Sonarae is a first-generation audio monitoring system specifically designed to meet the needs of NLE operators who must, as a part of the NLE process, provide critical monitoring of the audio associated with a specific video edit session.
Sonarae offers an input mode selector for up to 8 AES/EBU data streams or 16 individual audio channels. The input selector allows the user to switch from the main AES/EBU inputs to STEM recorder preview inputs, to an internal tone, or to a test source.
The 8 AES/EBU input data streams pass into the heart of the system, which is comprised of a 16x2 summing matrix. This matrix allows the operator to listen to individual left or right audio channels at the output or to select various channel combinations. Special algorithms have been developed to maintain a constant level at the output of the 16x2 summing matrix.
For ease of use the 16x2 matrix is equipped with 5.1/6.1/7.1 surround sound stereo mix down selectors along with a set-up, learn, and clear function. This allows the operator to set-up, learn and store custom stereo mix-down formats that are available for re-call at any time.
Sonarae provides the operator with master speaker level, along with two different dim settings and a mute switch, which can also be remoted to a foot switch. In addition, a headphone amplifier (with separate level control) and output jack is located in the control panel. This allows the operator to more attentively listen to the audio quality with the same functionality as previously described.
The system provides outputs of pre- and post-level AES/EBU audio in addition to optional pre- and post-level analog audio. Operator-selectable delay is built into the unit to allow for compensation of picture monitor latency. This delay is adjustable from zero to 9.5 video frames in 0.5 frame steps. In order to accurately calculate the delay setting, Sonarae has a 24/25/30 frame rate selector.
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Specifications:
| Audio Inputs |
Two sets of 8 AES/EBU pairs. Main and STEM preview |
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One external test generator
AES REF - BNC |
| Audio Outputs |
Pre-level AES/EBU
Post-level AES/EBU
Pre-level stereo
Main stereo
Standby stereo
Mono
Headphone (at the control panel) |
| Audio Delay |
0 to 9.5 frames at 0.5 F increments |
| Tone Generator |
Selectable 400Hz/1KHz / External |
| D/MEM Registers |
5.1/6.1/7.1 plus learn/recall/clear register |
| Performance |
| Accuracy |
Internal audio data transfers: 24 bit precision
Internal calculations: 32-bit precision |
| Analog Outputs |
| Coupling |
DC Active balanced |
| Source Impedance |
<30Ω |
| Level |
+24dBu max 10K or greater
+22dBu max, into 600Ω or greater |
| S/THD+N @ -20 dBFS: |
>70dB |
| S/THD+N @ 0 dBFS: |
>90dB |
| Signal to Noise |
>100dB @ Digital silence |
| Frequency Response |
+0 -0.2dB 15kHz-20kHz
± 0.1dB 20Hz-15kHz (Typical) |
| Crosstalk @ 0 dBFS: |
>94dB @ 1kHz |
| Headphone Output |
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| Minimum load |
20Ω |
| Dynamic range |
>90dB |
| Physical |
| Audio Connectors |
AES/EBU - 25 pin 'D'
Outputs - 3-pin WECO
AES REF - BNC
Ext Test - BNC |
| Interface Connectors |
Serial 9-pin D sub-min (RS-422) |
| Dimensions |
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| Rack frame |
1.75 x 19 inches (44.5 x 482.5mm) |
| Control Panel |
12 x 8.5 inches (305 x 216mm) |
| Weight |
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| Rack frame |
5 lbs (2.27 Kg) |
| Control panel |
6 lbs (2.72 Kg) |
| Power |
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| Voltage Requirements |
90 - 240 VAC |
| Frequency |
47 - 63 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
20 Va max. |
| Environmental |
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| Operating Temperature |
10 - 40° C max |
| Humidity |
90% non-condensing |
| Compliance |
CE compliant
UL approved
FCC
RoHS compliant |
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Optional GUI
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GUI Description
The optional GUI provides a virtual replica of the control panel and its status. The GUI operator can monitor and control all aspects of the Sonarae system**. The GUI provides a feature not available on the control panel, allowing the operator to modify the configuration of the 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 presets.
You may implement the GUI directly on a dedicated PC or via the facility's internal network. In the case of multiple installations, a single GUI can access, monitor, and control all Sonarae systems configured in the GUI.
**If a physical control panel is installed, it will override the Gain control on the GUI.
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Additional resources:
Sonarae Datasheet 
2MB 11" x 17"
Sonarae Datasheet-Japanese 526KB 8.5 " x 11"
Sonarae Datasheet-Spanish 2.8MB 11" x 17"
