Barix Instreamer IP Audio Encoder (110V – micro USB)

The Barix Instreamer 100 is a versatile, network-enabled analog and digital audio-to-Ethernet converter for commercial audio distribution.Barix Instreamer 100 converts audio from any analog or digital device into high-quality MP3 streams. The audio is encoded in real-time, and the generated audio stream can be distributed, via an IP-based network or the Internet, to one or more receivers or Shoutcast/Icecast-servers.

Barix Instreamer 100 can be easily managed via a web browser interface using PCs, web pads, PDAs or other web-enabled devices. With serial and Ethernet control APIs, open IP-standards, and the MP3 format, the device can also be integrated with other components, controlled by automation systems, or used with Barix’s Exstreamer to create more flexible, more cost effective distributed audio systems. With an optional stick-on transmitter, additional IR-enabled devices can be remote controlled via the network connection, enabling users to control their audio sources without being in the same location as the device.

Applications:
– Live IP Audio Encoder for Streaming Applications
– Confidence Monitoring and Vox Switch for Broadcast Applications
– Source Encoder for IP Audio distribution applications
– Background Music and Music-On-Hold encoder for VoIP applications
– Shoutcast/Icecast source encoder
– Low latency IP Audio Encoder for multichannel applications

Features:
– G711, G.722, PCM linear Encoding
– MP3 Encoding (low Latency)
– Shoutcast/Icecast Source capability
– Audio Level Supervision with SNMP Trap generation
– IP Streaming via TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast
– Line Level Input (Stereo)
– RS-232 Serial Port
– Power Supply (micro USB)

Specifications:
Electrical –
5V, max. 1A through Micro-B USB connector
External power adaptor, 100-240VAC, 5W, included

Ethernet –
RJ45, 10/100Mbps auto, Link & Activity LEDs
Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, DHCP, SNMP, SIP
AutoIP, SonicIP, IPZator to ease address assignment

RS-232 –
300..230’400 Baud asynchronous, 7/8 bit
DSub 9 pin male
serial tunnel, control and metadata input support

Audio Input –
RCA connectors, unbalanced, 2 kOhm impedance
Clipping level 5.3 dBu, 4 Vpp
Frequency response (-3dB) 20..20’000 Hz *
Signal to Noise Ratio 89dB, THD <0.03%
Stereo crosstalk -89dB
Input signal attenuable by software setting (-3..+19.5dB)

Headphone Output –
3.5mm jack
volume adjustable via browser
announcement of IP address (SonicIP)
general purpose audio output, depending on used codec

Audio formats –
MP3, encoding/decoding up to 192/320kbps
VBR and CBR support
PCM 16bit @8, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
G.711, uLaw, aLaw (sample rates same as PCM)

Mechanical –
Aluminum case, 225g, separate mounting bracket
available 4.25″ x 1.5″ x 3.1″ (108mm x 38mm x 78.7 mm)

Software Environment –
Proprietary multitasking OS
Application firmware packages available from Barix
Development Environment for custom functionality
(ABCL development kit) available free of charge

MTBF –
(calculated according to MIL217F at 25 degree C) min. 540 000h