MSD600M

MSD600M++ Multi Channel Audio & Loudness Meter

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Product Description

PPM Scales 
PPM Analogue References  Indication: 0 dBu
Input voltage: 1.55 V
Dynamic response   Pflichtenheft 3/6: 3 ms / -3 dB
IEC 268-10: 5 ms / -2 dB
IEC 268-17: VU: 300 ms
Return (fallback) time  Pflichtenheft 3/6: 20 dB / 1.5 s
IEC 268-10: 20 dB / 20 s
Division of scales       Type I: -42 dB to +12 dB
Type IIA: 1 to 7 (-12 dB to +12 dB)
Type IIB: -12 dB to +12 dB
Type DIN: -50 to +5 dB
Type VU: -20 dB to +3 dB
Type DMU-I: +60 dB to 0 dB
Type DMU-2: -6.0 dB to 0 dB 
Phase Correlation Meter Indication range: +1 to –1
   
Audio Vectorscope 
Automatic gain offset range 30 dB
Phase error between channels none
   
LCD Display  
Resolution in dots 640 x 480
Pixel size 0.2 mm
Lifetime 50.000 hours
Contrast ratio 100:1
Viewing area 135 x 100 mm
Luminance 300 cd/m2
   
Power Supply  
Supply voltage range 12 V to 24 V DC
DC power consumption approx 18 W at 12 V DC nominal supply
Safety according to IEC 65
   
Environmental Conditions  
Temperature range 0˚C to 45˚C
Cabinet Dimensions    Width: 186 mm plus mounting nuts 4 mm
 Height: 144 mm without mounting bracket
 Depth: 50 mm without connectors
   
MSD600M-Input/1   
Analogue & AES3 Input Module 
Input module with 2 analogue audio inputs and 1 AES3 input. 
Input connector   15-pole D-Sub
 2 x 75Ω BNC (Input/2 only)
   
Analogue inputs  
 Maximum input level  +24 dBu
 Sample rate with internal sync  48 kHz
 Sample rate range with external sync  32kHz to 50 kHz
 Bit resolution  24 bit
 Frequency range within ±0.3 dB  30 Hz to 20 kHz
 Passband ripple  ±0,002 dB
 Group delay  less than 0.82 msec
 Dynamic range, A-weighted  more than 103 dB
 Crosstalk at 1 kHz  less than –96 dB
 Signal-to-noise ratio  typical 93 dB
 Nominal input impedance greater than 20 kohm
   
Digital input 
The digital input is equipped with a sample rate converter to synchronize the input to the internal clock. The sample rate converter may be by-passed. In this case the base unit should be synchronized externally by an AES3 signal applied to the sync input on the utility connector. 
 Sample rate range  30 Hz to 100 kHz
 Internal sample rate  48 kHz
 Bit resolution  24 bits
 Group delay  maximum 1.75 msec
 Passband ripple  ±0.008 dB
 Total harmonic distortion and noise  typical –103 dB at 1 kHz
 Dynamic range  more than 120 dB
 Nominal input impedance  110 ohm
   
 MSD600M-Input-8A/O 
 8-Channel Analogue Input Module 
 Input connector 25-pole D-Sub
 Maximum input level +24 dBm
 Sample rate with internal sync 48 kHz
 Sample rate range with external sync 32 kHz to 50 kHz
 Bit resolution  24 bits
 Frequency range within ±0.3 dB  30 Hz to 20 kHz
 Passband ripple  ±0,002 dB
 Group delay  less than 0.82 msec
 Dynamic range, A-weighted  more than 103 dB
 Crosstalk at 1 kHz  less than –96 dB
 Signal-to-noise ratio  typical 93 dB
 Nominal input impedance  greater than 20 kohm 
   
 MSD600M-Input-SDI/4  
 4-Channel SDI Input Module  
SDI video input with re-clocked loop-through output.
Each module de-embeds one of the four audio groups with each 4 audio channels. The actual group is selected via the instrument menu.
 Format 270 Mbps SDI component video. Complies with CCIR656 and SMPTE 259M
 Input type 75 ohm input with re-clocked loopthrough
 Input and output connectors  BNC
 Return loss  larger than 25 dB from 1 to 270 MHz 
 De-embedding delay  312 μsec corr. to 26 audio samples
   
