Barix will unveil its latest Instreamer and Exstreamer devices for AoIP transport at the upcoming NAB Show.
The manufacturer is highlighting flexible configurations for its MultiCoder M400 and LX400 FLEXA codecs and its Reflector Evo cloud transport platform.
New for the NAB Show, Barix has added SRT and RIST support to the MultiCoder M400. The IP encoder can send audio streams to receive points in four formats, a feature intended for broadcast headends, media production centers and remote service providers.
The update follows the addition of SRT transport to LX400 codecs, which are designed for radio stations. The LX400 can be configured as either an encoder or decoder for use over traditional studio-to-transmitter IP connections, point-to-point SRT paths or multi-point enterprise Reflector Evo cloud networks.
The M400 integrates four internal encoding engines capable of simultaneous operation, each supporting low-latency RTP, BRTP, SRT and RIST protocols, Barix said. The hardware allows users to encode incoming analog audio into OPUS, AAC+, PCM and 320KB mp3. It can send multiple audio streams to receiving devices while maintaining quality on RTP, SRT or RIST.
The M400’s CPU capacity provides a foundation for ongoing customization and new applications, the company said. Like the LX400, it uses a Linux-based platform to provide security features, including HTTPS for device setup.
The LX400 codec includes features native to the Barix product line, including multiple contact closures, relays and a USB port for direct playout. It also offers end-to-end delay control for RTP streaming and stream redundancy modes for uninterrupted broadcasting. The device can be used in a standard STL configuration or within the Reflector EVO service.
The latter, offered through partner StreamGuys, provides full-duplex audio contribution and distribution in the cloud for enterprise broadcast applications.
NAB Show Booth: N1561
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