BW Broadcast Ariane Encore Audio Leveler

Double award winning ‘Ariane’ rules when it comes to transparent RMS levelling. For most radio engineers, the Ariane needs no introduction. It pre-processes and brings less capable broadcast boxes to life, or it protects an STL – or is a standalone streaming processor. The transparent sound is well known about, mainly from the sophisticated IDR window gating technology which effectively puts this processor into a state of frozen activity for 90% of operation. It reacts occasionally, quickly and then goes to sleep. Has to be heard to be believed. Hearing is believing.

Using sophisticated IDR window gating technology, it knows exactly when to step in and react, working only occasionally and incredibly quickly, so unlike most other processors, with Ariane Encore you get the result without hearing the work. This award-winning AGC is ideal for pre-processing levels in front of your existing audio processor, your an STL, or your internet radio stream.

Ariane Encore has built in flexibility with a multi-mode operation that allows the unit to be configured to your specific needs.
Matrix mode (sum and difference) for example, provides controllable stereo enhancement and multipath reduction for FM radio stations.

With PlanB silence detection and source switching as standard, Ariane Encore can automatically revert to auxiliary sources or onboard flash memory if the signal problems arise, keeping you on-air at all times.
Their latest remote control and monitoring software allows you to interact with your processor from anywhere in the world and even listen in over an IP connection in real-time.

Their all new intuitive alarms and events system allows you to assign intelligent actions to any rear panel (digital or analog) GPIO level event.
Take complete control over each alert by mapping the event to a set of do this when and do this now actions for the most versatile and customizable alert configuration possible.

The Ariane Encore will interface easily into your existing setup with both analog and digital I/Os in the form balanced XLRs.

The front panel is machined from a single block of aluminum with a high contrast OLED displaying the menu system and tri-coloured LED blocks providing clear, real-time metering. The 3 silicone soft keys work dynamically with the display to control the most significant functions and there are instant active and bypass buttons to easily and instantaneously preview the processing effects.

Specifications;
PROCESSING
AGC; 4 band stereo or sum difference
Protection limiter; Dual band look-ahead
Crossover; 4 band adjustable

ANALOG INPUT; +4 dBu
Nom. input level; +24 dBu
Max input level; XLR balanced EMI suppressed
Connectors; 24 bit
A/D conversion; 0.01%

ANALOG OUTPUT
Analog output; 0-24 dBu adjustable
Connectors; XLR balanced EMI suppressed
D/A conversion; 24 bit

DIGITAL INPUT (AES/EBU)
Sampling rate; 32-192 kHz (MPX over AES ready)
Connector; XLR balanced EMI suppressed
Nominal input level; -20 dBfs

DIGITAL OUTPUT (AES/EBU)
Sampling rate; 32-192 kHz (MPX over AES ready)
Connector; XLR balanced EMI suppressed
Level; -32 – 0 dBfs adjustable

REMOTE CONTROL
Connectors; Serial, USB A, USB B, RJ45
Protocols; HTTP (browse, mobile, API), SNMP, TELNET, FTP, SMTP, RS232

OTHER
Power; 90 – 260 VAC, 50/60Hz, 25W IEC connector
Environmental; -20ºC – 50ºC / 0-90% RH, non-condensing
Size (inch); 19 W x 1.73 H x 9.84 D
Size (mm); 44mm x 482mm x 200mm
Weight; 1.6 Kg
Warranty; 10 year limited warranty