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<strong>Telos</strong> & <strong>Omnia</strong> <strong>2002</strong>
Timeline<br />
1984: Steve Church invents <strong>Telos</strong> 10, world’s first DSP adaptive telephone hybrid<br />
1985: <strong>Telos</strong> Systems founded<br />
1986: Frank Foti designs Vigilante audio processor at WHTZ, New York<br />
1988: NBC uses <strong>Telos</strong> hybrids to cover Seoul Olympic Games<br />
1988: Cutting Edge founded; Vigilante FM audio processor introduced<br />
1989: <strong>Telos</strong> ONE Hybrid<br />
1991: Cutting Edge Unity 2000 audio processor<br />
1991: <strong>Telos</strong> develops multi-line DSP talk systems<br />
1992: Cutting Edge merges with <strong>Telos</strong> Systems<br />
1992: <strong>Telos</strong> develops Digital Dynamic Equalization adaptive hybrid EQ<br />
1993: Zephyr fuses MPEG Layer 3 and ISDN technologies<br />
1996: <strong>Telos</strong> introduces MP3 for real-time webcasting<br />
1996: Zephyr used by major broadcasters during Atlanta Olympic Games<br />
1997: Cutting Edge debuts <strong>Omnia</strong>.fm Digital Audio Processor<br />
1998: <strong>Omnia</strong>.am and <strong>Omnia</strong>.net<br />
1999: <strong>Omnia</strong>-3 introduced for FM, AM and Internet processing<br />
1999: <strong>Telos</strong> Series 2101 and TWOx12 pioneer use of ISDN for talk shows<br />
1999: <strong>Omnia</strong> ToolVox digital microphone processor<br />
2000: <strong>Omnia</strong>-6fm premieres; world’s first 96 kHz / 24-bit broadcast audio processor<br />
2001: SmartSurface networkable control system shown at NAB<br />
2001: Zephyr Xstream introduces low-delay MPEG AAC-LD coding<br />
<strong>2002</strong>: <strong>Omnia</strong>-4.5 audio processor for FM and AM introduced<br />
<strong>2002</strong>: ProFiler automated program archiving
Introduction<br />
Dear Reader,<br />
We owe our success to you.<br />
A long time ago Steve had some<br />
ideas for improving broadcast<br />
telephones, and Frank had an<br />
idea for improving processing.<br />
After awhile, they decided to join<br />
forces to make interesting gear<br />
together. You liked and bought<br />
enough of our products that we<br />
turned into a serious company<br />
with a big R&D lab, accountants,<br />
support guys - the works. Then you<br />
gave us great new ideas, and<br />
made suggestions that turned into<br />
more cool stuff to make broadcast<br />
technology better. You will see the<br />
result in the following pages.<br />
From the bottom of our transmitter<br />
cavities, we thank you. And we<br />
look forward to sharing more great<br />
ideas.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
The <strong>Telos</strong> - <strong>Omnia</strong> Team
<strong>Omnia</strong>-6: Wasn’t Born To Follow<br />
The world’s hottest on-air audio machine. The choice of get-it radio people at the very best majormarket<br />
stations - 4 of the top 5 in NY, 2 of the top 3 in LA, and 5 of the 6 most listened-to stations in<br />
the USA win with <strong>Omnia</strong>. Leading internatinal stations agree: It’s on all the BBC’s FM stations in the<br />
UK, and #1 stations in Canada, Ireland, Germany, Finland, Australia, France, Denmark, and Sweden.<br />
96 kHz sampling/24 bit resolution, five band AGC and six band limiting make it loud, clean, and<br />
smooth. Special enhancement tools let you dominate the dial with PD-pleasing bass punch.<br />
With <strong>Omnia</strong>-6, you lead - others follow.
Power, Under Your Control<br />
www.omniaaudio.com<br />
<strong>Omnia</strong> has what it takes to let you get what you<br />
want. Two LCD screens - one for meters and the<br />
other for controls - so that you can always know<br />
what is happening under the covers as you make<br />
your entries.
