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Falcon X7

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Broadcast Audio Processor for FM & HD Radio

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Falcon X7 is the top level unit among AxelTech’s Audio Processors new generation: the traditional quality, reliability and cost effectiveness, recalled by the name Falcon so well known in the broadcast world.

Falcon X7 makes your Radio sound great enabling you to set up your perfect sound identity by choosing the pre set that suits better with the style of your radio or by tailor making your own set.

Falcon X7 embeds the New Falcon Platform: a brand new firmware with cutting-edge technology that combines ease of use and high level quality sound.

Falcon X7 is an all-in-one equipment: Audio Processor. MPX Generator, RDS Encoder, Loudness Control, Change Over. It works for FM and DAB, HD Radio, Sirius XM, Web.

All these features make Falcon X7 a unique unit among competitors of the same and even higher range of prices.

Different users have different needs: that’s the reason why AxelTech features a whole line up of processors with different models suitable for different workflows. Falcon X7 is the full option unit

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Specifications:

All-in-one 5 Bands Audio Processor with MPX Generator, RDS Encoder (optional), MPX power Control and Change Over/Silence Detector.
Parallel Dual Processing allows Falcon to feed at the same time FM (15 kHz) and digital broadcasting (20 kHz) such as DAB, HD Radio, Sirius XM and Web Radio.
Fully customizable top class Audio processing tools with 5 bands compression control, adjustable Drive and Threshold, Dual AGC, 3 Bands Equalization (Low, Mid and High frequency), Stereo Enhancer, Voice Detector and Brightness Control.
Mono Sound Phase Control gives a more natural and pleasant sound to the human voices. The final limiter enhances the sound presence.
More than 240 Factory Presets + 20 User Presets to tailor at best your channel.
MPX Encoder and Optional Dynamic RDS encoder both integrated in the DSP structure to provide the ideal MPX signal: easy to integrate with the customer infrastructure thanks to the MPX digital AES-192 and two independent analogue MPX outputs.
Power MPX control: ITU BS.412 MPX Power Recommendations available for MPX processing.
Fully configurable Audio Changeover/Silence Detector to switch over four out of the Analog, Digital, MPX, IP, AoIP, Dante™ (optional) and Built In Player inputs.
The hardware bypass circuit guarantees audio presence and programs continuity.
Full range of outputs: one analog, two digital audio (over XLR connectors), two Optional Dante™ and two independent MPX.
Falcon can integrate with existing infrastructure via Ethernet port, two RS-232 serial ports, two USB ports and six GPI ports with optical coupler and four relays.
A LAN port and a built-in Web Server to control & configure the processor from any device and tune audio from anywhere also using the IP streams I/O.
Falcon Logs every second on the external microSD card the value/status of 8 out of 88 internal parameters for 1 year (at the end of the period oldest data will be overwritten). The user can choose the 8 parameters to be logged and can select a time lapse among the logging to export the data on a CSV file for any analysis.
Falcon processors are equipped with a universal 90-260 V AC power supply, working at 50 or 60 Hz, ready to be used in every country around the world. Thanks to the low power consumption (max 15 W) Falcon is also a green equipment.
Falcon 1 Rack Unit robust design is sustained by the extensive use of steel and aluminum. Falcon appliances are immune to strong electro-magnetic fields and are suitable to be installed in extreme climate environments.
A dedicated digital test signal generator can send to all the physical outputs (analogue, digital and MPX) signal sample with variable frequency and amplitude to help calibrate the whole audio chain.

