Point-to-Point & Multipoint IP Audio Codec (1/2 RU)
Tieline’s Bridge-IT is the ultimate affordable, high-performance, stereo IP audio codec solution for broadcast and professional applications. Designed to deliver point-to-point or multi-point connections, Bridge-IT transports audio streams reliably, simply and effectively over a range of managed and unmanaged wired and wireless* IP data networks, such as LANs, WANs and the internet.
Tieline Bridge-IT Pro Features: Audio: • Robust DSP-based architecture designed for mission critical audio. • Analog and Digital (AES3) inputs and outputs. • Bidirectional Mono or Stereo. • Multi-unicast to up to 6 endpoints. • Multicast to unlimited endpoints over compatible networks. • Uncompressed PCM audio plus other popular algorithms as standard, including LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELDv1 and v2, Opus, MPEG II, MPEG Layer-3, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711. • Low-delay, cascade resiliant aptX® Enhanced* algorithm (additional purchase). Connectivity: • Ethernet LAN port. • Broadcast quality analog XLR inputs/outputs. • XLR digital AES/EBU input/output. • Simultaneous analog and digital AES/EBU audio outputs. • SmartStream PLUS dual redundant IP streaming • Automated failover to backup audio on SD card. • Receive calls from codecs using Fuse-IP bonding. • SIP (SDP) compatible with EBU N/ACIP 3326 for interoperability with other codec manufacturers. • Configure up to 6 SIP accounts and connect up to 2 SIP interfaces. • Selectable fixed or automatic jitter buffer: 5 automated settings available to manage network connectivity and avoid dropouts (includes configurable min and max buffer settings). • Configurable Forward Error Correction (FEC). • Highly advanced error concealment strategies. • Real-time IP connection packet statistics. • Support for Line Hunt dialing/answering and caller IDs using Tieline IP. • ¼” (6.35mm) stereo headphone output. • 2 relay inputs and 2 opto-isolated outputs plus RS-232 for local and remote control of equipment at either end of your codec link. • USB slave connection for codec configuration. Operation: • Full hardware front panel interface including navigation, LCD display, PPM metering and dialing key pad. • User-friendly HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI enables codec configuration and control remotely over WANs. • IPv4 & IPv6 compatible and ready. • Low latency in-band RS-232 aux data channel. • Configurable software rules engine via web-GUI for Control Port functions, plus WheatNet-IP LIO compatibility. • Upgrade firmware from an SD card. • Backup and restore configuration via SD card. • Automated firmware upgrade notifications via Web-GUI. • Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. • Backward compatible with all Tieline IP codecs. Security: • User name and password protection of codec and Toolbox Web-GUI. • Support for SSL Security Certificate installation. • SIP Whitelists and Blacklists allow filtering of SIP URIs and User Agents.
Specifications:
Input/Output Specifications: • Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x Female XLR (Channel 1 mic/line; channel 2 line only) • Analog Audio Outputs: 2 x Male XLR • AES3 In: 1 x female XLR (Channel 1 in; shared with Ch1 analog input) • AES3 Out: 1 x male XLR • Headphones: 1 x 6.35mm (1/4") Jack on rear panel • Control Ports In/Out: Two relay inputs and two opto-isolated outputs for machine control via Phoenix connector • Audio Input Impedance: High Impedance > 5K ohm • Output Impedance: <50 ohm Balanced • Clipping Level: +22dBu (input and outputs) • 24 bit A/D & D/A Converters: --- • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz • Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0039% at +16dBu, or -88dBu unweighted • Signal To Noise Ratio: >90dB at +22dBu, unweighted
Sample Frequencies: • IP Sample Frequencies: 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Algorithms: • IP: Opus, Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, G.711, G.722, MPEG Layer 2 • IP (Pro version only): AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, AAC-LC, AAC-HE, AAC-HEv2 • IP (Pro version only): 16/24 bit Enhanced apt-X • IP (uncompressed): Linear PCM16
Data and Control Interfaces: • USB: USB 2.0 (Type B) host port on the rear panel • LAN: 10/100 base T RJ45 connector • Serial: RS232 up to 115kbps with or without CTS/RTS flow control via female DB9 connector, can be used as a proprietary data channel