New Audio To IP Interfaces

IBC 2015:Lawo expands A__line family of high-quality AoIP interfaces

Lawo, a leading manufacturer of digital audio consoles, interfaces and routers as well as IP-based video routing equipment, expands its A__line family of high-quality Audio-to-IP interfaces for broadcast, live and install applications at IBC (Hall8 Stand B50) with the launch of A__digital8 and the A__madi4. In combination with the existing A__mic8, these compact rackmount devices provide easy and reliable transport of analog and digital audio via IP networks, and can be used to build IP-based audio networks.

The RAVENNA revolution

Based on RAVENNA technology, all A__line devices are compatible with the AES67 audio-over-IP interoperability standard, and are supported by Lawo’s VisCon__navigator – this software allows easy set-up of audio and video streams in IP networks without any deep knowledge of IT.

A__mic8 and A__digital8

The A__mic8 features eight Lawo-grade mic/line inputs and four line outputs – the Lawo-grade audio quality of the onboard preamps ensures a wide dynamic range (118dBA), ultra low distortions (THD&N 0.0003% for inputs) and ultra-low equivalent input noise (EIN -128dBu@150Ω). The A__digital 8 has eight AES3 inputs and four AES3 outputs, and the A__madi4 has four MADI interfaces. All units also carry two RAVENNA/AES67 Ethernet ports and eight GPIOs.

Designed for high RF immunity, the units all support audio operation at 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz , and require only a single cable for A__mic8 and A__digital8 PoE (Powered-over-Ethernet), and also full remote control via a single cable. Their fan-free hardware design and optional local PSU redundancy allow them to be used in a wide range of technical and practical applications.

Lawo AG

Lawo designs and manufactures pioneering audio and video technology for TV and radio broadcast production, post-production, as well as live performance and theatrical applications. Products include digital audio mixing consoles, routers, video processing tools as well as IP-based video and audio transport solutions. All products are developed and manufactured according to highest quality standards at the company’s headquarters in the Rhine valley town of Rastatt, Germany. For additional information, please visit the company online at www.lawo.com.