APT Worldcast Horizon IP Audio Codec

This 2 channel stereo codec enables a cost effective and more efficient method of real time audio transfer over IP networks

Get more for your money with this quality codec

• High quality audio transport over IP networks
• Available audio bandwidths from 10Hz through to 24kHz, for FM and HD Radio/DAB applications.
• 16 and 24 bit word resolution
• AES/EBU I/O (AES3), Digital Reference In
• Auxiliary data 1200-9600 Baud for additional data Transmission
• (can be embedded in audio stream or sent via separate IP connection)
• 4 Opto-coupled Inputs and up to 7 Relay Outputs
• Easy to control Network Management Sytem
• Alarm and Event Logging
• Adjustable Silence Detection with alarm output
• “Send on audio” feature (packet generated when audio excedes user-defined level) 

The WorldCast Horizon is a fully duplex, two channel stereo codec designed to enable real-time transport of broadcast quality audio over IP networks. Delivering bi-directional stereo audio, the WorldCast Horizon enables broadcasters to utilise cost-effective data communication links such as Wide Area and Local Area Networks using RTP over UDP/IP. A 10Base-T /100Base-TX RJ45 interface is used for both audio transport and remote control/supervision. Network quality of service is provided using DiffServ.

Based on DSP architecture for 24/7/365 reliability, the WorldCast Horizon provides contact closures and opto-couples for remote status alarms. Both analog and digital (AES/EBU with external reference) units are available.

A highly featured and intuitive Network Management System ensures that set-up, configuration and management of the system can be carried out remotely with minimum effort and expense. 

High quality audio transport over IP networks
Available audio bandwidths from 10Hz through to 24kHz, for FM and HD Radio/DAB applications.
Analog or AES/EBU I/O (AES3), Digital Reference In
Auxiliary data 1200-9600 Baud for additional data transmission (embedded or sent via separate IP connection)
4 Opto-coupled Inputs and up to 7 Relay Outputs
Easy to control Network Management System
Alarm and Event Logging
Adjustable Silence Detection with alarm output
“Send on audio” feature (packet generated when audio excedes user-defined level)

The following options are available on the WorldCast Horizon:

WorldCast Horizon (Digital)

19", 1U high, Enhanced apt-X IP codec (Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s) for remote control and audio. AES/EBU, up to 7 Contact Closure and Alarm Ports (configurable), 4 Opto-coupled inputs, RS232 asynchronous ancillary data, CMS control Software with Graphical User Interface. AES/EBU Digital Audio Input and Output. 56.01.00.01 (D)

WorldCast Horizon (Analog)

19", 1U high, Enhanced apt-X IP codec (Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s) for remote control and audio. AES/EBU, up to 7 Contact Closure and Alarm Ports (configurable), 4 Opto-coupled inputs, RS232 asynchronous ancillary data, CMS control Software with Graphical User Interface. Analog Audio Input and Output. 58.01.00.01 (A)

Broadcast Package for WorldCast Horizon

SNMP, Bandwidth Flexing, Multiple Unicasting and control of Audio Switcher Box

Audio Switchover Unit

19", 1U high, Audio Switching from Main to Backup Horizon, Stereo, Bi-directional, Analog or AES/EBU operation, Manual or Automatic operation

WorldCast Horizon HD (Analog)

19", 1U high, Enhanced apt-X and Linear PCM IP codec (Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s) for remote control and audio. AES/EBU, up to 7 Contact Closure and Alarm Ports (configurable), 4 Opto-coupled inputs and RS232 asynchronous ancillary data. Analog Audio Input and Output. Integrated IP switch and T1 uplink, T1 diagnostics

WorldCast Horizon HD (Digital)

19", 1U high, Enhanced apt-X and Linear PCM IP codec (Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s) for remote control and audio. AES/EBU, up to 7 Contact Closure and Alarm Ports (configurable), 4 Opto-coupled inputs, RS232 and asynchronous ancillary data. AES/EBU Digital Audio Input and Output. NMS or CMS control. Integrated IP switch and T1 uplink, T1 diagnostics

APTX coding rocks and this is the most cost effective unit we have found that uses it. Low delay and lossless coding. Who needs AAC?

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