The MB-651 monitoring bridge is a compact, 1RU audio monitoring bridge for embedded audio. Designed to meet the demands of broad- cast audio monitoring requirements, the MB-651 is capable of de-em- bedding up to 16 channels of audio from an incoming SDI signal. The audio monitoring bridge provides both visual and aural monitoring with built-in front panel display and speakers.

16 digital VU/PPM meters monitor all 16 channels of embedded audio, while an intuitive control surface o ers easy channel source and mode selection for the built-in speakers. A meter and numerical display pro- vides loudness measurements according to ITU1770/1771 LKFS. Ad- ditional information such as true peak, input signal data, audio group presence and type, and mode selection are also displayed on screen.

High quality, 2-way speakers, along with a high performance class D stereo ampli er, o er excellent sound quality suitable for any monitoring environment. The front panel also includes a volume control and a 1/4inch headphone jack. The rear of the MB-651 provides a single SDI in- put with reclocked SDI output and 2 channels of analog audio outputs.