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General Purpose Network IP Audio Encoder

Model: Instreamer

G.711, G.722, PCM linear encoding
MP3 Encoding (low Latency)
Shoutcast/Icecast source capability
Audio level supervision with SNMP trap generation
IP streaming via TCP, UDP, RTP, multicast

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The Instreamer encodes analog audio sources in real time in a configurable format (MP3, PCM, G.711,G.722) and streams via TCP, UDP, Shoutcast, Multicast RTP format to configurable destinations. Used in high quality broadcast applications, surveillance and VoIP markets alike, the Instreamer has proven its simplicity where audio over IP encoding is required.

G.711, G.722, PCM linear encoding
MP3 Encoding (low Latency)
Shoutcast/Icecast source capability
Audio level supervision with SNMP trap generation
IP streaming via TCP, UDP, RTP, multicast
Line level input (stereo)
RS-232 serial port
Power supply (micro USB)
APPLICATIONS:
Live IP audio encoder for streaming applications
Source encoder for IP audio distribution applications
Background music and music-on-hold encoder for VoIP applications
Shoutcast/Icecast source encoder
Low latency IP audio encoder for multichannel applications
Confidence monitoring and Vox switch for broadcast applications

Decoder or Encoder Signal Type - Audio
Decoder/Encoder Type - Analog to Digital Decoder/Encoder
Decoder/Encoder Type - Other
ROHS Compliant - Yes
Spec Sheet available - Yes

Operating Temperature (Maximum): 122 F
Operating Temperature (Minimum): 32 F
Certifications: CE, FCC
AC Voltage (Maximum): 240 Volts
AC Voltage (Minimum): 100 Volts
Active Power: 5 Watt
Current Draw: 1 Amps
DC Voltage: 5 Volts
Depth: 3.10 in
Height: 1.50 in
Width: 4.25 in
Product Weight: 0.50 lbs
Ethernet:
•RJ45, 10/100Mbps auto, Link and Activity LEDs
•Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, DHCP, SNMP, SIP
•AutoIP, SonicIP, IPZator to ease address assignment RS-232
•300..230‘400 Baud asynchronous, 7/8 bit
•DSub 9 pin male
•serial tunnel, control and metadata input support
Audio Input:
•RCA connectors, unbalanced, 2 kOhm impedance
•Clipping level 5.3 dBu, 4 Vpp
•Frequency response (-3dB) 20 to 20000Hz
•Signal to Noise Ratio 89dB, THD <0.03%
•Stereo crosstalk -89dB
•Input signal attenuable by software setting (-3..+19.5dB)
Headphone output:
•3.5mm jack
•volume adjustable via browser
•announcement of IP address (SonicIP)
•general purpose audio output, depending on used codec
Audio Formats:
•MP3, encoding/decoding up to 192/320kbps
•VBR and CBR support
•PCM 16bit at 8, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
•G.711, uLaw, aLaw (sample rates same as PCM)
Software Environment:
•Proprietary multitasking OS
•Application firmware packages available from Barix
•Development Environment for custom functionality
•(ABCL development kit) available free of charge
MTBF:
•(calculated according to MIL217F at 25°C) min. 540000h