APT 4HP AoIP Module for APT Frame 1U + XLR-Breakout Cable

POWERFUL
PERFORMANCE

• Supports up to 16 channels of Audio in 1RU and even more IP streams with Multicast or Multiple Unicast   
• Outstanding audio quality with low delay, cascade-resilient aptX Enhanced 
• Many other standards & coding options available 
• Robust DSP-based platform for mission-critical operation
• Redundant Power Supplies as standard, no single point of failure
• Hot-swappable cards enable uninterrupted audio
• Support of Specific-Source Multicast (SSM)

POWERFUL
CONTROL

• NTP System Time option for program time-alignment on multiple Decoder sites
• User-configurable suite of audio, link, sync and PSU alarms
• Supports the majority of protocols in compliance with Tech 3326 standard for IP compatibility
• Support for SNMP
• Support VLANs and virtual IP interfaces for flexible network integration
• Network security features with firewall capability

POWERFUL
SAVINGS

• Flexible & modular system that can scale according to your requirements
• Supports up to 4 AoIP modules, each  equivalent to a stand-alone stereo duplex codec in a 1U rack space
• SureStream Technology* for ultra-reliable delivery over affordable public IP connections
• Seamless, affordable migration from T1/E1 to IP networks using same frame

FEATURES

• Transports up to two stereo audio channels per module
• Deliver up to 24 IP audio streams per module
• 192/128kHz Sampling supports Digital MPX over AES and fully digital transfer*
• Simplex and duplex operational modes
• Optional Dante Interface enabling direct connection to Dante /AES67 network
• Analog MPX I/O interface allows transport of two analog MPX signals or one MPX signal in duplex mode
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint operation
• Content Time Alignment for Multi-Frequency FM networks utilizing NTP
• Four Independent Clock Domains per module
• Supports Dynamic DNS for global accessibility by hostname rather than IP address
• Supports UPnP IGD protocol for configuration of UPnP enabled gateways (routers)
• Forwarding of audio or non-audio (such as PAD or HD Exporter data) UDP Streams
• Supports “Diffserv” Quality of Service (QoS) on variable DSCP values
• Support of VLANs and virtual IP interfaces enables multi-network integration for streaming and management
• Performance monitoring on each individual IP stream
• User selectable packet size for each stereo audio channel
• Configurable delay-jitter buffer for each receive IP stream (1 ms to 5000 ms)  
• Headphone socket for audio monitoring
• Supports APT’s award winning SureStream for high quality audio over open Internet links

• Reliable DSP-based architecture

AUDIO OVER IP CODEC MODULE

The APT AoIP Codec Module offers audio encoding/decoding, IP transport, management and auxiliary data on a single, plug-in module. This enhances the Audio over IP performance of the APT Multi-Channel Codec System as well as increasing its scalability and flexibility.

Fully compatible with the many hundreds of existing units already deployed worldwide, each AoIP card can deliver two independent stereo audio channels on multiple IP streams using multiple unicast or multicast.

The APT AoIP codec module offers the entire range of audio formats and modes meeting the audio industry’s requirements: simplex, duplex, AES/EBU, AES/EBU with analog backup, analog with HI/LO or 600Ω impedance.

The module offers the same broadcast-grade audio for which the Multi-Channel Frame is renowned with support for a wealth of standards such as: Linear PCM 16/24Bit, aptX® Enhanced16/24Bit, MPEG1/2 LII, MPEG2 HE-AAC & HE-AACv2, MPEG4 AAC LC/LD/ELD, HE-AACv1/v2 .

The APT AoIP Codec Module is also able to support 85kHz of audio bandwidth and scale the sample rate to 192kHz, enabling a digital MPX signal to be sent on an AES stream. The output of the audio codec can therefore be transferred directly to the modulator of the exciter. This 100% digital path eliminates D/A and A/D conversions which may cause degradation of signal quality and could introduce distortion.

CONNECT WITH WORLDCAST MANAGER

The WorldCast Manager  simplifies the management of all SNMP-enabled devices in a network, providing real-time status, historical data and visualization of multiple devices from a single screen. The intuitive and simple-to-use interface shows all devices located at your site(s) displaying product information, alerting you to any alarms and providing one-click access to the unit’s web-based control interface.

The WorldCast Manager is compatible with all WorldCast Systems’ equipment as well as SNMP devices from ANY manufacturer.

APPLICATIONS

MPX OVER IP 

The APT AoIP Codec Module is also able to support 85kHz or 64kHz  of audio bandwidth and scale the sample rate to 192kHz or 128kHz, enabling a digital MPX signal to be sent on an AES stream. The output of the audio codec can therefore be transferred directly to the modulator of the exciter. This 100% digital path eliminates D/A and A/D conversions which may cause degradation of signal quality and could introduce distortion.

For maximum compatibility with existing analog MPX equipment, the AoIP card provides support for both Analog and Digital MPX transmission. Offering analog-analog, analog-digital and digital-digital MPX distribution all on a single platform provides broadcasters with a solution for their current needs and a clear and affordable migration path for the future.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Cost option
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