Sound4 IMPACT

SOUND4 IMPACT is sound processing technology at its best. No small detail is overlooked in this product which delivers innovation, multifunctionality and dependability in equal measure to produce the consistently loud and clear sound you need. It has a powerful processing chain which includes 2-band input Automatic Gain Control, based on signal strength and no longer on electrical average values. It automatically detects differences in levels to smooth out variations in sound perception. Its structure ensures perfect stability and enhanced vocals combined with a good bass presence.The SOUND4 IMPACT introduces an innovative process – mono and stereo parts of the signal are processed separately to obtain perfect consistency in terms of both sound and level. Therefore, in moving reception, when the FM receiver switches from stereo to mono and back to stereo, the sound variations and changes in level are reduced by over 90%. In the SOUND4 IMPACT processing chain, the stereo expander can be used substantially without any limitations.With the 6-band processor, a single algorithm guarantees the gain in each of the bands in order to complete sound stability. Coloring is controlled by the Fidelity parameter, which means that it is possible to have a “purist” and a “colored” sound texture. The 3-band limiter prepares the work of the final limiter and is provided with a very powerful algorithm, simplified to the maximum, so that it is not encumbered with useless parameters.One of the most significant features of the SOUND4 IMPACT is the 4-band parametric equalizer, which is not there to “build a sound” but rather allows some final little touch-up that may be required before the final limiting section.Main Features:Dual Power supply2 Processing path: FM & HDInputs: 2 AES/EBU 32 to 192 kHz, 2 analog, 2 AES-67/Livewire, 2 IP Codec (SOUND4 IP CONNECT), 2 SUB (insert for RDS/RBDS…)Outputs: 2 AES/EBU 32 to 192 kHz, 2 analog, 2 AES-67/Livewire, 2 IP Codec (SOUND4 IP CONNECT), 2 MPXDigital AES/EBU and wordclock synchronization inputs.3 independent Ethernet ports: Admin, AES-67, IP-CONNECTGPIO: 8 inputs, 8 outputs, advanced management with scriptsGPS Sync for System timeMicro SD: High capacity management, SDXC compatible standard (up to 2TB), for music storage and moreTwo USB ports: front and rear (for preset & upgrade loading and other functionalities)Headphone output on front panel with the possibility to listen each Input or OutputFull Routing management: Patch points with Insert and Mix on all stages, routing of signals to any Inputs and OutputsAutomatic failover input switching with crossfadeDiversity Delay: up to 20 secondsRelay switch for automatic by-passFully controllable from front PanelGUI remote control compatible 32 & 64 bits – Windows 7, 8, 10 and LinuxHTML5 GUI: Inputs and outputs setup, preset change, upgrades…Start-up time of SOUND4 IMPACT: 2 seconds to be on air (Analog Input or AES/EBU input)User-Friendly Control InterfaceAdvanced meterings with FFT and MPX PowerUnlimited Undo/Redo versioning function for presets with possibility of recallInnovative compare to reference functionLog comment feature follow each presetA readable and interactive path diagramA remote connection manager to control several processorsRemote control works with W7 32& 64 bits, W8-10 32 & 64 bits, WS 2008 R2, WS 2012, Linux (Debian)HQ Sound, main sampling process frequency of 192 kHz.2-band AGC4-band EQ + Tone FX and Stereo FXStereo enhancer6-band process with Fidelity and Sound Impact System (S.I.S.)3-band limiter4-band EQFinal limitersFM path – Bass Clipper + FM Limiter + MPX LimiterHD path – Look Ahead limiter for the HD outputVoice Smoother to avoid distortion problems on certain voicesBS-1770 Loudness measurementBS412 compliant MPX power controllerTypical processing delay at 1 KHz:- HD output: 15.2 ms- FM output: 28.1 ms- MPX output: 33.8 msSound4 Impact