New from AEQ is Solaris, a high-density multi-channel audio codec that will be introduced at the spring NAB Show.

Solaris is intended for multiple STL links, remote contributions and other broadcast applications. It can be purchased with eight bidirectional stereo channels and upgraded in groups of eight channels, to build up to 64 channels in a single 1RU 19-inch form factor. 

Audio I/O is via IP using Dante (AES-67 compatible). Redundancy can be added with a second Ethernet port where required.

Audio coding algorithms include Opus in various flavors, G.722, G.711 and uncompressed PCM audio (16 bit). Several MPEG-4 AAC modes plus apt-X are available as licensed options.

Communications can be established using SIP, either server-based or serverless, or RTP.

Calls can be made manually, using an internal directory or from a list of prior calls per channel. 

The unit can be controlled remotely using a Web interface that allows configuration and operation of the unit. Diagnostics tools are included such as Syslog, SNMP, CPU load and memory usage. AEQ plans to support integration with ControlPhoenix.

NAB Show Booth: C3106

AEQ Introduces the Solaris Codec

AEQ introduces the Solaris codec, a high-density multi-channel audio codec designed for broadcast applications such as STL links and remote contributions. Solaris can be purchased with eight bidirectional stereo channels and can be upgraded to support up to 64 channels. Audio I/O is via IP using Dante (AES-67 compatible) and supports various audio coding algorithms including Opus, G.722, G.711, and uncompressed PCM. The unit can be controlled remotely using a Web interface and diagnostics tools are included.