Analog Input Audio
Number of Inputs: 1 Stereo
Connectors: 2 XLR, female - Electronically balanced – EMI Suppression
A/D Conversion: 24bit Sigma-Delta Conversion (Crystal CS4272)
AD Clipping Point: +24.0 dBu
Operative Nominal Level From –12.0dBu to +13.0dBu (0.1dBu Step) Software adjustable
Line Impedance: 10 kΩ (Electronically balanced selectable)
Distortion: Less than 0.01% TDH+NOISE (0.0 dBu 1Khz)
AD Dynamic Range: 108 dB RMS (110 dB A weighted)
Input Modes: Stereo, Mono (Left), Mono (Right), Mono (Left+Right)
CMRR input: >60 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
FM Frequency range: 5 Hz-15 kHz (+/- 0,5dB when processing is disabled)
DAB Frequency range: 5 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 0,5dB when processing is disabled)
Digital Input Audio
Inputs Number: 2 (1st for audio, 2nd for audio or Digital MPX)
Connectors: XLR, female – Electronically balanced– EMI Suppression
Format: AES3/EBU
Input impedance 110 Ω
Sample rate: 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz /96 kHz / 192 kHz with src and jitter attenuation
Operative Nominal level From 0.0 dBFs to -25.0 dBFs (0.1 dBu step) Software adjustable
Dynamic Range: 125 dB (Typical), 122 dB (Minimal)
Distortion: Less than 0.01% TDH+NOISE (0.0 dBu 1Khz)
Input Modes: Stereo, Mono (Left), Mono (Right), Mono (Left+Right)
Conversion dynamic range: 124 dB (32 KHz) | 126 dB (44,1 kHz) | 126 dB (48 kHz) 122 dB (96 kHz)
Conversion resolution: 24 bits
FM Frequency range: 2 Hz-15 kHz (+/- 0,025dB when processing is disabled)
DAB Frequency range: 2 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 0,025dB when processing is disabled)
Digital Input MPX
Connectors: Balanced on 1 XLR – EMI Suppression
Input impedance: 110 Ω
Format: AES192
Sample rate: 192 kHz
Nominal input level (sensitivity): From 0 dBFs to –25,0 dBFs (0,1 dB step)
MPX Input
Input Number: 2
Connectors: Unbalanced on BNC – EMI Suppression
Input impedance: 50 KΩ
Adjustable Nominal Input Level (Sensitivity): -6 dB to +13,0 dB (0.1 dBu step) Software adjustable
Max Input Level +18,0 dBu
A/D Conversion: Texas PCM4220
Analog Output AUDIO
Output Number: 1
Connectors: 2 XLR, female - Electronically balanced – EMI Suppression
D/A Conversion: 24 bit Sigma-Delta Conversion (Crystal CS4272)
Output Level: -6.0 dBu to +20.0 dBu (0.1 dBu Step)
Output Level Max.: + 24,0 dBu
Output Impedance: 10 Ω
Load Impedance: 600 Ω or greater
THD + Noise: Less than 0.01% (0.0dBu @ 1 kHz)
Signal to noise Ratio: >80 dB unweight - 100% Mod. 20 Hz–15 KHz
L/R CrossTalk: < –70 dB, 20 Hz–15 KHz
Pre-emphasis: 50 µsec, 75 µsec
FM Frequency range: 5 Hz-15 kHz (+/- 0,5dB when processing is disabled)
DAB Frequency range: 5 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 0,5dB when processing is disabled)
Digital Output AUDIO
Outputs Number: 2 (1st for audio, 2nd for audio or Digital MPX)
Connectors: Balanced on 1 XLR – EMI Suppression
Format: AES3/EBU
Output impedance: 110 Ω
Sample rates: 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96 kHz / 192 kHz Software selectable
Resolution: 24 bit
Operative Nominal level From 0.0 dBFs to -30dBFs (0.1 dBu step)
Dynamic Range: 125 dB (Typ), 122 dB (Min)
Distortion: Less than 0.01% TDH+NOISE (0.0 dBu 1 Khz)
Pre-emphasis: 50 µsec, 75 µsec
FM Frequency range: 2 Hz-15 kHz (+/- 0,025 dB when processing is disabled)
DAB Frequency range: 2 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 0,025 dB when processing is disabled)
MPX output
Connectors: Unbalanced on 2 BNC – EMI Suppression
Source impedance: 10 Ω
Load impedance: 600 Ω or greater
Maximum Load Capacitance: 5 nF
D/A Conversion: Texas PCM 1796
Composite output level: -6,0 dB to +13,0 dB (0,1 dBm step)
Max Output Level: +18.0 dBm
Mod Power Limiter: Adjustable from -1.0 dB to +12 dB according to ITU-R BS.412

