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FM-5
AM-5
AP-3 FM-5

AM-5

 

Audio Processing

 

Audio Processing by Vorsis





Why should you consider a Vorsis Processor?

 

The most compelling reason to consider Vorsis is that Wheatstone's team of algorithm designers understands the challenges of real-world broadcast audio processing. We have decades of experience designing audio processing for a  myriad of radio and tv broadcast applications and we are using those same skills to approach and solve broadcast audio processing challenges in completely new ways.

We've combined our  talents to build a completely new class of audio processors - processors so unique and so powerful that they set a new and higher standard for on air sound.

Also, when we set out to design our new line of audio processor targeted at higher end broadcast applications we made a conscious decision to ignore the methods previously used by others to process audio. We did this because as a company we believe that there will always be new ideas for audio processing algorithms.

With the resources of  Wheatstone behind it the Vorsis design team has made significant advances in the digital broadcast audio processing. You can hear the difference!

GUI

Vorsis Intuitive GUI Interface

The GUI structure on all of our audio processors is very straightforward and extremely intuitive. In fact, no adjustment is more than two mouse clicks away from anywhere else in the GUI.
 
AP1000 GUI Screen Shots

Input
 Equalizer
AGC/Comp

 HD Out
FM Out
ST Encoder 

State of the Art Production

Vorsis audio processors are members of the ever-expanding Wheatstone product line and are built to the same exacting standards as all Wheatstone products. Every facet of product research and development, manufacturing, testing, and quality control is done in Wheatstone's large state of the art facility in New Bern, North Carolina to ensure that customers receive superior performing products of the highest possible quality.

State of the Art DSP Algorithms

Vorsis processors rely on proprietary DSP algorithms to create uncommonly clean and natural sound along with competitive "on-the-dial" loudness. Each Vorsis product comes equipped with its own Windows software based Graphical User Interface for intuitive operation. Carefully tuned factory presets ensure that the processors can be placed into use quickly and easily and in any size market with a minimum of effort.

Vorsis Bass Management System™

Given our understanding of advanced signal processing and the shortcomings of “bass clippers” in other audio processors, it was clear that a completely different approach for handling bass in an on-air audio processor was both required and warranted. Our design team was intent on tackling the bass processing from a new perspective and the result of our work is the new Vorsis Bass Management System™(VBMS) algorithm. In simplistic terms it is a set of high-performance DSP algorithms designed to overcome the shortcomings of previous bass amplitude control topologies while also outperforming them. Download VBMS Application Guide

 

Remote Monitoring

Every Vorsis processor comes supplied with PC software to control one or more processors via a standard ethernet local area network (LAN). Using TCP protocols, this remote  control can also take place from anywhere with an internet connection. Our  easy-to-navigate software provides a straightforward graphic user interface  (GUI) that controls and displays the powerful features and functions that are  now available with the click of a mouse such as: manipulation of all audio  processing functions, system settings, input/output selection, and preset  creation, storage and application.


A Fast-Fourier Transform (FFT) Display shows realtime spectral analysis of the selected audio  signal showing composite curves representing  the frequency response of the applied processing. Display is determined by the  selector buttons below the graph. Dual, sample  accurate bargraph metering (floating peak over average) indicates  signal levels (input and output) and gain reductions being applied by the multiband compressor.


                                                         

The Keystone of Vorsis Processing
The AP1000 is the keystone of the Vorsis audio processing  line. Its natural and balanced sound texture, incredible on-the-dial  competitive loudness, and markedly clean sound makes it the most powerful FM and HD broadcast audio processor ever. The AP1000 Spectral Processor with its twin 31 band FFT based limiters takes the "total control" approach to processing with all processing parameters easily adjustable through an easy to use Graphical User Interface.


