2wcom Selected By Broadcast Partners

Broadcast Partners, the Dutch radio service provider, has selected 2wcom's MM01 AoIP Codec to implement audio-over-IP distribution from the studio, to up to 250 transmitters in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Broadcast Partners uses the MM01 to provide audio over IP (AoIP) for six networks, either as a main feed, or as a backup when the main feed is provided over satellite and via 2wcom's FlexDSR02+ or DSR01 satellite receivers/IRDs. The combination enables the networks to operate securely and with the potential to switch easily between economical DSL lines and satellite.

The MM01 combines both encoder and decoder roles within the same device, and with its redundancy capability and monitoring functions, can replace multiple equipment components to simplify infrastructure and reduce both CAPEX and OPEX.

It also provides advanced redundancy capability and monitoring functions, with the ability to integrate into diverse infrastructures. The MM01's audio synchronization makes it suitable for applications where precise timing is essential, such as SFN FM networks.

Offering support for popular audio codecs including AAC and eAPTX, the MM01 also supports dual streaming and Pro MPEG FEC – standardised mechanisms for overcoming IP limitations when they occur.

In addition, the MM01 includes remote monitoring capabilities through its audio return channel and system audio data log functionality. Its hardware and software concept offers the versatility to adapt to any future requirement through its built-in support for features like https, SNMPv3, detailed syslog capabilities, SNMP, and web GUI.

Jeroen Millenaar, Broadcast Partners' network engineer, said: "The addition of MM01 units to our infrastructure gives us robust audio-over-IP distribution with FEC and dual streaming. It was also important that the MM01 could allow us to operate single frequency networks where they were required. These versatile capabilities are essential if you want to implement new networks that are easily adaptable for the future."

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(JP/LM)