Key Features of OPTIMOD-FM 5700i

Two Optimized Processing Chains

The 5700i provides two optimized processing chains for FM analog and HD/digital radio transmission.
They split after the AGC.

“Multiband”
The 5700i features Three Processing Structures: Optimum Five-Band (or “Multiband”; 20 ms delay)
for a consistent, “processed” sound, free from undesirable side effects, Ultra-Low-Latency Five-Band
(5 ms delay) for environments where talent monitors live off-air and they object to the delay of
Optimum Five-Band, and Two-Band for a transparent sound that preserves the frequency balance
of the original program material.
Loudness Meter & Safety Limiter
The Digital Radio processing chain offers an ITU-R BS.1770 Loudness Meter and Safety Limiter
for use in countries that enforce a BS.1770 loudness limit on digital radio broadcasts

Multiplex Power Limiter

The 5700i has a defeatable, program-adaptive multiplex power limiter that unobtrusively controls
the multiplex power to ITU-R BS412 standards.

LCD & Full-Time LED Meters

An LCD and full-time LED meters make setup, adjustment and programming of OPTIMOD-FM
easy - you can always see the metering while you are adjusting the processor. Navigation is by
dedicated buttons, soft buttons (whose functions are context-sensitive), and a large rotary knob.
The LEDs show all metering functions of the processing structure (Two-Band or Five-Band) in use.
Peak Control & Stereo Encoder
The 5700i achieves extremely tight peak control at all its outputs - analog left/right, AES3 left/right
(for both the analog FM and HD channels), and composite baseband. By integrating the stereo
encoder with the audio processing, the 5700i eliminates the overshoot problems that waste valuable
modulation in traditional external encoders.

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 “True Peak” Control
The 5700iHD implements “true peak” control in its HD processing chain by oversampling the
HD peak limiter’s sidechain at 256 kHz. This allows the 5700i to prevent clipping in a playback
device’s analog signal path by predicting and controlling the analog peak level following the
playback device’s reconstruction filter to an accuracy of better than 0.5 dB. For typical program
material, accuracy is 0.2 dB.

Two Outputs With Independent Level Controls

The stereo encoder has two outputs with independent level controls, each capable of driving 75Ωin
parallel with 47,000pF (100ft/30m of coaxial cable).

Analog & AES3 Digital

The 5700i includes analog and AES3 digital inputs and outputs. the digital input and digital outputs
are all equipped with sample-rate converters and can operate at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48, 88.2, and 96
kHz sample rates. The pre-emphasis status and output levels are separately adjustable for the
analog and digital outputs.

Ratings Encoder Loop-Through

A ratings encoder loop-through is available. You can place it between the AGC and the FM/HD split
(allowing one ratings encoder to be used for both FM and HD), or between the FM analog limiter
output and the stereo encoder (to maximize the drive level to the ratings encoder).

DSP-Based Stereo Encoder

The 5700i has an internal, DSP-based stereo encoder with a dual-mode composite limiter. The
composite limiter uses a unique, “you can only do this in DSP” process that beats composite clippers
by preserving stereo imaging while fully protecting the stereo pilot tone, RDS/RBDS, and subcarriers.

Wordclock/10 MHz Sync Reference Input

The 5700i has a Wordclock/10 MHz Sync Reference Input (called REF IN) that can be used to lock
the stereo pilot tone to a high precision external reference like a GPS-based frequency standard. This
facilitates using the 5700i in single-frequency network applications.

RDS/RBDS Generator
A built-in RDS/RBDS generator supports the most important RDS features (including dynamic PS)
and can be associated with processing presets so that mixed-format stations can automatically
update the “program type” field to complement the programming by recalling a audio processing
preset for a given program type.

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 Anti-Aliased Clippers
Anti-aliased clippers running at 256 kHz sample rate prevent any trace of “digital clipper” sound.

Remote Control
Versatile remote control is available via RS232 serial, GPI, and Ethernet. 5700i PC Remote software
is a graphical application that runs under Windows 7/8.1/10. It communicates with a given 5700i via
TCP/IP over modem, direct serial, and Ethernet connections. Additionally, a Telnet-style terminal
server accepts simple ASCII commands, facilitating easy interfacing to automation systems.

Diversity Delay
The 5700i can delay its analog FM-processed output by as much as 12 seconds. This delay can be
used as the diversity delay in HD Radio™ installations. The delay can be remote-controlled by an
HD monitor like the DaySequerra Series 2 M4 TimeLock to align the analog and HD delays perfectly.

Real-Time Clock
OPTIMOD-FM contains a versatile real-time clock, which allows automation of various events
(including recalling presets) at pre-programmed times. The clock can be set automatically from an
Internet timeserver.

Simple Network Management Protocol

The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) features allow you to monitor your Optimod’s
status and to send Alarm notifications via your Optimod’s Ethernet connection to your network.

