The Drake FMC1000 FM Stereo Modulator
is a high-quality audio modulator designed for use in private and franchised
cable systems, and permits retransmission of audio broadcasts over cable.
. Low-cost stereo modulator
. Frequency coverage from 88 through 108 MHz
. Large front panel display of selected frequency
. Front panel monitor jack for headphones
. Front panel control of audio modulation levels
. Over-modulation LED indicator
. 50 dBmV output
. High quality, commercial grade construction for superb reliability and
performance
. Made with pride in the U.S.A.
Specifications
Frequency
Coverage:
88.1 through
107.9 MHz,
Frequency
Selection:
Selectable
by front panel Up/Down buttons and LCD frequency readout
Frequency
Generation:
PLL synthesis
Frequency
Stability:
± 10 ppm, over the temperature range 0° to 50° Celsius
Tuning
Step Size:
100 kHz
Modulation:
FM, 200kF3E,
multiplex stereo
FM
Deviation:
± 75 kHz, maximum
Pre-emphasis:
75 microseconds
Input
Impedance:
75 Ohms
Output
Level:
+50 dBmV nominal,
(adjustable +40 to +50 dBmV with rear panel accessible level
control)
Output
Impedance:
75 Ohms
Stereo
Audio Inputs:
2 XLR (left
and right audio)
2 RCA phono (left and right audio)
Monaural
Audio Inputs:
Use left XLR
or left RCA phono input
Frequency
Response:
20 Hz to 15
kHz, ±
3 dB referenced to a standard 75 microsecond pre-emphasis curve
Total
Harmonic Distortion:
Less than
0.25%, typical
Front
Panel:
LCD display
of frequency and Mode, tune, Up/Down buttons, input level control
with over-modulation indicators, monitor output with monitor
level control.
Rear
Panel:
2 XLR connectors
(left and right balanced audio input) with Ground Lift switch,
2 RCA phono connectors (left and right unbalanced audio input).
Use left audio inputs for monaural audio input. DC power input
with on/off switch, and external antenna connector.
Power
Requirements:
12 VDC @ 250
mA, regulated by supplied AC power adapter.
Operating
Temperature:
0° to +50° Celsius (32°
to 122°
Fahrenheit), ambient
Dimensions:
1.75 inches
(44.5 mm) Height x 19 inches (483 mm) Width x
6.25 inches (159 mm) Depth