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Quantum Lite

Portable

Quantum Lite Prodys is a small, handheld IP audio codec designed for broadcast professionals that enables reliable live audio contributions from remote locations using wireless networks like LTE/5G. It uses concurrent IP connections, built-in recording, and professional audio features to ensure high-quality, stable audio streams for news reporting and commentaries, while avoiding common smartphone issues like incoming calls interrupting service.

Key features:

  • Portability: It’s Prodys’s smallest portable device, making it ideal for field reporting.
  • Reliable Connectivity: Combines up to four IP connections (two LTE/5G, Ethernet, and optional Wi-Fi) to create resilient connections.
  • Professional Audio: Features XLR professional microphones, professional potentiometers for volume control, and a large battery capacity.
  • Integrated Workflow: Includes integrated audio recording, editing, and file transfer capabilities to simplify off-line work.
  • Low Latency: Employs advanced, low-delay compression algorithms like Opus and apt-X for minimal latency.
  • Durable Design: Avoids interruptions from incoming calls on smartphones, ensuring continuous audio.
  • IP Technology: Leverages IP technology from Prodys’s Ikusnet video codec and ProntoNet audio codec families.

Features

  • AUDIO
    • Low delay audio encoding and compression with Opus & Aptx (G722 and MPEG Layer II optional).
    • XLR mic/line input. Headphone output.
    • 2nd stereo audio input /output.
    • stereo USB audio input /output.
    • 3x push-lock audio controls for mic, local headphone and return signal control.

    COMMUNICATIONS

    • Inherits world-class IP technology from the Prodys Audio/Video codec family (BRAVE protocol) with full error correction method and Bonding or Diversity.
    • SIP and SIP Diversity according to N/ACIP EBU Tech 3326 and 3368 (Optional).
    • Double UMTS /LTE operation. (Double SIM registration).
    • 1x Ethernet interface.
    • Wi-Fi interface.

    OPERATION

    • Hand-held reporter codec.
    • User friendly interface via touch panel. Intuitive handling.
    • Large autonomy battery.
    • Audio recording on SD memory, playback, edition and file transfer.

Technical Data

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width: 177mm; Height: 43 mm; Depth: 93 mm.
  • Weigth with battery : 580 g.

Power Supply & Battery

  • 1x Li-pol battery (autonomy 5 hours) (+ optional spare batteries).
  • 1x VDC input (operation & charging).

User interface

  • 1x capacitive touch panel 95 x 55mm.
  • 1x remote web control.

Audio inputs /outputs & controls

  • 1x XLR microphone /line input with phantom.
  • 1x headphone mini jack output Ø3.5mm.
  • 1x line level stereo input mini jack input Ø3.5mm.
  • 1x line level stereo output mini jack input Ø3.5mm.
  • 1x stereo audio USB input /output port.
  • 3x push-lock controls for mic, local headphone and return signal control.

Communications

  • 2x integrated UMTS /LTE (5G optional) modems (micro SIM slots).
  • 1x Ethernet port (10/100BaseTx Ethernet, RJ45 connector).
  • 1x USB port
  • BRAVE protocol with bonding or diversity.
  • SIP and SIP Diversity protocols according to N/ACIP EBU Tech 3326 and 3368 (optional).
  • OPUS & APTX audio compression. (G722 and MPEG Layer II optional).

Other functions

  • 1x audio recording on removable SD memory (micro SD slot).
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