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Performance
Signal-level adjustment with precision digital-domain gain control: from +12dB to -“99dB
Option to pre- or de-emphasise the signals in the digital domain (pre-emphasis gives a 1-bit advantage to subjective
dynamic range).
Signal processing to an internal accuracy of 72 bits.Inputs and outputs
Input and output digital serial interfaces to AES/EBU and SPDIF: 2 channels at 24 bits.
4 inputs: 3 on SPDIF (phono), 1 TOSLINK (optical) and 1 also AES/EBU (XLR) -“ parallel with SPDIF 1
Output on SPDIF (phono) and AES/EBU (XLR).
User adjustable channel status between consumer and professional modes.
Flexible handling of Pre-emphasis and Copy flags.
Input word-size selection: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 bits. Input masked at LSB.
Output word-size selection: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 bits.Construction
Internal twin phase-lock-loop gives extremely low jitter on the output
8-character display to monitor settings
Clip or overload display
Incoming and outgoing Emphasis indication
RS232 interface, full remote control by infrared (handset extra).
Meridian 500 Comms connections
Dimensions 88mm (3.46in) H, 321 (12.64) W, 332 (13.07) D -“ Weight 5kg (10lbs)
Meridian Audio Ltd reserve the right to change any product specification without prior notice
© Text and pictures 1997 Meridian Audio LimitedTechnical Data Sheet
518/1 -“ 02-01-97RS232Power InletOFFONINPUTSOUTPUTSCOMMSAES/EBU in and outOptical inputD1D2D3OPT