Pilot Frequency: 19 KHz +/- 1 Hz
Pilot Level: -25.5 to -14.0 dB in 0.1 dB/Step - Ref 100% Mod
Pilot Stability 19 kHz, ± 1 Hz
Pilot Phase: Adjustable +/- 12 degrees, 1 degree step
Pilot THD+Noise 0.03% (TDH 0.002%)
Stability: +/-10 ppm (-10 to +55 °C)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 85 dB on a 60 kHz Bandwidth, referenced to 100% modulation, unweighted
Distortion: <= 0.01% THD - Bypass mode, de-emphasized, 20 Hz – 15 kHz bandwidth, referenced to 100% modulation, unweighted
Stereo Separation: Greater than 70 dB, 30 Hz – 15 kHz
Linear Crosstalk: > -80 dB - main channel to sub-channel or sub-channel to main channel referenced to 100% modulation
38 kHz Suppression: > 70 dB (referenced to 100% modulation)
Pilot Protection: > 65 dB relative to 10% pilot injection, ± 500 Hz.
Crosstalk M/S: > 80 dB
Crosstalk S/M: > 80 dB
MPX clipping & limiting Based on look-ahead techniques
RDS/RBDS Protection: Better than -55 dB @ 56kHz, better than - 65dB@57 kHz (MPX Clipper Disabled)
Pre-emphasis: 50 µsec, 75 µsec
MPX Modes: Stereo, Mono, L+R, L-R, Pilot only, No Pilot
MPX Clipper: On/Off and adjustable 95% to 105 %, 1% step
Digital Output: MPX
Connectors: Balanced on 1 XLR – EMI Suppression
Input impedance: 110 Ω
Format: AES192
Sample rate: 192 KHz
Output level adjustment: From 0,0 dBFs to –30,0 dBFs (0,1 dB steps)
Backup player
Physical support: USB Flash Drive, microSD CARD (max 64GB)
Audio file format: MP3, WAV
Sample Rate: 32 | 44,1 | 48 | 64 | 96 kHz
RDS FEATURES: (Optional)
RDS Level adjustment: Digitally controlled
Phase adjustment: Yes, 0 ÷ 359.9°
RDS Subcarrier: 100% Digitally Generated Shape
CENELEC – EN50067 compliant: Yes
Accurate Clock Time (CT) Sync with Internet Connection: Yes
Remote TA actuation for Traffic Announcements: Yes
GPS module for automatic synchronisation of the built-in Real Time Clock (RTC) Optional external via USB
Group Supported: All
Group Sequence: Configurable
Communication
Connection with radio automation: Software: Yes
Network connectivity: 4 TCP ports / 4 UDP / 1 SNMP
Configuration software: Web Server, FTP
Password protection: Yes
ASCII Protocol: Configuration messages
REST Command: Yes
Alert notifications on user-defined events via SNMP traps: Yes
Embedded SNMP agent permitting: active management tasks Yes
Supported Network Protocols: HTTP, SNTP, UDP, TCP, NTP, FTP
UECP Protocol: EBU SPB490 Ver. 7.05
PI Calculator: Yes
RDS 2.0 Ready: Yes
System Features
Remote interface GPIn: 6x GP In optocoupled
Remote interface GPOut: 4x Relays, dry contacts
Remote interface connector: DB 25 female connector, EMI suppressed
Remote interface GPIO Voltage and Current: DC 5V Source and Sink 10 mA
Communication Port: 2 x RS232, 3 x USB, 1 x LAN
Serial Interfaces: 1st RS232 on DB9 female connector, EMI suppressed
2nd RS232 on DB25 female connector, EMI suppressed
Firmware can be upgraded in the field: Yes
Front Panel LEDs: 40
Physical
Dimensions: 485 x 44 x 240 mm (1 rack unit)
AC Rate Voltage 230Vac / 110Vac +/- 10% - 30VA – Connector IEC 3-Wire detachable
AC Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz +/- 4%
Power factor: 0,9
Processing architecture Fully digital, based on DSP 24bit/250Mhz.
5 band Signal processing
Weight: 3,5 Kg
Operating temperature: -5°C / +50°C up to 95% non condensing
Max Altitude: Up to 3000 meters above marine level
Safety Standard: CE
RFI: The equippment has been designed to work in strong RF Fields and it is provided with Standard RFI filters. Necessary RFI filters are standard and same are provided.
Grounding: One more earth terminal are provided in the body to connect audio ground