Tieline The Codec Company, a prominent manufacturer of audio codecs, has announced the availability of their new Bridge-IT II codec.
Unveiled at NAB2024, the ½ RU Bridge-IT II received the Best of Show award. It is designed to offer cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality broadcast solutions suitable for various applications:
- Home studios and simple remote broadcasts
- Studio-to-Transmitter Links (STLs)
- Studio-to-Studio Links (SSLs)
- Multi-unicasting and Multicasting applications
Upcoming Release: Bridge-IT XTRA II
Enhanced Features and Additional I/Os
Tieline will introduce the Bridge-IT XTRA II, a 1RU version with dual internal power supplies and additional I/Os, at IBC2024. This model is anticipated to ship later this year.
Features and Specifications
Advanced Capabilities and Modern Networking Support
Both the Bridge-IT II and Bridge-IT XTRA II codecs incorporate the popular features from the first-generation Bridge-IT, including a front panel screen and keypad for easy menu navigation, XLR analog and digital AES inputs, various encoding options, and support for multi-unicast and multicast connections. New features catering to modern networking needs include:
- Native support for AES67, ST2110-30, ST2022-7, Livewire, RAVENNA, and AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05
- Two full-duplex mono connections or full-duplex stereo
- Multiple Ethernet and AoIP ports
- Failover to another connection, HTTP stream, or audio file playback
- Support for SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming, Fuse-IP bonding, SIP, and wireless cellular modems
- Real-time monitoring and control using the ToolBox HTML5 web-GUI and optional Cloud Codec Controller software
About Tieline
Tieline The Codec Company, established in 1981, is a leading manufacturer in the audio codec industry, known for producing high-quality and reliable broadcast solutions. The company specializes in audio codecs used for various applications such as remote broadcasting, studio-to-transmitter links (STLs), and studio-to-studio links (SSLs). Tieline’s products are utilized by thousands of broadcasters worldwide, offering a range of codecs that cater to different broadcasting needs.
News source: Tieline
