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TouchMonitor TM7

Product Description

Setting New Standards: TouchMonitor TM7

NEW: 3G-SDI Audio Interface

With the new HW20714 audio interface (I/O option) audio signals of 3G/HD/SD-SDI data streams now also can bedeembedded and displayed with TM7.

NEW: Firmware Version 3-00

With the new firmware version additonal function keys allow more comfortable loudness measurements. Measurements can start with an automatical reset or can be operated just as long as the corresponding key (also with automatical reset) is touched and hold. Additionally, in Global Keyboard can be defined, if the key function is only controlled by the use of the GPI interface or if the corresponding keys are visible on TouchMonitor's display.
In the MagicLRA modes of the LRA instrument, a colored bargraph on the I value scale displays a still running measurement, if the mark for the I value exceeds the scale and is not visible anymore.

For existing units the firmware is available for download. See the Audio Monitors/TouchMonitor TM7 section
of the members area.

Space-saving
For environments where space is an issue, TouchMonitor TM7 is an ideal choice. Combining the simple and flexible operational concept and GUI of the TM9 with a 7" high-grade touch screen, the TM7 lets you configure the instruments of your choice with ease. Instruments can be scaled, randomly positioned and combined for optimized use of available screen space. The modular software concept lets you purchase exactly the features you actually require.

Different Housings
Beside the OEM version of TouchMonitor TM7 special versions are available for a seamless integration of TM7 into 19"/3U standard racks or into standard 19" rack-mount cabinets for waveform monitors for video studios.

Features

Easy and fast touch screen control with comfortable onscreen help
Highly flexible screen layout options with scalable instrument
Powerful DSP platform for parallel display of multiple instruments
16 channel audio interfacing including analog, AES3, AES3id (depending on selected hardware version)
3G-SDI interface for audio signals of 3G/HD/SD-SDI data streams (depending on selected hardware version)
Fully scalable, modular software approach for flexible configuration and easy on-site upgrades

Ethernet/LAN, USB, VGA and GPIO ports
7" touch screen 16 : 9 TFT
Table-top unit, approx. 198 x 138.5 (163) x 46 (95) mm, W x H x D (with table-stand), incl. mains adapter
OEM and flush mount versions available (please contact our sales department)
Standard Software (2-ch. PPM, TruePeak meter, spot correlator, global keyboard, gain reduction)
Other software modules available as options

Models

20700

TouchMonitor TM7 with:

Standard Hardware
- 20700
  Table-top unit (approx. 198 x 138.5 [163] x 46 [95] mm, W x H x D [with table-stand]) with easy-to-use graphical interface, 7" high-grade touch screen (16 : 9 TFT) and mains adapter.
  Audio interface selection required (I/O options, see below).
- 20700OEM
  OEM panel-mount version (approx. 188 x 109 x 45 mm, W x H x D) with easy-to-use graphical interface and 7" high-grade touch screen (16 : 9 TFT).
  Audio interface selection required (I/O options, see below).
- 20700-3U
  OEM version with additional mounting adapter for standard 19" racks (42HP x 3U x 44.5 mm, W x H x D).
  Audio interface selection required (I/O options, see below).
- 20700VID (iF product design award winner 2013)
  OEM version with additional mounting adapter for standard 19" rack-mount cabinets for waveform monitors (approx. 214.1 x 132.6 x 44.5 mm, W x H x D without mounting bars).
  Audio interface selection required (I/O options, see below).
Standard Software
Basic stereo PPM with analog scales (DIN +5, Nordic, British IIa, British IIb) and digital scales (0 to -60 dB, +3 to -60 dB TruePeak, quasi-DIN, quasi-Nordic, quasi-British IIa and IIb), peak hold, phase meter (correlator), global keyboard, and gain reduction. Other software modules available as Options.

Audio Interface Selection (I/O Options):
- HW20711
  8 analog inputs balanced (Sub-D)
  8 digital inputs + 8 digital outputs (4 x AES3 In, 4 x AES3 Out, Sub-D)
- HW20712
  8 analog inputs balanced (Sub-D)
  8 digital inputs (4 x AES3id In [BNC])
  digital outputs (4 x AES3id Out [BNC])
- HW20714
  8 digital inputs + 8 digital outputs (4 x AES3 In, 4 x AES3 Out, Sub-D)
  3G/HD/SD-SDI interface (3G-SDI In [BNC], 3G-SDI Through [BNC])

Instruments

Instruments can be scaled, randomly positioned and combined.
This example shows a combined Loudness Meter and Peak Program Meter (left), additional Loudness bargraphs for the display of the summed momentary (M), shortterm (S) and longterm (I) Loudness values (middle), the Loudness Radar Meter of TC Electronic® (right above), the numerical Loudness display (below) and the Surround Sound Analyzer (House display, to the right).

