General features
Sonos 4 interfaces to sound cards using either ASIO or the Windows native multimedia sound interface.If the ASIO interface is used then low latency mode can be used.Use of ASIO is dependent upon the sound card having ASIO drivers.Most 'Pro' sound cards support ASIO.Low latency mode enables off air monitoring while speaking just as hardware FM & AM processors do.
The application is password protected to prevent unauthorized tampering.
Sonos 4 can be automatically started when Windows boots.Additionally the application can be made to minimize to the 'Sys tray'.
Sonos 4 supports multiple instances.It is theoretically possible to have multiple processors (up to eight) but CPUs are not fast enough yet to support eight processors.Current quad cores will just about support two instances of MBL9.(The nine band processor).
The processors.
The processor is the central feature of Sonos 4.There is a choice of four band,five band,six band,nine band and nine band wide bandwidth processors. The nine band (MBL9) is the recommended choice but it may overload some computers so to reduce CPU load a processor with fewer bands can be selected. All five processors share common parts such as three stages of parametric equalization, stereo widener, stereo enhancer, phase rotator, filtering for FM and AM, switchable pre-emphasis for FM. The processor architecture is similar in each of the five processors. Single dual or tri band gated AGC is followed by a gated multiband limiter optionally preceded by a multiband compressor. Single band gated limiting is applied before the final clipper. Pre-emphasis for FM is applied partially before the multiband section and partially after the final clipper. The processor settings are fully adjustable with easy to use saving and loading of preset files. There is a 'Daypart' scheduler to enable changes of preset (format) by time of day and day of the week. The processors have a 'Fail Over' or failsafe feature that switches the input to a backup should the main source fail. If the processor is not being used it can be disabled to reduce CPU load.
The stereo multiplex, RDS encoders and SCA generator.
It is possible to drive FM transmitter MPX inputs directly from Sonos 4.It needs a 192kHz sound card with adequate bandwidth to pas the MPX signal. The stereo multiplex encoder has adjustable clipping for extra loudness. The pilot tone amplitude is adjustable. The RDS/RBDS encoder supports all the basic RDS features plus it has a scrolling 'Program Service Name' feature with multiple messages that can be set up as a rotation. SCA generator supports frequencies from 20kHz to 90kHz and deviation from 1kHz to 10kHz.
The audio over IP function (STL).
This enables studio to transmitter links using Ogg/Vorbis encoding that achieves FM like quality at 64kBits/s. A normal ADSL broadband feed can be used to a remote site. The link can feed multiple sites limited only by the available bandwidth of the Internet connection.(The software has a limit of eight feeds).
The other use of the link is for outside broadcasts or feeds from remote studios. The link is low latency (adjustable)and bi-directional for such linking.
The STL uses a peer-to-peer method using UDP packets. There is a server-client method of establishing UDP peer-to-peer connections. This is an aid for sites that do not have a fixed IP address.
The STL link implements virtual RS232 Serial Data ports for remote control. The serial data link is bi-directional.
Internet streaming.
Sonos 4 has the ability to connect to Icecast & Shoutcast servers for Internet streaming. The software allows up to four connections. This enables the use of a low and a high bandwidth feeds.The supported encoding types are Ogg/Vorbis.,MP3 & AAC+. MP3 & AAC+ streaming need the Winamp plugins to be present.
Logging recorder.
The software has a basic audio recorder that operates in three modes. The logging mode is an hour by hour recorder using Ogg/Vorbis encoding. There is a feature for retrieval by time and date of a log file. Additionally there are modes for continuous recording and timed recording.
Sound file player.
The player will play sound files (.wav or .ogg) without gaps. For broadcasters the main use will be as a backup source in the event of the main feed failing. The sound file player supports the use of a playlist that repeats in the event of a failure.
Internet streaming player.
The player (Stream RX) supports the use of streaming as a method of linking. The software supports multiple URLs with automatic reconnection should a stream fail. The player supports Ogg/Vorbis.
Other features.
There are other features that do not directly relate to broadcasting.
The sound input can decode MPX & RDS signals.
There is an 'Analyser' function for inspecting waveforms and spectra. There is a signal generator with features that are useful in analysis of audio software and hardware.
