Tieline TLB6150-XTRA - Bridge-IT II XTRA Stereo IP Codec
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Description
Bridge-IT II and Bridge-IT XTRA II are the ultimate affordable, high-performance stereo IP audio codecs for broadcast and professional applications.
Audio:
- Robust DSP-based architecture designed for rock solid, mission critical broadcast audio.
- Analog and Digital (AES3) inputs and outputs
- AoIP inputs and outputs
- Full duplex Dual Mono or Stereo connections
- Multi-unicast to up to 10 endpoints with Bridge-IT XTRA II
- Multi-unicast to up to 6 endpoints with Bridge-IT II
- Multicast to unlimited endpoints over compatible networks
- Encoding: LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELDv1 and v2, Opus, MPEG II, MPEG Layer-3, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711.
- Low-delay, cascade resiliant aptX® Enhanced algorithm
- Uncompressed PCM
Connectivity:
- Dual Ethernet LAN ports (optional LAN2/AoIP port on Bridge-IT II).
- Dual AoIP ports (XTRA only).
- Native support for AES67, ST 2110-30, ST 2022-7, Livewire+, RAVENNA.
- USB 2.0 Host Port for cellular modems/tethering cell phones.
- Broadcast quality analog XLR inputs/outputs
- XLR digital AES/EBU input / RJ-45 AES/EBU output
- Simultaneous analog and digital AES/EBU audio outputs
- SmartStream PLUS dual redundant IP streaming
- Auto failover to backup connection, audio file on SD card, or HTTP stream.
- Fuse-IP data aggregation
- EBU N/ACIP 3326 SIP compliant for interoperability with other codec manufacturers.
- Configure up to 6 SIP accounts and connect up to 2 SIP interfaces.
- Selectable fixed or automatic jitter buffer: 5 automated settings available to manage network connectivity and avoid dropouts.
- Configurable Forward Error Correction (FEC).
- Highly advanced error concealment strategies.
- Real-time IP connection packet statistics.
- Support for Line Hunt dialing/answering and caller IDs using over IP.
- ¼" (6.35mm) stereo headphone output.
- 4 relay inputs and 4 opto-isolated outputs plus RS-232 for local and remote control of equipment at either end of your codec link.
- USB slave connection for codec configuration.
Operation:
- Full hardware front panel interface including navigation, OLED display, PPM metering and dialing key pad.
- User-friendly HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI enables codec configuration and control remotely over WANs.
- Use the Cloud Codec Controller to configure and manage your entire codec network remotely.
- IPv4 / IPv6 compatible and ready.
- Low latency in-band RS-232 aux data channel.
- Configurable software rules engine via web-GUI for Control Port functions, plus WheatNet-IP LIO compatibility.
- Upgrade firmware from an SD card.
- Backup and restore configuration via SD card.
- Automated firmware upgrade notifications via Web-GUI.
- Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
- Backward compatible with all Tieline IP codecs.
Security:
- User name and password protection of codec and Toolbox Web-GUI.
- Support for SSL Security Certificate installation
- SIP Allow and Block Lists allow filtering of SIP URIs and User Agents.
Beyond Expectations. Not Beyond Budget.
Expand your IP network at a fraction of the cost of competing IP codecs, without compromising on quality or broadcast quality features. Multi-unicast in mono or stereo to up to 10 different end-points from a single Bridge-IT XTRA II codec to reduce capital expenditure across your network.
- Full Duplex Stereo or Dual Mono
- Home Studios
- Simple Remote Broadcasts
- Studio-to-Transmitter Links (STL)
- Studio-to-Studio Links (SSL)
- Multi-unicast to 6 endpoints (Bridge-IT II) or 10 endpoints (Bridge-IT XTRA II), or Multicast to unlimited endpoints
- Cable Head End IP Audio Distribution
- Compact codec installations: 2 Bridge-IT II codecs fit side-by-side in 1 x 19” rack unit
AoIP Interfaces
AES67 Ready
Native support out-of-the-box so forget hardware card upgrades, just connect and go!
ST 2110-30 / ST 2022-7
SMPTE ST 2110-30 and ST 2022-7 compliance
Livewire+
Native support lets you connect directly to Livewire+ AES67 networks and exchange audio streams.