<strong>Omnia</strong>-4.5: Digital Dynamite<br />
<strong>Omnia</strong>-3: Million-Dollar Sound
www.omniaaudio.com<br />
Yeah, we know, <strong>Omnia</strong> is known for FM - but you gotta try this AM box! Who<br />
knew AM could sound this good? All new and starting to be discovered by bigtime<br />
AMs who need maximum crankage. Remarkably clean, given the amazing<br />
punch. Includes NRSC low-pass filtering plus selectable narrow-band filters for<br />
news/talk formats and international requirements.<br />
Ready to make your competitors cry? <strong>Omnia</strong>-4.5fm features the same 96 kHz/24bit<br />
structure as <strong>Omnia</strong> 6, stereo and bass enhancement features, a five-band<br />
limiter and smooth, precise AGC. All the power you need to craft your signature<br />
sound - and crush your competition.<br />
Three of the four highest billing stations in the U.S. use <strong>Omnia</strong> because only<br />
<strong>Omnia</strong> delivers the loudness, clarity and punch demanding broadcasters need<br />
to grab and hold their audience. Get the famous <strong>Omnia</strong> sound in a compact<br />
package. <strong>Omnia</strong>-3fm features 48 kHz sampling, near theoretically perfect alldigital<br />
stereo generator, three-band processing and an integrated composite<br />
clipper for compelling competitive loudness.<br />
AM broadcasters get the DSP processing power they need. Four-bands in mono<br />
or stereo, a comprehensive filter set, and - like all <strong>Omnia</strong> processors - a flexible<br />
PC-Card based software architecture that let’s you move presets from unit to<br />
unit, and readily enables field upgrade.<br />
The <strong>Omnia</strong> designed to make the best of the Internet, <strong>Omnia</strong>-3net incorporates<br />
special processing algorithms that bring smooth consistency to the desktop<br />
listening environment. Designed in partnership with the audio coding experts at<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> to optimize quality and spectral balance for even low bitrate streams.
<strong>Omnia</strong> ToolVox<br />
The first mic processor of its kind, crafted by the <strong>Omnia</strong> team to be a perfect complement to on-air<br />
signal chains. Phase rotator smooths voices by keeping asymmetric peaks out of subsequent clipping<br />
- and lets you switch off this function in the air processor, preserving music transients. Unique<br />
FFT-based de-esser not found in generic processors effectively controls sibilants so the air processor<br />
doesn’t chew them up. Top-of-class TrueVerb® reverb from Waves warms and widens, creating appealing<br />
ambience. Full set of tools for dynamics and EQ.<br />
PC remote control via Ethernet lets you create presets optimized for each talent’s voice characteristics.<br />
Supports 100 presets, which may be selected either via Ethernet or with the jogwheel and<br />
LCD.<br />
<strong>Omnia</strong>.sg<br />
The high-performance <strong>Omnia</strong> digital stereo generator in a stand-alone box. Lets you keep the on-air<br />
processor at the studio, where it’s convenient, while doing the stereo generation and composite<br />
clipping at the transmitter for maximum loudness and perfect control. Includes baseband<br />
protection filter for RDS and SCA frequencies.
New! <strong>Omnia</strong> A/X<br />
But, in order to be effective, the processor must<br />
take into account the nature of the bit allocation<br />
procedure within the encoder. <strong>Omnia</strong> A/X’s designers<br />
worked together with the codec experts at <strong>Telos</strong> to<br />
ensure maximum benefit when the two processes are<br />
combined.<br />
Running native on Windows PCs, the A/X may be<br />
combined with a streaming encoder on a single<br />
machine. Because it takes only about 20% of a 700<br />
MHz Pentium III, multiple copies are possible, along<br />
with the companion encoders. Because it looks like a<br />
sound card to the computer, it is compatible with most<br />
applications that use the wavin/out driver interface.<br />
Excellent for audio-for-video, as well as for audio-only<br />
streaming. Use it with ready-made presets or tune your<br />
own. <strong>Omnia</strong> A/X is a low-cost and efficient way to<br />
advance the quality of your webcasts.<br />
www.omniaaudio.com<br />
The power of <strong>Omnia</strong> on a PC. Works seamlessly<br />
with Windows Media, Real, and MP3 streaming<br />
encoders to bring clean, balanced audio to the<br />
Internet.<br />
Low bitrate encoders pose unique challenges<br />
to audio processors. Encoders must allocate bits<br />
according to the dynamic spectral characteristics<br />
of the program audio. By controlling dynamics and<br />
spectral balance, a processor placed in the signal<br />
chain ahead of the encoder can work wonders to<br />
create consistency, enhance clarity, and remove<br />
some of the often-present low bitrate ‘fuzz’.
