Building on the proven FM Probe platform, the Audemat FM/HD Probe delivers reliable, advanced monitoring for HD Radio broadcasts, ensuring compliance, quality, and operational peace of mind.The Audemat FM/HD Probe offers outstanding capabilities that simplify HD Radio monitoring while preserving full FM and RDS monitoring capabilities. It includes advanced decoding, RDS analysis, FM signal measurements, and real-time streaming and recording, ensuring engineers can verify and troubleshoot remotely while maintaining complete oversight of their broadcast signals.This robust, compact device is designed for demanding environments, providing intuitive remote access, advanced alarm management, and deep signal analytics to help broadcasters meet regulatory requirements and deliver the best quality of service to their audience.Key Benefits:Simultaneous HD1, HD2, HD3, FM and RDS monitoringReal-time audio streaming, recording, and analysisNRSC mask and FM spectrum monitoringAdvanced alarm management and SNMP notificationsCompact, robust design for studio or transmitter site deploymentScalable monitoring and round-robin options for HD channelsKey ApplicationsService Operator Ensure the quality and the continuity of the RF signals Immediately notify a problem on the broadcasting network Remotely control the facility and do the first troubleshootingContent Providers Monitor the quality of the broadcast services Confirm the programs are ON-AIR 100% of the time Check the audio presence and level Verify the RDS information deeplyRegulation authorities Ensure the conformity with the broadcasting rules Analyze the causes of possible disturbances Give a history of the situation over several weeks.Main Features:Continuous FM/HD Radio broadcast monitoring:- Fast FM band scanning to visualize the entire FM spectrum and identify channels to monitor- 24/7 scan monitoring with alerts for missing or unauthorized FM stationsRegulatory compliance and NRSC mask checks:- Automatic comparison of on-air FM spectrum to NRSC mask- Verification of compliance with broadcasting regulationsFM/RDS data analysis and verification:- Deep RDS decoding and FM signal analysis- Verification of station IDs, song titles, and service informationAudio quality and signal alignment monitoring:- Measurement and comparison of audio levels, timing, and phase- Alignment between analog FM and HD signalsMarket and competition monitoring:- Survey of the entire FM band and detection of HD services- Logging of new or changed stationsAlarm notification & user management:- Multiple user accounts with configurable access levels- Alarm notifications via email or SNMPConsult the trends:- Storage of RF measurements over three sliding months on SD card- Graphical trend analysis and exportable CSV dataStream the service / on-air verification:- Remote audio streaming in compressed or native format- Viewing of associated DSL and slideshow for instant verificationSpecifications:RF Receiver: 1 RF receiver for FM, HD, and RDS monitoringHD Decoding: HD1, HD2, HD3 decoding & monitoringFM/RDS Monitoring: Full FM signal analysis with complete RDS decodingHD Channel Capacity: Up to 3 HD channels simultaneously, scalable to 8 channels (evaluation phase)Audio Monitoring: Real-time listening, recording, roundrobin monitoringData Monitoring: PSD, RDS, service detection, stream mode monitoringNRSC Mask Monitoring: Integrated FM spectrum analysis with NRSC mask comparisonSignal Quality: CNR/SNR monitoring, FM deviation and pilot measurementsHD Alignment: HD/FM alignment, delay and phase monitoringStreaming: Remote audio streaming (FM, HD, RDS)Recording: On-demand or alarm-triggered recordingLibrary Dependencies: Based on decoding library capabilitiesPlatform: Built on the FM Probe hardware platformControl: Web interface, SNMP, telemetry, alarmsDimensions: 483mm (19) x 42mm (1U) x 180mmWeight: 2.35 kgPower Supply: 100-240VAC / 50-60 Hz, 25 VAOperating Temperature: 0C to +50CStorage Temperature: -30C to +80CHumidity: 10-95% non-condensingInterfaces:- 2 LAN ports (RJ45)- 2 XLR analog audio outputs- 1 XLR AES output- Headphone output- 8 relay outputs- 16 digital inputs- 4 metering inputs- SD card slot- USB ports- OLED screenRF Inputs: BNC type for FM, HD, and RDS monitoring