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Quantum 3U

Multicodecs

The Prodys Quantum 3U is a modular IP audio multicodec in a 3U rack that can hold up to 14 individual audio codec modules, supporting up to 28 stereo audio links for professional broadcast and commentary applications. Key features include bandwidth aggregation and redundancy using multiple Ethernet ports, support for uncompressed audio over IP with Dante/AES67 or Ravenna/AES67 modules, robust audio codecs, and integrated control through web interfaces or the ProdysControlPlus application

Key Characteristics

  • Modularity:

Houses up to 14 IP audio codec modules, allowing for significant audio link capacity within a single 3U rack unit.

  • IP Connectivity:

Designed for streaming over IP networks, supporting features like automatic jitter buffers, NAT traversal for firewall pass-through, and forward error correction (FEC).

  • Network Versatility:

Features multiple Ethernet ports for bonding (combining multiple connections for increased bandwidth) and diversity (using different paths for increased reliability), as well as support for 3G/4G data links and Wi-Fi.

  • Audio Standards:

Supports uncompressed digital audio via optional Dante/AES67 or Ravenna/AES67 modules and offers a wide range of audio compression modes, including PCM, MPEG 1/2 Layer II, AAC, apt-X, G711, G722, and OPUS.

  • Remote Management:

The device can be controlled remotely via its embedded web server for individual modules or through the centralized ProdysControlPlus application.

Applications

The Quantum 3U is a versatile solution for various broadcast scenarios, including:

  • Remote Commentary: Ideal for sending audio commentary from events or sports venues back to a studio.
  • Remote Reporting: Facilitates live reporting and interviews from remote locations.
  • Audio Contribution: Provides reliable audio links for studio-to-studio or studio-to-transmitter connections

Features

AUDIO

  • Analog and Digital AES/EBU stereo audio I/O.
  • Optional Dante/AES67 or Ravenna/AES67 modules to provide an uncompressed digital audio interface in a single Ethernet cable. (Ravenna/AES67 AoIP is mandatory for 15…28 stereo link support).
  • Support Mpeg1/2 LayerII, AAC, apt-X, G711/G722, OPUS and PCM.

COMMUNICATIONS

  • 2x Ethernet interfaces to make bonding or diversity transmissions. This enables streaming of STL-grade audio quality over inexpensive links.
  • Additional LAN Management port to split audio and control data flows.
  • Call facilities: Auto-redial, call scheduler and log systems.
  • IP Compatibily: support SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN protocols according the standard defined by EBU’s N/ACIP group.

OPERATION

  • Configurable and scalable system : Up to 14 IP single or double stereo modules. Cards can be hot swapped for servicing or maintenance.
  • Each module can be controlled remotely from its Web Page or from ProdysControlPlus.
  • Automatic detection of the encoding mode used by the remote unit.
  • Independent encoding/decoding operation.
  • User Access Control to define different access restrictions in a per user basis.
  • Configuration presets to define different configurations for all or some specific parameters.
  • Alarms: Real Time alarms management through SNMP traps, GPO and e-mails.
  • One user configurable general purpose input-output (GPIO). The input can be set up to control audio inputs or reset alarms, and the output can be configured to monitor different parameters.
  • Serial Port to transmit/receive auxiliary data along with the audio.
  • Local or remotely (TCP/IP) upgrading of one or several units at once using the same utility. Factory software upgrades can be downloaded.
  • AC or DC Redundant Power Supply.
  • WEBCALL license to provide ad hoc audio links from Internet browsers in laptops and smartphones.

Technical Data

Analog Audio

  • Stereo I/O.
  • 24 bits A/D and D/A converters.
  • 15 way D type connector electronically balanc

Digital Audio

  • Stereo Audio I/O.
  • AES/EBU. Up to 24 bits. Automatic rate adaptation.
  • 9 way D type connector.
  • External clock input.

Dante/AES67 or Ravenna/AES67 audio inputs/outputs (optional)

GPIO and Ancillary Data

  • 1 contact closure input
  • 1 open collector output
  • User configurable. Remote contact closures.
  • RJ45 connector on front panel.

Compresión de Audio

  • PCM (16,20 & 24 bits)
  • G722, G711 A/μ Law
  • MPEG 1,2 Layer II
  • OPUS
  • Enhanced and Standard apt-X™
  • MPEG AAC LC, LD, ELD & HE.

LAN

  • 2 x 10/100/1000 BaseTx Ethernet, RJ45 connector.
  • 1 x Ethernet switch to concentrate all the management traffic in a single port
  • TCP/UDP/IP, Multicast & Unicast.
  • SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN comprising Tech 3326 & 3368 EBU N/ACIP standard.
  • FEC as per RFC 2733.
  • Active Packet Recovery.
  • 2 Ethernet interfaces for Bonding or Diversity with BRAVE protocol by Prodys.
  • Prodys NAT Traversal Streaming Protocol.
  • SIP Diversity according N/ACIP EBU Tech 3368.
  • Automatic Jitter buffer to avoid audio dropouts, compensating for up to 20 seconds of jitter in the IP connection.

Alarms

  • Monitoring of system parameters, links and decoder.
  • Notification via e-mail, SNMP traps and GPO.
  • NVRAM memory to store alarm information.

Dimensions

  • Width: 483mm; Height: 133,4 mm (3U); Depth: 363 mm
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