The 2WCOM RF-10e is a versatile 10-channel receiver designed for FM and DAB+ signals. Its primary function is to encode received audio signals for distribution as Audio over IP, MPEG-2 TS (Transport Stream), or DVB-ASI. As a re-distribution encoder, it has various applications, including audio transcoding in cable networks, re-encoding for Audio over IP (AoIP), and streaming.
NB: Please note, at a minimum you will need to order the base unit, one tuner module and one installed channel.
NB: For 2x hot-plug power supply option the AC/DC supplies are not included. Please order 2 hot-plug power supplies AC (VER45851) and/or DC (VER45852).
Key Features:
- Transport Stream Gateway:
- Designed for audio re-encoding and transcoding applications.
- Provides multiple MPEG-2 Transport Streams via IP or ASI.
- Supports MPEG-1 Layer 2, MPEG-4 HE-AACv2, and Dolby Digital (optional) for distribution in DVB-C environments.
- Suitable for cable head-ends, in-house distribution, and hospitality.
- Multi-Format Audio Streaming:
- Ideal for streaming re-distribution.
- Supports various streaming protocols and transport formats for web streaming, secure AoIP applications, etc.
- Supports audio coding formats such as MPEG–1 Layer 2, MPEG–2 Layer 3, AAC profiles (including xHE-AAC and AAC-ELDv2), OPUS, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, Enhanced aptX, Dolby Digital Plus (on request), and more.
- Smart Management:
- Configuration setup via an easy-to-use web interface.
- Remote control options include HTTP, FTP, Telnet, NMS, SNMP.
- Real-time monitoring with the “Icecast Live Listening feature.”
- Perfect synchronization achieved by PTPv2 and latency control.
- Hardware:
- Combined RF interfaces for DAB & FM reception.
- Multiple free programmable, freely combinable, and redundant outputs (2 IP ports, 2 ASI ports).
- Audio Coding – Fitting to Your Needs:
- High-quality multi-format audio encoding supporting various codecs.
- Optional Dolby Digital Pro / E encoder supporting AC3, Dolby E, Dolby Digital (DD), and Dolby Digital Plus (DD+).
- IP Streaming (Unicast, Multicast):
- Rock-solid network connection according to standards RFC 3550, RFC 3551, RFC 3640, RFC 2250.
- Professional audio IP streaming using UDP, RTP, SIP / SDP (standardized by EBU N / ACIP Tech 3326).
- Optional Livewire / Ravenna, TS RTP, UDP, and SRT streaming.
- Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) supported.
- Optional Stream4Sure; 2wcom streaming technology with different codecs / qualities and seamless switching of up to 4 streams.
- HLS, Icecast source client.
- Backup / Advanced Redundancy Management:
- Dual IP ports for data + 1 IP port for the control interface.
- Optional redundant power supply (230 VAC or 48 VDC).
- Control:
- Remote control options include HTTP/S, SFTP, Telnet, NMS, SNMP.
- Revised configuration via a web user interface for easier setup.
- SNMP v2c / v3, relays, inputs.
In summary, the 2WCOM RF-10e is a powerful and flexible solution for audio distribution and streaming, offering a wide range of features and formats to meet different broadcasting and distribution needs.
