Audessence ALPS-2 Audio Leveling Processor

Adding comprehensive front-panel control features, the ALPS-2 audio leveler is ideally suited to dynamic operating environments, such as outside broadcasts, where instant local adjustment of sound parameters may be required.  A front-panel jog-wheel and LCD display provides intuitive simplicty with gain-reduction metering giving direct feedback to the user.

Features:

• Top quality; 48-bit (24 bit i/o), 88.2 or 96kHz native-mode, also accepts 32, 44.1, 48kHz
• Factory presets deliver exactly the results you need …fast
• A properly integrated single-box solution with all features needed for broadcast
• Maintains programme reliability - ‘pass-through’ relays for analogue and digital paths
• Straightforward, clear and intuitive user interface
• Security system prevents unauthorised tampering
• Bright, Always-Visible LED bargraphs for audio confidence checks
• Low audio latency (2.2 - 4 milliseconds), fast boot-up (<1 second), low power (7.5W)

BENEFITS:

• Brings consistency to any programme stream without erasing musical dynamics
• Ends listener annoyance from over-loud segments such as commercials and shouting DJs
• Improves audibility and clarity of programme
• Eliminates overload distortion and damage forever
• Eliminates the inconvenience of unauthorised tampering with controls
• Maintains programme path reliability – fail-safe mode if AC power or PSU fails

APPLICATIONS:

• Control levels of Outside Broadcasts, news booths, unattended studios and ‘remotes’
• Overload protection for STL, digital codec, PA and monitors
• Normalisation at Ingest and Master Control – done right!
• Sound level control for Television FM broadcast: Networks, Relay from satellite, Community radio & RSLs
• Professional-level audio streaming, archiving and podcasting