The Vorsis M-2 is a dual-channel DSP-based voice processor designed for professional audio and broadcast applications. It features twin high-bandwidth, very low noise microphone preamplifiers, a 4-section equalizer with high and low shelving EQ and two bands of fully parametric EQ, high and low pass filters, de-esser and expander functions. Of course, our smooth-sounding Vorsis dynamics processing is also included and is configurable to up to three bands of processing. Adjustable from anywhere on your network the M2 offers the security of password protected TCP/IP-based remote control and no front panel controls. Unique to the M2 is its ability to operate in completely independent dual channel mode or, at the touch of a button, M/S mode for professional stereo recording applications. All parameters of the M2 are controlled using the included Windows-based GUI which can control as many as 254 M2 devices. Voice talent can activate his or her own personal sound at the press of a button using the Talent Control Interface, a special GUI designed for preset recall only.

Vorsis Exclusive "SQ" Microphone Preamplifiers

The M2 Microphone Processor is equipped with twin, matched Super-Quiet (SQ) Microphone Preamplifiers having an extremely low noise floor, very wide dynamic range, faithfully accurate transient response, and ruler flat frequency response. Operating in harmony with high quality 24-bit A/D converters and a 96kHz base sample rate the M2 adds absolutely no undesired coloration to the signal and faithfully preserves the sound of any microphone and talent combination.

The signal path of the M2 may be operated as a dual channel microphone processor with completely independent channels or as an M/S pair for use in professional high-quality, crossed-microphone M/S recordings.

Vorsis-designed Equalization

Based on great-sounding designs built for Wheatstone's high performance professional audio applications the M2's equalization section operates predictably and adds no noise, ringing, phasiness or other undesirable coloration to the sound.

Vorsis-designed Dynamics Processing tools

A high performance and fully adjustable Downward Expander, De-Esser, and smooth sounding broadband or multiband compressor and low distortion final limiter round out the M2's offerings to create powerful and authoritative presence to production or on-air microphones.

• Extremely high performance microphone preamplifiers with 48V phantom power
• Two completely independent processing channels - may be operated as an M/S pair
• All digital, field proven Vorsis-designed advanced processing algorithms
• Phase Scrambler to correct asymmetrical voice waveforms
• High- and low-pass filters as well as an adjustable High-Q notch filter
• Fully adjustable Downward expander
• Precision De-esser sibilance controller
• Four-bands of EQ: low-frequency shelving, two-band parametric, high-frequency shelving
• Compressor: broadband, two, or three bands
• Final precision peak limiter - can be defeated if desired
• TCP/IP-based Remote control from anywhere via Vorsis Remote Control Software
• Talent Control Interface software for preset recall without processor control
• Password controlled access and control-less front panel for keeping settings secure
• Full metering of input and output levels and all signal processing
• FFT and oscilloscope displays of pre and post processing audio
• Requires only one rack space

• PRESETS
  • On-board storage for up to 80 presets.
  • New factory presets can be down-loaded from the Vorsis web site and installed via the Vorsis Control Software.
• AUDIO INPUT
  • Microphone: XLR-F connectors
  • Electronic differential, >2Kohms (bridging)
  • Optimum source impedance: 200 ohms
  • Phantom Power: 48VDC, switchable on/off
  • Gain: -10dB to +70dB in 1dB steps
  • Frequency response: +/-0.2dB 20Hz-20KHz
  • EIN: -128dBu
  • THD+N: <0.03%, 20Hz-20kHz, -50dBu input
  • SMPTE DIM: 0.00007%
• DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS
  • XLR-M connectors
  • Two RJ45s to StudioHub standard
  • Balanced 110-ohm AES-3
  • 0VU = -20dBfs
• ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS
  • XLR-M connectors
  • Electronic differential
  • Optimum load impedance >600 ohm
• FILTERS
  • Phase rotator: switchable in/out
  • High-pass: 24dB/octave Butterworth, Adjustable 20Hz-1kHz
  • Low-pass: 24dB/octave Butterworth, Adjustable 1-20kHz
  • Notch: Fixed bandwidth, adjustable frequency, adjustable 20Hz-20kHz
• DOWNWARD EXPANDER
  • Threshold Adjustable -60 to 0dBfs
  • Depth Adjustable 0-40dB
  • Close 50ms-3s
• DE-ESSER
  • Control: Recursive-style true
  • Threshold: Adjustable -10 to -60dBfs
  • Attack: Adjustable 0.1-100ms
  • Release: Adjustable 50ms-500ms
  • De-ess frequency: Adjustable 20Hz-20kHz
  • Bandwidth: Adjustable 0.15-4 octave
• PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
  • Routable: Pre or post compressor
  • Low and High Shelf plus two fully parametric sections
  • Boost/cut adjustable +/-14dB
  • Bandwidth 0.2-3.0 octave
• COMPRESSOR - M2
  • Control: Broadband, Two, or Three bands
  • Band 1-2 Crossover frequencies: 20Hz to 1.0kHz, adjustable
  • Band 2-3 Crossover frequencies: 1.0 to 20kHz, adjustable
  • Threshold: Adjustable -10 to -50dBfs
  • Attack: Adjustable 0.2ms-1s
  • Release: Adjustable 33ms-1s
  • Ratio: Adjustable 1:1-20:1
• FINAL LIMITER
  • Control: Zero-overshoot peak limiter
  • Threshold: Adjustable -50 to -10dBfs
  • Attack: Adjustable 0-100ms
  • Release: Adjustable 10-330ms
• LOGIC I/O
  • Remote control: RJ45 connectors for optional ANP-RJ Announcer Panel or custom
  • Interface: Cough, ON, OFF, on tally, off tally, power and ground
• GPI
  • DB9F connector
  • Ports: Eight, optoisolated. Use for external switching of presets
• REMOTE CONTROL
  • Ethernet: RJ45 connector, 100BASE-T
• PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
  • 19"/48.3cm wide
  • 16"/40.64cm deep
  • 1-3/4"/4.5cm high
  • Shipping weight 15lb/6.8kg
• POWER REQUIREMENTS
  • 90-260VAC, 50-60Hz, 19VA