SOUND 4 STREAM X 2 PCIe TWO CHANNELS STREAMING WEBRADIO PROCESSOR 11002+34001 INCLUDING STREAMING LICENSE

SOUND 4 STREAM X 2 PCIe TWO CHANNELS STREAMING WEBRADIO PROCESSOR 11002+34001 INCLUDING STREAMING LICENSE

SOUND 4 STREAM X 8 PCIe EIGHT CHANNELS STREAMING WEBRADIO PROCESSOR 11002+34003 INCLUDING STREAMING LICENSE

SOUND 4 STREAM X 8 PCIe EIGHT CHANNELS STREAMING WEBRADIO PROCESSOR 11002+34003 INCLUDING STREAMING LICENSE

SOUND 4 STREAM X 4 PCIe FOUR CHANNELS STREAMING WEBRADIO PROCESSOR 11002+34002 INCLUDING STREAMING LICENSE

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S4-STREAM-X4
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11003 + 34002
was $2,830.00 Special Price $2,688.50
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SOUND4 STREAM x4 is a high-end Webradio Processing & Encoding product which allows for the simultaneous and independent processing of four radio streams on a single PCI express card. The streaming engine can provide 6 streams per channel for an impressive total of 24 streams, with each stream using the latest codecs generation (AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v.2, as well as MP3).

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STREAM x4 is characterized by sophisticated 3-band processing, where a single S.I.S. (Sound Impact System) algorithm guarantees the gain in each of the bands to ensure complete sound stability. "Coloring" is controlled by the Fidelity parameter, thanks to which sound texture can be either "purist" or "colored". The Automatic Gain Control operates in broad band and its main purpose is to reduce gaps in levels applied to the processor, while the Tone FX feature combines a 4-band parametric Equalizer and an effect system that makes it possible to strengthen both high and low frequencies. STREAM x4 has a 100% mono-compatible stereo enhancer and a Brick Wall Limiter providing solid gain limitation. Another important feature of this product is the sound optimizer for very low encoding rates (16 kbps, 24 kbps, 32kbps). The adaptive processing can correct each stream independently in order to compensate for the sound difference due to encoding. Thus, a radio station can easily generate different streams that suit the targeted audience - low-rate for mobile phones or high-rate for home devices.

SOUND4 STREAM x4 is compatible with most of the standards used for streaming delivery systems - Flash, Darwin, Helix, Wowza, Icecast 2, Shoutcast v1 & v2, etc. In addition to that, its ability to operate with many types of automation software allows for advanced metadata management. Setup and control is aslo very easy thanks to the software interface.

SOUND4 STREAM x4 - The First Solution of its Kind

SOUND4 is delighted to bring to the attention of our customers a solution the likes of which have so far never been introduced to the broadcasting market. The SOUND4 STREAM x4 is the very first multi-channel processor dedicated to WebRadio bouquets. It has the capability of simultaneously and independently processing a total of eight radio streams on a single PCI express card.

The SOUND4 STREAM x4 offers 8 inputs and 8 outputs through Audio Driver (WDM/Direct Sound) and/or AES67/Livewire. The streaming engine can provide 6 streams per channel for an unparalleled total of 48 streams. Each stream is set on the latest codecs generation (AAC, HE-AAC, HEAACv2 , as well as MP3).

A True Processing Chain

Created to offer clients only the best, the SOUND4 STREAM x4 includes a true sound processing chain dedicated to webstreaming:

  • AGC
  • Tone FX
  • Stereo FX
  • 3-Band Process
  • 4-Band Limiter
  • Brickwall Limiter

The SOUND4 STREAM x4 also features the “Predictive HQSound” algorithm which optimizes codec results and reduces compression-induced sound artifacts.

Advanced Coding Solutions

In terms of encoding, the SOUND4 STREAM x4 offers a complete and innovative solution.

The SOUND4 STREAM x4 has a high quality encoding engine that suits every IP audio device profile. Indeed, it is the first processor that includes a sound optimizer for very low encoding rates (16 kbps, 24 kbps, 32kbps).