RAVENNA
Native support for RAVENNA, an open technology for stream discovery and advertisement.
NMOS
AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 provides discovery, registration, and control for ST 2110 AoIP streaming, delivering a new level of interoperability and control with networked equipment throughout the broadcast plant.
User-Friendly Front panel and Professional Connectors
Other inexpensive codecs require a PC to configure them. Bridge-IT II and Bridge-IT XTRA II have professional connectors and include:
- Front panel keypad for menu navigation
- Clear and bright OLED Display
- Front panel PPM metering
- XLR analog inputs and outputs
- XLR AES/EBU input; RJ-45 AES/EBU output
Flexible audio Distribution
Multi-unicast mono or stereo audio to up to 10 endpoints in total with Bridge-IT XTRA II. Multicast mono or stereo audio to unlimited endpoints over compatible networks.
SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming
Connect multiple IP links and use SmartStream PLUS to stream simultaneous redundant data streams and deliver seamless redundancy over IP.
Bond multiple interfaces with Fuse-IP
Imagine the peace of mind knowing you can bond data links from different Telcos and let Tieline’s Fuse-IP technology automatically manage the data capability of each link!
| Common Input/Output Specifications | |
| Analog Audio Inputs | 2 x Female XLR (Channel 1 mic/line; channel 2 line only) |
| Analog Audio Outputs | 2 x Male XLR left and right outputs |
| AES3 Left/Right Input | 1 x female XLR (Channel 1 in; shared with Ch1 analog input) |
| AES3 Left/Right Output | 1x RJ-45 |
| USB 2.0 Host Port | USB Type-A supports connecting a single device like a cellular modem, or a tethered cellphone; 500mA power for charging |
| SD/SDHC/SDIO Card Slot | Full size push-push SD card slot for backup/restore config, firmware upgrades, and file failover playback of MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer 3, AAC, uncompressed 24-bit stereo PCM |
| AES3 (AES/EBU) | 24 bit inputs with support for sample rates from 32kHz to 96 kHz; 24 bit outputs |
| Audio Input Impedance | High Impedance> 10k ohm |
| Output Impedance | <40 ohm Balanced |
| Clipping Level | +24dBu |
| A/D / D/A Converters | 24 bit |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.005% at +19dBu, 1kHz |
| Signal To Noise Ratio | > 96dB at +4dBu, unweighted, 20Hz Ð 20kHz |
| Crosstalk | < -80dB between adjacent channels |
| Bridge-IT II XTRA Input/Output Specifications | |
| Headphones | 1 x 6.35mm (1/4Ó) Jack on rear panel |
| Gigabit LAN Port | 2 x Gbit Ethernet ports for IP streaming over WANs |
| Gigabit LAN/AoIP Port | 2 x Gbit Ethernet ports for AoIP streaming (AES67, ST 2110-30, ST 2022-7, Livewire+, RAVENNA) |
| AES3 Left/Right Output | 1 x RJ-45 |
AC Power inlet sockets |
Dual 100-240 VAC IEC power inlets; 1A/50-60 Hz |
| Encoding and IP Streaming | |
| Encoding Formats | Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, Opus, G.711, G.722, MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer-3 LC-AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv.2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, 16/24 bit aptX¨ Enhanced algorithm. MPEG audio technologies licensed by Fraunhofer IIS |
| Uncompressed IP | Linear PCM16/24 bit 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz sampling |
| IP Sample Frequencies | 8kHz, 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz |
| Asymetric Encoding | Supports asymetric multi-format encoding |
| Protocols | RTP, DHCP, SNMP, DNS, HTTP, IGMP, IPv4/IPv6, RTCP, STUN, SSL Security Certificate |
| SmartStream PLUS | Primary plus 2 redundant streams supported |
| Multi-unicasting | Bridge-IT II up to 6 endpoints; Bridge-IT XTRA II up to 10 endpoints |
| Multicasting | Support for Multicasting over compatible IP networks |
| Fuse-IP | Bond up to 3 IP interfaces to aggregate data |
| Data and Control | |
| Config/Connectivity | HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI, Cloud Codec Controller (CCC) |
