Latin America. GatesAir announces two new Intraplex IP Link Audio over IP innovations that move the brand towards new designs and applications. The IP Link 100e is the first plug-in modular card in the Intraplex family built for integration within radio transmitters, while the IP Link 100c is a new compact hardware codec built for remote contribution and standard IP STL connections.
The IP Link 100e is specifically designed to receive digital and FM radio content directly inside GatesAir Flexiva transmitters. The module is added to Flexiva FAX exciters to reliably receive and feed AES67 and other audio over IP formats directly to the exciter. The smaller integrated form factor reduces the cost of using Intraplex over IP audio transport at the transmitter site, as a separate hardware codec is not required, and frees up a 1RU equipment rack slot for ancillary equipment.
The module retains all the functions associated with IP Link codecs. In addition to GatesAir's robust traditional connectivity, the IP Link 100e incorporates GatesAir's first dynamic flow splicing (DSS) software into the module. DSS software sends multiple identical flows over the same network or two separate routes, and each stream borrows data from the complementary flows to avoid service interruptions from packet loss.
The IP Link 100e also supports the SRT (Secure and Reliable Transport) protocol and provides a failover service to Icecast or locally stored audio for optimal reliability. The module also provides storage for program content and full duplex capability, allowing engineers to monitor signals out of the air.
"The Intraplex team is always looking for new and innovative ways to integrate audio over IP transport into existing networks and infrastructure, as demonstrated last year with our Ascent solution," said Ted Lantz, vice president and general manager of radio and intraplex products at GatesAir. "The IP Link 100e optimizes the total cost of ownership by leveraging the same reliable IP Link and placing it in a Flexiva module. The module lays a foundation for integrating audio processing and additional air chain applications into future generations, putting us on a truly all-in-one platform."
The IP Link 100c also adopts a cost reduction strategy but within a standard hardware codec. GatesAir has halved the form factor to better service portable applications, providing a half-unit rack space ideal for remote transmission and studio-to-studio applications. The codec design includes a DC power supply, allowing broadcasters to quickly connect and stream program audio for sports contributions, live remotes, and news coverage, for example.
The IP Link 100c is also suitable for STL service, particularly as an affordable backup for primary STL connections, or for delivery to Icecast streaming servers. As with IP Link 100e, this codec integrates standard Intraplex features such as Dynamic Stream Splicing software, SRT protocol support, and three independent network ports.
GatesAir will showcase both products on its microsite at the IBC Showcase virtual event, which will take place September 8-11 in https://www.ibc.org/ibcshowcase
