| As IBC2013 approaches, this special promotional guide provides an advanced look at some of the exciting and innovative launches and introductions you will find in Amsterdam, September 12–17. |
2wcom Systems | 42NET | AEQ | Ampegon | APT | Axia Audio | Broadcast Bionics |
Digital Radio Mondiale | Ecreso | NETIA | Omnia Audio | Telos Systems | Wheatstone
| | 2wcom Shows FlexDSR02+ and FlexDSR04+ Satellite Receivers
 2wcom's new FlexDSR02+ and FlexDSR04+ digital satellite receivers offer an exceptionally comprehensive feature set, with support for all major audio formats, automatic program switching, full regionalization capabilities, SIRC remote control through satellite, fail-safe dedicated hardware, and many more functions that allow broadcasters greater operational flexibility and cost savings.
FlexDSR02+/04+ accepts input from satellite (DVB-S/S2), Internet (IP) and synchronous transmission lines (STL with ASI). SD card-based internal memory capacity facilitates additional backup solutions and transmission scenarios. Automatic weightbalancing of quality parameters and failover switching to alternative input sources (satellite, IP-line, ASI, SD card) is complemented by seamless audio fading between sources.
2wcom's SIRC (Satellite Inband Remote Control) provides remote control and management of the entire network of IRDs via satellite, making it easy for radio stations integrate profitable regionalized commercials.
Supporting up to four audio inputs, the 19-inch 1U rack units are based on fanless, disk-free hardware, making FlexDSR02+/04+ inherently more reliable than PC-based systems, with a remarkably short boot-up time of five seconds.
Stand: 8.E78
Website: www.2wcom.com
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| | Introducing the New 42NET — A New Era in Radio Automation
 42NETMedia will highlight the latest version of its 42NET radio automation system at IBC2013. The firm's motto determined the path of development: to obtain the same results through less work! Every revision enhances the system even further, making tasks easier and processes, workflows even quicker and smoother. Thus users can focus on features that are most important to their daily requirements.
Following the introduction of the NewMedia module with advanced and automatic social media and content sharing functions, the company has now refurbished the core Playout and Editor, based on feedback from radio experts worldwide.
It is possible to sign up for a demo version and, as a special IBC offer, every new client can purchase the system with a 40 percent discount during the show!
Stand: 8.A84
Website: www.42netmedia.com/en
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| | AEQ Features New Products
 AEQ "AoIP" SYSTEM. Complete IP audio networking solution for up to 512 audio channels over Gigabit Ethernet networks. Modules for 16 and 32 I/O channels have been developed to service the range of digital mixers from AEQ. Further, independent 32 and eight-channel AoIP interconnection interfaces are available with the common name of NETBOX.
CAPITOL IP. Part of its "AoIP" products, AEQ presents an IP networked audio console for on-air broadcasting.
AEQ SYSTEL-IP. Multi-line "on-air" communications for talk show and multi-conference systems for broadcasters.
SONATA, DIGITAL ON-AIR AUDIO PROCESSOR. AEQ enters the market of broadcast audio processing with a high-end four-band processor.
Completing its range of double, full duplex audio codecs, the Phoenix STRATOS is ideal for transition scenarios IP+ISDN. It is fully compatible with AEQ's "ControlPhoenix" codec management software.
Stand: 8.C55
Website: www.aeq.eu
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| | From Ampegon, The Next Generation of Shortwave
 At IBC2013 Ampegon proudly introduces the next generation of shortwave transmitters.
The new transmitter control system UCS (universal control system) represents the interconnecting link between the user and the transmitter with a selection of functions and detailed transmitter information. The new tuning system with the latest DC motor technology allows faster and more accurate positioning of the transmitter tuning circuits with full digital control. This leads to comfortable and fully automated frequency changes supporting the customer for best on-air performance.
In order to achieve the required measurements, the simplified measurement acquisition system captures measurements in real time for data display, data logging and data analysis. The data support secures low and efficient maintenance work and reduces spare parts requirements.
