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I want to buy a 6 but can't afford it. Using a Unity 2000.

I can afford the One but can it do what I need? Any radio manager will say I want the One to perform like a 6 so it's a good deal.

I have 2 of the Orban 2200 units replaced with other boxes. Small compact low cost, not as useful as an 8100.

In the past year sales people have no idea what the One will do. Some thought it was only a production effects unit.

The ad says it will generate a composite signal and has several presents. Not just a production box.

Replacing a 2200 at a station with a 5 was a "home run" in loudness and coverage. I have been processing fm stations for years and have never heard a processor wake up a fringe signal like the 5 did in 2 separate places.

Can I get comparisons to the 5 and 6 on the One? Loudness is important and I could care less about that bass sweet spot in Christian radio.

I know Foti reads the board too so this is the best place to ask for comparisons.
 
maybe you can get a demo from BSW or Broadcasters General store.i think after you hear it, you'll want to keep it in the rack..
 
We just ordered "ONE FM" this morning. If it gets here before the weekend I'll rack it up on the NCE I do work for and do a side by side with the 03 Turbo on Saturday. The NCE's format is "variety" so I'll be able to sample several different formats. This should be a pretty good test because the TX is one floor above the studio and audio runs from the board direct to the processor, there's no STL to deal with.
 
like to hear about it.my bet is on the one, more DSP power and 4 band, but i gotta say that O3T is no slouch.
 
The Omnia ONE will make you happy. It is a huge step forward from the Omnia 3. I like the 4 band design and we've had it on the air kicking against other boxes and it more than holds it's own.

If anyone getting a ONE would like some more in depth conversation about it, please feel free to contact me off list at [email protected]
 
Thanks for the offer. I'll drop you an email when I have it up and running.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I was told that the Omnia ONE FM can not be remote controlled by
pc remote software yet??
 
tjm_pro said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I was told that the Omnia ONE FM can not be remote controlled by
pc remote software yet??
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Please stand corrected. :)

Not sure who spreads these rumors, but Omnia.One FM...AND...Multicast does have remote control. It's embedded as a web browser.

-Frank Foti
 
FFoti1 said:
tjm_pro said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I was told that the Omnia ONE FM can not be remote controlled by
pc remote software yet??
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Please stand corrected. :)

Not sure who spreads these rumors, but Omnia.One FM...AND...Multicast does have remote control. It's embedded as a web browser.

-Frank Foti
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I guess the rumour was half right - it's got web browser remote control, but no remote control client software as yet?

It surely wouldn't be possible to have realtime metering via a web browser, unless you have some fancy Ajax components? :)
 
BofH said:
I guess the rumour was half right - it's got web browser remote control, but no remote control client software as yet?

It surely wouldn't be possible to have realtime metering via a web browser, unless you have some fancy Ajax components? :)
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NO! The rumor was totally wrong!! The web browser offers full remote control and metering. There is not a need for a remote client.

If I may suggest, it might be best to inquire from our company about the product, and rely less on rumors.

-Frank Foti
 
Thank you Frank for clearing that up!!

I really admire the fact that you are here on these boards / list servers interacting with the end users. That's just one of the many reasons I've chosen Omnia over other offerings.

Looking forward to our "ONE FM" arriving late this week.
 
FFoti1 said:
BofH said:
I guess the rumour was half right - it's got web browser remote control, but no remote control client software as yet?

It surely wouldn't be possible to have realtime metering via a web browser, unless you have some fancy Ajax components? :)
Click to expand...

NO! The rumor was totally wrong!! The web browser offers full remote control and metering. There is not a need for a remote client.

If I may suggest, it might be best to inquire from our company about the product, and rely less on rumors.

-Frank Foti
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Touche! You might however wish to update your manual on your website as it *still* asserts that Remote Control doesn't exist at all! It also says Livewire hasn't been implemented yet.

http://www.omniaaudio.com/support/manuals/OmniaONE_FM_0.pdf

I guess that's where all the rumours started - maybe give your writer a nudge? Maybe your website maintainer as well - sadly Omnia ONE FM doesn't even feature in the FM Broadcast section at all! Not a good way to inspire us about the product! ::)
 
BofH said:
Touche! You might however wish to update your manual on your website as it *still* asserts that Remote Control doesn't exist at all! It also says Livewire hasn't been implemented yet.

http://www.omniaaudio.com/support/manuals/OmniaONE_FM_0.pdf

I guess that's where all the rumours started - maybe give your writer a nudge? Maybe your website maintainer as well - sadly Omnia ONE FM doesn't even feature in the FM Broadcast section at all! Not a good way to inspire us about the product! ::)
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The website is in the process of being updated.

-Frank Foti
 
@ Ffoti,


What is that livewire output? Will the omnia one be able to stream audio to server(s)?

regards,

Evert
 
fugazi said:
What is that livewire output? Will the omnia one be able to stream audio to server(s)?

regards,

Evert
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Livewire is the linear audio over IP solution developed by our sister productline known as Axia Audio. You can get more comprehensive details at: http://www.axiaaudio.com/

Omnia.One is not setup to stream audio to servers.

-Frank Foti
 
will you be using analog or AES inputs and outputs?
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I'll be using Analog inputs and composite out in this particular set up..

I have it in the rack beside an Omnia.3 turbo which is currently on the air. I've got program material from the studio feeding both processors, listening through the Omnia.One's headphone jack, there is an absolute difference between the two units..

The real test will be tomorrow when I put the "One" on the air.
 
And the verdict? What do you think?
 
After a day of testing the Omnia.One I must say that I am thoroughly impressed. We are a NCE 30 miles south of a major market.

Air Chain:

BSI Automation w/ ASI audio card (music library is linear PCM - normalized)
Wheatstone Board
Compellor (bypassed during testing)
Omina One / 03 Turbo
BE FX 50 Exciter

(TX is in the same building as studio)


Here's a quick run down of my observations:

-- TCP/IP remote control rocks!! I was able to sit in my truck outside the studio and control it with my laptop using our wireless LAN. Just assign the "ONE" an IP address and you're off and running.

-- The factory presets are definitely a starting point and are set pretty conservative (except the Cosmic preset). Increasing the drive to the WB AGC, the 4 band ACG, and limiters brings the factory presents up to a competitive level.

-- I liked the bass clipper which falls directly after the low band limiter and before the final mixer, this made processing heavy hip hop tracks a bit easier than on the Omnia 3 Turbo.

-- Compared to the 03 Turbo, the "One" was more open and took less use of the clipper to make it sound competitive.

-- The "One" was better on dry voice than the Turbo. I'm not sure if the WB AGC was designed differently on the "One" but DJ voices are less harsh on the factory presets.

-- I raced both processors for loudness, the "ONE" won hands down.

-- I like the ability to adjust the overall drive to the 4 band AGC and Limiters with one control (one for AGC and one for limiters) in the crossover section (kinda less or more ish)


-- I haven't had a chance to play with the clipper silk yet, I kept it set "as is" for the preset during this initial test.

-- I would like to have the option to dim or turn off the blue LED level meters on the front of the processor. This sucker lights up the TX room when the lights are off.

-- I found the RocknRoll preset the most versatile and appropriate for our variety format. I increased the density a bit and increased the high end slightly.

Overall, the Omnia.One has impressed the heck out of me. It sounds better and louder than the "8400" that the commercial classic rock station is running up the street.

Now, if we had the budget for Axia that would be cool.
 
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