Broadcast Electronics will demonstrate its latest AudioVault automation user experience enhancement and a software-powered FM transmitter at the NAB Show.
“We are excited to bring new software and hardware products to NAB – our first under new local ownership – that enable stations to cost-effectively deliver content to their listeners,” said Rich Redmond, BE’s president and CEO, in a release.
A new look and feel
With a redesigned look and feel, AudioVault AV-xI was released last fall and offers a layout framework with scalable docking positions. Users can drag and drop up to 18 AudioVault gadgets on a single screen.
BE said that the layout offers playback engines for streams, HD Radio channels or multiple stations on one workstation. Its built-in browser allows access to features such as news, weather or artist bios.
AV-xI also includes a revamped CloudVault, which supports centralized and distributed content and control, either on-premise or hosted. It provides integration with HLS streaming to a CDN or with an Orban 5950 processor.
CloudVault also includes a file distribution framework that provides real-time synchronization of content, commercials and logs between the cloud and edge playout devices.
BE said that the CloudVault solution is also suitable for disaster recovery, backup and off-premises operations.
AV-xI also features TRE+ integration, matching a station’s visual content with audio across RDS, HD Radio and streaming platforms.
Software-powered transmitter
The BE STX 1k FM transmitter is a new, 1 kW compact 2RU footprint model that includes LDMOS RF device and switching power supply technology. It uses BE’s TX direct-to-channel digital exciter.
There are optional upgrades available to transmit on digital HD Radio or DRM+ modes.
Control and monitoring can be done through an HTML5 GUI that supports SNMPv3 connectivity.
The STX 1k uses a software-defined processing engine, which integrates with BE tools such as its declipper, delossifier, advanced dynamics and a composite clipper that delivers audio quality and loudness for “even the most demanding markets,” according to BE.
The MicroMPX option allows for STL capability over IP networks, with error correction and transmission over multiple networks. Optional GPS synchronization coupled with single-frequency network software allows for operation in an SFN or on-channel booster.
NAB Show Booth: C1646
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