This product enhancement for the most modern shortwave transmissions underlines Ampegon's mission to serve the global market with innovation, advanced technology and premium quality systems.
Stand: 8.D35
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| | APT Oslo Delivers Exceptional Channel Density
 APT's 1U Oslo multi-channel Audio over IP codec now offers even greater channel density as well as highly advanced management capabilities.
The Oslo's AoIP module combines audio, IP transport, management and auxiliary data onto a single, plug-in module. Now with support for Simplex modes, a single Oslo platform can now provide up to 16 or 32 channels of professional-quality audio in only 1U or 3U of rackspace.
It also now offers support for ScriptEasy from our partner company, Audemat. ScriptEasy goes much further than standard codec software, enabling the specification of complex combinations of alarm and events scenarios and the precise definition of what action should be triggered should any of these occur.
The Oslo with AoIP also features our multi-award-winning SureStream enabling broadcast-grade audio over consumer-grade links.
Stand: 8.B50
Website: www.aptcodecs.com
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| | Axia: From Studio to News Van, a Mixer That Fits
 Axia Audio is displaying the industry's most complete line of networked mixing consoles at IBC2013.
For large, main studios there's Element. With nine frame sizes hosting four to 40 faders, four stereo mixing buses, automatic clean feeds for every fader, Omnia voice dynamics, and up to 99 Show Profile console snapshots, Element helps operators command complicated programs with ease.
For medium-sized studios that demand flexibility and power, there's iQ, from eight to 24 faders. Like Element, there are four stereo mixing buses, automatic clean feeds, Omnia processing, and an optional, matched six-line Telos phone system.
Smaller studios don't have to sacrifice power: Radius consoles pack the features of iQ into an eight-fader frame. Like all Axia consoles, Radius can operate standalone, or as part of an Axia network. And rounding out the family are DESQ, a small, powerful desktop mixer for personal studios or production facilities, and RAQ, a rackmount mixer for OB vans, TOC racks and other locations where space is at a premium.
Stand: 8.D30
Website: axiaaudio.com
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| | Broadcast Bionics PhoneBOX4: A Complete Communications Tool for Your Studio
 PhoneBOX4 — with OASIS — is a breakthrough in studio communications technology.
Twitter, Facebook, Google+, phone calls, codecs in one brilliant piece of talkshow software. Clever features enable smart filtering of tweets, blogs and posts as well as routing your calls. PhoneBOX4 ties to your playout system giving instant access to artists' official Facebook and Twitter pages keeping you right on the pulse. Advanced features to control your phone calls are right at your fingertips from the elegant beautifully designed user interface.
Welcome to the social studio! See us at IBC stand 8.D71
Stand: 8.D71
Website: www.bionics.co.uk
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| | DRM: Your 'Smart Radio' Solution
 Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM)'s presence is bigger and better at this year's IBC in Amsterdam. You are cordially invited to attend the DRM events running throughout this year's exhibition under the banner: DRM Your "Smart Radio" Solution.
· EBU: Friday 13th September, 1600/1630,
Hall 10 stand F20, EBU presentation Theatre —
DRM Update
· EBU: Saturday 14th September, 1100/1130,
Hall 10 stand F20, EBU presentation Theatre —
DRM Update
· Nautel: Saturday 14th September, 1500/1700,
Hall 8 stand C61 —
"DRM Listeners: Building a Billion"
You are welcome to share the invitation with your colleagues and clients.
Hurry up to book your place today. Please RSVP by writing to projectoffice@drm.org. We look forward to meeting you there!
DRM (www.drm.org) is the only global, open, all band, green and efficient digital radio standard.
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| | Ecreso Offers 10 Year Warranty
 Ecreso now offer up to 10 YEARS warranty on our excellent range of compact FM transmitters.