This example shows some extensions of firmware version 2 on one screen: The Moving Coil instruments are switched to BR IIa scale and single channel display (above). The LRA instrument (middle) using "MagicLRA + I + Num" mode displays the integrated Loudness value and the Loudness Range. The PPM (right) uses the Classic mode to simulate the look of RTW's classical peakmeters with gas-plasma displays. The Global Keyboard (below) is a customizable keypad that can be used for issuing global start/stop/reset messages to multiple instruments.

With Multichannel licence activated (see Options) several groups with different channel formats inside a preset can be displayed simultaneously. The screenshot shows examples of different groups.

With Loudness licence activated (see Options) Loudness measurements acc. to the current standards like EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-2/1771, ATSC A/85, ARIB, and SPL measurements can be made. The different groups on the screenshot show some examples. Additional the LRA instrument for the graphical display of the Loudness Range is available.

With RTA licence activated (see Options) the Real Time Analyzer displays the frequency spectrum of the selected input channels.

With Multichannel licence, Loudness licence and SSA licence activated (see Options) the Surround Sound Analyzer visualizes the dynamic behaviour of all display elements enabling you to see the balance of a surround programme intuitively and at a glance. The different groups on the screenshot show some examples.

With Loudness licence and Radar licence activated (see Options) Loudness measurements also can be made with the Loudness Radar Meter of TC Electronic®. Beside the Loudness Sum Meter the screenshot shows two Radar instruments running. Two indipendent audio signals can be monitored simultaneously.

With Premium PPM licence activated (see Options) additional scales and instruments like Audio Vectorscope or Multi-Correlator (with Multichannel licence) are available. The example shows beside the classical digital scale (group with red marker) the ARD+9 scale (yellow marker), an NHK scale (orange marker), and a Zoom scale (green marker). The Audio Vectorscope is added to the yellow stereo group and the Multi-Correlator to the red 5.1 group. Added are Moving Coil instruments for stereo modes displaying different scales in different arrangements. PPM's additionally can be displayed with segments or in a classic mode to simulate the look of RTW's classical peakmeters with gas-plasma displays.

Options

Software Modules:

SW20001: Multichannel Mode
This module expands the signal routing to Mono, Stereo, 5.0 Surround, 5.1 Surround, 7.1 Surround and Multichannel
(2 to 8 channels in one block, up to 2 blocks).

SW20002: Loudness and SPL Display
This module expands the basic stereo PPM with Loudness measuring functions as described in EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-3/1771, ATSC A/85, and ARIB guidelines, and the LRA instrument for the graphical display of the Loudness Range. A customer-specific mode allows the user to modify parameters. In addition the module provides the SPL display mode with various weighting filters and integration times as well as reference level adjust to calculate an SPL value from an electrical signal.
For signals with more than two channels software module SW20001 is required.

SW20003: RTA - Real Time Analyzer
This module provides on 31 bands a spectral distribution display for single channels, channel pairs or groups plus HP HF band.
For signals with more than two channels software module SW20001 is required.

SW20004: SSA - Surround Sound Analyzer
--- Precondition: Software module SW20002 is already installed! ---
This module is a powerful tool for visualizing the interaction of all important parameters of surround signals. The dynamic behaviour of all display elements (House display) corresponds to the subjective listening impression, enabling you to see the balance of a surround programme intuitively and at a glance.
For signals with more than two channels software module SW20001 is required.

SW20005: Radar Display
--- Precondition: Software module SW20002 is already installed! ---
This module provides a high resolution circular Loudness display for Momentary values and history, enhanced with numerical display of measuring time and two descriptors. The Radar Display equals the Loudness Radar Meter of TC Electronic®.
For signals with more than two channels software module SW20001 is required.

SW20006: RTW Premium PPM
This module expands the Basic Stereo PPM (standard software) with additional scales (Zoom, SMPTE, NHK, ARD+9, et al.), additional display modes (segment, classic), and moving coil instruments with different scales and functions. It also provides a 2-channel Audio Vectorscope and a separate phase meter.
With software module SW20001 installed also the Multichannel PPM is extended with these functions and enhanced with the Multi-Correlator (up to 10 phase meters). The Gain Reduction is added with Multi-Channel mode.

Accessories

1167
Snake cable 4 meter, distributes 25p-Sub-D to 4 x XLR-F and 4 x XLR-M (digital inputs and outputs)

1186
Snake cable 4 meter, distributes 25p-Sub-D to 8 x XLR-F (analog inputs)

1168-R
Wide range 100 - 240 V AC/24 V DC 2.7 A, table-top power supply with corresponding power cable for different power supply systems