Barix Instreamer Classic – Network IP Audio Encoder

Product Overview

The Barix Instreamer Classic – Network IP Audio Encoder is a compact, standalone device that converts analog audio into IP streams for delivery over LANs and the internet. With stereo line-level inputs and support for MP3, PCM and VoIP codecs, the Barix Instreamer Classic is ideal for radio streaming, paging, monitoring and many other audio-over-IP applications.

At a Glance

• Barix Instreamer Classic standalone IP audio encoder with stereo line input.
• Supports MP3, PCM and G.711/G.722 VoIP codecs for flexible bandwidth and quality choices.
• Streams via TCP, UDP, RTP, HTTP, Shoutcast/Icecast and Multicast to up to 32 destinations.
• Simple web-based configuration with SNMP monitoring and low power consumption.
• RS-232 serial port for control, metadata and serial-over-IP tunnelling.

Product Details

The Barix Instreamer Classic samples and encodes audio from any analog source, from mixers and tuners to playback devices, and sends the resulting stream across the network with low latency. Encoding options range from high-quality constant or variable bitrate MP3 up to 192 or 320 kbps through to linear PCM and telephony-grade G.711/G.722, allowing you to balance audio quality against available bandwidth.

Streams can be unicast, multicast or used as a Shoutcast/Icecast source, making the Barix Instreamer Classic suitable for public internet radio, internal streaming, STL links and background music distribution. Configuration is handled through an integrated web interface, while features such as AutoIP, SonicIP and IPzator simplify network setup by announcing or automatically assigning IP addresses. Audio level supervision and SNMP traps support integration with broadcast monitoring systems.

Use Cases

• Internet radio and web streaming using the Barix Instreamer Classic as a Shoutcast or Icecast source encoder.
• Studio-to-transmitter links and contribution feeds over IP networks.
• Background music, paging and monitoring audio distribution in commercial or industrial sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Which audio inputs does the Barix Instreamer Classic provide?
  A: It offers unbalanced stereo line-level inputs on RCA connectors, suitable for most professional and consumer audio sources.
• Q: How many destinations can the Instreamer send audio to?
  A: The encoder can stream to multiple unicast or multicast destinations, typically up to 32 configured targets depending on application.
• Q: How is the unit configured and monitored?
  A: All settings are accessed via a browser-based interface, with additional SNMP support and a serial port for advanced control and diagnostics.

Alternative Products

• Barix Exstreamer Series – complementary IP audio decoders that receive Instreamer streams and convert them back to analog audio at remote locations.
• Barix Instreamer ICE – preferred when you need an encoder with built-in Icecast server functionality for simplified streaming setups.

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