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PROCESSING AMPLIFIERS
AM Compressor /Limiter /Expander
AM -500

ELECT

AM SOD COMPRESSOR LIM,TER


EXPANDER

FEATURES
Overmodulation Protection
Symmetrical Or Asymmetrical Modes
Advanced Audio Processing Techniques

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ADVANCED AUDIO PROCESSING-SYMMETRICAL OR


ASYMMETRICAL OUTPUT -
The Broadcast Electronics
AM -500 utilizes advanced audio processing technology to
gating circuitry which holds the processor gain constant
for a maximum 17- second period, then automatically
reverts to the processor's fixed gain point. Whenever
produce an output of controllable, overall dynamic range higher -level programming resumes, normal operation
that complies precisely with individual AM broadcast sta- continues instantly.
tion programming ojectives. Simultaneously, short -
duration program peaks are restricted so as to minimize
the possibility of overmodulation. The AM -500 may be
OVERMODULATION PROTECTION -
Protection against
high -amplitude program peaks of short -duration is by
operated in either a symmetrical (100% positive, 100% means of a peak clipper. Only those peak signals which
negative) or an asymmetrical (125% positive, 100% occur prior to peak level detection, generally a single cy-
negative) output mode. cle, will be clipped. Subsequent cycles will not, since the

THREE MODE OPERATION -


The AM -500 may be
operated in three basic modes: 1) Compression, limiting
peak level detector rapidly senses these as a "compress
command" to the comparator which, in turn, reduces
overall gain.
and expansion, 2) compression only, or 3) as a fixed gain,
conventional line amplifier. This switching, as well as the
symmetrical /asymmetrical operation, plus power on /off
EASY, STRAIGHTFORWARD "SET -UP" -
Installation and
set -up is simple. Input and output controls are adjusted,
switching, is on the rear chassis apron. consistent with input source level and transmitter audio in-
put requirements to produce the desired degree of either

TION -
AUDIO GATING FOR OPTIMUM LOW NOISE OPERA-
Since extended periods of relatively low -level
program material, or its total absence, would cause the
symmetrical or asymmetrical maximum modulation. A
convenient test /operate switch is incorporated. In the test
position, the AM -500 operates as a conventional line
comparator to sense a need for an extremely high degree amplifier for conducting proof -of- performance measure-
of expansion, with a resultant increase in hiss, hum or ments.
background noise, this condition is avoided by audio

SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance: Maximum Compression: Rear Panel: Symmetrical /Asymmetrical
600 ohms, transformer balanced. 30 dB. modes; compress /limit /expand, com-
Input Level: Compression Ratio: press only, test; power on /off.
-20 dBm to +20 dBm for -20 dBm out- 30 to 1 max. Indicators /Meters:
put. Compression Release Time: (Front Panel) gain reduction meter in-
Frequency Response: Adjustable, 5 to 40 seconds for 20 dB dicates nominal gain, and relative corn -
*_ 1 dB, 30 Hz to 15 kHz (1 kHz reference). release. pression or expansion; audio presence
and power line presence indicators.
Distortion: Limiter Attack Time:
0.5% or less, 30 Hz - 15 kHz at +20 dBm 1.0 usec. Power Requirements:
output. 105 to 125 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 11 watts; 210 to
Limiting Modes: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, optional.
Signal -to -Noise (unweighted): Symmetrical (equal positive and negative)
60 dB below 20 dBm output with -20 or asymmetrical (positive 25% greater than Dimensions:
dBm input. negative) peak limiting. 19" W x3.5 "H x 9" D (48.3 x 8.9 x 22.9
cm.)
Output Level: Controls /Switches:
+20 dBm max. (adjustable). Front Panel: Input level, output level, Weight (packed):
compression release time. 9 lbs. (4.1 kg.).
Output Impedance:
600 ohms balanced.
Maximum Overall Gain: ORDERING INFORMATION
60 dB (full expansion).
Maximum Expansion: MODEL STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION
20 dB. AM -500 837 -0500 AM Compressor /Limiter /Expander

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