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Chapter One:
Introducing Axia IP-Intercom
Broadcasters have already discovered the advantages
of using Axia networks. Less cost, less wiring and less
setup time are just a few of the benefits gained from us-
ing Ethernet for real-time audio routing.
Now, broadcast intercom systems benefit from those
same advantages. Axia IP-Intercom Networks lower in-
stalled cost by using CAT-5 and standard switched Eth-
ernet for instant communication between multiple sta-
tions. And if you already have an Axia network in your
broadcast facilities, deployment is even easier. Axia IP-
Intercoms plug right into Livewire networks for tight
integration with Axia broadcast consoles and routing
systems; console operators' existing console microphone
and preview speaker are used to provide seamless inter-
com communications right from the board.
IP-Intercom Overview
The family of Axia IP-Intercom products includes
several models of rack-mounted panels and console-
mounted modules as well as a software intercom panel
and desktop versions (coming soon).
Rackmount Stations:
•
IC.20 20-station panel with OLED displays
•
IC.10X 10-station expansion panel with OLED dis-
plays
•
IC.1 10-station panel with user-labeled buttons
Element Console Stations:
•
20-station panel with OLED displays
•
10-station panel with OLED displays
•
10-station panel with user-labeled buttons
Desktop Intercom Stations and SoftCom Intercom Sta-
tion for Windows are currently under development and
will be released in the near future.
Axia's IP-Intercom products may operate as a stand-
alone intercom system. The IP-Intercom system also in-
tegrates seamlessly with console and routing functions
of any existing Axia Livewire network.
Many of us are familiar with Axia's Element console
and know that every Element surface fader module has
built-in talkback to/from any connected source. These
standard communication capabilities are more advanced
than those normally found on high-end many broadcast
consoles and will satisfy most intercommunication re-
quirements found in radio.
Some more complex operations such as broadcast
news or live productions may require more extensive
features. The enhanced intercom capabilities needed in
these demanding environments is provided by Axia's
rack-mount intercom stations as well as drop-in Ele-
ment modules and a software IP-Intercom station (com-
ing soon). Axia IP-Intercom can also be integrated into
a facility that consists of only Livewire audio and GPIO
nodes.
Axia IP-Intercom equipment introduces AEC (Ad-
vanced Echo Cancellation) technology licensed from
Germany's Fraunhofer Institute (the inventors of MP3).
AEC is a revolutionary echo-cancellation technology
which enables full duplex operation without the use of
headphones. AEC allows simultaneous Talk and Listen
without feedback or comb-filtering. It is no longer neces-
sary to mute or dim the Listen loudspeaker when Talk-
ing.
NOTE: Only approved and properly programmed
Ethernet switches incorporating the proper Mul-
ticast and QoS standards should be used. See
www.AxiaAudio.com/switches/ for details.
Version 1.2 July 2010
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