Quantum2 AV
The Quantum2 AV is an advanced 1U rack-mount audio-video IP codec designed for professional broadcast studios, MCRs (Master Control Rooms), and Outside Broadcast (OB) vans, offering two independent, bidirectional stereo audio connections and one bidirectional video connection in a single compact unit. It uses diverse IP interfaces, supports standard and proprietary transmission protocols (like SIP, SRT, BRAVE), various audio and video codecs (e.g., H.264/HEVC, OPUS, PCM), and features remote control capabilities via a web interface or the ProdysControlPlus application.
Key Features and Capabilities:
- Integrated Audio and Video:
It combines two independent stereo audio codecs and one video codec into a single device, simplifying complex live event production workflows.
- Reliable IP Transmission:
Employs diversity streaming over multiple IP links (Ethernet, Wi-Fi) to ensure stable and high-quality audio and video links.
- Flexible Connectivity:
Provides two-way audio and one-way or two-way video connections for versatile applications like remote commentaries or live event transmission.
- Standard Protocol Support:
Supports industry-standard protocols such as SIP for audio calls, and SRT/RTMP for video, ensuring interoperability with equipment from other manufacturers.
- HEVC and H.264 Video:
Offers efficient video encoding options (HEVC and H.264) to manage bandwidth effectively for streaming.
- Remote Management:
Can be controlled through its front panel, a web-based graphical interface, or the dedicated ProdysControlPlus application, allowing for full remote management and configuration.
- Diverse Applications:
Ideal for various scenarios, including remote production of live events, on-site commentary, video transmission of breaks, and creating integrated audio-video programs.
Use Cases:
- Remote Production:
Facilitates the transmission of audio and video from remote locations back to a central studio.
- On-site Commentary:
Supports commentators by sending their audio and video from a live event location to the studio.
- Studio/MCR Operations:
Integrates into studio or Master Control Room environments for high-quality audio and video distribution.
- OB Van Operations:
Provides a compact, all-in-one solution for video and audio production in mobile units
Features
AUDIO
- Two stereo audio inputs/outputs with XLR connectors.
- Analog and Digital (AES/EBU) outputs and inputs.
- Supports Mpeg1/2 LayerII, AAC, apt-X, G711/G722, OPUS, SRT Audio and PCM.
VIDEO
- SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs.
- AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) encoding and decoding.
- Simultaneous encoding and decoding using BRAVE and SRT.
- Streaming Forwarding.functionality.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Inherits world-class IP technology from the Prodys Audio/Video codec family:
– Automatic Jitter buffer. This adjustable buffer avoids audio dropouts in the IP connection.
– Automatic synchronization adjustment with the transmitter site rate, to give a constant delay in IP communications.
– Prodys NAT Traversal Streaming Protocol permits router firewall pass-through with zero configuration.
– Prodys Real time Network Analyzer to monitor critical network parameters in real time during the connection.
– FEC (Forward Error Correction). Up to 24 different schemes are available, to fit to the desired delay and available bandwidth.
– Error Concealment mechanisms on Mpeg audio modes are supported to reduce the impact of packet losses. - 2 x Ethernet interfaces: Either to split streaming and control or for bonding/diversity 2 IP links.
- IP Compatibility: SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN protocols are supported according to the standard defined by the N/ACIP project within the EBU group.
OPERATION
- User friendly interface via touch panel, built-in Web Server or ProdysControlPlus application.
- 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.
- Serial port to transmit/receive ancillary 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.
- WEBCOMMENTATOR license to provide remote commentary positions from Internet browsers in laptops and smartphones.
- WEBCALL license to provide ad hoc audio links from Internet browsers in laptops and smartphones.
- WEBMONITOR license for remote audio monitoring.
- Ethernet Tunnel to link two remote local networks.
Technical Data
2 x AES/EBU Stereo Input/Output
- Two output/inputs with XLR connectors.
- AES/EBU: EIAJ CP-340 type I/IEC-958 Pro
- Rate Converter: 1:3 to 3:1.
2 x Analog Stereo Input/Outputs
- Two output/inputs with XLR connectors.
- Maximum level: +22 dBu.
- Input Impedance: 20 Kohm.
- Output Impedance: 50 ohm.
Audio Compression
- PCM (16,20 & 24 bits)
- G722, G711 Leyes A/μ
- MPEG 1,2 Layer II
- OPUS
- Enhanced and Standard apt-X™
- MPEG AAC LC, LD, ELD & HE
- SRT Audio (optional).
Video Input/Output
- 1xSDI input according to SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and 424M (3G-SDI) and 1xHDMI input.
- 1xSDI and 1xHDMI outputs, both simultaneous
- AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) encoding and decoding.
- Streaming protocols: SRT, BRAVE, RTMP/RTMPS or MPEG-TS
LAN
- 2 Ethernet ports for bonding, diversity or splitting control and stream.
- 10/100/1000BaseTx Ethernet, RJ45 connectors.
- TCP/UDP/IP, Multicast & Unicast.
- DHCP, SNMP, DNS, SNTP, SMTP, HTTP, IGMP, ICMP, VLAN (optional).
- SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN comprising Tech 3326 & 3368 EBU N/ACIP standard.
- FEC as per RFC 2733.
- Error Concealment.
- Prodys NAT Traversal Streaming Protocol.
RS232 port
- 1xserial port (RJ45 connector)
- Tx and Rx of ancillary data along with the audio.
Power Supply
- 90 – 250VDC [@ 47-65Hz]. Power consumption less than 50W (average ~20W)
Dimensions & Weight
- 1U x 19” rack system: 43.4 x 482.5 x 180mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 2.4 Kg.
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