Spectral Measurement (formerly Prism Sound) dScope M1 Advanced I/O family for dScope software

Overview:

Spectral Measurement dScope M1: analogue and digital audio test system

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Comprehensive audio testing & analysis for analogue, digital electronics and transducers!

dScope M1 software is now modular!
Buy only the software you need - see the table below for details.

Maximum analyzer sample rate now 768kHz, bandwidth > 200kHz. Analyzer inputs now with +48V or CCP phantom power for microphones. Residual THD+N is significantly improved.

Automate dScope M1 without coding with "Auto Sequence"! Or use our AutoTestSQL app, Labview or other software applications in C++/C#, Python or other language!

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dScope Series III software now updated for the latest Windows 10 releases.

dScope Series III Software:

The dScope M1 interface requires the latest version 1.50 of the dScope Series III software supporting both the original dScope Series III System Units and the new dScope M1 family interfaces. dScope M1 is a new addition to the range of hardware interfaces for the Spectral Measurement dScope Series III audio test and measurement software. It requires an updated version of the dScope Series III software supporting both the original dScope Series III System Units and dScope M1 family interfaces.

The updated dScope Series III application is compatible with Windows software from Windows XP to the current Windows 10 in 32 or 64-bit editions.

Please refer to general dScope Series III pages for general description of software capability.

dScope M1 family Hardware interface choices:

The dScope M1 hardware interface is available in several variants, complemented by a number of software variants based on license files that may be purchased to enable feature options.

Feature\Model	dScope M1/M1E	dScope M1D	dScope M1HP
Phantom power, User selectable +48V OR CCP
Switchable Input impedances >100K,600R	100K Only	100K,600R	100K,600R
Switchable Output impedances (note: 150/200R jumper selected)	50R,150/200R,floating 50R,150/200R	50R,150/200R,600R	50R,150/200R,600R
Wordclock sync I/O for Digital Outputs
Maximum Generator level on Analogue Outputs	26dBu - Minimum load 1kohm With 600R load Maximum output is 10Vrms/+22dBu	26dBu - Minimum load 1kohm With 600R load Maximum output is 10Vrms/+22dBu	28dBu - Minimum load 2kohm With 600R load Maximum output is 10Vrms/+22dBu

dScope Series III Software capabilities for the M1 hardware interface family:

The dScope Series III Software is updated for the M1 range of measurement interfaces but also supports the dScope Series III System Unit in its several versions. For more details see the dscope Series III features page.

dScope Series III M1-family Online configurator and pricing tool

Software features for the M1 range can now be ordered individually - for example upgrading from 2 to 40 FFT Detectors, or using the extended Generator functions such as User defined waveforms. Call us to discuss your specific requirements or visit our online configurator tool:
https://www.spectralmeasurement.com/pages/configurator/

The following table illustrates the capabilities for the range of standard software and hardware configurations for the M1 family.

Option	dScope Series III M1 Interface
	dScope Series IIIM1	dScope Series IIIM1E	dScope Series III M1HP	dScope Series III M1D
Analogue I/O sampling rates 48kHz/96kHz/192kHz
Analogue I/O sampling rates 384kHz		S/W Option: DSM-O384 for Analogue I/O to fs=384kHz
Analogue Analyzer sampling rate to 768kHz	S/W Option: DSM-O768 for Analyzer to fs=768kHz	S/W Option: DSM-O768E for Analyzer to fs=768kHz
Sound Card I/O
Signal Analyzer (Ampl/Freq/Phase)
Continuous Time Analyzer (Ampl/THD+N/IMD etc)
FFT Analysis
Impulse Response Tests
Scripting
Multi-tone Gen/Analysis		S/W Option: DSM-OMTG
FFT Detectors	40	2 or 40 with S/W Option: DSM-OFFTD40	40	2
Scripted FFT Detectors		S/W Option: DSM-OFFTDS
Nest/Sense sweep, script on sweep step, plot I/P on X axis		S/W Option: DSM-OXS
Regulation		S/W Option: DSM-OREG
Integrated GPIO switchable up to 4 lines Currently pending release	S/W Option as M1E	S/W Option: DSM-OGPIO
Integrated VSIO for I2S (single wire each way + clocks) Currently pending release	S/W Option as M1E	S/W Option: DSM-OI2S	S/W Option: DSM-OI2S
dS-NET I/O Switcher	S/W Option as M1E	S/W Option: DSM-ODSNSW	S/W Option: DSM-ODSNSW
dS-NET VSIO Control
Port Access from scripts		S/W Option: DSM-OPTS
Event Manager		S/W Option: DSM-OEM
Digital I/O (max 192kHz)
BNC WCK Sync IN/OUT (For DO only)
Digital Carrier analysis - Comprehensive
Digital Carrier analysis - Basic Currently pending release	Limited support provided As M1E option	S/W Option: DSM-OCA1	Limited support provided As M1E option
Digital Channel Status - Simple view
Digital Channel Status - FULL Detail		S/W Option: DSM-OCSF
Digital Carrier/sync monitor BNCs
Monitor Outputs on system unit (BNC, Headphone & Speaker)	Via host PC audio.	Via host PC audio.	Via host PC audio.	Via host PC audio.
Monitor Outputs on host PC (Via PC audio out)
Core Signal Generator Functions Sine, Log Swept Sine, Twintone White/Pink noise
Advanced Signal Generator Functions Ramp, Pulse/Square, Tone burst, Bin centered tones, User waveforms		S/W Option: DSM-OXSG

