Barix Instreamer ICE

AAC+ / MP3 Encoder and Icecast Server

The Instreamer ICE encodes analog audio into MP3 or AAC+ for streaming to an Icecast or Shoutcast internet radio streaming service in the cloud. The Instreamer ICE also has an Icecast server built in and is able to feed up to 100 web radio listeners directly without the requirement to subscribe to an internet radio service provider.

Features

• MP3, AAC encoding
• Integrated Icecast server for up to 100 simultaneous web radio users
• Line level input (stereo)
• Supply voltage 5VDC

Applications

• Live IP Audio Encoder for Streaming Applications
• Shoutcast/Icecast Source Encoder

Technical specifications

Power Supply Input

• External power adaptor, 100-240VAC, 10W
• Male connector: 5,5 x 2,1 mm1

Ethernet Interfaces

• RJ45 10/100 auto detect, IPv4, IPv6

Audio Input

• Stereo RCA/ cinch connectors

Audio formats

• MP3, AAC+mono and stereo
• Sample rates 22.05/24/32/44.1/48Khz
• Supported bitrates10 kb/s to 192 kb/s

Headphoneoutput

• Female Jack 3.5 mm

USB

• Double USB connector type A female(for future use)

RS-232

• For metadata insertion to internal Icecast server

Icecast

• Integrated Icecast server: supports up to 100 subscribers
• Source to external Icecast server

HW/SW environment 

• Barix IPAM400
• Linux with dual boot recovery and remote firmware update capability

User Interface

• Web interface for control, status and configuration
• HW reset button, LEDs for status

Case & Weight

• Aluminum
• 108 x 38 x 78.7mm (4.25 x 1.5 x 3.1 inch)
• Weight 250g

MTBF

• >199’951 h / > 22 years

Environmental

Operating Environment

0 to +50°C / 32 to 122°F
0 -70% relative humidity, non-condensing 

Storage Conditions
-20to +70°C / -4to 158°F
0 -70% relative humidity, non-condensing

Certifications

CE, RoHS, others in examination