Part Iv Getting To Know Merlin Plus - Tieline Merlin PLUS User Manual

4 Getting to know Merlin PLUS
The 1RU Merlin PLUS rack mount codec is designed to rapidly expand your remote capability.
Merlin PLUS has the ability to manage up to 6 bidirectional mono connections, which saves money
on codec hardware costs and reduces studio rack space requirements. Connect to IP codecs or
smartphones using Report-IT, as well as ISDN and POTS codecs via optional plug-in transport
modules.
communications for remote broadcast connections.
Overview of this User Manual
Use this manual to learn how to:
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Configure codec 'programs' (please read
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Adjust audio and connection settings within the codec.
Please read
connection settings in your codec using 'programs'.
Applications
Merlin PLUS is ideal for studio and remote truck installations and is capable of:
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6 simultaneous bidirectional mono remote connections.
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1 or 2 Bidirectional mono or stereo remotes, each with a separate bidirectional IFB channel
for communications.
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Simple local or remote command and control.
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Recallable codec configurations via 'programs'.
Codec Features
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DSP-based architecture designed for continuous operation.
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Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports with automatic switching for redundancy.
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Auto switching, dual redundant AC power supplies.
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Uncompressed PCM audio plus the low-delay, cascade resilient aptX® Enhanced algorithm
(capable of up to 24bit, 48kHz audio sampling)
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Other popular algorithms including LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, AAC-ELDv2,
Opus, MPEG-1 Layer II and III, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711.
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SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming for high reliability over IP networks without Quality of
Service.
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Fuse-IP bonding.
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Program Scheduler.
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IPv4 & IPv6 compatible and ready.
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Supports ISDN and POTS connections via optional interface modules.
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SNMP and integrated alarm management.
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HTML5 Toolbox GUI enables remote codec control over WANs.
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Low latency in-band RS-232 auxiliary data channel.
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Programmable software rules engine via a GUI for Control Port functions.
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Streamlined codec wizards and GUI for configuration and control.
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Merlin PLUS can also deliver high quality bidirectional stereo and full duplex
Getting Connected Quickly
Merlin PLUS User Manual v2.0
About Program Dialing
for an overview of how to adjust and store audio and
for more info).
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