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Wohler Technologies VMDA-1 2-Channel Multi Format Audio Monitor

$58.00

The Wohler VMDA-1 is a compact 2-channel audio monitor supporting multiple audio formats. It provides accurate metering and clear sound reproduction for professional broadcast environments. With intuitive controls and durable design, it’s ideal for racks, control rooms, and field monitoring setups requiring reliable audio reference.

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  • Dual-channel audio monitor supporting multiple formats including AES/EBU and analog
  • High-quality sound reproduction for broadcast and post-production environments
  • Compact rackmount design saves space in control rooms
  • Clear LED metering for accurate level monitoring
  • Ideal for studio, OB, and transmission applications
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About the Wohler Technologies VMDA-1 2-Channel Multi Format Audio Monitor

The Wohler Technologies VMDA-1 is a sophisticated, dual-channel audio monitoring and analysis unit engineered for the precise demands of modern multi-format broadcast and post-production audio workflows. This single rack space device specializes in decoding, monitoring, and verifying complex digital audio bitstreams, with dedicated support for critical broadcast formats including Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby E, and linear PCM across its two independent channels. Its primary function is to provide audio engineers with an unambiguous, detailed window into the integrity and content of audio signals, transforming embedded metadata and channel relationships into clear visual and aural information at crucial points in the signal chain.

A key operational strength of the VMDA-1 is its ability to fully decode and display the metadata layer of Dolby streams. Engineers can instantly verify parameters such as dialog normalization (Dialnorm), dynamic range control profiles, audio coding mode, and bit rate directly on the front-panel display, ensuring compliance with delivery specs and broadcast standards before transmission. This capability is essential for confidently monitoring surround sound mixes, validating downmix processes, and troubleshooting potential issues in the audio essence or its associated data.

The unit offers versatile connectivity with dual AES/EBU inputs and SDI inputs for monitoring embedded audio, allowing it to interface seamlessly at any point from production to transmission. Coupled with high-quality analog and digital outputs, a clear headphone amp, and intuitive front-panel controls, the VMDA-1 serves as a compact yet powerful diagnostic hub. It is an indispensable tool in master control rooms, mobile production units, and quality assurance racks, empowering engineers to guarantee the technical and perceptual quality of multi-channel, multi-format audio with efficiency and absolute confidence.

Key Features

  • Dual-channel audio monitor supporting multiple formats including AES/EBU and analog
  • High-quality sound reproduction for broadcast and post-production environments
  • Compact rackmount design saves space in control rooms
  • Clear LED metering for accurate level monitoring
  • Ideal for studio, OB, and transmission applications

Wohler Technologies VMDA-1 2-Channel Multi Format Audio Monitor Specs

Hardware Identity
Manufacturer
Wohler Technologies
Product Series
VMDA
Specific Model
VMDA-1
Functional Role
2-Channel Multi-Format Audio Decoder & Monitor
Decoding & Format Support
Supported Codecs
Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby E, Linear PCM (AES3)
Audio Stream Analysis
Full Metadata Extraction and Display
Channel Configuration
Supports Mono, Stereo, and 5.1 Surround per channel
Signal Input Interfaces
Digital Audio Inputs
2 x AES/EBU (XLR)
Embedded Audio Inputs
2 x SDI (BNC) for de-embedding
Reference Clock
Word Clock input (BNC)
Visual Display & Metering
Primary Display
Backlit Alphanumeric / Graphical LCD
Level Metering
Dual, multi-segment LED Bar-graph Displays
Information Display
Metadata View, Audio Status, Input Format
Outputs & Control
Audio Outputs
2 x Stereo Analog (XLR), 1 x Headphone (1/4" TRS)
Control Ports
RS-232 Serial for Remote Configuration
Alarm Functions
Programmable audio loss & silence detection
Chassis & Electrical
Rack Space
1U
Power Requirements
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz (Internal Supply)
Enclosure
Standard 19" Rack-mount Steel Chassis

Key Features

  • Dual-channel audio monitor supporting multiple formats including AES/EBU and analog
  • High-quality sound reproduction for broadcast and post-production environments
  • Compact rackmount design saves space in control rooms
  • Clear LED metering for accurate level monitoring
  • Ideal for studio, OB, and transmission applications
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