Upgradeable
Via a paid upgrade kit, the 5700i can be upgraded to full Optimod-FM 8600Si functionality without
removing the unit from the rack.

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Product Overview
For years, broadcasters have trusted Optimod-FM 8500 to build audiences and ratings with its big, bold
sound. Optimod-FM 5700i now offers the proven 8500 sound in a compact, cool-running 1U package at a
more affordable price. The 5700i provides stereo enhancement, equalization, AGC, multiband compression,
low-IM peak limiting, stereo encoding, and composite limiting - everything that you need to compete in your
market. More than 20 excellent sounding, format-specific factory presets get you started. You'll find all of
your favorite 8500 presets here. Although the factory presets are fully competent “out of the box,” you can
customize them with easy one-knob LESS-MORE control or with more than 60 advanced controls whose
versatility will satisfy even the most finicky on-air sound designer. If you have created custom presets for
Optimod-FM 8500, 8400, 8300, 5500, or 5300, you'll find that they import perfectly into the 5700i, retaining
your carefully designed sound.
The FM and digital media processing paths split after the 5700i's stereo enhancer and AGC. There are two
equalizers, multiband compressors, and peak limiters, allowing the analog FM and digital media processing
to be optimized separately. The bottom line? Processing that optimizes the sound of your FM channel while
punching remarkably crisp, clean, CD-like audio through to your digital channel audience. If you choose to
use the 5700i's superb DSP-based stereo encoder and composite limiter, be assured that they deliver an
FM analog signal that is always immaculately clean and perfectly peak limited, with full spectral protection
of subcarriers and RDS/RBDS regardless of the amount of composite limiting.
The 5700i includes a “ratings encoder loop-through” connection. This allows a ratings encoder with an
AES3 digital input and output to be inserted between the output of the AGC, before the analog-FM and HD
processing paths split, or between the output of the audio processing and the input to the stereo encoder.
This keeps the audio level driving the ratings encoder as high as possible, minimizing the number of “low
audio level” alarms that the ratings encoder generates. For our European customers, a second-generation
ITU BS 412 multiplex power controller smoothly and naturally complies with the standard. The 5700i
includes a full-featured RBS/RBDS generator at no additional charge. The generator supports dynamic PS.
It can be controlled via the 5700i presets and an ASCII terminal server that can be connected to automation
to support displaying title and artist. The front-panel display includes a 2x40-character LCD and LED
bargraphs that show all metering functions of the processing structure (Two-Band or Five-Band) in use.
The metering is always visible while you are adjusting the processor. Navigation is by dedicated buttons,
soft buttons (whose functions are context-sensitive), and a large rotary knob.
Ethernet connectivity is standard, as is an easy to use PC remote control application that runs on Windows
7 and higher and that can control many 5700i units on a TCP/IP network. Additionally, programmable
contact-closure (GPI) control plus ACSII terminal control via the 5700i's RS232 serial and Ethernet ports
together give you total freedom to interface the 5700i with your facility's remote control infrastructure,
whatever it might be. SNMP support offers yet another way to control and monitor the 5700i's operation via
your network. The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) features allow you to monitor your
Optimod’s status and to send Alarm notifications via your Optimod’s Ethernet connection to your network.
API: This interface can be used to allow custom third-party applications (including automation systems) to
recall presets, view status and set the controls. To protect your investment, the 5700i can be upgraded to
full 8600Si functionality via a purchased upgrade kit. There's no need to remove the unit from the rack, and
you will immediately benefit from Orban's state-of-the-art MX limiter technology.

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Key Technical Specifications
Frequency Response (Bypass Mode):
Analog Processing: Follows standard 50µs or 75µs pre-emphasis curve ±0.10 dB, 20 Hz–15 kHz.
Analog left/right output and digital output can be user-configured for flat or pre-emphasized output.
HD processing: ±0.10 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz.
Total System Distortion (de-emphasized, 100% modulation):
<0.01% THD, 20 Hz–1 kHz, rising to <0.05% at 15 kHz. <0.02% SMPTE IM Distortion.
Total System L/R Channel Separation (including stereo coder):
>50 dB, 20 Hz – 15 kHz; 60 dB typical.
Processing Sample Rate:
The 5700i is a “multirate” system, using internal rates from 64 kHz to 512 kHz as appropriate for
the processing being performed. Audio clippers operate at 256 kHz (and are anti-aliased), while the
composite limiter operates at 512 kHz.
Processing Resolution:
Internal processing has 24 bit (fixed point) or higher resolution.
Minimum Processing Delay:
3.7 ms to 25 ms, processing structure dependent.

