Telos Z/IPStream X/20 Streaming en Processing Software

Telos Z/IPStream X/20 Streaming en Processing Software

Z/IPStream X/20 represents the next-generation Telos Alliance® software streaming and processing platform. As the successor to the highly regarded Z/IPStream X/2, X/20 is designed for broadcasters who understand that streaming audio quality and reliability are just as important as terrestrial transmission. Z/IPStream X/20 gives you the power to fine-tune your streams for clear, clean, audio output — no matter the bitrate, codec, or delivery platform. It also paves the way for the introduction of more features and processing options now and in the future.
Z/IPStream X/20 stands above the rest with Adaptive Streaming technology. With Adaptive Streaming, the connection between the streaming server and the listener is automatically managed, dynamically adjusting bitrate and audio quality to maintain a solid connection with the best possible audio — regardless of Wi-Fi limitations or Internet behavior. Z/IPStream X/20 generates multiple streams to a server, simultaneously using different codecs and bitrates to support these adaptive streaming applications.
Adaptive Streaming
Adaptive Streaming is a stream-delivery method that allows media players to switch bitrates when network conditions change. Z/IPStream X/20 supports Microsoft’s Smooth Streaming and Apple HLS adaptive streaming technologies, encoding the same stream at multiple bitrates and keeping audio packets sample-aligned. Adaptive Streaming ensures that your listeners are automatically receiving optimal quality and consistency based on the bandwidth of their connection.?
Audio Replacement/Blanking
For targeted advertising replacement, or when certain programming must be blacked out or contractually restricted from streaming online, Z/IPStream X/20 enables you to replace material with content from a separate audio source, or audio from files. You have full control over the switch points and the duration, and the switch points are sample-accurate when using timestamped RTP audio for input.
Stream Synchronization
Stream synchronization is essential when implementing resilient streaming. Using Stream Synchronization, separate encoder instances (running on different PCs and even at different locations) are able to synchronize so that bitstreams generated by all instances are identical. This redundancy enables resilient streaming deployment. If one encoder goes down (or is taken down for maintenance), the other encoder(s) continue to generate the appropriate stream, with no interruptions to service. Timestamped RTP input and Smooth Streaming for output are required to use Stream Synchronization.
Direct Livewire and RTP Audio Input
Z/IPStream X/20 works seamlessly with native Livewire audio sources, and can also accept RTP unicast sources.
SNMP Support
Z/IPStream X/20 can be monitored via SNMP, a feature particularly important for large-scale deployments. SNMP monitoring gives you peace of mind that your stream is fully functional, and if anything does go wrong, SNMP alarms will alert and immediately inform you of any problems.
REST API
In addition to an HTML5 web interface, Z/IPStream X/20 provides control over its functions through a REST API. REST is a web standard that can support integration with 3rd party applications such as on-air playout systems, and can be used with the majority of scripting or programming languages from JavaScript to Python, Ruby, and others.
Cloud-Ready
Z/IPStream X/20 is a software-only application that’s cloud-ready. It is designed to run in the background as a Windows service, and its HTML5 web interface provides OS-agnostic remote configuration from PCs, Macs, tablets, or even smartphones. Whether on-premises or off-site, Z/IPStream X/20 gives you the flexibility to set up your stream however it best suits your needs.