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Quantum One

Multicodecs

The Prodys Quantum One is a modular IP audio multicodec in a 1U rack that can hold up to 4 individual audio codec modules, supporting up to 8 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 4 IP audio codec modules, allowing for significant audio link capacity within a single 1U 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 module to provide an uncompressed digital audio interface in a single Ethernet cable. (Ravenna or Dante AoIP is mandatory for 5..8 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 4 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: 43,4 mm (3U); Depth: 363 mm
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