The AR-DM1-B is a 16-channel digital audio monitoring system featuring 10-segment tri-color LED bar graphs. Designed for ultra-near field audio monitoring in space critical environments, the AR-DM1-B is ideal for TV facilities, studios, postproduction facilities, VTR bays, mobile production vehicles, satellite links, and wherever multi-channel audio monitoring is required. The AR-DM1-B features stereo loudspeakers in a compact 1RU form factor, with Class D Amplification and 100% digital processing providing pristine audio quality. Interchangeable input and output modules provide unrivaled flexibility - up to four I/O modules can be installed in a single AR-DM1-B audio monitor, each module with up to 16 channel inputs, providing a possible 64 channels per audio monitor. Input choices include balanced/unbalanced AES/EBU, SDI video with embedded audio, and balanced analog audio. With an optional DOLBY® module, the AR-DM1-B supports decoding and monitoring of DOLBY® E and DOLBY® DIGITAL (AC-3) signals, with the option to output discrete decoded channels or pass through encoded bit streams. Flexible monitoring modes include mono, stereo, and various stereo downmix configurations for multi-channel audio. 10-segment tri-color LED bar graphs allow simultaneous VU/PPM metering of 16 audio channels. Additional features include volume and balance controls, a headphone jack, and an RS-485 port for onsite firmware upgrades.

AR-DM1-B

16 Channel Digital Audio Monitor – 1RU Mainframe with Tri-Color LED Bar Graphs

Owner's Manual (PDF)
16 Channel Digital Audio Monitor 1RU  Mainframe Tri-Color LED Bar Graphs

  • Only 1RU (1.75")
  • 16 Tri-Color VU/PPM 10-Segment LED Bar Graphs
  • User-configurable with a variety of modules
  • 100% Digital Processing
  • Class D Audio Amplification
  • Dolby® Digital / Dolby® E Decoding
    (with optional ARDM-D552 module)
  • Selectable Stereo Downmix Modes
  • RS-485 Port enables on-site firmware upgrades
  • Balance and Volume Control
  • 1/4" Headphone Jack

The AR-DM1-B is ideal for TV facilities, studios, post production, VTR bays, mobile production vehicles, satellite links, and wherever multichannel audio monitoring is required. The AR-DM1-B supports 16 audio channels with four slots available for interchangeable input / output modules. This unit also provides pristine audio quality and unrivaled flexibility with 100% digital processing, Class D (digital) amplification, selectable stereo downmix modes, Dolby® Digital / Dolby® E decoding capability (with optional ARDM-D552 module), a ¼” headphone jack with Level control, and an RS-485 port for on-site firmware upgrades.

The AR-DM1-B provides 10-segment tri-color bar graphs, while supporting VU and peak metering. Channel, Group, Mix, Dolby®, and Balance selection, and saved configurations are easily accessed via the system’s large navigation buttons. For audio playback, the AR-DM1-B provides two magnetically-shielded loudspeakers in a compact 1RU design.


$2599.00


Multi-Rate SDI/HD-SDI Video Inpu
ARDM-HDSDI

  • Multi-Rate SDI/HD-SDI Video Input (Auto-Detect)
  • Re-Clocked SDI/HD-SDI
    Loop-Through Output
  • SDI: SMPTE 259M-C / HD-SDI:
    SMPTE 292M
  • Supports 8 Stereo Embedded
    Channels or Dolby®
  • Multi-Channel Decoding*
$499.00

4 Unbalanced AES/EBU Inputs (BNC)
ARDM-AES-BNC

  • 4 Unbalanced AES/EBU Inputs (BNC)
  • 4 Passive Loop-Through Outputs (BNC)
  • Supports 4 Stereo Channels or Dolby® Multi-Channel Decoding*


$499.00

4 Balanced AES/EBU Stereo Inputs
ARDM-AES-XLR

  • 4 Balanced AES/EBU Stereo Inputs
    (DB-25)
  • 4 Passive Loop-Through Outputs (DB-25)
  • Break-Out Cable included
    (DB-25 to 8 XLR)
  • Supports 4 Stereo Channels or Dolby® Multi-Channel Decoding*

$499.00



8 Balanced Analog Audio Inputs
ARDM-AA-8XLR

  • 8 Balanced Analog Audio Inputs (DB-25)
  • Nominal level : 0,+4,+6, or+8
    dBu = -20dBFs
  • Break-Out Cable included
    (DB-25 to XLR)

$499.00

2 Balanced Analog Audio Outputs
ARDM-AA-2OUT

  • 2 Balanced Analog Audio Outputs
  • Nominal level : -20 dBFs = +8 dBu
  • Excellent for on-the-fly
    2-channel monitoring

$499.00

4 Unbalanced AES/EBU Outputs
ARDM-AES-4OUT

  • 4 Unbalanced AES/EBU Outputs
    (75Ω BNC)
  • Capable of 4 AES/EBU Outputs
    De-embedded from HD-SDI or
    SD-SDI input
  • Capable of 4 AES/EBU Outputs Decoded
    from Dolby® E / Dolby®
    Digital bitstream*
$499.00



Requires optional Dolby® E / Dolby® Digital Decoder Module (ARDM-D552)

Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder Module ARDM-D552
Dolby® E/Dolby® Digital Decoder Module
Required for multi-channel decoding
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

$1799.00

* Pricing does not reflect freight costs and applicable taxes and duties
* Pricing, specification and features are subject to change