Input/Output/Sync
Analog I/O Configuration:
Stereo on XLR connectors. Nominal Input level: –4.0 to +13.0 dBu (VU). Output level = –6 dBu to
+24 dBu peak. 24 bit 128x oversampled delta sigma converter with linear-phase anti-aliasing filter.
AES3 I/O Configuration:
One stereo input on XLR, 24 bit resolution. Two stereo outputs on XLR can be independently set to
emit the analog FM processed signal, the HD-processed signal, or the low-delay monitor signal. Software
selected for 24, 20, 18, 16 or 14-bit resolution. Output #2 can drive a ratings encoder loop-through.
AES3id Input on BNC connector:
Used for synchronization of either or both AES3 output signals to an external AES3 or AES11 reference
provided at this input. Can also be used to receive the output of a ratings encoder.
AES3 I/O Sampling Rate:
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz, automatically selected.
Wordclock Sync Input on BNC Connector:
Accepts 1x wordclock or 10 MHz reference signals, automatically selected. The DSP master clock can
be phase-locked to these signals, which in turn phase-locks the 19 kHz pilot tone frequency, facilitating
single-frequency network operation. The digital output sample frequency can also be locked to these
signals.
Pilot Stability:
19 kHz, ±1.0 Hz (10 degrees to 40 degrees C).

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Composite Baseband Outputs:
2 x analog on female BNC connectors providing –12 dBu (0.55 Vp-p) to +16.0 dBu (13.82Vp-p) levels.
0Ω voltage source or 75Ω, jumper-selectable. Will drive 37Ω or greater loads with maximum load
capacitance of 0.047uF. Termination not required or recommended.
D/A Conversion:
24-bit
Crosstalk-Linear:
<= –80 dB, main channel to sub-channel or sub-channel to main channel (referenced to 100% modulation).
Crosstalk-Non-Linear:
<= –80 dB, main channel to sub-channel or sub-channel to main channel (referenced to 100% modulation).
38 kHz Suppression:
>= 70 dB (referenced to 100% modulation).
76 kHz & Sideband Suppression:
>= 80 dB (referenced to 100% modulation).
Pilot Protection:
60 dB relative to 9% pilot injection, ±250 Hz (up to 2 dB composite processing drive).

Subcarrier Protection (60-100 kHz):

>= 70 dB (referenced to 100% modulation; with up to 2 dB composite limiting drive; measured with 800
line FFT analyzer using “maximum peak hold” display).
57 kHz (RDS/RBDS) Protection:
50 dB relative to 4% subcarrier injection, ±2.0 kHz (up to 2 dB composite processing drive).
SCA Inputs:
2 x non-digitized analog on BNC connectors are summed into the analog composite outputs but do not
appear at the digital composite outputs. Sensitivity variable from <100 mV p-p to > 10 V p-p to produce
10% injection. Load impedance is 600Ω.The SCA2 input can be configured to supply a 19 kHz pilot
reference.

Remote Interface
Supported Computer and Operating System:
IBM-compatible PC running Microsoft Windows® 7/8.1/10.
Ethernet Connector:
Female RJ45 connector for 10-1000 Mbps TCP/IP networks using CAT5 cabling. Native rate is 100 Mbps.
Provides for connection to the 5700i PC Remote application through either a network, or, using a crossover
Ethernet cable, directly to a computer.
Serial Connector:
RS–232 on DB–9 male connector, Uses PPP to provide for direct or modem connection to the 5700i
PC Remote application.

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Configuration:
TCP/IP protocol via direct cable connect, modem, or Ethernet interface.
GPI Interface:
Eight (8) inputs, opto-isolated and floating on DB-25 male connector. 6 - 15V AC or DC, momentary or
continuous, provides normal operation. 9VDC provided to facilitate use with contact closure.
User-programmable.
Tally Outputs:
2 x NPN open-collector; +15 volts / 30 mA maximum. Can be programmed to indicate a number of different
operational and fault conditions, including Input: Analog, Input: Digital, Analog Input Silent, AES Input Silent,
and AES Input Error.

Power
Voltage:
85–264 VAC, auto-selected, 50–60 Hz, 30 VA.
Safety Standards:
ETL listed to UL standards, CE marked.

Physical & Environmental

Operating Temperature:
32° to 122° F / 0° to 50° C for all operating voltage ranges.
Humidity:
0–95% RH, non-condensing.
Dimensions (W x H x D):
19” x 1.75” x 14.25” / 48.3 cm x 4.5 cm x 36.2 cm. One rack unit high.
Humidity:
0–95% RH, non-condensing.
RFI/EMI:
Tested according to Cenelec procedures. FCC Part 15 Class A device.
Shipping Weight & Dimensions:
18 lbs / 8.2 kg - 23” x 23” x 6”

Warranty
Five Years, Parts and Service:
Subject to the limitations set forth in Orban's Standard Warranty Agreement.
Because engineering improvements are ongoing, specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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