Orban OPTIMOD XPN-Enterprise – Broadcast Audio Processing

Product Overview

The Orban OPTIMOD XPN-Enterprise is a Linux-based 1RU audio processing platform that centralises processing for multiple radio stations and streams. Using OptiCloud technology, a single server can handle up to 8 FM, 8 HD/DAB+ and 8 internet channels, giving 24 fully processed outputs. This suits groups that want a consistent signature sound, central control and AoIP-first connectivity.

At a Glance

• Enterprise OptiCloud processing for up to 24 program channels (8 FM, 8 HD/DAB+, 8 streaming).
• 1RU commercial Dell server running Linux and Orban softGear.
• Dual redundant AoIP networks supporting AES67, SMPTE 2110/2027 and Livewire+; Dante on selected deployments.
• Dedicated XPN-Enterprise Nodes for FM/HD, FM-only and AES3 I/O.
• Digital MPX, analog composite, Orban uMPX, AES3 and analog outputs on FM/HD nodes.
• Built‑in RDS encoding and dual FM/HD watermarking (Kantar or Nielsen) per node.
• Factory OptiCloud presets with Less‑More controls for fast tuning.

System Details

At the core is the Orban OPTIMOD XPN-Enterprise server which hosts the processing engines and talks to FM/HD and AES nodes over redundant AoIP links. Each input is processed independently using multiband OPTIMOD algorithms with dedicated chains for FM, HD/DAB+ and streaming. FM/HD nodes generate digital and analog MPX, uMPX, AES3 and analog outputs, and also handle RDS and watermark insertion.

Configuration and monitoring use the XPN-Enterprise Dashboard for Windows, macOS and Linux. Engineers adjust Less‑More controls, manage presets, schedule changes and monitor alarms for all nodes from a single interface. This architecture lets networks place shared processing in a data centre or hub while feeding multiple transmitter sites and streaming encoders with consistent, fully legal audio.

Use Cases

• Centralised processing for multi-station FM and HD radio networks.
• Shared audio platform for hybrid FM, DAB+ and streaming operations.
• Virtualised or data-centre deployments replacing individual rack processors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many stations can one system handle?

A single server can process up to 8 FM, 8 HD/DAB+ and 8 streaming channels, with more capacity available by adding servers and nodes.

Which AoIP standards are supported?

The Orban OPTIMOD XPN-Enterprise supports dual redundant AES67 and SMPTE 2110/2027 networks and can integrate with Livewire+ and other AoIP ecosystems via compatible nodes.

Does it include factory presets?

Yes, a wide range of OptiCloud factory presets is supplied, and Less‑More controls make it easy to refine a custom sound while keeping processing stable.

Alternative Products to the Orban OPTIMOD XPN-Enterprise

For single-transmitter installations, Orban’s stand‑alone OPTIMOD processors such as the
5950
offer similar processing chains in traditional hardware. For software‑only deployments with fewer channels,
OPTIMOD-PCn 1600
provides Windows-based processing for simpler streaming or DAB+ operations.