Part Iv Getting To Know Merlin; Codec Features - Tieline Merlin User Manual

4 Getting to know Merlin
The 1RU Merlin rack mount IP codec is designed for the latest digital IP broadcast networks and
delivers high quality bidirectional stereo and full duplex communications for remote broadcast
connections. Merlin will connect with all Tieline IP audio codecs and has multiple levels of power,
audio and network redundancy.
Applications
Built upon the success of the renowned Commander G3 rack mount codec, Merlin delivers high
quality bidirectional stereo audio and full duplex communications for remote broadcast connections
over LANs, WANs, the internet and satellite IP. It is ideal for studio and remote truck installations
and features:
High reliability over IP networks without Quality of Service.
Powerful audio and data routing.
Simple local or remote command and control.
Recallable connection programs.

Codec Features

DSP-based architecture designed for 24/7/365 operation.
Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports with automatic switching for redundancy.
Auto switching, dual redundant AC power supplies.
Stereo peer-to-peer and point-to-point audio.
Uncompressed PCM audio plus the low-delay, cascade resilient E-apt-X algorithm (capable of up
to 24bit, 48kHz audio sampling)
Other popular algorithms including LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, MPEG-1 Layer II and III, Tieline
Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711.
SmartStream IP technology for automatically managing connections over IP networks.
IPv4 & IPv6 compatible and ready.
Asymmetric algorithmic encode/decode*.
Integrated alarm management.
G5 Toolbox GUI enables remote codec control over WANs.
Compatible with Tieline Codec Management System**.
Low latency in-band RS-232 aux data channel.
Programmable software rules engine via a GUI for Control Port functions.
Streamlined codec wizards and GUI for configuration and control.
*Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French and Chinese.
Connect to all Tieline IP codecs and Report-IT Live Enterprise Edition.
* Supported in later releases.
** Separate product
© Tieline Pty. Ltd. 2012
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