Tieline Bridge-IT PRO

High-performance stereo IP audio codec

Tieline’s Bridge-IT is the ultimate cost effective,high-performance,  point-to-point  and  multi-point  stereo  IP  audio  codec   solution   for   broadcast   and   professional applications.

IP Audio Applications Bridge-IT is perfect for:    

• Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) applications
• Studio-to-Studio Links
• IP audio distribution
• IP multicasting on compatible IP networks
• Simple remote broadcast links
• Low-latency audio over IP bridging solutions
• IP Multi-Unicast over compatible IP networks  
• Multiple codec installations (2 codecs fit in 1 x 19” rack unit)

 

Networking

Bridge-IT  is  capable  of  transporting  audio  streams  reliably,  simply  and  effectively over IP data networks such as  wired  and  wireless  LANs,  WANs,  the internet, satellite IP, Wi-MAX and Wi-Fi.

SmartStream PLUS and Fuse-IP...Nobody  likes  a  traffic  jam,  least of  all  broadcasters  dealing  with  IP  packet   congestion!   With   Tieline’s   SmartStream   PLUS   and   Fuse-IP*  technologies,  as  well  as  automated  jitter  buffer  management  and  error correction   strategies,  you  can be  assured of trouble-free  motoring  on the information superhighway!

Simple to use...

Compare       Bridge-IT’s superior      programming functionality and simple user  interface  with  other  low  cost  codecs. Bridge-IT features a full hardware front panel  interface  including  navigation  buttons,  LCD  display,  PPM  metering  and  dialing  key  pad.  It  can  also  be  configured  and  controlled  remotely using the Toolbox web-GUI interface.

Space Saving Design

At  8.5”  x  5.9”  x  1.75”  (216mm  x 150mm x 44mm), Bridge-IT is perfect for desktop use, or install two codecs side-by-side  in  an  optional  1RU mounting bracket.

 

Algorithm Technology

Bridge-IT  comes  with  16bit,  48kHz linear  audio  for  crystal  clear,  low-latency       uncompressed       sound.     Standard      broadcast      algorithms     available include MPEG Layer 2, Opus,  AAC-LC, AAC-HE v.1 and v.2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD,  G.711  (u-law  and  a-law), G.722  and  MP3  playback  from  an SD/SDHC card. Bridge-IT also offers 15kHz  audio  using  Tieline  Music,  or 22kHz audio using Tieline MusicPLUS, which  delivers  dual  mono  or  stereo  with 20 ms encode delay at 96Kbps, offering  huge  savings  on  your  data  bills. Optional aptX Enhanced audio coding is  available  for  extremely  low  delay STLs and Audio Distribution.

Compatibility

Bridge-IT  will  connect  to  any  SIP-enabled  IP  codec  brand  with  industry standard algorithms like Opus, AAC-LC, AAC-HE, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, MPEG Layer 2, G.711 & G.722, as well as VoIP devices supporting G.711 and G.722. Bridge-IT is fully EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326 compatible using SIP for connecting to other codec brands and devices. It is also internet/satellite streaming and HD radio compatible.

 

Broadcast Multiple Connections

Multicast  stereo  audio  over  compatible  networks  to  unlimited  end-points, or send up to 6 stereo multi-unicast audio streams over WANs like the internet.

 

Audio Backup

Insert an SD/SDHC card with MP3 or linear backup audio and Bridge-IT  will  automatically  play  audio  clips  if  your  IP  service  fails.

 

Familiar Broadcast Connectors

Unlike most low cost IP audio codecs, Bridge-IT has all the broadcast input connectors you would expect on a full-featured codec. Simultaneous analog  and  digital  AES/EBU  audio  outputs  are  provided on XLR connectors and it includes a ¼” (6.35mm) stereo headphone output.

Remote Control Interfaces

2 control inputs and outputs are provided via a pluggable terminal block. The ToolBox web-GUI enables  custom  control  of  relay  functionality  and ancillary RS232 data connections.

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