Atec Tektronix-764 User Manual
Atec Equipment
Features & Benefits
Two Balanced or Unbalanced
AES/EBU or SPDIF
Loopthrough Inputs Drive
Four-channel Level Meters
Adjustable Clip/Mute
Indicators
Audio Phase Display
Phase Correlation Meter
Unique Session Statistics
Compilation
VITC and LTC Time Code
Inputs
Channel Status and User
Data Decoding
AES-3 DARS Input
Optional Serial Digital Video
(Embedded Audio) Input
Optional Balanced Analog
Line Outputs
Supports a Pair of AES
Streams Output by
Professional DVTRs
Configurable Level Indicators
Support a Variety of Technical
Preferences
Mono Compatibility and
Sound-stage Monitoring
Assured via Phase Display
Clear Phase Indication
Regardless of Signal
Amplitude or Panning
Quality Control Certificate via
Session Statistics Compilation
Time Code Stamping of
Errors Pinpoints Audio
Needing Correction
Simple Viewing of Encoded
Channel Status and User Data
System Timing
Measurements to
Recognized Standard
Monitor Embedded Audio
Without an External
Demultiplexer
Monitor Sound via
Loudspeakers Without
External Converters
Applications
Digital Audio Monitoring in
Broadcast and Post
Production Facilities
Creative Adjustments in
Digital Audio Production
D i g i t a l A u d i o M o n i t o r
764
The Tektronix 764 Digital Audio Monitor is an
advanced monitoring tool for production and
quality assessment in modern digital audio
facilities. It combines the features of a phase
and level meter with those of a digital audio
data monitor. The 764 provides technical
personnel with a setup and calibration tool
and production personnel with an operational
monitor capable of conventional and advanced
audio assessment tasks.
The 764 is well equipped for these tasks.
Easy-to-read display screens can be viewed
from across a room. An auxiliary VGA output
supports larger color display units. Its two
AES/EBU input channels have loopthrough
capability permitting the 764 to be assigned
to any signal path. Operation follows an easy-
to-use, menu-driven scheme.
Audio Level
Audio amplitude measurement results are
displayed on up to four bar graphs. Most
characteristics can be configured to user
preferences. This includes the amplitude scale
and ballistics, peak-hold characteristics and
the value of test and peak levels. Other
features include detection of digital clipping
and muting and detection of system errors.
Audio Phase
A Lissajous display is augmented with a
mathematical phase correlation meter. In
addition, selectable Sum and Difference bars
provide an additional phase assessment tool.
Time Code
The 764 features Time Code input and display
capabilities. Vertical Interval and Longitudinal
Time Code can be displayed for locating
specific audio passages.
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