Toner Cable FMC1000 User Manual
Telephone: Nationwide: Fax: E-mail: Internet:
05/06
Drake FMC1000 FM Stereo Modulator
215-675-2053 800-523-5947 215-675-7543 info@tonercable.com http://www.tonercable.com
969 Horsham Road
Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 USA
FMC1000 FM Stereo Modulator
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. Some of
the outstanding features include:
Frequency Coverage from 88 to 108 MHz
Low Cost Stereo Modulator
50 dBmV Output
Large Front Panel Display of Frequency
Front Panel Monitor Jack for Headphones
Front Panel Control of Audio Modulation Levels
Over-Modulation LED Indicator
High Quality, Commercial Grade Construction for Superb
Reliability and Performance
Made in U.S.A.
©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc. Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.
Telephone: Nationwide: Fax: E-mail: Internet:
Drake FMC1000 FM Stereo Modulator
215-675-2053 800-523-5947 215-675-7543 info@tonercable.com http://www.tonercable.com
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. Synthesized
operation provides total system flexibility and permits setting the operating frequency in 100 kHz increments from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz.
The FMC1000 employs multiple audio inputs to allow for both balanced and unbalanced left and right
audio. These features make the FMC1000 an inexpensive solution for competing in today’s cable market.
FMC1000 Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 88.1 to 107.9 MHz
Frequency Selection: Selectable by front panel UP/DOWN buttons and LCD frequency readout
Frequency Generation: PLL Synthesis
Frequency Stability: ±10 ppm, 0° to 50°C
Tuning Step Size: 100 kHz
Modulation: FM, 200KF3E, multiplex stereo
FM Deviation: ±75 kHz, maximum
Pre-Emphasis: 75 μsec
Output Level: +50 dBmV, nominal (adjustable +40 to +50 dBmV with rear panel accessi-
ble level control)
Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
Audio Inputs:
Stereo: 2 XLR (left and right audio)
2 RCA Phono (left and right audio)
Mono: Use left XLR or left RCA phone input
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 15 kHz, ±3 dB referenced to a standard 75 μsec pre-emphasis
curve
Total Harmonic
Distortion: Less than .25%, typical
Front Panel: LCD display of frequency and mode, tune, UP/DOWN buttons, input level
control with overmodulation 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 Power
antenna connector
Power Requirement: 12 VDC @ 250 mA, regulated by supplied wall AC adapter
Size: 19”W x 1.75”H x 6.25”D
Weight: 5 lbs
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