3 codecs.

Exclusive “Multipath Mitigator” phase corrector reduces multipath distortion without compromising stereo separation.

Dante dual-redundant Audio-Over-IP with AES67 support.

Subharmonic synthesizer adds modern-sounding bass punch to older recordings.

Dual redundant power supplies and safety bypass relays ensure 24/7 operation with no dead-air.

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OPTIMOD-FM 5500i puts competitive five- and two-band OPTIMOD processing into a single rack unit package and brings it to you at the most affordable price ever. Quality sound is what 5500i is all about - sound that attracts audiences by providing a polished, professional presentation regardless of format and source material. Exceptional versatility allows you to adjust the processor’s audio texture to brand your audio, knowing that the resulting signature sound will remain consistent, cut-to-cut and source-to-source. Branding builds businesses and no other processors have the consistency to brand your sound like OPTIMODs.

The 5500i can also be used as a superb stand-alone stereo encoder with latency as low as 2 ms and full overshoot limiting in both the left/right and composite baseband domains. When used in this mode, the 5500i must be driven (usually via an STL) by a full-featured FM audio processor (like Orban’s 8700i) that incorporates pre-emphasis-aware HF limiting and peak control. In both modes, the 5500i’s stereo encoder helps deliver a transmitted signal that’s always immaculately clean and perfectly peak limited, with full spectral protection of subcarriers and RDS/RBDS regardless of the amount of composite limiting.

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Orban's OPTIMOD TV 8685 surround/stereo television loudness controller builds on Orban's 30+ years experience in television audio processing to provide audibly transparent automatic loudness control and dialog intelligibility control for one surround program (up to 7.1) and four stereo programs simultaneously. The stereo processing can operate in dual-mono mode, so it can process four subchannels in stereo or eight subchannels in mono. The OPTIMOD TV 8685 is Orban's second-generation surround/2.0 processor offers standard AES3id and SD, HD-SDI (3G) input/output and audio routing capabilities that include support for optional Dolby-E encoding and decoding. Dual redundant power supplies help ensure maximum uptime where a relay provides hard-wire safety bypass from the SDI input to the SDI output in case of hardware failure. The OPTIMOD TV 8685 is dialnorm-aware. Loudness control is excellent when measured by the ITU BS.1770 standard (as specified in ATSC A/85:2013) or by the OPTIMOD TV 8685's built-in CBS Loudness Meters. When properly installed and set up, the OPTIMOD TV 8685 will automatically make a station compliant with the CALM Act or EBU R128. In stereo mode, the four stereo processors can be made pre-emphasis aware, allowing the OPTIMOD TV 8685 to be purchased for immediate use with analog transmitters with the assurance that it will provide no-compromise processing for digital transmissions when the need arises. A second use for the stereo processors is processing up to four different languages in DTV program streams.

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MAGIC ACip3 is designed as 19” system with integrated wide area power supply and provides optionally an external redundant power supply. Three Ethernet interfaces are available which can be used for Audio over IP transmissions, to control the system with the Windows PC software or to integrate it into a network management system via SNMP. The Audio programmes can – flexibly and freely assignable – be fed in or given out, respectively, via an analogue and two digital stereo interfaces.

The system supports the G.711, G.722, ISO/MPEG Layer 2, Opus coding algorithms and PCM 16/20/24 Bit in the standard delivery version. Optionally, the Audio Codecs can be upgraded with Enhanced apt-X 16/24 Bit, AAC-LD/AAC-ELD and AAC-LC+V1/V2.
One stereo programme is encoded in the standard version, optionally the system can be upgraded to a second stereo programme by software activation.

Two operating modes are available for the pure IP version: the system can be used for dial-up AoIP connections or IP Leased Line connections. In AoIP mode, the system can register at 5 different SIP servers and automatically accept incoming calls from this SIP server. Audio connections in IP Leased Line and in AoIP dial-up Mode can be established with the Secure Streaming functionality for a highly reliable transmission.

Via the Ember+ protocol 64 inputs and 64 outputs can be programmed, an easy communication between MAGIC ACip3 and e.g. DHD or Lawo mixing consoles is possible.

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The high quality and professional DSP-based hardware audio encoder MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go is realized as a fanless ½ x 19‘‘ device and offers excellent audio quality thanks to the licenced Fraunhofer DAB+ algorithm.

The supplied Windows software allows the configuration of up to 40 systems.

Both analog and digital audio interfaces are available for the input of the audio signal.
In addition to the usual PAD feed via the multiplexer - which supports all standardized services - the PAD services Dynamic Label via FTP or UECP and Slideshow via FTP can also be fed in locally on the device.

In addition, a traffic announcement (TA) can be triggered very easily via UECP or a GPI contact.

Finally, the Audio Encoder allows direct transmission of the program type (PTy) like Rock, Pop etc. via UECP.

The transmission is monitored via the supplied Windows PC software or SNMP. Alternatively, an alarm can also be output via a GPO contact.
Up to three IP addresses can be assigned to the integrated network interface, so that a network separation for different applications is possible. The system also supports VLANs.

