SOUND4 FIRST provides all the most important functionalities you need in an FM/HD processor and sets the bar high both in terms of performance and affordability. Designed to deliver a sound of uncompromising quality, this tool gives you 2-band processing, a digital stereo generator and an IMPACT Clipper.One of the most important advantages of this product is the fact that audio airs just three seconds after powering on the device. This tool is fully BS-412 compliant and comes with an HD Limiter, a Low Distortion Bass Clipper and a Low Distortion FM Limiter. SOUND4 FIRST has Analog, Digital and AES-67/Livewire inputs and outputs, as well as MPX FM output. It also solves the so-called blending problem resulting from the switch of receivers from stereo to mono, bringing you a constant level of clear audio. Your investment is very well protected with ability to upgrade by the licensing to the next step in the processing features Pulse, and all the way up to the top of line Impact.The impressive backup functionalities ensure a reliable, uninterrupted audio feed. SOUND4 FIRST provides an optional streaming output fully compatible with all standard servers, including HLS.Main Features:Dual Power supply2 Processing path: FM & HDInputs: 2 AES/EBU 32 to 192 kHz, 2 analog, 2 AES-67/Livewire, 2 IP Codec (SOUND4 IP CONNECT), 2 SUB (insert for RDS/RBDS…)Outputs: 2 AES/EBU 32 to 192 kHz, 2 analog, 2 AES-67/Livewire, 2 IP Codec (SOUND4 IP CONNECT), 2 MPXDigital AES/EBU and wordclock synchronization inputs.3 independent Ethernet ports: Admin, AES-67, IP-CONNECTGPIO: 8 inputs, 8 outputs, advanced management with scriptsGPS Sync for System timeMicro SD: High capacity management, SDXC compatible standard (up to 2TB), for music storage and moreTwo USB ports: front and rear (for preset & upgrade loading and other functionalities)Headphone output on front panel with the possibility to listen each Input or OutputFull Routing management: Patch points with Insert and Mix on all stages, routing of signals to any Inputs and OutputsAutomatic failover input switching with crossfadeDiversity Delay: up to 20 secondsRelay switch for automatic by-passFully controllable from front PanelGUI remote control compatible 32 & 64 bits – Windows 7, 8, 10 and LinuxHTML5 GUI: Inputs and outputs setup, preset change, upgrades…Start-up time of SOUND4 FIRST: 2 seconds to be on air (Analog Input or AES/EBU input)User-Friendly Control InterfaceAdvanced meterings with Loudness, FFT and MPX PowerUnlimited Undo/Redo versioning function for presets with possibility of recallInnovative compare to reference functionLog comment feature follow each presetA readable and interactive path diagramA remote connection manager to control several processorsRemote control works with W7 32& 64 bits, W8-10 32 & 64 bits, WS 2008 R2, WS 2012, Linux (Debian)HQ Sound, main sampling process frequency of 192 kHz.2-band AGC2-band limiter4-band EQFinal limiters:FM path – Bass Clipper + FM Limiter + MPX LimiterHD path – Look Ahead limiter for the HD outputVoice Smoother to avoid distortion problems on certain voicesBS412 compliant MPX power controllerTypical processing delay at 1 KHz:- HD output: 3 to 6 ms- FM output: 18.5 ms- MPX output: 25 msof Sound4 First