System 2101: The Multi-Studio Solution<br />
Multiple studios? Shared lines? No problem. System 2101 plugs directly<br />
into the digital telephone network - ISDN, T1, or E1 lines - to<br />
share up to 120 call channels across as many as 32 studios.
With today’s multi-station studio clusters and network facilities,<br />
control and distribution of broadcast phone lines is more<br />
important than ever. 12, 14, 20 studios… all of them with unique<br />
operational needs and on-air configurations.<br />
The System 2101 is the world’s only broadcast phone system<br />
specifically designed to meet these modern challenges.<br />
Connects to digital phone lines and lets you share and<br />
intelligently route up to 120 lines to multiple studios.<br />
Your telephone segments will enjoy unprecedented caller clarity<br />
thanks to sophisticated Digital Signal Processing algorithms and<br />
a pure digital connection to the telephone network.<br />
www.telos-systems.com<br />
Talent will find operations smoother with the Status Symbol icons<br />
guiding the way.<br />
Orchestrating talkshows is easy with Assistant Producer.<br />
Networkable Windows-based software integrates with any <strong>Telos</strong><br />
multi-line talkshow system for fast, efficient call screening over<br />
your LAN or any IP network. Includes built-in Caller ID display<br />
(when used with digital telephone connections).
TWOx12: Smooth, Fast, Easy<br />
Digital or analog? The choice is yours. TWOx12 is the world’s only<br />
broadcast telephone system that works with digital or analog<br />
Telco lines - or a combination of both.
Desktop Directors with Status Symbol icons make deciphering<br />
blinking lamps history. These unique, high visibility icons clearly<br />
inform talent and producers of line and caller status.<br />
The 2x12 sounds great, works with modern Telco lines, allows<br />
remote production via IP networks, and makes for contented<br />
talent and producers. And it comes with an important feature<br />
you can’t see in the photos: full support from the broadcast<br />
telephone experts at <strong>Telos</strong>.<br />
www.telos-systems.com<br />
Two high-performance digital hybrids with automatic gain control<br />
and equalization give remarkable clarity and consistency.<br />
Versions for ISDN and analog Telco lines, with ISDN offering digital<br />
four-wire connection for superior nulling performance. Special<br />
functions cancel feedback in open speaker applications.<br />
Smooth, fast, and easy describe not only the user experience,<br />
but your work to install a 2x12 system. Desktop Directors connect<br />
with simple modular cables, and the producer PC (if needed) via<br />
Ethernet. Analog and AES/EBU audio connections are standard.
Zephyr Xstream:<br />
The Best Way to Hear From There<br />
Since we introduced the concept of MPEG Layer 3 over ISDN in 1993, Zephyr has become perhaps<br />
the most successful digital broadcast product ever, with many thousands serving broadcasters<br />
daily.<br />
Zephyr Xstream adds MPEG AAC-LD - low-delay Advanced Audio Coding that delivers Layer 3<br />
quality while reducing delay by as much as 80%.
The original Zephyr was famous for <strong>bei</strong>ng easy to use, and<br />
the Xstream continues this characteristic. Operate it with the<br />
friendly local controls, or via a PC web browser.<br />
Transmits and receives over ISDN Basic Rate circuits via its<br />
internal Telco interface, and IP network connections via its<br />
Ethernet port. An optional V.35 interface supports up to 384<br />
kbps for multi-line, satellite, and other transmission media.<br />
www.zephyr.com<br />
New! Zephyr Xstream supports studio side communication with<br />
<strong>Telos</strong>’ new Xport POTS codec.<br />
Sends and receives high-quality audio with full compatibility<br />
with industry standard MPEG AAC, AAC-LD, Layer 3, Layer 2<br />
and G.722 coding.<br />
With its high performance digital mixer and phantom mic<br />
power, Zephyr Xstream MX and MXP are complete remote<br />
studios packed into a single box. Four-input DSP stereo mixer<br />
has dynamics processing by <strong>Omnia</strong>. Four independently<br />
adjustable headphone outputs can combine local audio with<br />
a remote mix-minus feed.