| GPIO Control Ports | 4 relay inputs and 4 opto-isolated outputs via female DB-15 connector |
| Serial | RS232 up to 115kbps with or without CTS/RTS flow control via female DB9 connector, can be used as a proprietary data channel |
| AoIP Standards and Specifications | |
| EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326 | Audio Contribution Over IP Compliant |
| I3P EBU Tech 3347 | Intercom Over IP Compliant |
| N/ACIP 3368 | SIP Profiles Compliant |
| AES67 Compliant | 44.1.kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz Sample rates; 16 / 24 Bit, SDP |
| SMPTE 2110-30 Compliant | Sender and Receiver Compliant |
| RAVENNA Compliant | Natively supports RAVENNA Stream Discovery and Advertisement |
| Livewire Compliant | Natively supports Livewire+ for AoIP streaming |
| ST 2022-7 Compliant | Bridge-IT XTRA II is compliant with requirements for sending multiple redundant streams of RTP packets to enable seamless protection switching |
| NMOS Compliant | NMOS IS-04 / IS-05 Discovery, Registration and Connection Management |
| Supported Audio Frames | 125us, 250us, 333_s, 1ms, 4ms, 5ms |
| Clock Modes Supported | Primary Leader, Follower, Follower Only |
| Advanced Networking | |
| VLAN Tagging | IEEE 802.1Q,802.1p |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Support for DiffServ (DSCP) |
| Synchronization | IEEE 1588-2008 (PTPv2) |
| Multicasting | IGMP v2 and v3 |
| SAP | SAP v2 (Session Announcement Protocol) as defined in RFC 2974 |
| General | |
| Display | 128 x 64 OLED display |
| Keypad | 20 button keypad |
| Navigation | 5 button keypad |
| Dimensions | 19” x 6 27/32” x 1 47/64” [483mm (W) x 174mm (D) x 44mm (H)] including rear connectors and front panel buttons |
| Weight | 5lb 14 oz / 2.66kg |
| Power Consumption | Bridge-IT XTRA II: ~12W one PSU, ~18W both PSU at 240VAC dual IEC Power Inlets |
| Operating Temp | 0¡C to 45¡C (32¡F to 113¡F) |
| Humidity Operating Range | 30% ²RH ²90% (0 to 40¡C), non-condensing |
Bridge-IT II and Bridge-IT XTRA II are the ultimate affordable, high-performance stereo IP audio codecs for broadcast and professional applications.
Audio:
- Robust DSP-based architecture designed for rock solid, mission critical broadcast audio.
- Analog and Digital (AES3) inputs and outputs
- AoIP inputs and outputs
- Full duplex Dual Mono or Stereo connections
- Multi-unicast to up to 10 endpoints with Bridge-IT XTRA II
- Multi-unicast to up to 6 endpoints with Bridge-IT II
- Multicast to unlimited endpoints over compatible networks
- Encoding: LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELDv1 and v2, Opus, MPEG II, MPEG Layer-3, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711.
- Low-delay, cascade resiliant aptX® Enhanced algorithm
- Uncompressed PCM
Connectivity:
- Dual Ethernet LAN ports (optional LAN2/AoIP port on Bridge-IT II).
- Dual AoIP ports (XTRA only).
- Native support for AES67, ST 2110-30, ST 2022-7, Livewire+, RAVENNA.
- USB 2.0 Host Port for cellular modems/tethering cell phones.
- Broadcast quality analog XLR inputs/outputs
- XLR digital AES/EBU input / RJ-45 AES/EBU output
- Simultaneous analog and digital AES/EBU audio outputs
- SmartStream PLUS dual redundant IP streaming
- Auto failover to backup connection, audio file on SD card, or HTTP stream.
- Fuse-IP data aggregation
- EBU N/ACIP 3326 SIP compliant for interoperability with other codec manufacturers.
- Configure up to 6 SIP accounts and connect up to 2 SIP interfaces.
- Selectable fixed or automatic jitter buffer: 5 automated settings available to manage network connectivity and avoid dropouts.
- Configurable Forward Error Correction (FEC).
- Highly advanced error concealment strategies.
- Real-time IP connection packet statistics.
- Support for Line Hunt dialing/answering and caller IDs using over IP.
- ¼" (6.35mm) stereo headphone output.
- 4 relay inputs and 4 opto-isolated outputs plus RS-232 for local and remote control of equipment at either end of your codec link.
