Introduction - Telos Z/IP ONE User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Telos Z/IP ONE! This codec achieves a new level in IP Audio transmission
at a very attractive price. It is a one RU unit intended to be used with a microphone directly, or an external mixer for
remote broadcasts, or anywhere space is at a premium.
The Telos Z/IP ONE combines RTP/UDP streaming capabilities with MPEG coding to deliver broadcast-quality
audio over IP connections. Z/IP ONE employs sophisticated new technology to achieve superb audio quality over
IP networks such as the Internet and mobile IP services. The Z/IP ONE utilizes ACT™ - Agile Connection Technology
to continually adapt to network conditions, minimizing the effects of packet loss, varying bandwidth, and jitter
that can occur on these networks by means of sophisticated error detection and concealment, dynamic buffering,
and other techniques that work together to provide reliable IP audio connections.
The Z/IP ONE has an impressive list of features, including:
Analog line professional or microphone input levels
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AES/EBU digital input and output
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15 volt phantom power for direct use with condenser microphones
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Transmission bit rates from 8kbps to 2304 kbps
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User-friendly front panel interface with OLED screen
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Real-time metering and connection status display screen
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Context-sensitive on-screen help available at a touch of a button
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EBU N/ACIP (Audio Contribution over IP) and SIP interoperability with other third party codecs
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Backward compatible with the Telos Zephyr Xstream, as well as the original Zephyr/IP
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Built-in web server for configuration and remote control
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Wireless connection through Wi-Fi and 3G/4G/EVDO modems (Wi-Fi modem included)
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Livewire™ audio-over-IP inputs and outputs
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Separate LAN and WAN Ethernet ports simplify isolation of your LAN from the internet
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The ability to register with a "directory server" (ZIP Server). This allows establishing a connection
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even when located behind NATs and firewalls, without knowing the other party's IP address
Router Mode allows the Z/IP ONE to be used as a gateway to access the Web
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