2WCOM IP-8e

The 2WCOM IP-8e is a highly versatile, multi-format 8-channel audio encoder, designed for professional real-time streaming over IP-based audio networks. Offering unparalleled flexibility, advanced IP robustness, and high compatibility with industry standards, the IP-8e ensures seamless audio transmission for studio-to-studio, studio-to-transmitter links, and cross-media applications.

Key Features of the 2WCOM IP-8e

• Multi-format Encoding: Supports a wide variety of audio coding algorithms, including MPEG-1 Layer 2/3, AAC, OPUS, Ogg Vorbis, and Enhanced aptX, allowing flexible and high-quality audio transmission.
• IP Audio Streaming: Designed for professional IP audio streaming using UDP, RTP, SIP/SDP, and SRT, the IP-8e ensures reliable performance under even the most stressful network conditions.
• Advanced Redundancy: Dual streaming, Pro-MPEG FEC, and 2WCOM’s Stream4Sure technology provide seamless switching between multiple streams for continuous audio transmission.
• DVB-S/S2 Multiplexing: Supports DVB-S/S2 multiplexing with program and service tables for up to 8 TS over UDP/IP or up to 2 TS over ASI interface, compliant with ETSI EN 300 468.
• Scalable Design: Software license scalability from one to four audio channels offers flexibility in network planning and cost management.
• Synchronization & Latency Control: Achieves microsecond-accurate synchronization across decoders in the network, ensuring seamless audio distribution.
• Easy Management: Features a user-friendly web interface for easy configuration and control, with advanced monitoring through SNMP, Telnet, and FTP, plus the Icecast live listening feature for real-time audio monitoring.

Audio Encoding Formats

The IP-8e supports a broad range of audio codecs, ensuring compatibility with multiple broadcast standards and delivering superior audio quality:

• MPEG-1/2 Layer 1, 2, 3
• MPEG-4 AAC LC, HE-AAC v1 & v2
• MPEG-4 AAC-LD/ELD/ELDv2
• Opus, Ogg Vorbis, G.711, G.722
• PCM, Enhanced aptX (E-aptX)
• Optional: Extended HE-AAC (xHE-AAC), Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3), Dolby E
• Optional: FRAUNHOFER DAB+ Encoder for DAB+ systems with EDI/STI-D interface

IP Streaming and Transmission Robustness

The IP-8e delivers reliable IP audio streaming across a wide variety of protocols and ensures robust transmission even in challenging network environments:

• Supports unicast, multiple unicast, and multicast streaming
• Dual streaming and Pro-MPEG FEC for enhanced redundancy and error correction
• SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) for low-latency, secure streaming
• Optional: Stream4Sure technology for seamless switching between up to 4 streams with varying audio qualities
• Management of packet size, buffer, and QoS to optimize network performance

Advanced Redundancy and Backup Features

The IP-8e is designed for uninterrupted performance, with advanced redundancy and backup management systems:

• Dual IP ports for data, with a separate control interface
• Optional: Redundant power supply (230 VAC or 48 VDC) to ensure continuous operation

Control and Monitoring

Remote control and monitoring of the IP-8e are facilitated through a wide range of interfaces and protocols:

• Web-based interface for configuration via HTTP/HTTPS
• FTP control with XML file management
• NMS (Network Management System) control for centralized monitoring
• Real-time monitoring through SNMP v2c and relay notifications
• Icecast Live Listening feature for real-time audio feedback
• Optional: Ember+ support for integration into advanced broadcast environments

Specifications

Audio Encoding Formats

Network and Streaming

Backup and Redundancy

Control and Monitoring

Applications and Use Cases

The 2WCOM IP-8e is perfectly suited for:

• Studio-to-studio and studio-to-transmitter links
• Cross-media and audio distribution tasks
• Broadcast networks requiring synchronized, low-latency audio distribution</li