Audio Monitors

The BM-A2-E8SHD+ is a 2U high-quality audio monitor, capable of monitoring discrete 3G, HD and SD multi-channel audio, and decoding Dolby® E/ Dolby® Digital sources. This class leading product, designed with close cooperation from Dolby Laboratories, builds on Bel’s reputation for providing very high quality and reliable broadcast solutions.

The BM-A2-E8SHD+ accepts 2 x SDI and 2 x AES sources, and automatically detects between 3G, HD or SD video, displaying the current video format on the LCD display. 8 demuxed audio channels can be selected directly from front panel rotary controls; making operation extremely simple. All 8 selected audio channels are also provided as AES 3 and analogue outputs on the rear panel. Analogue output levels can be fixed or controlled by the front panel volume control. Each SDI input is provided with a loop-through output. An integral audio mix system enables any demuxed audio channel to be mixed on either, or both speakers, whilst maintaining a constant output level.

A Dolby decoder is included in the BM-A2-E8SHD+ as standard. When enabled it can decode Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital material from either the AES inputs, or from embedded audio data within the SDI bitstream. Eight Dolby mix-down algorithms are available directly from a front panel rotary control. Comprehensive metadata reporting is also provided via the LCD display.

Recently used for the 2008 European Football Championships and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.