Barix Exstreamer SoundScape

The Barix Exstreamer SoundScape is a managed IP network audio decoder designed for Business Music applications, providing high flexibility and reliability in scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of audio playback. Here are the key technical specifications and features:

Technical Specifications:

Electrical:

• Power Supply: 5VDC, 2 Watt max.
• Standard ‘Micro-B’ USB connector

Ethernet:

• 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation, Auto MDI-X
• RJ-45 connector with integrated Link/Activity LED
• Protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, DHCP
• Web User Interface: Allows for remote control, status monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Analog Output:

• Line level output with 40-60 Ohm impedance on RCA and 1/8” headphone jack
• Output level software controllable
• Full-scale output voltage: 5.6 dBu, 4 Vpp into 600 Ohm load
• Frequency response (-3dB): 20Hz…20kHz
• Signal to Noise Ratio: -92 dB
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.01%
• Dynamic range: 92dB
• Stereo crosstalk: -91dB @ 1kHz

RS-232 Interface:

• Male 9-pin Sub-D connector
• 115’200 Baud asynchronous
• 5 VDC supply output for external device (100 mA max.)

Audio Formats:

• MP3 CODEC:
  • MP3 files (MPEG version 1, 2, and 2.5 layer III)
  • CBR, VBR, and ABR
  • 8 to 320 kbps
  • 8 to 48 kHz sample frequency
• AAC AND AAC+ CODECS:
  • AAC, MP4, and M4A audio file extensions
  • Main Profile, AAC-LC, AAC-HE v1 and v2
  • CBR and VBR
  • Up to 576 kbps
  • DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
• HTTP STREAMS:
  • ICEcast and SHOUTcast streams

Miscellaneous:

• Retro-illuminated display with 2 lines/16 chars and keypad with 5 buttons
• RESET button for reboot and reset factory defaults

Mechanical:

• Aluminum case, 250g
• Rack and wall mountable using accessories

Dimensions (W x H x D):

• 108x38x78.7mm (4.25×1.5×3.1 inch)

Declarations of Conformity:

• RoHS, FCC, CE, C-Tick

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):

• Exstreamer SoundScape: min. 500,000h (Calculated according to MIL217F at 25°C environment ground fix)

Note: The performance specifications (such as Signal to Noise Ratio, Total Harmonic Distortion, etc.) are provided based on MP3 encoding at a 48kHz sample rate with 320 kbps.