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Quality-first Audio AutomationAudioTools Server is a collection of enterprise-ready audio solutions designed to add file-based expertise to

automated environments. The AudioTools Server family represents decades of expertise encapsulated in flexible,

focused packages of audio specialization.

AudioTools Server automates the most sophisticated audio tasks and offers a wide variety of processing,

specifically created for use in cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV, radio, and post production facilities. As a pure

software platform running on commodity hardware, AudioTools Server is flexible and customizable, allowing for

new workflows as requirements inevitably change.

• State-of-the-art audio processing • Customized, efficient file-based workflows• Unrivaled loudness tools • Compliance to broadcast standards

• Interoperability with major environments • Modular scalable platform

Leader in LoudnessLoudness Control is a significant use case that employs Linear Acoustic APTO™ loudness processing. Our loudness

normalization processes are designed to fully preserve the existing audio and only apply a gain change combined

with optional peak limiting. There are other use cases that require changing the

dynamic range and other more complex parameters of the audio content and can for

example look after dialog intelligibility. AudioTools Movie Adaptation Automation is a

collection of intelligent loudness profiles, adapting a theatrical audio mix for broadcast,

and creating the best possible audio experience for all modern platforms such as OTT/

web, mobile/handheld and VOD/SVOD.

THE TELOS ALLIANCE®

Use Cases

Loudness Measurement & Adjustment• State-of-the-art loudness control based on international standards & practices. AudioTools Movie Adaptation Automation profiles for improved and compliant dialogue intelligibility in high-dynamic range content.

Dolby Automation• Automated Dolby encoding and decoding including metadata handling. Dolby E quality control, with optional correction.

Audio Adaptation• Automated adaptation of audio content to specific output specifications, including upmix, downmix, channel management …

Quality Control• Audio specific quality control of pure audio or container formats, including channel assignment detection and correlation check.

The Server Architecture

Modular DesignWhile a modular architecture allows AudioTools Server to always be

“state-of-the-art”, the real power of this approach is using workflows

to combine module functions in a sequential or highly conditional

profile. AudioTools Server is also a VST plug-in host, allowing for

3rd party plug-ins to be used as part of an overall AudioTools Server

workflow.

Enhanced Workflows and License Management

AudioTools Workflow Control is the command and control option for AudioTools Server that enables standalone

operation along with support for threaded multiple concurrent processes, load balancing and dynamic

reconfiguration of workflows on the fly. AudioTools Server can deploy floating licenses through a license server,

offering a scalable system for small businesses or enterprise class facilities.

AudioTools Server is internally driven from tailored XML profiles. For an operator, preset workflows can easily be

called up through the AudioTools OPERATOR App, while Queue Control provides an overview with detailed access

to all running processes.

AudioTools OPERATOR Operators get assistance and access on parameters through a simple, custom user interface.

Example implementations:

Advanced Loudness Adaptation (left) and Dolby E encoder (right)

Integration

AudioTools Server supports manual job submission, hot folders, and a full web services API, guaranteeing that it

fits into any environment, on any integration level.

Integration Partners

• Arvato • Aspera • Aveco • AVID Interplay MAM • Civolution

• Dalet & AmberFin • Dolby • Evertz Mediator • Geminisoft • Harmonic

• IBM • Root 6 • Sony • Tedial • Telestream

• Vector 3 • VIZRT • Wohler RadiantGrid

Formats

Audio: Linear PCM, AIFF, WAV

Codecs: Dolby E, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, mp2, mp3, MPEG-4, HE-AAC, AAC

Container: MXF, QuickTime™, LXF, GXF, Transport Streams, Program Streams

See minnetonkaaudio.com for details

AudioTools FOCUS for Loudness Control

AudioTools FOCUS is an easy to use application designed to measure and adjust the loudness levels of audio or video assets. AudioTools FOCUS handles the complexity of loudness management through predefined master pre-sets, conforming to every loudness standard. AudioTools FOCUS can be used with AudioTools Server or is available in a number of sizes as a standalone product.

We do Audio Minnetonka Audio. THE TELOS ALLIANCE® +1-952-449-6481 | +49-2162-1062622 | minnetonkaaudio.com©2016 Minnetonka Audio. AudioTools and AudioTools Server are trademarks of Minnetonka Audio. Dolby and the double–D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other company, product and service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. [VIII 2016]