GatesAir is a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters. They are launching their Flexiva LX transmitter series for analog FM broadcasting at NAB 2016. The Flexiva Compact LX joins the Flexiva Compact Series at the lower power end of GatesAir’s radio transmitter family, providing customers with a wider range of options for analog and digital radio delivery.
Flexiva LX transmitters give FM broadcasters a budget-friendly option for upgrading to a more efficient transmitter design that boasts extensive capabilities, and replaces multiple separate boxes. The Flexiva LX offers a streamlined design focusing on FM analog broadcasts – a design attribute that lowers costs for the broadcaster – and retains the pertinent technologies that contribute to exceptional audio quality, high performance and operational efficiency found in all GatesAir Flexiva transmitters.
On the quality side, the Flexiva LX surpasses competitively priced analog-only FM transmitters via its digitally modulated exciter. Quality and performance is further enhanced through an integrated, powerful multiband digital audio processor with composite clipping and dynamic RDS. The latter eliminates the need for external systems to transmit dynamically-changing data related to song title, artist and other information.
Flexiva LX is ideally suited for translator applications with built-in FSK ID systems and an optional slide-in, DSP-based rebroadcast receiver card. Built-in web-based control, accessible via IP connectivity, gives engineers an option for monitoring and management of transmitter parameters from any networked location.
Like all Flexiva transmitters, the Flexiva LX series incorporates the latest high-efficiency technologies to reduce size, energy consumption and maintenance responsibilities. The compact 2RU footprint, which leverages high-density transistors and broadband amplification to reduce size and parts, fits comfortably into any transmitter building or enclosure, eliminating concerns for broadcasters with minimal RF plant real estate. Hot swappable power supplies simplify maintenance, allowing engineers to quickly service transmitters without affecting on-air performance.
The Flexiva LX series is available in power levels from 10 watts to 1kW, and will begin shipping this summer. Visit GatesAir at North Hall booth N2512 at NAB 2016.