Prodys Quantum2 AV Video Decoder-Audio-Video IP codec. Two audio stereo streaming + 1 video decoder with 4 embedded audio channels

Quantum2 AV is an advanced 1U rack-mount dual IP audio codec with the functionality of sending and receiving video for studio/MCR or OB van.

Quantum2 AV provides steady and highly reliable audio links using diversity streams. Point to multipoint distribution is supported (multi-unicast 1:10) or unlimited with multicast protocol.

Quantum2 AV allows two two-way stereo audio connections and one simultaneous two-way video connection. Audio connections can be established with BRAVE, SIP or RTP protocols. Supported video streaming protocols are BRAVE, SRT, RTMP/RTMPS and MPEG-TS. Video encoding can be HEVC and H.264.

This unit can be controlled from its built-in web graphical interface, its front panel display menu, or from the ProdysControlPlus application. The new WEBMONITOR is also available to listen to the unit’s audio from ProdysControlPlus or an Internet browser on a distant location. This makes the equipment fully manageable remotely, facilitating the work of supervisors.

Prodys has just released a new firmware version for its Quantum2 audio/video codecs with two very interesting additions: 

The first is the Ethernet Tunnel functionality, which allows to link two remote local networks, connected to two Quantum2 units, using all existing network interfaces between the two devices.

This creates a single virtual network that would allow, for example, an operator to control from the studio, via IP commands, devices connected to the portable equipment, such as a PTZ camera, even those based on multicast or broadcast commands.

To make this connection between networks, an Ethernet tunnel (OSI Layer 2) encrypted with public/private keys is enabled.

The Ethernet Tunnel functionality can be activated in the portable (W and XL) and stationary video devices (AV and Lite AV) of the Quantum 2 family and is also available on our IkusNet3 video codecs family.

Features

AUDIO

• Available with two stereo audio inputs/outputs with XLR connectors.
• Analog and Digital (AES/EBU) outputs and inputs.
• Supports Mpeg1/2 LayerII, AAC, apt-X, G711/G722, OPUS and PCM.

VIDEO

• SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs.
• AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) encoding and decoding.
• Simultaneous BRAVE and SRT encoding and decoding.
• Streaming Forwarding.functionality.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Inherits world-class IP technology from the Prodys Audio/Video codec family:
  – Automatic Jitter buffer. This adjustable buffer avoids audio dropouts in the IP connection.
  – Automatic synchronization adjustment with the transmitter site rate, to give a constant delay in IP communications.
  – Prodys NAT Traversal Streaming Protocol permits router firewall pass-through with zero configuration.
  – Prodys Real time Network Analyzer to monitor critical network parameters in real time during the connection.
  – FEC (Forward Error Correction). Up to 24 different schemes are available, to fit to the desired delay and available bandwidth.
  – Error Concealment mechanisms on Mpeg audio modes are supported to reduce the impact of packet losses.
• 2 x Ethernet interfaces: Either to split streaming and control or for bonding/diversity 2 IP links.
• IP Compatibility: SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN protocols are supported according to the standard defined by the N/ACIP project within the EBU group.

OPERATION

• User friendly interface via touch panel, built-in Web Server or ProdysControlPlus application.
• User Access Control to define different access restrictions in a per user basis.
• Configuration presets to define different configurations for all or some specific parameters.
• Alarms: Real Time alarms management.
• Serial port to transmit/receive ancillary data along with the audio.
• Local or remotely (TCP/IP) upgrading of one or several units at once using the same utility. Factory software upgrades can be downloaded.
• WEBCALL license to provide ad hoc audio links from Internet browsers in laptops and smartphones.
• WEBMONITOR license for remote audio monitoring.

Technical Data

2 x AES/EBU Stereo Input/Output

• Two output/inputs with XLR connectors.
• AES/EBU: EIAJ CP-340 type I/IEC-958 Pro
• Rate Converter: 1:3 to 3:1.

2 x Analog Stereo Input/Outputs

• Two output/inputs with XLR connectors.
• Maximum level: +22 dBu.
• Input Impedance: 20 Kohm.
• Output Impedance: 50 ohm.

Audio Compression

• PCM (16,20 & 24 bits)
• G722, G711 Leyes A/μ
• MPEG 1,2 Layer II
• OPUS
• Enhanced and Standard apt-X™
• MPEG AAC LC, LD, ELD & HE (optional).

Video Input/Output

• 1xSDI input according to SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and 424M (3G-SDI) and 1xHDMI input.
• 1xSDI and 1xHDMI outputs, both simultaneous
• AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) encoding and decoding.
• Streaming protocols: SRT, BRAVE, RTMP/RTMPS or MPEG-TS

LAN

• 2 Ethernet ports for bonding, diversity or splitting control and stream.
• 10/100/1000BaseTx Ethernet, RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/UDP/IP, Multicast & Unicast.
• DHCP, SNMP, DNS, SNTP, SMTP, HTTP, IGMP, ICMP, VLAN (optional).
• SIP/SDP/RTP/STUN comprising Tech 3326 & 3368 EBU N/ACIP standard.
• FEC as per RFC 2733.
• Error Concealment.
• Prodys NAT Traversal Streaming Protocol.

RS232 port

• 1xserial port (RJ45 connector)
• Tx and Rx of ancillary data along with the audio.

Power Supply

• 90 – 250VDC [@ 47-65Hz]. Power consumption less than 50W (average ~20W)

Dimensions & Weight

• 1U x 19” rack system: 43.4 x 482.5 x 180mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 2.4 Kg.