Prodys PortaNet, User Manual

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General specifications
PortaNet is the first really portable audio codec which provides real time audio
communications over IP networks. In addition, it comes fitted with an 1-BRI
ISDN interface, which allows ISDN connectivity at those places where IP is not
available.
PortaNet, as a member of the Prodys IP audio codec family, includes all the
features of the ProntoNet, but adds some important enhancements in the audio
interfaces and operationally for portable use.
These are the PortaNet most important features:
Analog Audio: PortaNet incorporates a mixer with four MIC/LINE
level configurable audio inputs and an extra line level input that can be
mixed to the headphone outputs to provide the international sound to
the commentators. It also includes three headphone outputs and two
line level analog balanced audio outputs. All the outputs can be
configured by the user to suit the audio signal to be carried, to adapt
to the needs of different applications.
Compression algorithms:
PortaNet is equipped with the widest
range of compression algorithms without any additional cost: G711,
G722, PCM, MPEG1,2 Layer II, Mpeg 1,2 Layer III, MPEG 2,4 AAC LC,
MPEG4 AAC LD, MPEG4 AAC HE, Standard and Enhanced apt-X™.
Communications
: IP and ISDN connectivity. With PortaNet it is
possible to establish two independent connections, one for program
and the other for coordination.
Power supply
: Desk Top AC/DC Power Converter and an optional
battery which provides 3 hours of autonomy. The battery can be
charged on the system and its status can be monitored on the screen.
Auxiliary data
: PortaNet includes a serial port (RS232) and a GPIO
port with 2 inputs and 2 outputs. The auxiliary data can be
sent/received along with the audio for remote control/signalling.
Control and monitoring
: The unit can be configured from its front
panel and from its embedded web page. All the controls are
configurable remotely. The keypad can be controlled and also blocked
from the web page for security reasons.
Small and lightweight
: its weight is about 2 kg. and its dimensions
are: 70 x 285 x 243 mm.