Key features of dScope III M1 family

Test electronics, speakers or microphones using dScope M1 internal phantom power;
Measure analogue voltages to 100Vrms (Balanced) or 50Vrms (Unbalanced);
Two independant Generator channels, up to >100kHz signal generation with analogue output levels up to +26dBu;
Two independant Analogue Inputs with sampling rate up to 768kHz and useable bandwidth > 200kHz;
Two low-residual, high-bandwidth analogue IO channels, with balanced and unbalanced operation;
Two-channel digital IO, AES3 and S/PDIF modes with Channel Status support;
Familiar dScope UI mirroring bench instruments
Easy (no coding!) test automation based on your saved setups with "Auto Sequence"
Custom scripting available with integrated coding environment, COM API and NI integration(COM);
Measure speaker frequency response, acoustic phase response, THD & speaker impedance simultaneously using our script app;
Minimal electro-mechanical components for long service life;
Low power, <15W, via Sealed 12V AC-DC power converter;
Light weight & small enough to pack in a briefcase; rack-mount kit available.

Coming Soon pending software update:

Hook up directly to digital audio IC's with integrated I2S capability ("uVSIO");
Enhanced automation with external triggers & control outputs with integral GPIO;
Basic digital I/O carrier degradation and analysis (jitter);

M1 Software Download - UPDATED 2020-07-09

Download V1.50 if you have a dScope M1, M1E, M1D or M1HP interface unit similar to the one shown above. Although the 1.50 version can run with the original dScope Series III System Unit, it is not yet the recommended release for that unit as application support for many scripts and configurations from the web site and part of the default install are not yet adapted for the new version. dScope Series III System Unit users should download V1.45h from the main downloads page.

	dScope M1 family software download
Windows 7, 8/8.1 & 10 For 32 & 64-bit:	dScopeSetup_1_50_13_20200709.exe

Mechanical

dScope M1 units are contained in a rugged metal case, small enough to be carried in a laptop bag, but which can also be rack-mounted in 1U with the optional racking ears if required.

	dScope M1 family
Dimensions:	230 x 180 x 36mm (1U mounting kit available)
Weight:	1.3kg
Supply voltage:	dScope IIIM1 interface :12V DC, 1.2A dScope IIIM1 interface + AC adaptor: 110/230V +/- 10%; 45Hz to 65Hz <15W (Note: AC Adaptor included)
Power consumption:	dScope IIIM1 plus AC adaptor: <15W
Operating temperature:	5°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity:	80% non condensing
Max Altitude	2000 metres HAMSL

Connectors

dScope M1 units have the following connectors and indicators (subject to software version spport as above):

Front (left-to-right)	Rear (left-to-right)
DO XLR, TOSLINK	Chassis ground (screw and 4mm)
DI TOSLINK, XLR	BNC Wordclock I/O (NOTE: Only used with AES digital I/O)
Bicolour power LED	dS-NET/GPIO/I2S DB9-M
AO XLR A, B	RJ45 Ethernet (future option, may be omitted from initial production)
AI XLR A, B	USB 2.0 B host interface
	2.5mm DC-IN (12V, 1A nominal)

The AI and AO XLRs will accept RCAm-XLRm and RCAm-XLRf adapters which will connect the cold-leg to signal ground for unbalanced operation.

The DI and DO XLRs will accept RCAf-XLRm and BNCf-XLRf adapters for S/PDIF and AES-3id operation. The impedance of the interfaces will automatically be switched from 110R to 75R by their insertion, and the DO amplitude range available is selected in software according to fitment.

The DB9-M connector contains five IO connections which can be used either for GPIO purposes OR uVSIO (I2S) depending on settings in the dScope software. The functions of the 5 connections are detailed in the following table:

GPIO mode	uVSIO mode
Input	Audio data Input
Output	Audio data Output
Programmable Input or Output	MCK
2x Programable Input or Output (both will have same function).	SCK
	LRCK

Additionally, the DB9 connector provides a connection for the Spectral Measurement dS-NET IO Switchers, enabling switching control of over 1000 audio channels.

NOTE: The dSNet-VSIO peripheral used with the alternative dScope Series III System Unit is NOT supported with the dScope M1 family.

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