File mp3 splitter

Digital audio splitter

Aphex Systems

148: Designed to feed the same digital audio signal to multiple inputs, the 1/2 rack unit can split eight channels (four pairs) of digital audio into 32 channels (16 pair) through the use of 15-pin D sub connectors. This product can be mounted in a rack alone or in pairs with the Aphex Model 44-008SA Rack Kit. The splitter incorporates 20dB of saturated gain to square up the input signal and can be internally configured for 110I[c] balanced or 75I[c] unbalanced operation. Features of this splitter include one DB15 male input connector (four AES3 stereo inputs), four DB15 female output connectors (four AES3 stereo outputs on each), sample rates to 192kHz and an internal power supply. 818-767-2929; fax 818-767-2641; www.aphex.com ; sales@aphex.com

Workstation

Omnirax

Forte: The desk holds an 88-note keyboard or several computer keyboards, with 64 rack spaces for equipment. Eighteen of those spaces are in the two sloping rack bays on the top. The remaining rack spaces are in four bays below the desk, 10 each in the two slanted front rack bays and 13 each in the two inside rear rack bays. A sliding monitor/mixer shelf allows the mixer/control surface on the front part of the shelf to slide forward over the main desk area. The sliding shelf can hold two 21" monitors. The front of the sliding shelf holds any of the smaller format digital or analog mixers, a control surface for DAWs or a 61-note keyboard. The optional computer keyboard shelf slides in and out from under the synthesizer shelf. 800-332-3393; fax 415-332-2607 www.omnirax.com ; info@omnirax.com

Digital FM exciter

Nautel

M50: This direct-to-channel exciter is designed for use with analog FM and IBOC signals. It uses advanced digital signal processing technology enabling direct conversion of the audio source to the low-level FM signal. The exciter accepts data from Nautel's NE IBOC generator to produce a hybrid or all-digital HD Radio signal. An adaptive pre-equalization process compensates for system non-linearities to ensure the HD Radio signal is transmitted within spectral limits, avoiding the need for supplementary filtering. The exciter is frequency agile and suitable for N+1 applications. It features an LCD graphic display, status flow diagram and 128-event log. 207-947-8200; fax 207-947-3693; www.nautel.com ; info@nautel.com

CD player/MD recorder

Sony Electronics

MXD-D40: The MXD-D40 is a combination CD player and Minidisc Recorder/player, designed for independent playback of either media as well as normal and high-speed digital dubbing of CDs to Minidisc. The device is designed for speed, flexibility and sonic performance and is well suited for music and radio production applications. The unit features MD long record/play using ATRAC3 compression and high-speed (4x) CD-to-MD dubbing for fast digital recording. The use of the optional Sony PCLK-MN10 PC link kit makes the CD/MD combination PC-compatible. 800-686-SONY; fax 201-930-4752; www.sony.com/proaudio

Low-loss cables

Belden

RF500 and RF600: These low-loss, 50I[c] coaxial cables are lightweight and flexible, and can be used as antenna jumper cable assemblies and short antenna feeder runs in wireless communication systems such as wireless local loop, land mobile radio, PCS and cellular. They can also be deployed in in-building wireless applications such as internal communications systems and wireless LANs. The cables feature copper-clad aluminum conductors, foamed high density polyethylene insulation, an aluminum foil and tinned copper braid composite shield and a choice of a PE or a PVC jacket. 800-BELDEN1; fax 765-983-5294; www.belden.com ; info@belden.com

Power consumption meter

Scientifics

Watts Up? Pro: Users can measure the power consumption of any 120Vac appliance with this meter. The unit fits into any standard 120Vac wall outlet. The sampling rate starts at one-second intervals and displays how much power an appliance is consuming. The unit records current watts, min/max watts, power factor, cumulative cost, average monthly cost and 12 other energy consumption parameters. It can store power profiles of multiple devices and has a non-volatile memory that requires no batteries. The data recorded can be downloaded to a PC. Using the included software, data can be graphed and charted or turned into spreadsheets for further analysis. The meter measures 7"Lx 4"W x 2"H and weighs 1.5lbs. 800-728-6999; fax 800-828-3299; www.scientificsonline.com ; cons_order@edsci.com

