Part Iv Introduction To The Codec - Tieline Bridge-IT User Manual

4 Introduction to the Codec
Tieline's Bridge-IT is the ultimate affordable, high-performance, stereo IP audio codec solution for
broadcast applications. Capable of both peer-to-peer or multi-point connections, Bridge-IT
transports audio streams reliably, simply and effectively over IP data networks such as wired and
wireless LANs, WANs, the internet, satellite IP, Wi-MAX and Wi-Fi.
Bridge-IT is perfect for a large range of broadcast and professional applications that include:
· Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) applications
· Stereo multi-unicast IP audio distribution (stereo to up to 6 endpoints)
· Simple remote broadcast links
· IP multicasts over compatible IP networks
· Low-latency audio over IP bridging solutions
· Multiple codec installations (2 codecs fit in 1 x 19" rack unit)
Codec Features
The following table outlines the features available in Bridge-IT.
Bridge-IT Features
Peer-to-peer mono and stereo IP audio
SmartStream PLUS dual redundant streaming
Fuse-IP compatibility
High quality, low-delay, PCM linear uncompressed audio
G.711 G.722, MPEG Layer 2, plus low-delay Opus, Tieline Music and
MusicPLUS algorithms
Simultaneous analog and digital XLR AES/EBU outputs
Automatic SD/SDHC card connection failover
Web-GUI for remote control and configuration
EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326 compatibility over IP
2 relay inputs and 2 opto-isolated outputs plus RS-232 for local and remote
control of equipment at either end of your codec link
Multi-unicast and send 6 stereo connections, one with bidirectional audio
AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, LC-AAC, HE-AAC v.1 and HE-AAC v.2 algorithms
Asymmetric encoding
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP ) for managing devices on IP networks
TieServer for automatic firmware upgrade notification
16 bit and 24 bit aptX® Enhanced algorithm
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O = optional
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