Orban launched the Optimod-FM 8600S at NAB. The new Optimod-FM 8600S is a 1RU box with Orbans MX audio processing technology. It is aimed at FM stations. An HD Radio upgrade kit is available for creating an 8600S-HD. The 8600S can be controlled via its front panel, but the real depth is found using the […]
Orban launched the Optimod-FM 8600S at NAB. The new Optimod-FM 8600S is a 1RU box with Orbans MX audio processing technology. It is aimed at FM stations. An HD Radio upgrade kit is available for creating an 8600S-HD.
The 8600S can be controlled via its front panel, but the real depth is found using the PC remote software. Orban says that compared with the Optimod-FM 8500, the 8600S should provide 2-3 dB more high frequency energy, greater transient impact and lower distortion.
The company also notes that a 10 MHz GPS or rubidium reference signal can be fed to the 8600S for locking the 19 kHz pilot tone to the reference.
