The Quantum2 AvHR is an advanced half 1U rack-mount audio-video IP codec designed for professional broadcast studios, MCRs (Master Control Rooms), and Outside Broadcast (OB) vans, offering two independent, bidirectional stereo audio connections and one bidirectional video connection in a single compact unit. It uses diverse IP interfaces, supports standard and proprietary transmission protocols (like SIP, SRT, BRAVE), various audio and video codecs (e.g., H.264/HEVC, OPUS, PCM), and features remote control capabilities via a web interface or the ProdysControlPlus application.
Key Features and Capabilities:
Integrated Audio and Video:
It combines two independent stereo audio codecs and one video codec into a single device, simplifying complex live event production workflows.
Reliable IP Transmission:
Employs diversity streaming over multiple IP links (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G) to ensure stable and high-quality audio and video links.
Flexible Connectivity:
Provides two-way audio and one-way or two-way video connections for versatile applications like remote commentaries or live event transmission.
Standard Protocol Support:
Supports industry-standard protocols such as AES67 for audio, SIP for audio calls, and SRT/RTMP for video, ensuring interoperability with equipment from other manufacturers.
HEVC and H.264 Video:
Offers efficient video encoding options (HEVC and H.264) to manage bandwidth effectively for streaming.
Remote Management:
Can be controlled through its front panel, a web-based graphical interface, or the dedicated ProdysControlPlus application, allowing for full remote management and configuration.
Diverse Applications:
Ideal for various scenarios, including remote production of live events, on-site commentary, video transmission of breaks, and creating integrated audio-video programs.
AUDIO
AES67, Dante or Ravenna, audio Inputs/Outputs.
Supports Mpeg1/2 LayerII, AAC, apt-X, G711/G722, OPUS, SRT Audio and PCM.
VIDEO
SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs.
AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) encoding and decoding.
Simultaneous encoding and decoding using BRAVE and SRT.
Streaming Forwarding.functionality.
COMMUNICATIONS
Inherits world-class IP technology from the Prodys Audio/Video codec family:
– Automatic Jitter buffer. This adjustable buffer avoids audio dropouts in the IP connection.
– Automatic synchronization adjustment with the transmitter site rate, to give a constant delay in IP communications.
– Prodys NAT Traversal Streaming Protocol permits router firewall pass-through with zero configuration.
– Prodys Real time Network Analyzer to monitor critical network parameters in real time during the connection.
– FEC (Forward Error Correction). Up to 24 different schemes are available, to fit to the desired delay and available bandwidth.
– Error Concealment mechanisms on Mpeg audio modes are supported to reduce the impact of packet losses.
2 x Ethernet interfaces: Either to split streaming and control or for bonding/diversity 2 IP links.
Optional LTE/5G connections.
IP Compatibility: SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN protocols are supported according to the standard defined by the N/ACIP project within the EBU group.
OPERATION
User friendly interface via touch panel, built-in Web Server or ProdysControlPlus application.
User Access Control to define different access restrictions in a per user basis.
Configuration presets to define different configurations for all or some specific parameters.
Alarms: Real Time alarms management.
Serial port to transmit/receive ancillary data along with the audio.
Local or remotely (TCP/IP) upgrading of one or several units at once using the same utility. Factory software upgrades can be downloaded.
WEBCOMMENTATOR license to provide remote commentary positions from Internet browsers in laptops and smartphones.
WEBCALL license to provide ad hoc audio links from Internet browsers in laptops and smartphones.
WEBMONITOR license for remote audio monitoring.
Ethernet Tunnel to link two remote local networks.
Audio Compression
Video Input/Output
LAN
RS232 port
Power Supply
Dimensions & Weight
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