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Stereoencoder
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:11 am
by djhubbalubba
Hello
I have plans and buy a stereo encoder to my Max Pro 3.(Tired of mono sound now

)
Today, I have a cable between the studio and the transmitter, it's at about 90meter long with RCA plug in the end. I don't have much noise and any another interference, only a bad soundcard.
Will it work fine with a stereoencoder then? (it is boring and buy something that will not work so well)
Maybe it's hard to answer?
I have put a file with this post with a record from my station, so you can hear.
The file -->
http://www.dump.no/files/6da61af97242/Untitled3.mp3
And another question:
Today my setup is like this:
Computer -> Mixer -> Limbo 1 -> Back to mixer (amplifies the sound) -> To transmitter
When I set the Limbo with the transmitter, the sound is wery low. Remains: The cable is about 90meters long.( I got to much loss) But when I do it like this: Computer -> Mixer -> Limbo 1 -> Back to mixer (amplifies the sound) -> To transmitter, it works good.
If I buy a stereoencoder, Do I have an extra amplifier? Or have the stereoencoder higher volume than the RCA plug on the transmitter?
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product ... -encoders/
Long post
Hope someone can help

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:25 pm
by pcs
I recommend that you get the new SE3000 stereo encoder.
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product ... -encoders/
Why?
- It has balanced inputs, this way the noise from long cable is mostly eliminated
- It has the compressor part taken from Limbo I (that you seem to like and you should, it is nice)
- Its output volume is high and you will not need the amplifier anymore
- Its got very sharp analog filters, very good stereo separation
- Upgrade path to RDS assured, just plug in RDS daughter board (4000 mini)
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:20 pm
by djhubbalubba
Okei

A few more questions:
Can I still use the RCA plugs?
Do I need the Limbo 1 in the studio more?
Is it easy to connect the transmitter? Do I need soldering? ( I hate that

)
I think about it. It's sound very nice.
Marko: Please check your mail

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:37 pm
by pcs
1. Yes
2. You don't need limbo anymore
3. Everything is with connectors
4. Yep, its pretty good indeed
M
Stereo Coder
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:59 pm
by klaas kramer
And SE3000 is an older version but much cheaper.
And SE5000 DSP+ is the newest version with a lot upgrades.
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/shop/st ... -vu-meter/
(if you didn't know)
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:59 pm
by djhubbalubba
Okei,
But if I put the limbo with the transmitter the sound is very low.
Have the SE 3000 higher input level?
And:
What cable used to connect and transmitter and stereoencoder together?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:46 pm
by pcs
You did not read above?

- Its output volume is high and you will not need the amplifier anymore
The connector for output is RCA /Cinch.
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:04 pm
by djhubbalubba
Input level =)
Not output

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:39 pm
by pcs
Important is output level here, it will be ok.
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:44 pm
by djhubbalubba
Ok, then will I trust you

Did you read my mail?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:01 pm
by pcs
Yes, the answer is in the mail.
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:42 am
by djhubbalubba
Have this better sound than Limbo 1 compressor?
I want crisp and good sound
And can I get the sound just as high as a commercial station?
Is the cable to connect the st.encoder and transmitter included?
Do you have this available in stock now?
Apologize if I nag, but I want to be sure before I buy

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:21 pm
by pcs
Yep, the sound is good, but to sound like a commercial station I recommend
something like SAM (software).
Cable is not included, but you can get that in every electronics or PC or radio
shop.
SE3000 AN+ is set to enter smd placement this week meaning they would be
shipping around next monday.
SE5000 dsp+ is in stock for immediate shipment, though.
RDSMAX 4000 daughter boards are in stock as well.
SAM broadcasting software is in stock.
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:11 pm
by djhubbalubba
I use SAM alredy
Is it standard RCA cable like we use to transmitter?
I think you have an order from me next week once

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:27 pm
by pcs
Yes, standard rca cable. Do you still have rca on your max pro fm exciter?
If yes, its a no-solder job

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:34 pm
by djhubbalubba
I have not changed anything
But i don't understand how a one cable with one RCA plug can give real stereo signal

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:27 pm
by pcs
Its called MPX. Imagine, it only occupies one "radio channel", not two,
when you transmit in stereo.
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:02 pm
by djhubbalubba
Okei, then I understand a little bit more.
Can this Stereoencoder be placed in the studio, or must it be placed close to transmitter?
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:09 pm
by pcs
Usually close to transmitter
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:32 pm
by djhubbalubba
Okei.