CCS Musicam Prima LT Plus Audio Codec

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The Prima LT Plus is the high end partner of the Prima LT offering all of the vast range of features of the Prima LT with some additional features : Large size VU meters Intelligent headphone monitoring Space for up to 3 ISDN or other interfaces (6 x B channels, 384kbps over ISDN) SMPTE Time Code transmission and reception Up to eight relay functions Two Ancillary Data channels The Prima LT Plus offers the same superb audio specifications as the CDQPrima™ line of codecs. With MUSICAM®-enhanced MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer 3, and G.722 algorithms for compatibility with all other mpeg compatible codecs. The Prima LT Plus provides ISDN connectivity at bit rates ranging from 56 to 384 kb/s with bit rates from 24 to 384 kb/s supported with other digital transmission facilities such as X21. The Prima LT Plus is a 2U rack mount (with removal rack ears) which has a large, backlit LCD display with adjustable contrast. There are 4 large peak-and-average-reading VU meters displaying stereo input and output levels, together with 6 LED "Connect Status" lamps to keep you informed about the lines in use. There is a large keypad for entering numbers with single-button status keys and a keypad beeper. 6 status indicators show the connect state, framed state, bit errors and headphone mode and there are two user-programmable function keys. Additionally, an intelligent headphone monitor system lets you listen to any combination of send audio, receive audio, in mono or stereo an there are front panel headphone volume adjustment controls. The Prima LT offers ISDN connectivity at bit rates ranging from 56 to 384 kb/s and bit rates of 24 to 384 kb/s are supported with V.35, X.21, RS530 or RS422 using sampling rates from 16 to 48 kHz. CCS Inverse Multiplexing and H.221 BONDING protocols are standard and the Prima LT is fully Eureka DAB compatible. Additionally, the microprocessor-controlled Prima LT is equipped with powerful programming functions using the Prima Logic Language which provides event-to-action logic. You can program your Prima LT, for example, to perform functions such as automatic call configuration and automatic algorithm detection. All functions can be password protected with a multi-level security system and there are programmable remote outputs. The Prima LT has 3 slots supporting interchangeable plug-in network interface modules allowing you to connect directly to an ISDN line or to any digital transmission system with available V.35, X.21, RS530 or RS422 interfaces. The Prima LT Plus’s Independent Mono mode allows you to send two independent mono audio programs to any combination of six locations. There are two ancillary data channels including far end remote control, RS232 data and 12 virtual control lines. Virtual actions can execute a sequence of commands on any connected Prima LT, Prima LT Plus or CDQPrima. There is near and far-end remote control using an attached terminal or PC with RS232 or RS485 support. RS485 remote control allows up to 30 Prima LT or CDQPrima units to be controlled by the same PC. Additionally, there is a programmable summary alarm relay. Bi-directional SMPTE Time Code is available with the optional Prima A2100 internal module and up to 8 opto-isolated control inputs and 8 dry, floating relay outputs can be added to the unit for remote command and control (options Prima A1100 and Prima A1200). Using a simple, intuitive menu navigation system, you can configure "One Touch" auto dialing on the 2 function keys. An internal phonebook has storage for 256 Speed Dial and Quick Configuration entries. Each Speed Dial entry contains all encoder and decoder configuration information and up to two ISDN phone numbers. The Prima LT comes pre-programmed with over three dozen of the most useful configurations, including configurations used to connect to other manufacturers products. Additionally, there is storage for up to 20 ISDN TA configurations, each including all TA settings, SPID and ID numbers. Gold plated analogue audio connectors and 24 bit A/D and D/A converters ensure superb audio specifications - 20 to 20 kHz bandwidth with better than 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.01% THD+N. Digital AES/EBU, or S/PDIF audio inputs and outputs allow 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz digital audio sampling rates with internal or external synchronization and automatic rate adaption. Software updates, available from the Musicam internet web site, can be downloaded directly into the Prima LT through the remote control port.

