BARIX INSTREAMER User Manual page 3

1 Introduc tion
Congratulations on the purchase of your Barix Instreamer from Barix AG.
What exactly is the Barix Instreamer? The Barix Instreamer is a versatile, network-
connected analog and digital audio-to-Ethernet converter for a variety of applications.
This device enables professional home installers to satisfy all customer requests for a
distributed audio system.
The Barix Instreamer converts analog and digital audio into MP3 streams and serves the
network just like an ordinary Internet radio station.
A Barix Instreamer can be easily managed via a web browser interface using web-
connected PCs, web pads, PDAs or other web-enabled devices. With serial and Ethernet
control API's the device can be controlled by typical home automation systems.
The Barix Instreamer is perfect for converting several digital and analog sources such as
tapes, tuner, cd or minidisc and distributing it over the network.
With an optional stick-on transmitter attached IR enabled devices can be remote
controlled via the network connection enabling the user to switch the station on a tuner
or select a different song on a cd player without being in the same room as the device.
Connection to audio equipment is made simple by offering stereo RCA analog as well as
S/PDIF and coax digital inputs.
Installing the Barix Instreamer is fast and simple due to its unique features - SonicIP and
IPzator: after power-up the device will announce its IP address over the headphone
output !
The Barix Instreamer supports various control and communication modes. Software
developers can easily write audio applications using one of the well documented
Ethernet, serial or web based interfaces.
2 Features
Converts analog or digital audio into stereo or mono MP3 streams.
10/100 Mbit Ethernet connection
Stereo RCA Line in, S/PDIF and coax digital inputs, headphone out
Controllable via a standard web browser (PC, PDA, Web tablet) or via a serial port
Infrared out for remote control of attached audio device
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Features SonicIP and IPzator
Supports Barix audio synchronization feature (can act as SYNC master)
Easy integration into existing IT infrastructure
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