Meyer Sound Galileo 408 Audio Processor
The Galileo GALAXY 408 Network Platform is an audio processing and loudspeaker management tool that offers comprehensive control of Meyer Sound loudspeaker systems. Leveraging open-source AVB technology along with powerful audio processing, GALAXY processors provide complete system management in one platform, making it an ideal choice for a full range of applications from touring to installs.
Features:
- Complete system control, optimization, and monitoring with Compass Control Software for Mac and Windows-based computers
- Mobile system control, optimization, and monitoring with the Compass Go application for iPad
- 5-band U-shaping on inputs and outputs
- 5-band parametric EQ on inputs and 10-band parametric EQ on outputs
- High/low pass filters with slopes up to 48 dB per octave
- Fixed low latency system
- Optional asynchronous sample rate converters for AES3 inputs
- Cross point delay and summing matrix
- Low-Mid Beam Control
- Atmospheric correction filters
- Interoperability with other Milan-certified third party hardware, which includes:
- Support for redundant AVB networks, allowing for fail-over without audio interruption
- Communication of AVB timing data and audio signals via AAF packets (AVTP Audio Format)
- Communication of AVB clock signals via CRF packets (Clock Reference Format)
- Ability to synchronize multiple AVB signals across multiple GALAXY processors
- Selectable input and output voltage scaling make it compatible with most consoles
- Integrates with the SIM Audio Analyzer System
- User-selectable AVB output points for routing measurement signals to other calibration tools
- Access protection policies can restrict the GALAXY processor settings accessible to each operator
- Easily integrates with third-party controllers, such as AMX and Crestron
Specifications:
- INPUTS
- Input Connectors: 4 gold-plated XLR-F, 2 RJ-45 network ports
- Audio Input: 4 processed inputs selectable as analog, AES3 or AVB, 4 processed AVB only inputs, plus 24 AVB unprocessed matrix inputs
- AVB Audio Sinks: 8, each capable of receiving an AVB Audio Stream Input
- AVB Audio Stream Input Format: AAF PCM-INT-32, 96 kHz or 48 kHz, 1 to 8 channels per stream
- AVB Clock Sink: 1, capable of receiving an AVB Clock Stream Input
- AVB Clock Stream Format: 48 kHz CRF stream (interval equals 96, or 2 msec) and 1 timestamp per protocol data unit, single channel stream
- Selectable Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu or +26 dBu BAL (input impedance 10 kΩ BAL)
- Front Panel Metering: 4-segment LED ladder meters on each input
- Input Processing: Gain, 500 ms delay range at each input (non-fading), 5-band parametric EQ, 5-band U-Shaping EQ
- OUTPUTS
- Output Connectors: 8 gold-plated XLR-M, 2 RJ-45 network ports
- Analog Audio Outputs: Processed outputs 1–8 on connectors 1–8, (9-16 AVB outputs only)
- AVB Audio Sources: 6, each capable of transmitting an 8-channel AVB Output Stream
- AVB Stream Audio Output Format:
- Six AAF streams of 8 channels each:
- 4 streams at 96 kHz PCM-INT-32 (Outputs 1-8, 9-16, SIM, and Input Splits A-H)
- 2 streams at 48 kHz PCM-INT-32 (Duplicate Outputs 1-8 and 9-16)
- AVB Clock Stream Format: 48 kHz CRF stream (interval equals 96, or 2 msec) and 1 timestamp per protocol data unit, single channel stream
- Maximum Output Level: +16 dBu or +26 dBu (selectable) 2 kΩ BAL (5 looped self-powered loudspeakers)
- Output Impedance: 50 Ω BAL (25 Ω per leg)
- Recommended Minimum Load: 10 looped self-powered loudspeakers (net load = 1 kΩ BAL)
- Absolute Minimum Load: 600 Ω
- Front Panel Metering: LED lights: green to indicate signal presence; red for clipping on each output
- Output Processing: Gain, 2000 ms delay range, polarity reversal, 10-band parametric EQ, 5-band U-Shaping EQ, Product Integration, Low-Mid Beam Control, atmospheric correction, simultaneous low- and high-pass filters with slopes up to 48 dB per octave.
