APT TF01013-DC APT IP CODEC with DC PSU
The APT IP Codec is a cutting-edge, professional IP stereo codec geared up with unique, market-leading technology to provide next generation broadcast performance. Innovative and feature-packed, the APT IP Codec elevates the quality of reliable, cost-effective, and accurate temporal IP audio transmission to a level never before achieved.
The proven SureStream redundancy and distributed intelligence of ScriptEasy is extended by the new compression format APTmpX for composite/MPX signals and the highly precise synchronization of IP streams with APT SynchroStream.
The APT IP Codec is perfectly equipped for individual FM feed as well as multi- and single-frequency broadcasting. It is suitable for mission critical applications and provides extensive control and monitoring functions to manage your audio, data and network conditions, as well as other equipment located at the transmitter site.
With the APT IP Codec, you know you will enjoy the rock-solid performance upon which APT has earned the trust of countless broadcasters worldwide.
IP Transport, Optimized
APT IP CODECS migrate the advantages of a synchronous connection to the IP world. With SureStream, packet losses are compensated, and latency fluctuations are eliminated by SynchroStream or the NTP-based Time Alignment. The enhanced NAT traversal mode overcomes barriers and IP packets reliably reach their specified destinations.
Pristine Audio Quality and Performance
Highest signal fidelity and lowest coding delay, which we established from the beginning with Enhanced aptX, are transferred to composite/MPX transmissions with the new APTmpX algorithm.
Maximize Your Cost Savings
APT products save you money. SureStream, Enhanced aptX, and APTmpX for low bitrate composite/MPX transmissions constitute an ecosystem that provides highly available and high-quality audio distribution outside of expensive transmission paths.
- +10 Years Experience: A team of engineers has extensive experience optimizing our algorithm for redundant streaming, making SureStream synonymous with reliable transmission in lossy IP networks.
- Low Latency - Low Costs: SureStream enables the broadcaster to turn imperfect, but much cheaper services, into true broadcast-grade, low-latency IP connections.
- Scalability and Flexibility: SureStream is the most flexible and scalable solution for content transmission protection, able to combine multiple paths from any combination of MPLS, Satellite, Microwave, xDSL and/or Cellular (4G/5G), creating a unified super robust connection to get your audio from point A to B.
- Stable Latency: The GPS-based SynchroStream eliminates variable latencies of an IP network within unprecedented narrow limits. For program transmissions, a temporal synchronized connection appears like a synchronous link.
- Complete Control Over Target Latency: SynchroStream requires a single setting on the IP Encoder to define the target latency to each Decoder at a transmitter site. Only one setting is required, and all Decoders are synchronized; accurate and stable to the millisecond. Fine-tuning is done at the decoder(s) in the array.
- Synchronized FM Modulation: Temporal fine-tuning is the key to optimal geographic positioning of overlapping modulations of FM carriers. SynchroStream enables modulation control with the uniquely fine granularity of under 50 meters in terrain.
- Compressed Composite/MPX: APTmpX is the world’s first and only non-destructive MPX/composite algorithm to save network bandwidth. It protects the sonic signature generated by the station’s sound processor settings.
- Low Bitrate, Low Delay: An APTmpX sample is decodable on its own. Packet losses in the network have as little effect as those of base-band audio samples. Low delay transmission is inherent and with a bandwidth requirement of under 300, under 400, under 600 or under 900 kbps, non-dedicated IP connections can be used.
Product Specs
STREAMING MODES | |
Stream Types | Multiple stereo Audio, UDP and RTP forwarding, format auto-detection, Reply-to-Sender, NAT traversal mode |
SIP Modes | Peer-to-peer, SIP-Server mode, multiple SIP user accounts, sym. and asymm. SIP profiles |
Unit Clock Modes | Asymmetric, master, slave, NTP-based, high precision GPS (optional) |
Jitter Buffer | 2-5000ms, packet re-sequenzer |
QoS | DiffServ (RFC2474) per stream |
Backup Feature | SD Card for audio file storage |
MANAGEMENT | |
Functions | Front Panel Display /Key navigation Web Browser GUI APT NMS Connect Kybio (SNMP-based Manager) SNMPv2c API ScriptEasy |
MONITORING / ALARMS | |
Types | Adjustable Silence Detectors (Inputs & Outputs) Event Logs Alarm Relays SNMP Traps/Notifications |
PHYSICAL INTERFACES | |
Audio on XLR | L /R analog In-Outputs digital (AES3) In-Output, ext. AES11 reference Input |
Headphone | 1/4” (6.3mm) Jack Socket (front) |
AUX Data | D9-way connector |
GPIO | D15-way connectors |
Network | 2x RJ45 |
GPS Clock (optional) | 2x BNC (10MHz, 1PPS) |
AC Power | 1 + 1 (optional) IEC type |
DC Power | 1 + 1 (optional) Power D3-way connector |
NETWORK | |
Dual IP Interfaces | 10/100BaseT/Tx, Ethernet IEEE 802.3x, IP4, Auto MDI-X |
Port Configuration | Flexible WAN and/or LAN (Management) configuration |
Networking Functions | VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1q) Virtual IP Interfaces (IP Aliasing) Dynamic DNS clients |
Standard Protocols | DHCP, FTP, HTTPS, ICMP, IGMP v2/3, SMTP, SNMPv2c, NTP |
Security | TLS, Service Filter and Firewall |
DATA | |
Serial Data | RS232 embedded up to 9600Baud via UDP stream up to 115.200Baud |
GPIO | 4 switch Inputs and 4 relays embedded (E-aptX) and via UDP stream |
SYNCHROSTREAM OPTION | |
Functionality | GPS-based precision timing function for perfect IP stream-synchronization in FMSFN networks. |
Time Base | GPS, 10MHz or 1PPS |
Target Latency | Encoder setting up to 1sec. |
Extended target Latency | GPS+NTP up to 5sec. |
Timing Stability | Under 0.25µs |
Delay Line adjustment | Increments corresponding to about 50m field distance |
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS | |
Dimensions (l x h x d) | 19”, 1u rack mount 483cm x 42mm x 160mm 19” x 1.75” x 6.3” |
Weight | 1.5kg / 3.35lbs |
Main power supply | 100-240VAC / 50-60Hz |
Power consumption | <20VA |
Env. Temperatures | Operation: 0°C - +50°C Storage: -30°C - +80°C |
Humidity | 10-95% (non-condensing) |
IP audio codec (19″, 1U high) with 36-75 VDC PSU it includes:
– AptX Enhanced 16/24 Bit, Lin PCM 16/24 Bit, MPEG2/4 AAC/HE-AAC Suite MPEG1/2 Layer II, MP3 decoding, OPUS, asymmetric encoding/decoding
– Dual Ethernet (10/100) for streaming and/or control (or backup)
– VLAN aware, IP Aliasing and Firewall
– RTP over UDP streaming and SIP/SDP
– Automatic backup and recovery to/from SD card
– NTP Content Time Alignment
– Ready for integrating GPS synchronization (SP02680)
– Analog and AES/EBU Input/Output, AES-Ref. Inputs, Outputs on XLRs, simultaneous A and D outputs
– Audio level meters, headphone monitoring and status LEDs on the front panel.
– RS232 auxiliary data (embedded and non-embedded), 4x GPIOs, alarm relay
– APT NMS/Web/API control, Firmware Management and SNMPv.2c
– ScriptEasy and MasterView, SNMP manager for up to 5 SNMP units.
OPTIONS (not included in this price):
– Dual PSU, GPS hardware, SureStream redundancy, SynchroStream (SFN), Composite/MPX (digital AES 192/128 and APTmpX)
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