Communication between multiplexer and encoder is carried out via the AVTMUX protocol, which enables the control, monitoring and PAD transmission of the encoders from the multiplexer and guarantees secure transmission via Secure Streaming.
With this method, which has also proved its worth in the field of classical audio transmission, all IP packets are transmitted twice - with a delay. Due to the low bit rates with DAB+, the necessary doubling of the data rate is negligible. In addition, different routes can be implemented in the transmission path by using suitable addressing.

At the multiplexer (MAGIC DABMUX Go and MAGIC DABMUX Plus) all IP packets are reassembled correctly in time and duplicate received packets are rejected.
The system can also be used directly with the Open Source Multiplexer ODR DabMux. The necessary interface adaptations are available free of charge on the GitHub platform.

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MAGIC DABMUX Go RF is the smallest and only DSP-based Ensemble Multiplexers worldwide, thus providing high availability at an excellent performance. With MAGIC DABMUX Go RF RM there is also 19“ versions that can be mounted in a rack.

Up to 20 program providers can be connected via external Audio Encoders. An installation of the Encoders directly in the studio avoids effectively an interference in Audio quality because of Codec cascading.

Special value was set on the easy configuration of the Ensemble Multiplexer via web browser, so that even users without DAB expert knowledge are able to set up the system.

The highly compact DAB Ensemble Multiplexers facilitate a very simple Multiplex generation in accordance with standard ETSI EN 300 401. Despite its size, all features such as re-configuration (manually and scheduled), extraction of Sub Channels of other Multiplexers, integration of PAD and NPAD data services, creation of Service Information etc. are integrated.
Audio Services can be supplied via the AVTMUX or the EDI(ETI) protocol from external Multiplexers.
As output signal both Multiplexer variants supply an EDI signal for transmission to the transmitters.
With the RF version, which has an integrated modulator, you can alternatively activate a power amplifier directly. This possibility is particularly of interest if you have only one transmitter site.
The synchronisation is effected via NTP or in case of the RF version via the integrated GPS receiver.
The RF input is intended for future applications.

The configuration, operation and monitoring are effected via a HTML5-compatible web browser.
An external alarm can also be triggered via SNMP.
The system has a GBit Ethernet network interface, which allows the configuration of up to three IP addresses as well as VLANs.

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The MAGIC DABMUX plus complements the AVT DAB multiplexer family and offers the best of the Go and the Basic/Professional multiplexers. The MAGIC DABMUX plus can be used for small-scale solutions as well as for high-end systems: MAGIC DABMUX plus combines significantly more computing power with a simple configuration.

The device is realized as a 19“ x 1U system with integrated power supply and a redundant 12V power supply. The reliable signal processor-based system has three Gbit Ethernet interfaces which allow the configuration of up to three IPaddresses per interface as well as VLANs. The system also provides 2 x USB 2.0 interfaces and an SD card slot for further applications. Via a module slot, the system can optionally be expanded with an ETI E1/2-Mbit or a dual Ethernet module.

The system has a graphical, coloured display, but a more comfortable control, monitoring and very simple configuration is possible via a HTML5-compatible web browser.

Up to 25 program providers can be connected via external Audio Encoders. An installation of the Encoders directly in the studio avoids effectively an interference in Audio quality because of Codec cascading.

A highlight of the MAGIC DABMUX plus is its automated use in redundant headends. In addition, the system offers dynamic reconfigurations (manual or scheduled), an integrated PAD/NPAD inserter, subchannel extraction via EDI with simplified selection through analysis of the incoming signal, announcement support, service linking support, simplified provision of the program logo via SPI (EPG), audio encoder and multiplexer redundancy, etc. In general, all announcements (except OE announcements) are supported according to ETSI TS 101 756.

As a special feature, the Emergency Warning Break-In upgrade of DAB is optionally supported, which in addition to emergency signalling also enables the replacement of all audio content by an emergency announcement. This ensures that the announcement is audible even with older receivers.

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This system is the leading digital video and audio delay solution for easily eliminating all unwanted content from your live broadcasts or webcasts.

Key Features Include:

• Eliminate nudity, offensive language, and obscene gestures from live broadcasts while maintaining program continuity.


• Straight-forward to control with two large panic buttons; one for audio (red); and one for video (yellow). Simply press & hold to clean-up your broadcast.


• Allows for dual-user operations, with unique settings to accommodate each operator’s preferences.


• The viewer experience is minimally interrupted with subtle video and audio masking techniques.


• Compensates for the reaction time of human operators to an observed visual or aural event, ensuring every obscenity is concealed in its entirety.


• Solid-state technology equipped with bypass relay circuity to further ensure the integrity of your live television broadcasts.

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The AVN-AIO8R audio converter and interface converts up to eight analogue inputs and eight analogue outputs to and from the Dante Audio-over-IP networking standard. Dual Ethernet ports allow the unit to operate in redundant mode, ensuring audio routing is maintained in the event of loss of link on either of the network connections.

