FM Broadcast Monitor Digital FM Analyzer of
Audio Quality & RF parameters
New Model VA-16X
Now with new features:
Level measurement of RDS subcarrier at 57 kHz Measurement of frequency error of RDS subcarrier Balanced outputs using stereo audio decoder for ultra-low 0,01 % distortion High quality audio 20-15.000 Hz for reference monitors MPX Output for external analyzers or relay broadcast MPX input for testing and monitoring of audio processors Measurement of the average modulation level of audio processors testing Measure a one hour integration of the total radiated power for audio processors
Graphic curve of daily total radiated power simulated from the MPX out of processor Modulation level at instantaneous peak or 4 time constants set by the user
More digital processing power; Spectrum graphics 10 times faster
Option for adding a module for full testing of RDS parameters Headphone output with level control
VA-16X is another Solidyne important contribution to broadcasting quality. A revolutionary digital measurement system. Never before have been possible to such complete information about the behavior of an FM radio station. And what's more important: you obtains data from its Radio continuously, without stopping the transmission to make "technical adjustments". And your audience never become aware that you are taking measurements and engineering controls.
The audio quality, power and reach of the radio are monitored 24 hours a day. From your office in the Radio studios, or at the PC of your own home. It also checks the efficiency of your operators and engineers.
Complete control of your equipment
and people performance
Thesystem installs ina minute,without opening thePC,itconnects via USBorRS232port.Operates simultaneouslywithnormal officesoftware(underWindows2000/XP/Win7) Using DSP processingandadvanced technologies, theVA-16Xprovides detailed informationabout themodulation, noise,channel separation,field strength,and so on.Evenparameters thatyoucould neverget(butthe ears of your listeners hear) are nowmeasured with theVA-16X.For example, theStereoPhaseVector, frequency response, noise, audiodistortion,orthe efficiency of yourprocessing chain(RFPower).Allavailableon thePC screen.
Data can be storedfor monthsonly to beprinted in color. It is alsopossible monitoring remote radiostations with VA16X, from any place of the world.
VA16X will controlyour radio andyour
competitors radio stations too...
A VA16X printed information will help you to keep the correct technical setting of your radio and the best sound quality
Full control of your radio station around the clock
Only VA-16X allows you the control of audio quality
VA-16X is theonly system in theworld thatlets you remotely controlthe 18quality parameters oftransmission whichyour income depends
It controls not only theRFparametersbut also theaudio quality, such as distortion, noise level,channel separation,stereophase correlation frequency response.
No other equipment at theinternational market allows youto measure the sound quality on the air
SpectralAnalyzerZoom, for example, lets you knowif youraudioprocessing systemand alltransmitter / antennais properlyadjusted.From thelegal point of viewisimportant to know ifthe bandwidthyouholdsiscorrect andis complying withregulations andrules enforcedin your country,likethe attenuation ofadjacentchannelspectrum.Checkin passing thatits competitorsalsocomply with ...
You will not findon any other system on the market,being muchmore expensive, the 3D Spectrum graphics that allows you tosee othertransmissions thatare hidden underthe strong carrier of your radio, andreduces your reach and the sound quality.
For the first timeyoucan evaluateaglance,all theFM stations inthe bandandtheir field strengths.You can control theperformance of itstransmitterand antenna.AndwhetheranyFMradiohas made improvementsin RF or Audio equipments .If you workremotely withtheVA-16X/IP connected to the Internet, you canfind howyour radiois coming in toselected cities(andhow it compares toothers). You can even listenon your PC the audio quality of the radio. Even if you are thousands of miles away !
FrequencyResponseisa very important factthat determines thesound quality.Buttodayyoudo not have that information.TheVA-16Xallows you to makedaily measurements offrequency responseof your console, processor andtransmitter.Automatically,without human intervention.Without stoppingthe transmission andwithoutevennoticingyour audience ! It ispart of the Solidyne magic..
Modulation Meter in percentages, with maximum peak deviation readout.
Selectable in 4 values of peak integration or instantaneous peak.
Keeps track of the number of over modulations per minute.
Optional internal crystal calibrator with Laboratory grade 0,1 % precision
For the first time a modulation monitor allows you to measure field strength and if the reception
is clean and quiet (Multi path distortion) because VA-16X includes a field calibrated 1/4 wave antenna
This way you know if your transmitter, cable and satellite are functioning properly.
Translating the VA16X to other cities, you will know exactly the quality of your signal.
It also tells any shift in the frequency of its carrier, as this causes problems.
Stereo AudioVector is anothernotablecontribution of VA16Xengineering that you do not find in other systems Allows you to measurethe degree ofstereo sensationperceived bylisteners.This indicates whetheryour audioandstereo encoderare operating correctly.Even antenna tuningproblemscan affect thestereo separation. Finally, it detects aninverted phaseerror
All the information about your radio at your PC screen
Available VA 16X models
Model VA16X/RK
FM Stereo Digital Monitor & Audio Analyzer
Provides all the hardware and software needed to monitor 18 transmission
parameters, at low cost.
Displays measurements on your computer
Easy to install, connected to PC using standard USB or RS232 serial port
Model VA16X/LCD
FM Stereo Digital Monitor.
Provides all the hardware and software needed to monitor 18 transmission
parameters, at low cost.
Displays measurements on your computer and on its LCD illuminated large
display
Easy to install, connected to PC using standard USB or RS232 serial port
Model
VA16X/P/LCD
Portable with Ni-Cad battery
FM Stereo Digital Monitor.
Portable use, with NI-Cd batteries, to monitor 18 transmission parameters.
Take measurements stand alone from the large LCD display or from your
laptop.
Table top or portable unit shielded with metallic cabinet.
Optional Laboratory grade Crystal Calibrator inside
( 0.1 % precision)
Carrying case included.
Detachable
rack mount support
All VA16 models allows using on the table or rack mounted
VA 16X options
/CAL option: All models can incorporate the Crystal Calibrator option. This option
allows to guarantee the 100% of modulation (75 kHz deviation) at 0.1%
precision, transforming the VA16 into a Laboratory Standard. This Calibrator
is full traceable with external standards.
/IP option: This option allows direct connection to Ethernet. This way VA16/IP can
be remotely managed from Internet with no need to use a local PC.
The connection of the Internet modem is directly made to VA16X/IP being
able to be commanded from any place of the world.
Option
/AR202: This software runs at the same PC that controls VA16.
It allows to record the tuned radio station (mono or stereo) , creating
MP3 files ( only 7.2 MB per hour of recording). 24 archives of one hour
per day are generated. The files can be listened from any remote PC using Internet,
allowing that the advertisers and Advertising Agencies listen to them
freely.
Option /ADA102: If you need a CD quality audio streaming of the tuned radio station, the output of VA16 con be connected to the ADA102 coder in order to send to Internet an excellent streaming. You do not need a PC, because it works stand alone.
A new world of broadcasting networks is open with the VA16 + ADA102 society !
/RDS Additional internal RDS receiver and decoder for full RDS parameters analyzer. See screens below