Ordering Codes
Prima LT Plus	Prima LT Plus with one TA201 ISDN TA for use outside North America
Prima TA201	Additional ISDN Terminal Adapter (1 BRI, S/T interface, no NT1)
Prima DIF101	Additional X.21/RS422/RS530 Digital Interface, dual port
Prima A1100	4 Optical Isolated Control Inputs/4 Relay Outputs
Prima A1200	8 Optical Isolated Control Inputs/8 Relay Outputs
Prima A2100	SMPTE Time Code
Technical Specifications - Analogue Audio
Analogue Audio Connector Type	Gold plated Neutrik 3-pin XLR, input: female, output: male
A/D & D/A converters	24 bit sigma-delta
Sample frequencies	16, 24, 32, or 48 kHz
Input impedance	600 Ohms or >25 kOhm, balanced
Output impedance	600 Ohms or < 60 Ohms, balanced
Clipping level	+12, +15 or +18 dBu, ± 1 dB
Insertion gain	0 dB ± 0.5 dB
System frequency response	± 0.3 dB, ref. @ 1 kHz for MUSICAM Layer II 20 to 7,500 Hz @ 16 kHz sampling 20 to 11,250 Hz @ 24 kHz sampling
System frequency response	± 0.15 dB, ref. @ 1 kHz for MUSICAM Layer II and Layer III 20 to 14,500 Hz @ 32 kHz sampling 20 to 20,000 Hz @ 48 kHz sampling
Total harmonic distortion + noise	<0.005% @ 1 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	>95 dB
Crosstalk	<-85 dB
L/R phase difference	<0.5°
Digital Audio
Digital Audio Connector Type	Input gold plated Neutrik® 3-pin XLR female Output gold plated Neutrik® 3-pin XLR male Sync input gold plated Neutrik® 3-pin XLR female
Interface type	AES/EBU or S/PDIF
Digital audio sampling rates	32, 44.1 and 48 kHz
Rate adaption	Automatic
Lock range	± 200 ppm
Synchronization	Internal or external
Control Interface
Keypad	24 key with cursor, dial, function and status keys
VU meters	4 LED 20-segment average & peak reading
Interface Types
Network interface types	ISDN BRI (2B + D), RS530, RS422, V.35 and X.21
No. of ISDN B channels supported	1 or 2
Bit rates	Layer II: 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 or 384 kb/s. Layer III: 56, 64, 112, 128, 192, 256 or 320 kb/s G.722: 56 or 64 kb/s
Auxiliary Data Connector Type	DB9, female
Bit rate, direct mode	300, 1,200, 2,400, 9,600 and 38,400 bps
Bit rate, Mux mode	300, 1,200, 2,400, 9,600 and 19,200 bps
Mode	8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no handshake required
Alarm Interface Connector Type	DB9, male, summary alarm, form C contacts
RS232C, RS485 Remote Control	DB9, male
Bit rates	1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600 and 38,400 bps
Mode	8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, handshake None or XON/XOFF
Standards	ISO/MPEG-1/2 Layer2 at 16, 24, 32 and 48 kHz sampling, 24 to 384 kb/s. ISO/MPEG-1/2 Layer 3 at 24, 32 and 48 kHz sampling, 24 to 320 kb/s, certified by FHG. ITU G.722 56 and 64 kb/s AES/EBU and S/PDIF with 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling. ITU J.52 Inverse Multiplexing up to 2x64 kb/s, H.221 BONDING. CCS Inverse Multiplexing ADR and Eureka DAB compliant. (Scale Factor Protection, ACE and SCF-CRC of ADR and DAB standard)
Compression Algorithms	CCS MUSICAM Old CCS MUSICAM New ISO/MPEG Layer II (MUSICAM-enhanced) ISO/MPEG Layer III ITU G.722
Storage temperature	-40 to +70° C (-40 to +158° F)
Operating temperature	5 to +45° C (41 to +113° F)
Relative humidity	20 to 80%, non-condensing
EMC	EN 50081-1, EN 50082-2
Power requirements	Universal power supply 90 to 250 VAC, 47 to 65 Hz, <60 Watts
Dimensions	48.26 cm (W) (2U) x 8.89 cm (H) x 30.99 cm (D)
Net weight	6.6kg

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