2WCOM RF-10e

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Hardware:
   • Combined RF interfaces for DAB & FM reception.
   • Multiple free programmable, freely combinable, and redundant outputs (2 IP ports, 2 ASI ports).
5. 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+).
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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.