Sonos 4 interfaces to sound cards using either ASIO or the Windows native multimedia sound interface.If the ASIO interface is used then low latency mode can be used.Use of ASIO is dependent upon the sound card having ASIO drivers.Most 'Pro' sound cards support ASIO.Low latency mode enables off air monitoring while speaking just as hardware FM & AM processors do.
The application is password protected to prevent unauthorized tampering.
Sonos 4 can be automatically started when Windows boots.Additionally the application can be made to minimize to the 'Sys tray'.
Sonos 4 supports multiple instances.It is theoretically possible to have multiple processors (up to eight) but CPUs are not fast enough yet to support eight processors.Current quad cores will just about support two instances of MBL9.(The nine band processor).
The processors.
The processor is the central feature of Sonos 4.There is a choice of four band,five band,six band,nine band and nine band wide bandwidth processors. The nine band (MBL9) is the recommended choice but it may overload some computers so to reduce CPU load a processor with fewer bands can be selected. All five processors share common parts such as three stages of parametric equalization, stereo widener, stereo enhancer, phase rotator, filtering for FM and AM, switchable pre-emphasis for FM. The processor architecture is similar in each of the five processors. Single dual or tri band gated AGC is followed by a gated multiband limiter optionally preceded by a multiband compressor. Single band gated limiting is applied before the final clipper. Pre-emphasis for FM is applied partially before the multiband section and partially after the final clipper. The processor settings are fully adjustable with easy to use saving and loading of preset files. There is a 'Daypart' scheduler to enable changes of preset (format) by time of day and day of the week. The processors have a 'Fail Over' or failsafe feature that switches the input to a backup should the main source fail. If the processor is not being used it can be disabled to reduce CPU load.
The stereo multiplex, RDS encoders and SCA generator.
It is possible to drive FM transmitter MPX inputs directly from Sonos 4.It needs a 192kHz sound card with adequate bandwidth to pas the MPX signal. The stereo multiplex encoder has adjustable clipping for extra loudness. The pilot tone amplitude is adjustable. The RDS/RBDS encoder supports all the basic RDS features plus it has a scrolling 'Program Service Name' feature with multiple messages that can be set up as a rotation. SCA generator supports frequencies from 20kHz to 90kHz and deviation from 1kHz to 10kHz.
The audio over IP function (STL).
This enables studio to transmitter links using Ogg/Vorbis encoding that achieves FM like quality at 64kBits/s. A normal ADSL broadband feed can be used to a remote site. The link can feed multiple sites limited only by the available bandwidth of the Internet connection.(The software has a limit of eight feeds).
The other use of the link is for outside broadcasts or feeds from remote studios. The link is low latency (adjustable)and bi-directional for such linking.
The STL uses a peer-to-peer method using UDP packets. There is a server-client method of establishing UDP peer-to-peer connections. This is an aid for sites that do not have a fixed IP address.
The STL link implements virtual RS232 Serial Data ports for remote control. The serial data link is bi-directional.
Internet streaming.
Sonos 4 has the ability to connect to Icecast & Shoutcast servers for Internet streaming. The software allows up to four connections. This enables the use of a low and a high bandwidth feeds.The supported encoding types are Ogg/Vorbis.,MP3 & AAC+. MP3 & AAC+ streaming need the Winamp plugins to be present.
Logging recorder.
The software has a basic audio recorder that operates in three modes. The logging mode is an hour by hour recorder using Ogg/Vorbis encoding. There is a feature for retrieval by time and date of a log file. Additionally there are modes for continuous recording and timed recording.
Sound file player.
The player will play sound files (.wav or .ogg) without gaps. For broadcasters the main use will be as a backup source in the event of the main feed failing. The sound file player supports the use of a playlist that repeats in the event of a failure.
Internet streaming player.
The player (Stream RX) supports the use of streaming as a method of linking. The software supports multiple URLs with automatic reconnection should a stream fail. The player supports Ogg/Vorbis.
Other features.
There are other features that do not directly relate to broadcasting.
The sound input can decode MPX & RDS signals.
There is an 'Analyser' function for inspecting waveforms and spectra. There is a signal generator with features that are useful in analysis of audio software and hardware.
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