- USB slave connection for codec configuration.
Operation:
- Full hardware front panel interface including navigation, OLED display, PPM metering and dialing key pad.
- User-friendly HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI enables codec configuration and control remotely over WANs.
- Use the Cloud Codec Controller to configure and manage your entire codec network remotely.
- IPv4 / IPv6 compatible and ready.
- Low latency in-band RS-232 aux data channel.
- Configurable software rules engine via web-GUI for Control Port functions, plus WheatNet-IP LIO compatibility.
- Upgrade firmware from an SD card.
- Backup and restore configuration via SD card.
- Automated firmware upgrade notifications via Web-GUI.
- Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
- Backward compatible with all Tieline IP codecs.
Security:
- User name and password protection of codec and Toolbox Web-GUI.
- Support for SSL Security Certificate installation
- SIP Allow and Block Lists allow filtering of SIP URIs and User Agents.
Beyond Expectations. Not Beyond Budget.
Expand your IP network at a fraction of the cost of competing IP codecs, without compromising on quality or broadcast quality features. Multi-unicast in mono or stereo to up to 10 different end-points from a single Bridge-IT XTRA II codec to reduce capital expenditure across your network.
- Full Duplex Stereo or Dual Mono
- Home Studios
- Simple Remote Broadcasts
- Studio-to-Transmitter Links (STL)
- Studio-to-Studio Links (SSL)
- Multi-unicast to 6 endpoints (Bridge-IT II) or 10 endpoints (Bridge-IT XTRA II), or Multicast to unlimited endpoints
- Cable Head End IP Audio Distribution
- Compact codec installations: 2 Bridge-IT II codecs fit side-by-side in 1 x 19” rack unit
AoIP Interfaces
AES67 Ready
Native support out-of-the-box so forget hardware card upgrades, just connect and go!
ST 2110-30 / ST 2022-7
SMPTE ST 2110-30 and ST 2022-7 compliance
Livewire+
Native support lets you connect directly to Livewire+ AES67 networks and exchange audio streams.
RAVENNA
Native support for RAVENNA, an open technology for stream discovery and advertisement.
NMOS
AMWA NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 provides discovery, registration, and control for ST 2110 AoIP streaming, delivering a new level of interoperability and control with networked equipment throughout the broadcast plant.
User-Friendly Front panel and Professional Connectors
Other inexpensive codecs require a PC to configure them. Bridge-IT II and Bridge-IT XTRA II have professional connectors and include:
- Front panel keypad for menu navigation
- Clear and bright OLED Display
- Front panel PPM metering
- XLR analog inputs and outputs
- XLR AES/EBU input; RJ-45 AES/EBU output
Flexible audio Distribution
Multi-unicast mono or stereo audio to up to 10 endpoints in total with Bridge-IT XTRA II. Multicast mono or stereo audio to unlimited endpoints over compatible networks.
SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming
Connect multiple IP links and use SmartStream PLUS to stream simultaneous redundant data streams and deliver seamless redundancy over IP.
Bond multiple interfaces with Fuse-IP
Imagine the peace of mind knowing you can bond data links from different Telcos and let Tieline’s Fuse-IP technology automatically manage the data capability of each link!
