The Audessence ALPS-2 has been used as an end of chain unit in a broadcast environment and has been tested for analog I/O levels. It has not been tested with its original software but this can still be accessed easily via the Audessence website. The unit features a few scratches to its top casing as a result of rack mounting (see photos), but has no such cosmetic blemishes to its front panel, screen and/or controls which all function as expected. Sounds great on program material as well as voices, snare drums and anywhere else a high quality broadcast style limiter comes in handy. Has both analog and digital (aes) I/O. Perceived loudness, dynamic range and peak level; suitable for all situations where some combination of these three must be powerfully yet unobtrusively controlled. Brings consistency to any programme stream without erasing musical dynamics. Ends listener annoyance from over-loud segments such as commercials and shouting DJs. Improves audibility and clarity of programme. Eliminates overload distortion and damage forever. Eliminates the inconvenience of unauthorised tampering with controls. Maintains programme path reliability – fail-safe mode if AC power or PSU fails. Control levels of Outside Broadcasts, news booths, unattended studios and’remotes. Overload protection for STL, digital codec, PA and monitors. Normalisation at Ingest and Master Control – done right! Sound level control for Television. FM broadcast: Networks, Relay from satellite, Community radio & RSLs. Professional-level audio streaming, archiving and podcasting. Top quality; 48-bit (24 bit i/o), 88.2 or 96kHz native-mode, also accepts 32, 44.1, 48kHz. Factory presets deliver exactly the results you need. Fast. A properly integrated single-box solution with all features needed for broadcast. Maintains programme reliability -‘pass-through’ relays for analogue and digital paths. Straightforward, clear and intuitive user interface. Security system prevents unauthorised tampering. Bright, Always-Visible LED bargraphs for audio confidence checks. Low audio latency (2.2 – 4 milliseconds), fast boot-up.