Another clever bit of SOUND4 STREAM x4 innovation is the adaptive processing which can correct each stream independently in order to compensate for the sound difference due to encoding. Thus, a radio station can easily generate different streams that suit the targeted audience, low-rate for mobile phones, high-rate for home devices, with homogeneous sound whatever the encoder used.

Finally, the SOUND4 STREAM x4 adapts to most of the standards used for streaming delivery systems - Flash, Darwin, Helix, Wowza, Icecast 2, Shoutcast v1 & v2, etc. 

SOUND4 STREAM x4 and the Livewire standard

Livewire* is the popular IP-Audio networking standard which uses Ethernet to provide an easy way of routing and sharing audio and logic throughout the broadcast plant.

"Everyone agrees that IP-Audio is the future. There are already more than 1,500 studios around the world powered by Axia Livewire networks," says Axia Vice-President Marty Sacks. With the Livewire* system, a single Ethernet cable carries in real time all mics, as well as uncompressed digital audio, device control messages, program-associated data and even routine network traffic. One of the advantages of the SOUND4 VOICE ULA is its capacity to work as a resource that can be routed and inserted anywhere in the Livewire* chain.

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Features

The STREAM x4 is a device that impresses with the trademark SOUND4 quality. It was developed as the ultimate processing/coding solution and its top performance is guaranteed by a number of outstanding features.

The SOUND4 STREAM x4 PCIe Card

  • PCI Express x1 card (compatible with x2, x4, x8 and x16 slots)
  • 100% autonomous in terms of resources
  • Ethernet 100 Base T Livewire compatible
  • DSP computing power: 8 Giga Flops (Sharc 40 bits with floating point)
  • GUI and drivers compatible 32 & 64 bits (Windows 7, Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, 2008 R2, 2012 and Linux (Debian))
  • Multicard driver (the quantity of PCIe slots will be equal to the number of cards admissible in the same PC)
  • Start-up time of the SOUND4 STREAM x4: 15 seconds max to being On Air
  • 100% upgradeable and rapid update (only a 15-second sound interruption).

Processing

  • 4 to 8 independent channels
  • HQ sound, 192 kHz sound processing
    • AGC
    • Tone FX
    • 3-Band Processor
    • 4-Band Limiter
    • Brickwall Limiter
  • Presets centralization and sharing
  • Link & Share ready
  • Ultra-low delay ~5 milliseconds

Codecs

  • MP3: 32 to 320 kbps
  • AAC: 8 to 264 kbps
  • HEAAC v1: 24 to 72 kbps
  • HEAAC v2: 16 to 44 kbps

Compatible with All Delivery Standards

  • Darwin
  • Flash
  • Helix
  • Shoutcast v1 & v2
  • Icecast 2
  • Wowza

Protocols: HTTP/ICY, RTSP/RTP Unicast, RTP Multicast, RTMP, RTMPE, RTMPS, RTMPTE, RTMPTS.

Automatic SDP files generation for RTP Multicast receivers.

Specifications

Livewire Inputs & Outputs

Type

Livewire (Standard or Live Stream)

Quantity

8

Level

Adjustable through SOUND4 x8 user software

Connector

Ethernet 100 base-T (on-board)

8-Channel Audio Driver Inputs & Outputs

Linux (Debian)

Alsa

Microsoft Windows

WDM/Direct Sound compatible 32 & 64 bits: Windows 7 - Windows 8 - Windows 10 - Windows 11 - Windows Server 2008 R2 - Windows Server 2012

PCI Express Board

Standard

PCI express x1 (compatible with x2, x4, x8, x16 slots)

Board Consumption

10 watts typical

Size

185 x 106 mm (without connectors)

Compatible Operating System For SOUND4 PCIe Cards

Linux

Linux (Debian)

Microsoft Windows

32 & 64 bits: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019

Compatible Operating System For SOUND4 Remote Software

Linux

Linux (Debian)

Microsoft Windows

32 & 64 bits: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019

PC To Client Communication Interface

TCP/IP

Client (Remote) / Server (hosting PC) Architecture via Ethernet

Link & Share

100% of all parameters are accessible via telnet protocol

Streaming Codecs

MP3

32 to 320 kbps

AAC

8 to 264 kbps

HE-AAC v1

24 to 72 kbps

HE-AAC v2

16 to 44 kbps

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