Z/IPStream R/2 is the latest generation of streaming audio processing and encoding hardware in the Z/IPStream family, handling multiple channels of processing and encoding in a compact 1RU chassis. From two to eight simultaneous processing and encoding instances are supported, including eight channels of AES/EBU I/O. The base unit includes two stereo program inputs with X/2 processing and encoding instances. Each X/2 instance features 3-band Omnia audio processing and supports a number of popular encoding formats including MP3, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, and xHE-AAC.
Supported streaming platforms include Triton Digital, ICEcast, SHOUTcast, SHOUTcast v2, Adobe Flash Media Server, Adobe RTMP, RTP streams, LimeLight, Akamai, and Wowza.Z/IPStream R/2 is fully managed and configured remotely with a web browser. AES/EBU and Livewire I/O are standard.
Auto-ranging power supply, 90 – 132 / 187 – 264 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz. 100 Watts. Rackmount, 1RU; 1.75″H x 19″W x 15.5″D (44 x 483 x 394 mm).
Processing and stream encoding of up to eight audio programs in 1RU
Available in models with 3-band or full Omnia.9 processing
AES/EBU and Livewire® audio I/O
Encode a program at multiple bitrates for adaptive streaming applications. Apple HLS and Microsoft Smooth Streaming formats are supported AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, xHE-AAC and MP3 stream encoding from 16 kbps to 320 kbps depending on codec used
xHE-AAC for low-bitrate streaming
Dual power supplies and dual gigabit Ethernet ports for reliable, 24/7 operation
Processing or encoding can be used independently if desired
Process and encode the same audio program in multiple formats. Simultaneously send the encoded streams to multiple destinations
Supported server platforms include ICEcast, SHOUTcast, SHOUTcast v2, Adobe Flash Media Server, Wowza, as well as Triton Digital, LimeLight, Akamai, and other popular streaming services
Includes support for RTP and RTP multicast streams
Built-in HTTP server can directly serve HLS streams
HTML5 web-based remote control for administration
SNMP support allows direct monitoring from your SNMP management system, or you can receive alerts via email
Integrates into your workflow: REST-ful API allows full control from your application to start/stop streams, switch audio sources or insert audio content from files; or monitor multiple devices simultaneously
Dedicated IP remote control software with test instrumentation (RTA, FFT, oscilloscopes, loudness metering) for audio-processing adjustments when using Omnia.9 processing
New flexible Metadata allows R/2 to accept metadata from multiple play-out systems and lets broadcasters tweak the fields they want to present to listeners