Inovonics is concluding the long-time manufacturing run of its 531N FM Modulation Monitor. The decision by the California-based broadcast technology company completes a 20-year production run for the modulation monitor.
The model 531 was launched in 2003 with over 5,000 units sold worldwide. The final inventory of the 531N has already been shipped, and it will no longer be available for future orders.
Recognizing the continued demand for accurate signal monitoring equipment, Inovonics has a ready replacement for the 531N with the new all-digital 541 FM Modulation Monitor.
“Developing the original 531 was a challenging collaboration between founder Jim Wood and myself as it was one of the first times we combined microprocessors with analog technology,” Inovonics President/CEO Ben Barber said. “Now, we are excited to introduce the Model 541 to the Broadcast Community. This DSP based FM Modulation Monitor is truly amazing and is already available for interested broadcasters.”
The all-digital 541 combines detailed DSP signal analysis with a menu-driven touchscreen display, plus Webserver with total access for remote operation, including measurements, graphical data and direct Web-browser audio monitoring of the off-air program.
The 541 FM Modulation Monitor is available now and shipping from stock. The product was introduced this year at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