This unrivalled commitment comes thanks to our exceptional design quality, outstanding efficiency and EMR, Ecreso's new proactive maintenance service. EMR, Expert Maintenance Reporting, enables you to keep on top of maintenance issues, providing anytime access to detailed statuses and logs as well as regular reports and timely warnings. Only Ecreso offers you the peace of mind of knowing your highly efficient and fully featured FM transmitter is guaranteed for 10 years. No other FM transmitter manufacturer even comes close!
New for IBC2013, Ecreso's compact FM Transmitter range is also now available in N+1 configurations for the ultimate in reliability and redundancy.
Stand: 8.B50
URL: www.ecreso.com
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| | Netia Radio Assist@IBC2013 – Radio Automation Software
 NETIA is unveiling version 8.2 of the company's Radio-Assist™ digital audio software suite at IBC2013.
This latest release of NETIA's flagship software boasts powerful enhancements such as iSnippet Audio Editing Tool for iPhone® and iPad®.
The Snippet range of editing tools available within Radio-Assist™ automation products is now available for iOS devices. Sharing the same look and ergonomic principles as the Snippet desktop interface, the new iPhone®- and iPad®-compatible iSnippet tool allows field reporters and other remote users to enjoy the Radio-Assist audio editing capabilities — familiar from the desktop — on their portable devices.
Stand: 1.A29
Website: www.netia.com
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| | Must See at IBC2013 From Omnia Audio
 The entire Omnia line can be viewed at The Telos Alliance booth, Hall 8.D30.
Omnia Direct: Industry's first direct digital audio processor to transmitter path. Full demonstration at the Nautel booth, Hall 8.C61.
Omnia Mic Processor: Two-channel microphone (voice) processor. Wide-range, low distortion, low-noise mic/line input stage with phantom power.
Omnia MPX Tool/Modulation Analyzer: Unique and extensive modulation analysis tools in one unit.
Omnia 9/XE: The ultimate in processing and encoding software for serious streaming services.
Stand: 8.D30
Website: omniaaudio.com
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| | Telos ProStream Packs More Power Into Web Streaming
 Telos ProStream, the PC-free Web-streaming appliance, frees three essential Netcasting tools from the PC domain: genuine MPEG and AAC audio encoding, multi-band audio pre-processing and delivery to stream replication services, all housed in a fanless 1RU device with friendly interface and Web-based remote UI.
ProStream uses wideband AGC, three-band combined compressor/limiter, high-frequency equalization and Look-Ahead Omnia limiter to pre-condition audio. MPEG encoding algorithms from FhG ensure the most artifact-free sound quality at any bit-rate from 14 to 320 kbps. ProStream feeds audio to any Shoutcast-compatible media server, ICECast server or Wowza or Adobe Flash Media server for replication and delivery to users. It can also send streams directly to the popular Live365 service.
ProStream 2.1 software adds even more capabilities. It can send audio to LUCI Studio, and output processed, encoded streams to an Axia Livewire™ network, allowing PC-free intake, processing and distribution from reporters and content creators. Also supported: dual encoders, allowing users to process and encode two streams simultaneously for convenience and flexibility.
Stand: 8.D30
Website: telos-systems.com/prostream/
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| | Wheatstone: The World's Finest Audio for Broadcast
 Wheatstone Corporation returns to the IBC conference in Amsterdam this year with a new radio console scaled for news rooms, a network-agnostic TV audio console and several advanced features for its WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network, the only Gigabit AoIP system with logic routing and distributed networking for true interoperability across the studio network.
In addition, the company will introduce its next-generation AirAura X3 FM spectral audio processor with new baseband192 interface for an all-digital RF chain, plus a line of mic processors, including a new four-channel unit that can be controlled and accessed from anywhere in the WheatNet-IP network.
Wheatstone will demonstrate at stand 8.A24 its line of digital audio consoles and control surfaces, audio over IP networked solutions, and signal processing for on-air and studio applications.
Stand: 8.A24
Website: wheatstone.com
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