MSD600M-Ouput/1 | MSD600M-Output/2 
Analogue & AES3 Output Module  
Output module with 2 analogue audio outputs and 1 AES3 output. & AES3 available via 2 x 75Ω BNC Output/2 only)
   
 Analogue Outputs 
 Output connector  25-pole D-Sub
 Maximum output level  more than +18 dBm at 600 ohm
 Sample rate with internal sync  48 kHz
 Sample rate range with external sync  32 kHz to 50 kHz
 Bit resolution  24 bits
 Frequency range within ±0.3 dB  30 Hz to 20 kHz
 Passband ripple  ±0,007 dB
 Group delay  less than 0.21 msec
 Dynamic range, A-weighted  more than 101 dB
 Crosstalk at 1 kHz  less than –96 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio typical 93 dB
Nominal output impedance less than 5 ohm 
   
Digital Outputs 
Single channel AES3   
Buffered output to 2 x 75ΩBNC  
Input Module  
IM600-8A  
SDI Out  
SDI In  
IM600-SDI  
Input Module  
   
MSD600M-Input-2D/O 
2 Channel AES3 Input Module
The digital input is equipped with a sample rate converter to synchronize the input to the internal clock. The sample rate converter may be by-passed. In this case the base unit should be synchronized externally by an AES3 signal applied to the sync input on the utility connector. 
Input connector 15-pole D-Sub
Sample rate range 30 Hz to 100 kHz
Internal sample rate 48 kHz
Bit resolution 24 bits
Group delay maximum 1.75 msec
Passband ripple ±0.008 dB
Total harmonic distortion and noise typical –103 dB
at 1 kHz
Dynamic range greater than 120 dB
Nominal input impedance 110 ohm
   
MSD600M-Input-4D/O 
4 Channel AES3 Input Module 
The digital input is equipped with a sample rate converter to synchronize the input to the internal clock. The sample rate converter may be by-passed. In this
case the base unit should be synchronized externally by an AES3 signal applied to the sync input on the utility connector. 
Input connector 15-pole D-Sub
Sample rate range 30 Hz to 100 kHz
Internal sample rate 48 kHz
Bit resolution 16 bits
Group delay maximum 1.75 msec
Passband ripple ±0.008 dB
Total harmonic distortion and noise typical –103 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic range greater than 120 dB
Nominal input impedance 110 ohm
OM600  
Output Module  
OM600-BNC  
Output Module  
AES A  
AES B  
96 KHz  
Input Module  
IM600-2D  
96 KHz  
Input Module  
IM600-4D  
   
MSD600M++ 
Master Stereo and Surround Sound Meter, desktop version, base unit with utility module for DC supply, sync input, RS-232, and VGA output. Includes mounting bracket and utility cable. 

Features

  • The Peak Programme Meter measures level of up to 32 audio channels simultaneously.
  • 7 scales directly selectable to conform to standard used.
  • PPM colours and headings are user programmable for easy identification.
  • Vectorscope for stereo and surround sound with unique Jelly-Fish© display supports aural impression at a glance.
  • Multiple phase correlation meter indicates proper phasing to allow for downmix.
  • Modular choice of input modules accepting analogue audio, AES3 and SD-SDI Video with deembedder for Audio.
  • Flexible, up to 8 analogue audio outputs and 4 AES3 outputs connect via the internal matrix to any input, internal audio generator, and sum and difference amplifiers.
  • Choice of 1024-point FFT spectrum analyser and 1/3-octave analyser for display of frequency distribution of each channel over full audible range.
  • AES3 bitstream status display indicates characteristics of the digital audio signal.
  • Bright, VGA colour display with adjustable backlight allows adaptation to environmental light conditions.
  • VGA output connects directly to an external monitor for remote or larger display.

User Manual

For detailed performance parameters and technical specifications, refer to Datasheet PT0600M