ASTRO V 228

The ASTRO V 228 is a Direct Digital converter for processing two independent DVB-ASI input streams into up to eight FM radio programmes. It is designed for professional headend systems and provides high-quality FM output in the 87.5 to 108 MHz frequency range, with electronic output level adjustment via HE programming software.

Features:

• 2 × DVB-ASI inputs
• Up to 8 FM radio programmes
• FM frequency range: 87.5–108 MHz
• Maximum net input bitrate: 67 Mbit/s
• Packet burst and continuous transmission modes
• Supports 188 and 204 byte packets
• Optional Reed-Solomon decoding for 204-byte packets
• Output frequency selectable in 10 kHz steps
• RDS support
• Maximum output level: 98 dBµV
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >66 dB
• Unweighted signal-to-noise ratio: >72 dB
• Stereo crosstalk attenuation: >60 dB
• Distortion factor: <0.05%
• Direct Digital processing technology
• Electronic output level adjustment via HE programming software