New! Zephyr Xport:<br />
Ordinary Phone Line - Extraordinary Audio<br />
Going on the road? Zephyr Xport is the perfect companion. Exclusive <strong>Telos</strong> technology lets Xport<br />
use a standard analog phone line to connect with any Zephyr Xstream ISDN codec; groundbreaking<br />
Spectral Band Replication coding delivers stunning reproduction of voice, music or both.
With its built-in mixer, Zephyr Xport is perfect for grab-andgo<br />
remotes. DSP mixer section has mic and line inputs with<br />
selectable dynamics processing by <strong>Omnia</strong>, plus independent<br />
receive audio, headphone and monitor mix outputs.<br />
www.zephyr.com<br />
ISDN makes for great sounding remotes, but you can’t always<br />
get ISDN where and when you want it. With Zephyr Xport, you<br />
can use a standard analog phone line in the field to connect<br />
with the Zephyr Xstream ISDN codec in your studio.<br />
You’ll enjoy jaw-dropping audio with rock-solid connections<br />
that POTS codecs restricted to analog on the studio side can’t<br />
provide. Custom DSP-based modem extracts maximum bitrate<br />
from real-world lines and prevents audio loss from re-training.<br />
Operating your Zephyr Xport is simple. We designed the<br />
friendly menus with non-technical users in mind. Built-in<br />
webserver and Ethernet port lets you interact with your Xport<br />
using a web browser on a laptop.
MP3 Technology from <strong>Telos</strong><br />
<strong>Telos</strong> was the first in the world to license and use MP3, so we know this tech cold. Our software and<br />
hardware MP3 products are the result of close cooperation with FhG, MP3’s inventor, and our many<br />
years of experience making professional-grade MP3 work for our clients.<br />
Audioactive Production Studio<br />
Professional brings broadcastquality<br />
MP3 encoding to your<br />
Windows PC. Quickly encode<br />
audio files to MP3, Shockwave,<br />
Microsoft ASF or compressed<br />
WAV format. Includes<br />
command-line scripting and<br />
FTP uploading functions for<br />
automated operation. Unique<br />
sampling rate converter allows<br />
high-quality conversion to pro<br />
32 and 48 kHz rates.<br />
Looking for a simple, reliable way to get your audio on IP networks? Our MPEG Realtime Hardware<br />
Encoder gets the job done. Program audio goes in; streaming audio comes out either a serial or<br />
Ethernet port.
ProFiler:<br />
Automated Program Archiving<br />
ProFiler is ideal for stations<br />
required by law to log<br />
program content, and<br />
since you can also listen<br />
to “live” audio over IP as<br />
it’s <strong>bei</strong>ng logged, it’s great<br />
for program consultants<br />
or group PDs. Production<br />
directors and morning show<br />
producers will love the<br />
integrated audio browser<br />
that lets them tag segments<br />
and export them as WAV<br />
files for further editing.<br />
www.telos-systems.com<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> ProFiler is the efficient, set-and-forget way to<br />
automatically log your radio station’s program audio. Forget<br />
tape decks and expensive logging hardware - ProFiler runs on<br />
a standard Windows 2000 or XP PC to produce time-stamped<br />
audio archives you can listen to on standard MP3 players.<br />
Includes audio card with pro-level balanced audio inputs<br />
and buffered parallel closure inputs, optionally used to let an<br />
active microphone trigger a high-quality capture mode.
Smartsurface:<br />
Intelligent Studio Control<br />
SmartSurface is a sophisticated control surface designed for fast-paced radio operations. It<br />
provides an intuitive, tangible user interface and control format that is both flexible and easy to use.<br />
SmartSurface connects with routing switchers, delivery system software, hybrids, codecs and other<br />
studio equipment, making talent’s job easier than ever.
Context-sensitive softkeys with alpha displays provide<br />
operators with instant access to important functions. Scrub<br />
wheel aids in audio editing when an audio recording system<br />
is connected.<br />
www.telos-systems.com<br />
SmartSurface functions are configurable, so you can program<br />
entire shows - including user preferences - for instant recall.<br />
Unlike traditional consoles, each channel can access all<br />
sources in the facility, making it possible to run the most<br />
complex shows with a relatively small control surface.<br />
Using SmartSurface, talent works more effectively with<br />
fewer errors. Twin active-matrix TFT displays provide vital<br />
show information such as metering, event timers and status<br />
indicators. Combined with the individual status displays<br />
and alpha displays employed on the channel and monitor<br />
sections, SmartSurface keeps operators well informed at all<br />
times.