- MATRIX
- Summing Matrix: Sparse 32 x 16 Summing Matrix (up to 232 of 512 cross points can be set simultaneously)
- Delay Matrix: Sparse 32 x 16 Delay Matrix; 500 ms delay range at each cross point (non-fading)
- PROCESSING
- Digital Conversion: 24-bit resolution, 96 kHz sample rate
- Internal Processing: 24-bit resolution, 96 kHzProcessorFPGA-based audio processing
- NETWORK CONNECTORS
- Network Control: Two RJ-45 ports for single or redundant networks
- SIM: One SIM 3 bus port to link the GALAXY 408 processor to the SIM audio analyzer
- AC POWER
- Connector: PowerCON 20
- Operating Voltage Range: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
- CURRENT DRAW
- Idle Current: 115 VAC: 0.229 A rms; 230 VAC: 0.162 A rms; 100 VAC: 0.256 A rms
- Maximum Long -Term Continuous Current (>10 sec): 115 VAC: 0.306 A rms; 230 VAC: 0.195 A rms; 100 VAC: 0.343 A rms
- Inrush Current: <20 A peak
- PHYSICAL
- Dimensions: 1 RU: W 19.00 in (483 mm) x H 1.74 in (44 mm) x D 16.14 in (410 mm)
- Weight: 13.2 lb (6.0 kg)
- ENVIRONMENTAL
- Operating Temperature Range: 0° C to +45° C
- Non Operating Temperature Range: –40° C to +75° C
- Humidity: to 95% at 35° C non-condensing
- Operating Altitude: to 2000 m (6560 ft)
- Support for redundant AVB networks, allowing for fail-over without audio interruption
- Communication of AVB timing data and audio signals via AAF packets (AVTP Audio Format)
- Communication of AVB clock signals via CRF packets (Clock Reference Format)
- Ability to synchronize multiple AVB signals across multiple GALAXY processors
- INPUTS
- Input Connectors: 4 gold-plated XLR-F, 2 RJ-45 network ports
- Audio Input: 4 processed inputs selectable as analog, AES3 or AVB, 4 processed AVB only inputs, plus 24 AVB unprocessed matrix inputs
- AVB Audio Sinks: 8, each capable of receiving an AVB Audio Stream Input
- AVB Audio Stream Input Format: AAF PCM-INT-32, 96 kHz or 48 kHz, 1 to 8 channels per stream
- AVB Clock Sink: 1, capable of receiving an AVB Clock Stream Input
- AVB Clock Stream Format: 48 kHz CRF stream (interval equals 96, or 2 msec) and 1 timestamp per protocol data unit, single channel stream
- Selectable Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu or +26 dBu BAL (input impedance 10 kΩ BAL)
- Front Panel Metering: 4-segment LED ladder meters on each input
- Input Processing: Gain, 500 ms delay range at each input (non-fading), 5-band parametric EQ, 5-band U-Shaping EQ
- OUTPUTS
- Output Connectors: 8 gold-plated XLR-M, 2 RJ-45 network ports
- Analog Audio Outputs: Processed outputs 1–8 on connectors 1–8, (9-16 AVB outputs only)
- AVB Audio Sources: 6, each capable of transmitting an 8-channel AVB Output Stream
- AVB Stream Audio Output Format:
- Six AAF streams of 8 channels each:
- 4 streams at 96 kHz PCM-INT-32 (Outputs 1-8, 9-16, SIM, and Input Splits A-H)
- 2 streams at 48 kHz PCM-INT-32 (Duplicate Outputs 1-8 and 9-16)
- AVB Clock Stream Format: 48 kHz CRF stream (interval equals 96, or 2 msec) and 1 timestamp per protocol data unit, single channel stream
- Maximum Output Level: +16 dBu or +26 dBu (selectable) 2 kΩ BAL (5 looped self-powered loudspeakers)
- Output Impedance: 50 Ω BAL (25 Ω per leg)
- Recommended Minimum Load: 10 looped self-powered loudspeakers (net load = 1 kΩ BAL)
- Absolute Minimum Load: 600 Ω
- Front Panel Metering: LED lights: green to indicate signal presence; red for clipping on each output
- Output Processing: Gain, 2000 ms delay range, polarity reversal, 10-band parametric EQ, 5-band U-Shaping EQ, Product Integration, Low-Mid Beam Control, atmospheric correction, simultaneous low- and high-pass filters with slopes up to 48 dB per octave.
- MATRIX
- Summing Matrix: Sparse 32 x 16 Summing Matrix (up to 232 of 512 cross points can be set simultaneously)
- Delay Matrix: Sparse 32 x 16 Delay Matrix; 500 ms delay range at each cross point (non-fading)
- PROCESSING
- Digital Conversion: 24-bit resolution, 96 kHz sample rate
- Internal Processing: 24-bit resolution, 96 kHzProcessorFPGA-based audio processing
- NETWORK CONNECTORS
- Network Control: Two RJ-45 ports for single or redundant networks
- SIM: One SIM 3 bus port to link the GALAXY 408 processor to the SIM audio analyzer
- AC POWER
- Connector: PowerCON 20
- Operating Voltage Range: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
- CURRENT DRAW
- Idle Current: 115 VAC: 0.229 A rms; 230 VAC: 0.162 A rms; 100 VAC: 0.256 A rms
- Maximum Long -Term Continuous Current (>10 sec): 115 VAC: 0.306 A rms; 230 VAC: 0.195 A rms; 100 VAC: 0.343 A rms
- Inrush Current: <20 A peak
- PHYSICAL
- Dimensions: 1 RU: W 19.00 in (483 mm) x H 1.74 in (44 mm) x D 16.14 in (410 mm)
- Weight: 13.2 lb (6.0 kg)
- ENVIRONMENTAL
- Operating Temperature Range: 0° C to +45° C
- Non Operating Temperature Range: –40° C to +75° C
- Humidity: to 95% at 35° C non-condensing
- Operating Altitude: to 2000 m (6560 ft)