Sonifex RM-M2R106 - Reference Monitor 2 Stereo 106 Segment Meter Rack-mount

Sonifex RM-M2R106

The Sonifex RM-M2R106 combines 2 x RM-M1R106 units, giving 4 stereo channel monitoring. The RM-M1R106 is a single stereo channel rack-mount meter with 2 stereo inputs and a front panel source selector. This unit has a pair of multi-coloured 106-segment bargraph meters for greater display accuracy.

A front panel mounted push-button selects the input source to be monitored, from either of the 2 auto-switching analogue or digital AES/EBU stereo inputs, or from a mono mix of each channel, with channel 1 shown on the left meter and channel 2 shown on the right meter.

This product has settings that can be adjusted using the Sonifex SCi (Serial Control Interface) software.

Sonifex RM-M2R106 Specifications

Inputs

• Audio Inputs: 4 x stereo analogue or AES/EBU digital (auto-selecting)
• Max level (0dB input gain): +18dBu (analogue)/0dBFS digital
• CMRR: >60dB typical
• Input Impedance: 20kΩ (analogue) 110Ω (digital with termination switchable via DIPswitch)
• AES/EBU Sample Rate: 32 to 192kHz, converted internally to 48kHz
• Input Gain: 0, +6, +12 or +18dB digital gain (switchable via DIPswitch)
• Selection: Front panel illuminated push switch button   

Level Metering

• Number: 2 x 106-segment tri-colour LED bargraphs
• Characteristics: Selectable by DIPswitch from:
  
  • 1. Dual BBC PPM + standard VU
  • 2. BBC PPM - IEC60268-10 11a
  • 3. EBU PPM - IEC60268-10 11b
  • 4. Nordic PPM - IEC60268-10 1
  • 5. AES/EBU digital PPM - IEC60268-18
  • 6. DIN PPM - DIN45406
  • 7. Standard VU - IEC60268-17
  • 8. Extended VU - IEC60268-17
  • 9. German
• Ballistics: According to selected characteristic
• Line-Up Level: According to selected characteristic

Phase Metering

• Type: 5-segment, indication at 0, 45, 90, 135 and 180 degrees, 1 per stereo meter

Remote Control

• Serial: RS232, 19200 baud, 3-wire connection
• Alarm Outputs: (1-4 single input units, 1-8 twin units)
  
  • 1. Audio input 1 under-level/fail (latching)
  • 2. Audio input 1 over-level (latching)
  • 3. Audio input 1 sustained phase error above 90 degrees (latching)
  • 4. AES/EBU input 1 unlock (non-latching)
  • 5. Audio input 2 under-level/fail (latching)
  • 6. Audio input 2 over-level (latching)
  • 7. Audio input 2 sustained phase error above 90 degrees (latching)
  • 8. AES/EBU input 2 unlock (non-latching)
  • Open-collector outputs rated at 30V,
  • 50mA maximum
  • Output low/conducting in normal
  • condition (no alarm)
• Control Inputs: (1 single input units, 2 twin units)
  
  • 1. Input 1 Alarm reset
  • 2. Input 2 Alarm reset
  • Pull-to-ground to activate inputs

Status Indicators

• AES Lock: Indicates lock achieved on digital input
• Level Alarm: Indicates audio over-level   

Connectors

• Audio Inputs: 8 x XLR 3-pin female (All balanced, but may be wired unbal) 
• Serial: D-sub 9-pin female
• Remote I/O: D-sub 15-pin female
• Mains Input: Filtered 3-pin IEC male, continuously rated 85 – 264VAC, 47 – 63Hz, fused 1A, 30W peak, 15W average