Quantum Lite Prodys is a small, handheld IP audio codec designed for broadcast professionals that enables reliable live audio contributions from remote locations using wireless networks like LTE/5G. It uses concurrent IP connections, built-in recording, and professional audio features to ensure high-quality, stable audio streams for news reporting and commentaries, while avoiding common smartphone issues like incoming calls interrupting service.
Key features:
Portability: It’s Prodys’s smallest portable device, making it ideal for field reporting.
Reliable Connectivity: Combines up to four IP connections (two LTE/5G, Ethernet, and optional Wi-Fi) to create resilient connections.
Professional Audio: Features XLR professional microphones, professional potentiometers for volume control, and a large battery capacity.
Integrated Workflow: Includes integrated audio recording, editing, and file transfer capabilities to simplify off-line work.
Low Latency: Employs advanced, low-delay compression algorithms like Opus and apt-X for minimal latency.
Durable Design: Avoids interruptions from incoming calls on smartphones, ensuring continuous audio.
IP Technology: Leverages IP technology from Prodys’s Ikusnet video codec and ProntoNet audio codec families.
AUDIO
Low delay audio encoding and compression with Opus & Aptx (G722 and MPEG Layer II optional).
XLR mic/line input. Headphone output.
2nd stereo audio input /output.
stereo USB audio input /output.
3x push-lock audio controls for mic, local headphone and return signal control.
COMMUNICATIONS
Inherits world-class IP technology from the Prodys Audio/Video codec family (BRAVE protocol) with full error correction method and Bonding or Diversity.
SIP and SIP Diversity according to N/ACIP EBU Tech 3326 and 3368 (Optional).
Double UMTS /LTE operation. (Double SIM registration).
1x Ethernet interface.
Wi-Fi interface.
OPERATION
Hand-held reporter codec.
User friendly interface via touch panel. Intuitive handling.
Large autonomy battery.
Audio recording on SD memory, playback, edition and file transfer.
Dimensions & Weight
Width: 177mm; Height: 43 mm; Depth: 93 mm.
Weigth with battery : 580 g.
Power Supply & Battery
1x Li-pol battery (autonomy 5 hours) (+ optional spare batteries).
1x VDC input (operation & charging).
User interface
1x capacitive touch panel 95 x 55mm.
1x remote web control.
Audio inputs /outputs & controls
1x XLR microphone /line input with phantom.
1x headphone mini jack output Ø3.5mm.
1x line level stereo input mini jack input Ø3.5mm.
1x line level stereo output mini jack input Ø3.5mm.
1x stereo audio USB input /output port.
3x push-lock controls for mic, local headphone and return signal control.
Communications
2x integrated UMTS /LTE (5G optional) modems (micro SIM slots).
1x Ethernet port (10/100BaseTx Ethernet, RJ45 connector).
1x USB port
BRAVE protocol with bonding or diversity.
SIP and SIP Diversity protocols according to N/ACIP EBU Tech 3326 and 3368 (optional).
OPUS & APTX audio compression. (G722 and MPEG Layer II optional).
Other functions
1x audio recording on removable SD memory (micro SD slot).