This cost effective 1U rack-mount unit offers an easy solution for AV professionals and system integrators. It is simple to configure and operate, with all set-up, except line-up levels, done via the standard Dante Controller software and power via PoE (Power Over Ethernet).

All analogue inputs and outputs are on high-quality Neutrik XLR connectors and there are front panel status/confidence LEDs for PoE, Link, and Clock. Global 0dBFS line-up can be set to +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu to meet your specific requirement via the front panel recessed toggle switch.

• 8 x balanced analogue inputs on XLR.


• 8 x balanced analogue outputs on XLR.


• Adjustable global 0dBFS line up selection (+12dBu/+18dBu/+24dBu).


• 2 x RJ45 Dante connectors (1Gb/s Ethernet Port) allowing the unit to operate in redundant or switched modes.


• PoE and Link LED status indicators for each Ethernet port.


• Clock LED status indicator.


• Configuration using Dante Controller.


• AES67 operation & Dante Domain Manager compliant.


• Powered by PoE on either (or both) Ethernet ports, offering power supply redundancy.


• 1U 19” rack-mount form factor.

(The AVN-AIO8 is available with a single Ethernet port).

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The AVN-AO16R audio converter and interface converts up to sixteen analogue outputs from the Dante Audio-over-IP networking standard. Dual Ethernet ports allow the unit to operate in redundant mode, ensuring audio routing is maintained in the event of loss of link on either of the network connections.

This cost effective 1U rack-mount unit offers an easy solution for AV professionals and system integrators. It is simple to configure and operate, with all set-up, except line-up levels, done via the standard Dante Controller software and power via PoE (Power Over Ethernet).

All analogue outputs are on high-quality Neutrik XLR connectors and there are front panel status/confidence LEDs for PoE, Link, and Clock. Global 0dBFS line-up can be set to +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu to meet your specific requirement via the front panel recessed toggle switch.

• 16 x balanced analogue outputs on XLR.


• Adjustable global 0dBFS line up selection (+12dBu/+18dBu/+24dBu).


• 2 x RJ45 Dante connectors (1Gb/s Ethernet Port) allowing the unit to operate in redundant or switched modes.


• PoE and Link LED status indicators for each Ethernet port.


• Clock LED status indicator.


• Configuration using Dante Controller.


• AES67 operation & Dante Domain Manager compliant.


• Powered by PoE on either (or both) Ethernet ports, offering power supply redundancy.


• 1U 19" rack-mount form factor.

(The AVN-AO16 is available with a single Ethernet port).

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The AVN-AI16R audio converter and interface converts up to sixteen analogue inputs to the Dante Audio-over-IP networking standard. Dual Ethernet ports allow the unit to operate in redundant mode, ensuring audio routing is maintained in the event of loss of link on either of the network connections.

This cost effective 1U rack-mount unit offers an easy solution for AV professionals and system integrators. It is simple to configure and operate, with all set-up, except line-up levels, done via the standard Dante Controller software and power via PoE (Power Over Ethernet).

All analogue inputs are on high-quality Neutrik XLR connectors and there are front panel status/confidence LEDs for PoE, Link, and Clock. Global 0dBFS line-up can be set to +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu to meet your specific requirement via the front panel recessed toggle switch.

• 16 x balanced analogue inputs on XLR.


• Adjustable global 0dBFS line up selection (+12dBu/+18dBu/+24dBu).


• 2 x RJ45 Dante connector (1Gb/s Ethernet Port) allowing the unit to operate in redundant or switched modes.


• PoE and Link LED status indicators for each Ethernet port.


• Clock LED status indicator.


• Configuration using Dante Controller.


• AES67 operation & Dante Domain Manager compliant.


• Powered by PoE on either (or both) Ethernet ports, offering power supply redundancy.


• 1U 19" rack-mount form factor.

(The AVN-AI16 is available with a single Ethernet port).

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The AVN-AI16 audio converter and interface converts up to sixteen analogue inputs to the Dante Audio-over-IP networking standard. This cost effective 1U rack-mount unit offers an easy solution for AV professionals and system integrators. It is simple to configure and operate, with all set-up, except line-up levels, done via the standard Dante Controller software and power via PoE (Power Over Ethernet).

All analogue inputs are on high-quality Neutrik XLR connectors and there are front panel status/confidence LEDs for PoE, Link, and Clock. Global 0dBFS line-up can be set to +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu to meet your specific requirement via the front panel recessed toggle switch.

• 16 x balanced analogue inputs on XLR.


• Adjustable global 0dBFS line up selection (+12dBu/+18dBu/+24dBu).


• 1 x RJ45 Dante connector (1 Gb/s Ethernet Port).


• PoE, Link, and Clock LED status indicators.


• Configuration using Dante Controller.


• AES67 operation & Dante Domain Manager compliant.


• Powered by PoE.


• 1U 19" rack-mount form factor.

(The AVN-AI16R is available with dual redundant Ethernet ports).