Barix has introduced Exstreamer 205 IP, Audio device for multipoint networks at IBC 2011. The device delivers various features to simplify infrastructure and reduce deployment costs for in-store media systems.
Its built-in 2x25 watt, power-efficient class-D amplifier minimizes equipment needs at the end point, lowering costs while retaining superior audio quality. Businesses can distribute branded retail radio broadcasts, customized 'store and play' programs, or simple background music streams to as many locations as the network can support, without the need for separate amplifiers.
"Exstreamer customers have requested an audio input to feed local content into the device, using its powerful, integrated high-quality amplifier. This gives our customers more options for where to use Exstreamer products. Hotel and spa treatment rooms in larger hospitality systems are perfect examples," said Johannes G. Rietschel, CEO& Founder, Barix.
The Exstreamer 205 also offers priority ports for connection into a master paging system, such as the Barix Annuncicom PS16. This allows a facility manager, security guard or other operator to break into the network stream to make a page or announcement also overruling any local audio sources.
The Exstreamer 205 decodes and plays multi-protocol and multi-format audio streams, including MP3, AACplusV2, WMA, PCM, G.711 and EtherSound. Volume and channel selection is controllable via an API through IP or serial port, a built-in IR receiver or the Barix Volume Source Control (VSC) device.