More Telephone Hybrids from <strong>Telos</strong><br />
<strong>Telos</strong> Two ISDN Hybrid. <strong>Telos</strong> TWO is the perfect hybrid<br />
for newsrooms, audio professionals, or conference<br />
rooms. Connect directly to digital BRI phone lines for<br />
clean, pure digital caller audio; two digital hybrids let<br />
you conference two callers internally with no external<br />
hybrid needed. Includes AES/EBU as well as analog<br />
outputs for maximum flexibility.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> One+One. For simple full-fidelity conferencing<br />
with analog phone lines, the <strong>Telos</strong> ONE+One contains<br />
two proven <strong>Telos</strong> ONE hybrids with a mix-minus matrix<br />
in a single space-saving rack unit. Mix-minus matrix<br />
cross-couples the hybrid outputs, so just one mix-minus<br />
is needed to feed both hybrids.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> Delta analog hybrid. Our premiere POTS<br />
telephone interface, the 100 Delta is designed for<br />
mission-critical applications where quality audio<br />
and 24-hour reliability are paramount. The 100<br />
Delta produces the most natural sounding, twoway<br />
conversation even on the most difficult analog<br />
telephone lines.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> One. An advanced digital auto-nulling hybrid<br />
with excellent send audio rejection, the <strong>Telos</strong> ONE<br />
uses Adaptive Cancellation technology to optimize<br />
audio from each new call. Available in a single-unit<br />
rackmount for the studio, or in a “modem case” version<br />
for portable applications.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> Link. With the Link , getting rich, clear caller audio<br />
from your studio’s intercom is easy. Just plug in the<br />
Link and it acts like another station on your intercom<br />
system; versions for two- and four-wire intercom systems<br />
let you connect simply and quickly. Auto-answer mode<br />
makes the Link perfect for automated dial-in-andrecord<br />
operations.
<strong>Telos</strong> ONE-x-Six. <strong>Telos</strong> ONE-x-Six is the perfect multi-line<br />
talkshow system for use with up to six analog phone<br />
lines. Contains high-quality <strong>Telos</strong> ONE digital hybrid with<br />
Adaptive Cancellation for clean, clear caller audio and<br />
high send-to-caller levels. Rugged <strong>Telos</strong> Switch Console<br />
(shown) provides error-free control of incoming calls; add<br />
Assistant Producer software for full-featured call screening.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> 1A2. The <strong>Telos</strong> 1A2 Interface is the premiere way<br />
to connect your 1A2 key system to a <strong>Telos</strong> hybrid. A<br />
single 1A2 module controls up to 10 phone lines; add<br />
more modules for control of up to 30 call-in lines. The<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> 1A2 Interface works with your choice of <strong>Telos</strong> ONE<br />
or 100 Delta hybrids and <strong>Telos</strong> Switch Consoles; optional<br />
Assistant Producer software adds remote call screening.<br />
More hybrids can be added for advanced conferencing<br />
capabilities.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> Direct Interface Module. The <strong>Telos</strong> Direct Interface<br />
Module accepts direct input from analog telephone lines,<br />
resulting in a multi-line POTS talkshow system with clearly<br />
superior audio quality. Choose <strong>Telos</strong> 100 Delta or <strong>Telos</strong> ONE<br />
hybrids for clear, clean caller audio.<br />
Full-featured system controls up to 10 phone lines and<br />
includes conferencing, program-on-hold and auto-answer<br />
functions. Uses familiar <strong>Telos</strong> Switch Consoles for efficient<br />
on-air operations; optional <strong>Telos</strong> Assistant Producer<br />
software lets you add remote production capabilities for<br />
maximum control and flexibility.<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> Systems / <strong>Omnia</strong> Audio o 2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA o +1.216.241.7225<br />
<strong>Telos</strong> Systems /<strong>Omnia</strong> Europe o Johannistr. 6, D 85354, Freising, Germany o +49.8161.42467<br />
www.telos-systems.com<br />
www.omniaaudio.com<br />
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