Wireless systems

Shure

ULX Wireless: Designed for live performance and systems integration applications, these frequency-agile models operate between 554MHz and 865MHz and offer as many as 1,440 selectable frequencies that are organized into pre-programmed groups. These groups enable a user to quickly set up and operate 20 compatible systems simultaneously. ULX Professional systems are able to scan all frequency groups to locate the one with the maximum number of compatible frequencies. Additional ULX Professional System features include: frequency and volume lockouts, advanced front panel controls, indicators for RF signal strength, furnished rack hardware, remote mountable halfwave antennas and an extruded metal chassis. 800-25-SHURE; fax 847-600-1212; www.shure.com ; sales@shure.com

Subwoofers

Tannoy

TS8 and TS10: These compact active subwoofers are designed for studio monitoring and playback of multi-channel recordings. Despite the high power and low frequency performance, both models are less than 1 cubic foot in size, including the coned-shaped spiked feet. The TS8 provides a 12.5 liter closed box design with a down-firing 200mm (8") drive unit driven by a 200W RMS amplifier. The TS10 features a larger 16.75 liter closed box design with a down-firing 250mm (10") drive unit driven by a 300W RMS amplifier. The low frequency output (-6dB) of the TS8 and TS10 operates down to 32Hz and 29Hz respectively. +44 1236-420-199 fax +44(0)1236-428-230 www.tannoy.com ; litplease@tgina.com

Audio control surface

Sierra Automated Systems

Rubicon: A stand-alone control surface, the Rubicon integrates into the SAS 32KD Digital Audio Network for its mixing, switching, level control and effects. Modular, customizable and fully programmable, this control surface is for a medium- or large- market facility. 818-840-6749; fax 818-840-6751 www.sasaudio.com ; sales@sasaudio.com

Pre-fab sound enclosures

Acoustic Systems

Modular Studios: With isolated floors and silenced ventilation, the room's interior acoustics can be tuned using non-parallel walls, canted windows, bass traps and wall treatments. Acoustic Systems has created a hybrid line of modularly constructed sound isolating rooms that accommodate all the attractive relocation and pricing options of modular construction, while providing the level of finish normally associated only with conventional construction techniques. 800-749-1460; fax 512-444-2282; www.acousticsystems.com ; info@acousticsystems.com

Signal generator

Broadcast Electronics

XPI 10: This HD Radio signal generator is installed at the studio, rather than the transmitter to reduce STL bandwidth and repurpose more of the existing equipment when implementing HD Radio. The generator allows the user to take advantage of the revenue-producing opportunities of HD Radio, such as advanced application services and secondary audio service. It also speeds implementation of Tomorrow Radio. Product features include interface connections for main program audio, secondary audio, program-associated data for main and secondary channels, and advanced data application; a graphical touch screen interface; integrated Ethernet connectivity; integrated audio synchronization and automated bypass functions; and an integrated GPS receiver. 217-224-9600; fax 217-224-9607 www.bdcast.com ; bdcast@bdcast.com

Digital logging device

Mediatouch

Imedia Logger: Applications of this digital logger include time shifting and delayed broadcast, auto record without spots, 24/7 logging, mic skimmer and digital archiving. This unit can record as many as 12 audio sources simultaneously, and each workstation can record up to 12 separate stereo sources at the same time. Users can record four streams from each audio source using multiple compression formats and recording qualities. This system provides compression technology for MPEG 1 Layer 1, 2 and 3, PCM, Windows Media Audio and Real Audio. 888-665-0501; fax 204-783-5805 www.mediatouch.net ; omt@omt.net

Audio file converter

Acoustica