Silver Stream-In / Stream-Out - User Manual SR 1.0.4 – 10/2012
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Company Profile
APT is a pioneering designer of audio Codecs for broadcast professionals and telecommunica-
tions companies worldwide. The company’s WorldNet and WorldCast Codecs offer reliable
and cost-effective broadcast solutions delivering high quality audio over IP, T1, E1, ISDN and
Leased Lines.
Designed for use in studio transmitter links, studio networking and remotes / OB applica-
tions, the APT Codec portfolio includes a wide range of stereo and multi-channel units that
can be deployed as a simple STL or a large-scale IP audio network.
Our Codecs have been selected by many leading broadcasters worldwide. Operating in the
fast moving broadcast technology market, APT acknowledge the importance of significant in-
vestment in R&D to ensure our product offering meets the needs of rapidly changing market
conditions. Many countries worldwide are upgrading their infrastructure in line with the three
current trends: Digital / HD Radio, Audio over Internet Protocol and Surround Sound for Ra-
dio, and APT has solutions for each of these areas. Thanks to this focus on innovation, our
products have been selected as winners of prestigious industry awards by Radio World and
Radio Magazine.
APT offers both depth and breadth of experience to its customers within the broadcast indus-
try. Throughout its 20 year history, the company has worked with major public and commer-
cial broadcasters on many pioneering audio transport projects and is focused on providing
practical and reliable solutions to the challenges of modern broadcasting.
APT is part of the WorldCast Systems group of companies which combines the collective ex-
pertise & extensive product portfolio of several major broadcast brands to offer turnkey sys-
tems in all major analog and digital technologies. Other brands within the group include:
Audemat
who designs monitoring equipment for analog and digital radio and TV as well
as an extensive range of facility remote control solutions.
Ecreso
who design a range of highly efficient transmitters for broadcast transmission
technologies such as FM, DAB/ DAB+/ T-DMB. Both liquid- and air-cooled options are
available.
As such, WorldCast Systems can offer complete broadcast solutions for the delivery, trans-
mission and monitoring of broadcast content throughout the broadcast chain.
The group is founded on three core values:
1.
Product innovation:
Audemat places a key emphasis on Research & Development and its innovative approach
has been repeatedly recognized by the industry. WorldCast Systems has won awards for
innovation at consecutive NAB Shows for over 10 years.
1)
Customer satisfaction:
Audemat is dedicated to ensuring the best quality, value and service for its customers
and has achieved IS0 9001 certification.
2)
Sustainable Development:
Audemat is committed to sustainable development and demonstrates this commitment
in several ways: it has been ISO 14001 certified since 2007, adheres to the UN Global
Compact project and all new products are developed in keeping with an eco-design phi-
losophy and built within Audemat’s low energy consumption factory.
Headquartered in Bordeaux-Merignac, WorldCast Systems employs over 100 people world-
wide with sales offices in England, Germany, Norway, India, Brazil and the US. A global dis-
tributor network serving works together with our international sales and support staff to offer
local assistance to our customer base. All APT product development and R&D takes places in
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
