The Barix IP AUDIO MODULE 300 is a versatile network audio de-coder
module that plays AAC+, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, G.711 and PCM audio.
It is easily incorporated into applications to play files and playlists from USB memory, PC or web server (http), or to stream from sources like Shoutcast, Icecast (Internet radio) or RTP servers.
Common Applications are:
- Playing audio from PC, jukebox applications, flash memory
- Multiroom or multizone distributed audio systems
- Commercial audio streaming applications (airports, hotels, etc.)
- Realtime audio bridging over IP (when used with the Instreamer)
- Paging and announcement applications
- Instore audio distribution (realtime) for retail, restaurants, franchises
Installing a device containing the IP AUDIO MODULE 300 is fast and simple:
After power-up the module will either get an IP address automatically
(BootP or DHCP), or will find one using the IPzator feature. The unique SonicIP feature then announces the IP address over the audio outputs! The module is easily configured and controlled by a standard web browser.
There are 3 firmware options for the IP Audio Module 300. Exstreamer Standard firmware for jukebox and multizone applications,
Exstreamer Streaming Client firmware for commercial streaming
applications with AAC+, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and MP3 support, automatic
failover (up to 3 URL's / playing from USB memory) and monitoring
capabilities or ABCL development kit: a simple to use, powerful Basic dialect allows for custom application development. (please see the ABCL programmers manual & technical doc.)
The IP AUDIO MODULE 300 supports various control and communication
modes. Software developers can easily write audio applications using one of the openly documented Ethernet (cgi, TCP, UDP) or serial interfaces (API).
For hardware integration a technical document with schematic, pin-out and suggestions for the layout of a custom carrier PCB is available. For evaluation purposes, Barix recommends any Barix Exstreamer labelled "AAC+ capable".
While the Barix IP AUDIO MODULE 300 decodes only, the Barix
IP AUDIO MODULE 100 can decode as well as encode, providing S/PDIF
as well as analog audio interfaces.
Key Features
- Decodes AAC+, MP3, OggVorbis, G.711 and PCM formats from network, local flash memory or local USB memory
- 10/100 Mbit Ethernet connection
- Controllable by web browser and API
- Standard and fully programmable ABCL (Basic dialect)firmware versions available (OEM versions on request)
Audio Interfaces and Formats
I2S bus (Inter-IC Sound), Analog stereo out 1.5Vpp,
Volume, base and treble adjustable by application
AAC+ (HE-AAC V2 incl SBR and PS, needs licensing by OEM),
MP3 up to 320 kBit fixed & variable bit rates,
Ogg Vorbis (floor 1), WMA, G.711 (uLaw /aLaw @ 8 to 48 kHz),
PCM (16 bit @ 8 to 48 kHz)
Network Interface
10/100 Mbit Ethernet (Auto), TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, HTTP, DHCP, SNMP, AutoIP, SonicIP, IPzator, ES-100/SPKR (Ethersound)
Misc. Interfaces
TTL Level UART 300..230’400 Baud
Outputs for 2 dualcolor Ethernet status LEDs,
4 General Purpose I/Os, 1 input for reset button,
2 status LED outputs), USB1.1 interface for memory
CPU / Memory
Integrated CPU / MAC / IO controller with on-chip256 KB RAM,
2 KB EEprom (configuration),
2 MB Flash memory (application and web server content)
Operating System
Embedded, robust OS, IP stack with Multicast support
User / Application Interfaces
Integrated web server (control/configuration),
browser based, serial or Ethernet control API,
programmable software environment
Power requirements
Single 3.3 VDC, 1.6 Watt max.
Weight, dimensions
14 g approx.
2.2“ x 1.3“ x 0.39“, 56 mm x 33 mm x 10 mm
MTBF
Min. 950 000h acc. to MIL217F at 40°C