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Up to Four Commentators plus Local Stereo I/O
Delivers high quality audio from any Outside Location
Provides program and return circuits, and an optional 2nd channel for full duplex coordination
Phoenix ALIO has been designed specifically for sports broadcasting, but has been optimised to make it easy to use in a wide variety of scenarios, including music events. Its compact design, resistant to pressure, impacts and even liquids, is optimised for outdoor use and where handling is not always gentle.
Small, user-friendly and easy to use.
In desktop format with a front of about 24×21 cm.
Alphanumeric keys and call buttons
ON AIR or CUE microphone sending selection keys
4 microphone inputs, or 3 microphone and 1 stereo line inputs, with individual ON keys
Listen level control for headphones 1/2 and line output with TX/RXbalance adjustment.
Volume and channel selection for headphones 1, 2 and line-out
6 function keys:
Dedicated Vu-meters
OLED display and menu navigation encoder (NAVI)
HELP” function will allow the journalist on the move to call the station for help in an uncontrolled situation.
Smart RTP communication establishment system, which facilitates connection with compatible stationary codecs.
Conventional Internet connection, via ADSL or fibre.
Wireless 3G/4G/5G data connection via a simple router/ modem with SIM card.
Inmarsat or Starlink satellite internet connection.
With Phantom power (switchable by menu), the IP port and power supply connector
For two different headphone circuits, and 2 pairs of XLR connectors, for stereo line input and output.
Outside contribution
Contributions from commentators
Event broadcasting
Console for off tube booth
Sports commentators
Control and configure your equipment from your computer.
All front panel controls are available in the CONTROL PHOENIX PC application, which allows you to remotely configure and operate an array of audiocodecs.
All codecs can be controlled on the network (local or remote) from one PC. An optional multi-codec application allows to detect all AEQ IP audiocodecs in a local network to control them in a coordinated way from a PC or group of PCs. It also allows remote equipment to be controlled via the Internet, favouring a comprehensive management of the communications network.
All front panel controls are available in the CONTROL PHOENIX PC application, which allows remote configuration and operation of a fleet of audiocodecs.
Audio presence indicators and remote vumeters can be displayed to facilitate the indication of the level of incoming and outgoing audio on each device, regardless of the location of each piece of equipment.
It incorporates an agenda with copy functions, which allows to have a central and individual agenda for each codec.
Microphone inputs
4 XLR-3 female. Low-noise preamplifier and switchable phantom power. Impedance 2 k ohms. Front panel and software adjustable level. Mute button.
Stereo line input
2 XLR-3 female. 9 k ohms. Nominal 0 dBu, maximum 20 dBu. Level adjustable from front panel and by software. Mute key.
Stereo line output
2 XLR-3 male. < 100 ohms. Nominal 0 dBu, maximum 20 dBu. Front panel and software volume control with TX and RX balance.
Headphone Outputs
2 1/4″ stereo jacks. Front panel and software volume controls with TX and RX balance.
Fully compatible with EBU Tech 3326 N/ACIP.SIP recommendation.
Encoding algorithms
AEQ recommends the use of OPUS algorithm. Equipment provides OPUS with Fs= 48kHz, mono, stereo, selected 4 mono and 3 stereo modes, bitrates between 12 and 192 Kbps, bandwidth between 6 and 20 kHz.
For compatibility with other AEQ and third party equipment , Venus 4 can work with a wide selection of algorithms; G711 Law A, Law u, G722, AEQ-LD, MPEG 1 and 2 – LII, linear PCM, and others on request.
Smart RTP and SIP server
To simplify the operation of the unit, AEQ offers the Smart RTP automatic call set-up mode. In addition, it offers Phoenix ALIO users the services of its own SIP server at no additional cost.
Other Features
• Front panel interface with keypad and encoders.
• OLED graphic display.
• 2 VU-meter LEDs on front panel.
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