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AP-1000
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GUI Screen shots:
Input  |  Equalizer  |  AGC/Comp  |  HD Out  |  FM Out  |  ST Encoder 


Features    
Overview
                                                                            

    - Thirty-one band Fine Grain Processor™
    - Preprocessing via Five band or Three band AGC
    - Exclusive Vorsis Multiband Dynamics Controller
    - Exclusive VBMS™(Vorsis Bass Management System)
    - FM peak control via oversampled lookahead limiter
    - Highly oversampled distortion masked clipper
    - Precision 8x oversampled HD output limiter
    - Three, Four band full parametric EQ sections
    - Variable high pass filter and voice phase rotator
    - Ethernet control with front/rear panel jacks
    - GPI preset trigger
    - AES3 digital input accepts 32kHz - 96kHz
    - HD latency FM delay of up to ten seconds
    - Precision FM stereo MPX generator
    - 50 or 75uS FM pre-emphasis
    - Front panel control via high-resolution LCD display
    - Headphone output with selectable monitoring sources
    - 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
    - High resolution front panel LED metering
    - AES3 and analog inputs
      

The AP 1000 is a 31 band digital audio processor able to output FM and HD radio signals.


At the heart of  the AP 1000 is a pair of unique 31 band compressor/limiters each with adjustable and individual thresholds. The FM path also offers a 31 band clipper.


This innovative design allows for a more detailed compression algorithm than the older 6 band systems commonly used in radio stations.

Size: Height - 5.250"  Width - 17.400" Length - 13.715"   





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HD-p3
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Features Overview


    - AES3 and analog audio inputs
    - Adjustable three band crossover
    - Voice phase scrambler (decorrelator)
    - High pass, low pass & notch filters
    - Four-band parametric EQ
    - Variable frequency de-esser
    - Downward expansion
    - Proprietary Vorsis Multiband Dynamics Control
    - EQ / compressor signal chain swap
    - Lookahead Output limiter
    - Simultaneous analog and digital outputs
    - 44.1 or 48 kHz output sample rates
    - HD latency FM delay
    - 24-bit A/D and D/A
    - Control of all audio parameters via intuitive PC GUI
    - FFT audio analysis via GUI
    - Multilevel password protection
    - Preset storage and recall
    - Quick save/compare function
    - TCP/IP remote control
    - GPI preset trigger
    - Occupies only one rack space

The HD-P3 is the most flexible, cost effective, multi-use digital audio processor on the market today. With the HD-P3 users can select either Air-chain or Production processing modes. Both modes benefit from powerful Vorsis proprietary dynamics processing.
 
Using the Air-chain mode, the HD-P3 can be used for FM, AM and HD broadcasts with extremely high quality, clear clean sound and a very affordable price.

Switch the HD-P3 to Production mode and the unit becomes a powerful and flexible three band production processor.

The HD-P3 is useful for professional commercial recording studios to maximize recorded levels or to achieve a certain sound, all at a fraction of the cost of other production processors.  

Size: Height - 1.650", Width - 17.346", Length -12.800" 




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M1
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Features Overview


    - High quality microphone preamp              
    - Control of all audio parameters
    - Intuitive PC-based Graphical User  Interface (GUI)
    - Phantom power
    - Metering: In/Out, De-esser, Compression,  Expansion
    - Multilevel  password protection
    - 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz AES3 output sample rates
    - Preset storage and recall
    - Four-band parametric EQ
    - High and low pass filters
    - Variable frequency de-esser
    - Downward expansion
    - Tunable Highpass/Lowpass Filters and Notch
    - Output limiter  
    - Quick save/compare function
    - FFT voice energy display via GUI
    - Takes up one rack space
    - TCP/IP Ethernet remote control
    - GPI preset trigger
    - 24-bit A/D, D/A converter s
    - Voice phase scrambler (De-correlator)
    - Simultaneous Digital and Analog Outputs

The Vorsis M1 is a flexible and easy to use digital Microphone processor.  It offers unlimited pre-sets, security, networkability, all digital framework, and easy to set up parameters.

