Aqua Broadcast Cobalt C-50 FM Transmitter
Digital FM Transmitter 30 watt - DDS Exciter, Stereo Encoder, Analog Audio Inputs, AES/EBU, MPX, Dynamic RDS, SFN s-1RU-N
Perfect for low-power applications like smaller Transmitter sites, use as an Exciter or as a Gap-filler, Sporting where low power, and High quality audio are needed.
The COBALT C-50 Transmitter has a superior audio quality and sound clarity thanks to it‘s Direct to Channel Digital technology.
Running on a fully customised LINUX OS system, this low distortion modulator is available on all models within the COBALT family of FM Transmitters. Inputs and outputs include Analog, AES/EBU, Digital MPX (AES192), Ethernet, USB, GPIO, GPS Sync with built in SFN capabilities.
Radio market beating sound will let you stand out to your listeners, with it's built-in 4 band Audio Processor with Bass enhancement, Pilot protection, Wide AGC and a whole bunch of expertly designed modern presets, so you sound great right from the start.
The modern design lets you easily read the Ultra-clear RGB display, and the intuitive Joystick controls with Haptic feedback and additional silicon buttons allows fast setup, getting you on the air even faster.
The advanced communication package with Intuitive web interface and remote control via Ethernet (https) lets you make changes or monitor the COBALT Transmitter. Full SNMP Version 3 management and the ability to send emails, alerts and monitor audio remotely gives you added confidence knowing you have full control from anywhere in the world on any device with a Web browser.
Easy access to all components and software controlled variable fan speed, will guarantee you low cost of maintenance.
The highest AC efficiency, a compact design and reduced weight mean low cost of transportation and far the lowest total cost of ownership in its class.
Features
Dynamic, UECP Compliant RDS Encoder
Direct to Digital Synthesized modulation
Digital MPX with MPX power Limiter
GPS Sync
4 Band Audio Processor
Linux OS
RGB Screen
Ethernet Control
SNMP
Available Options – please check related products for price:
- Cobalt Tuner Option
- Cobalt 5 band Audio Processor Option
- Cobalt Dante/AES67 Option
- Cobalt MicroMPX Option
- Cobalt 2U redundant PSU Option (C-300, C-700, C-1000)
- Cobalt 48V DC Power Option
- Cobalt 2U External Fan Option (C-300, C-700, C-1000)
GENERAL
| Output Power (W) | 50W |
| Range (W) | 0.1-50W |
| RF Output connector | N-Type (Female) |
| Input ACV @ 50/60Hz | 100-240 (277 North America only) |
| Power Connector | IEC 13A filtered |
| Power consumption | ~35W @ max power |
| AC-RF efficiency typ | ~30% |
| Temperature controlled fan | 1 |
| Power supplies | 1 |
| Dimensions WxDxH (inch) | 19x15x1RU (1.75") |
| Dimensions WxDxH (cm) | 48.3 x 38 x 4.45 |
| Weight | 3.7kg / 8.14lb |
MODULATOR
| Transmitter type | Solid-state FM Stereo transmitter |
| Modulator | Direct-to-channel (DDS) |
| RF Output Frequency Range | VHF Band II, 87-108MHz |
| RF Frequency Steps | 50/100kHz |
| Frequency Stability | ±1 ppm with internal 10MHz clock reference |
| FM Modulation Range Capability | 75kHz default, 100% modulation adjustable up to 250kHz |
RF
| Power Stability | ≤ ± 0.25dB |
| Asynchronous/AM noise | ≤ -60dB |
| Synchronous AM s/n ratio | ≤ -60dB |
| RF Harmonic and Spurious Suppression | Meets ETSI requirements |
| VSWR operation | Fully protected against gradual or sudden VSWR conditions. Proportional power reduction from VSWR 1.5:1 |
STEREO ENCODER
| Modes | Stereo, Mono L+R, Mono L, Mono R |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 15kHz |
| Pre-emphasis | 0, 50 or 75μs |
| Pilot tone | 19kHz, adjustable level |
| Subcarriers suppression | ≤ -70dB |
| Stereo separation | >80dB digital, >70dB analogue |
| SNR | >85dB |
| THD+N |
<0.03% |
AUDIO INPUTS
| Analogue | 2 x XLR female, 10kΩ impedance, level from 0dBu up to 24dBu |
| Digital | AES/EBU via RJ45 per StudioHUB+, level from -24dBFS up to 0dBFS, sampling rates 32-192kHz |
RDS GENERATOR
| Type | 87,5 ÷ 108 MHz |
| Protocols | ± 1 ppm |
| Ports | 600 W |
COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL
| 10MHz input | BNC, 50Ω terminated |
| 1PPS input | BNC, 50Ω terminated |
| RF sample output | SMA, 50Ω, -30dBc |
| UART over USB | USB-B, system control |
| USB | 2 x USB-A, storage & FW upgrade |
| Ethernet | 2 x RJ45, 1x System controller, 1x AES67 compatible IP audio |
| RS232 | DB25 shared connector, system control |
| GPIO | DB25 shared connector, 8 x output & 8 x input, all optically isolated. |
| Interlock/RF Mute | DB25 shared connector |
| Title | Type | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQUA-BROADCAST-COBALT-C50-DATASHEET-NC-161122.pdf | 1,015.35KB | Download |