| Common Input/Output Specifications | |
| Analog Audio Inputs | 2 x Female XLR (Channel 1 mic/line; channel 2 line only) |
| Analog Audio Outputs | 2 x Male XLR left and right outputs |
| AES3 Left/Right Input | 1 x female XLR (Channel 1 in; shared with Ch1 analog input) |
| AES3 Left/Right Output | 1x RJ-45 |
| USB 2.0 Host Port | USB Type-A supports connecting a single device like a cellular modem, or a tethered cellphone; 500mA power for charging |
| SD/SDHC/SDIO Card Slot | Full size push-push SD card slot for backup/restore config, firmware upgrades, and file failover playback of MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer 3, AAC, uncompressed 24-bit stereo PCM |
| AES3 (AES/EBU) | 24 bit inputs with support for sample rates from 32kHz to 96 kHz; 24 bit outputs |
| Audio Input Impedance | High Impedance> 10k ohm |
| Output Impedance | <40 ohm Balanced |
| Clipping Level | +24dBu |
| A/D / D/A Converters | 24 bit |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.005% at +19dBu, 1kHz |
| Signal To Noise Ratio | > 96dB at +4dBu, unweighted, 20Hz Ð 20kHz |
| Crosstalk | < -80dB between adjacent channels |
| Bridge-IT II XTRA Input/Output Specifications | |
| Headphones | 1 x 6.35mm (1/4Ó) Jack on rear panel |
| Gigabit LAN Port | 2 x Gbit Ethernet ports for IP streaming over WANs |
| Gigabit LAN/AoIP Port | 2 x Gbit Ethernet ports for AoIP streaming (AES67, ST 2110-30, ST 2022-7, Livewire+, RAVENNA) |
| AES3 Left/Right Output | 1 x RJ-45 |
AC Power inlet sockets |
Dual 100-240 VAC IEC power inlets; 1A/50-60 Hz |
| Encoding and IP Streaming | |
| Encoding Formats | Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, Opus, G.711, G.722, MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer-3 LC-AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv.2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, 16/24 bit aptX¨ Enhanced algorithm. MPEG audio technologies licensed by Fraunhofer IIS |
| Uncompressed IP | Linear PCM16/24 bit 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz sampling |
| IP Sample Frequencies | 8kHz, 16kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz |
| Asymetric Encoding | Supports asymetric multi-format encoding |
| Protocols | RTP, DHCP, SNMP, DNS, HTTP, IGMP, IPv4/IPv6, RTCP, STUN, SSL Security Certificate |
| SmartStream PLUS | Primary plus 2 redundant streams supported |
| Multi-unicasting | Bridge-IT II up to 6 endpoints; Bridge-IT XTRA II up to 10 endpoints |
| Multicasting | Support for Multicasting over compatible IP networks |
| Fuse-IP | Bond up to 3 IP interfaces to aggregate data |
| Data and Control | |
| Config/Connectivity | HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI, Cloud Codec Controller (CCC) |
| GPIO Control Ports | 4 relay inputs and 4 opto-isolated outputs via female DB-15 connector |
| Serial | RS232 up to 115kbps with or without CTS/RTS flow control via female DB9 connector, can be used as a proprietary data channel |
| AoIP Standards and Specifications | |
| EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326 | Audio Contribution Over IP Compliant |
| I3P EBU Tech 3347 | Intercom Over IP Compliant |
| N/ACIP 3368 | SIP Profiles Compliant |
| AES67 Compliant | 44.1.kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz Sample rates; 16 / 24 Bit, SDP |
| SMPTE 2110-30 Compliant | Sender and Receiver Compliant |
| RAVENNA Compliant | Natively supports RAVENNA Stream Discovery and Advertisement |
| Livewire Compliant | Natively supports Livewire+ for AoIP streaming |
| ST 2022-7 Compliant | Bridge-IT XTRA II is compliant with requirements for sending multiple redundant streams of RTP packets to enable seamless protection switching |
| NMOS Compliant | NMOS IS-04 / IS-05 Discovery, Registration and Connection Management |
| Supported Audio Frames | 125us, 250us, 333_s, 1ms, 4ms, 5ms |
| Clock Modes Supported | Primary Leader, Follower, Follower Only |
| Advanced Networking | |
| VLAN Tagging | IEEE 802.1Q,802.1p |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Support for DiffServ (DSCP) |
| Synchronization | IEEE 1588-2008 (PTPv2) |
| Multicasting | IGMP v2 and v3 |
| SAP | SAP v2 (Session Announcement Protocol) as defined in RFC 2974 |
| General | |
| Display | 128 x 64 OLED display |
| Keypad | 20 button keypad |
| Navigation | 5 button keypad |
| Dimensions | 19” x 6 27/32” x 1 47/64” [483mm (W) x 174mm (D) x 44mm (H)] including rear connectors and front panel buttons |
| Weight | 5lb 14 oz / 2.66kg |
| Power Consumption | Bridge-IT XTRA II: ~12W one PSU, ~18W both PSU at 240VAC dual IEC Power Inlets |
| Operating Temp | 0¡C to 45¡C (32¡F to 113¡F) |
| Humidity Operating Range | 30% ²RH ²90% (0 to 40¡C), non-condensing |
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