Either from the front panel, or from the GUI - all parameters of the M1 can be controlled to give each voice talent his or her own personal sound at the press of a button.

From one GUI an entire facility’s group of M1's can be controlled, making multiple microphone processor management easy.

The features on the M1 include a 4 band parametric EQ, high and low pass filters, de-esser and expander and of course, our proprietary Vorsis dynamics processing.

The unit comes loaded with factory designed pre-sets, and designing your own is easy - thanks to features such as "Quick save" and quick compare - allowing you to toggle back and forth between  different presets as you adjust them.

Size: Height - 1.650", Width - 17.346", Length - 12.800" 





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ap3
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Features Overview


    - AES3 and analog audio inputs
    - Adjustable three band crossover
    - Voice phase scrambler (decorrelator)
    - High pass, low pass & notch filters
    - Four-band parametric EQ
    - Variable frequency de-esser
    - Downward expansion
    - Proprietary Vorsis Multiband Dynamics Control
    - EQ / compressor signal chain swap- Lookahead Output limiter
    - Simultaneous analog and digital outputs
    - 44.1 or 48 kHz output sample rates 
    - HD latency FM delay
    - 24-bit A/D and D/A
    - Control of all audio parameters via intuitive PC GUI interface
    - FFT audio analysis via GUI
    - Multilevel password protection
    - Preset storage and recall
    - Quick save/compare function
    - TCP/IP remote control
    - GPI preset trigger
    - Occupies only one rack space


Built around a multi-band compressor with complementary AGC, the AP-3 can replace a whole rack of dedicated processors. It excels as a high performance microphone processor of extraordinary accuracy.

Whether stereo or mono, VORSIS pre-conditions your signal (HPF, LPF, notch filter, de-esser, expander), then let’s you apply 3-band AGC/compression and 4-band parametric EQ (signal chain-reversible) before running through a zero-overshoot peak limiter prior to final output.

With real-time spectrum density readouts and full metering, our included PC graphic interface software makes operation of the AP-3 a pleasure, offering complete control of all audio parameters, presets, monitor functions, system settings and security, all through a single RJ-45 ethernet connection that lets you control one or many AP-3 units.

Size: Height - 1.669", Width - 17.396", Length - 12.820"





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FM-5
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Features Overview


    - High pass filter may operate in Stereo or M/S modes
    - Automatic audio source failover on analog and digital audio inputs
    - Separate audio input gains for analog and digital inputs
    - Four band parametric equalizer
    - Five band linear phase crossover with adjustable crossover points
    - Proprietary five band Vorsis Multiband Dynamics Controller
    - Precision ten band final limiter with distortion masked clipper
    - FM output simultaneously available as AES3 and analog
    - Reference-grade multiplex encoder with selectable composite  clipper, multiplex filter, and twin composite outputs                                         

The FM 5 is one of the newest members of the Vorsis processing family; features include a proprietary five band Vorsis Multiband Dynamics Controller along with a precision ten band final limiter with distortion masked clipper.




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Am-5
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Features Overview


- Selectable all-pass filter for making voices energy more symmetrical
- Adjustable input high pass filter may operate in Stereo or M/S modes
- Automatic audio source failover on analog and digital audio inputs
- Separate audio input gains for analog and digital inputs
- Four band parametric EQ may be placed before/after multiband section
- Five band linear phase crossover with adjustable crossover points
- Proprietary Vorsis Multiband Dynamics Processing
- Multiband Dynamics Processing operates in M/S mode
- Precision ten band multiband limiter
- Advanced Distortion Masked clipper for absolute peak control
- Adjustable positive asymmetry, LF tilt correction and dual transmitter outputs
- 4.5kHz, 5kHz, 6kHz CCIR and 10kHz NRSC Lowpass filters supported
 The AM 5 is one of the newest members of the Vorsis processing family; feaures include separate audio input gains for analog and digital inputs and a four band parametric equalizer which may be before or after multiband section

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