Leading the evolution of IP audio & video codecs since 1995

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).
Request more info

Other Portable products

Quantum2 W

Complete Commentary Unit including 3 mic/line inputs and 3 headphone outputs. With 4G/5G bonding. Video Encoder and Decoder.

Angled product photograph of the Quantum2 W, a portable, all-in-one, broadcast-grade IP commentary unit. The black enclosure includes two external antennas, a color touchscreen with network and audio status information, LED audio level meters, dedicated controls for multiple channels, headphone outputs, and XLR audio connectors. The device is isolated against a light gray background.

Quantum2 XL

Complete Commentary Unit including 5 mic/line inputs and 4 headphone outputs. With 4G/5G bonding. Video Encoder and Decoder.

Angled product photograph of the Quantum2 W, a portable IP audio and video codec with 4G/5G diversity and bonding capabilities. The device features a durable black enclosure with external antennas for cellular connectivity, a color touchscreen showing network and codec status information, LED audio metering, dedicated channel control knobs, programmable function buttons, and professional XLR audio inputs and outputs.

Quantum2 ST

Advanced 1U rack mount IP audio codec for connecting studios to transmitters, studios among themselves and with OB vehicles.

Product photograph of the Quantum2 ST, an advanced 1U rack-mount IP audio codec designed for professional broadcast and audio contribution applications. The front panel includes illuminated audio level meters for transmit and receive channels, status indicators for connectivity and system operation, and a fold-out color touchscreen displaying real-time streaming analysis and network performance data.

Quantum2 AV 

Advanced 1U rack-mount audio-video IP codec. With two independent, bidirectional stereo audio connections and one bidirectional video connection in a single compact unit

Quantum2 MC

1U rack-mount multichannel IP audio codec capable of transmitting and receiving up to 32 phase-aligned audio channels with ultra-low delay.

Front view of the Quantum2 MC, a 1U rack-mounted audio codec unit in a black chassis. The front panel features the Quantum2 MC logo and status indicators labeled Alarm, Connected, Sys, and Power. Shown alongside the main unit is an optional color touchscreen control panel displaying codec status, audio level meters, connection information, and menu icons.

Ikusnet3 HR

Compact, bidirectional H.265/H.264 1/2U rackmount video codec designed for streaming high-quality, low-delay video over IP networks for studios and O.B. vehicles.

Quantum 3U

High-density IP audio multicodec in a 3U rack chassis. Up to 14 IP independent codec modules over IP providing up to 28 stereo or 56 mono links.

Quantum One

High-density IP audio multicodec in a 1U rack chassis. Up to 4 IP independent codec modules over IP providing up to 8 stereo or 16 mono links.

Quantum one

WebCall

Allows a two-way quality audio connection to be established between a Prodys rackmount codec and any HTML5-enabled web browser running on a PC, tablet or smartphone.

WebCommentator

Prodys’ software solution for remote commentator using a simple HTML5 web browser and the link provided by a Quantum2 AV.