Axia Audio x-Node 8 kanals IP interface
xNodes are the next generation of
light, half-rack, high-performance IP-Audio interfaces from Axia®.
They’re loaded with advanced features and capabilities. One-button
configuration takes a new xNode from out-of-the-box to on-the-air in
under one minute. They’re fanless, which means they’re noiseless too.
Their versatile mounting options allow deployment of two xNodes in just
1RU of rack space, or on ceilings, walls and under counters with an
available wall-mount kit. They’ve got studio-grade audio performance
specs. They have redundant power options (using AC mains and
Power-over-Ethernet) and dual-redundant network interfaces, both with
automatic switching. And xNodes are AES67-compliant, so they work with
all AES67 audio gear — now, and in the future.
xNodes are available in Analog,
AES/EBU, Microphone-level, Mixed-Signal and GPIO versions to handle
virtually any signal encountered in today’s broadcast studio.
xNode Matrix Mixer
xNode v2.0 introduces our new Matrix
Mixer feature—one of the most flexible and capable virtual mixers
available. The xNode Matrix Mixer allows you to mix both physical inputs
(like mics) and digital network sources (like stream inputs) to a
single output. With the xNode Matrix Mixer feature, you can bypass the
studio mixer and send mixes straight to the transmitter. This
one-of-a-kind solution gives you the power and flexibility of a big
studio mixer switching system in a compact 1RU device! Download the v2.0
update to the right under the Software tab.
FEATURES
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Fanless design with cast-aluminum
heat-sinks is completely silent in-studio. Front-panel heat sinks are
cooled by ambient air, not “rack air,” eliminating overheating worries.
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World’s only fully AES67-compliant
AoIP interface; xNodes are “universal translators” that support a huge
installed base of Livewire+™ hardware as well as audio streams from
other AES67-compliant devices.
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High-resolution front-panel
multi-function OLED display meters inputs and outputs or GPIO status,
gives software and other status information.
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Power-efficient: xNodes use just 14 Watts each.
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Exclusive redundant power plan uses AC
and Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) supplied by compliant Ethernet
switches. Multi-color front-panel LED glows green when AC mains power is
used, red when PoE is used, and orange when both AC and PoE are
connected.
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Exclusive redundant network
connection: dual NICs allow you to connect xNode to separate network
branches for full audio pathway redundancy. Automatic failover activates
backup connection should the primary be interrupte
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Built-in Syslog server with configurable event filter and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
support help you stay fully informed, should an xNode’s power or connection status change.
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Synchronize your AES master clock to a designated xNode AES/EBU input to keep all of your AES
streams synchronized to the house clock.
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xNodes use premium components: rugged
cast aluminum faceplates and heat sinks, high-resolution OLED displays,
bulletproof power supplies designed for high-availability telecom
applications, studio- quality SRCs with recording-studio specs.
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I/O connections via industry-standard
RJ-45 audio connectors or high-density DB-25 connections, both available
prefabricated and ready to attach in seconds.
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Versatile mounting options: use
freestanding, rack singly or side-by-side in 1 RU, or wall-mount using
an accessory surface-mount kit.
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Analog xNode inputs can be configured to supply 4 Stereo audio channels, 8 true Mono channels, or
5.1
Surround + Stereo downmix. Outputs support the same variety of
selections, easily selectable in software via the built-in Web
interface.
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On the Analog, AES/EBU, Mixed Signal,
and Microphone xNodes, V2.0 software upgrade introduces a fully
configurable mixing matrix, which allows for mixing, stream conversion,
and a multitude of unique solutions, along with some user interface
improvements and AES67 compatibility enhancements.