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Advanced Features
here are many advanced features built into your
RoadRunner
that set it apart from other portable codecs. These features
include the powerful Speed Dial directory, remote control,
ancillary data, broadcasting capabilities, hot keys, and advanced
encoder, decoder and terminal adapter settings.
Advanced Encoder and Decoder Features
Although any configuration method discussed in the previous chapter
will enable two way communications with any compatible codec, the
RoadRunner
contains many advanced features for customizing your
sessions.
Broadcasting
With a single
RoadRunner
, it is possible to send the same audio
program to two different locations simultaneously. In addition, it is
also possible to monitor the return audio from either of the two
locations, and instantly switch between them. You can even send the
audio from one far end location to the other, mixing in local audio!
Set the encoder to the desired algorithm and sample rate. You must use
either 56 or 64 kb/s when using internal terminal adapters, and set the
encoder line format to Line 1. Set the decoder parameters to match
your application (remember, the return audio algorithm does not have
to be the same as the send algorithm) and the decoder to Independent.
Setting the decoder line format to Line 1 enables you to monitor the
return audio from location 1, and setting the decoder line format to
Line 2 monitors return audio from location 2. To send audio from one
location to another, just loop the
RoadRunner
‘s audio output to the
audio input, either directly or through a mixer to add local audio.
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