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Products
ABR202A
Overview
Ideal for radio program and news distribution, point-of-purchase audio distribution, the ABR202A is the solution for legacy audio broadcasting by satellite.
The ABR202A is the latest generation replacement receiver for the legendary ABR professional audio product line. Compared to the ABR202, the ABR202A saves rack space by utilizing a 1RU chassis, provides additional convenience with front panel and Telnet capability.
CD-quality audio, RS-232 asynchronous data, receiver control signals and cue signals (relay closures) are standard features on the ABR202A.The ABR202A uses the ISO/MPEG Layer II compression algorithm, an industry standard with international support.
Capabilities
- BPSK or QPSK operation at user-selectable data rates of 64, 96, 112, 128, 192, 256 or 384 Kb/s
- Mono and dual-mono (stereo) modes
- Quick channel access using SCPC/FDM allows quick, nearly transparent audio channel changes for receiving multiple channels
- Addressable for complete configuration and operation from uplink via an in-band control channel
- Control channel and remote control ports are compatible with all existing DAC700 and ABR200/202 audio network products
- Relay control port with eight contact closures for control of downlink equipment, each relay independently controlled at the uplink
- Seven TTL inputs for local channel changes and auxiliary equipment monitoring
- Asynchronous RS-232 data port operating at speeds of 1200 to 9600 baud, providing simultaneous audio and background data
- Built-in performance monitoring and automatic fault reporting
- Built-in audio, relay control and data port diagnostics
Features
- Digital audio satellite receiver for SCPC broadcast of audio, data and relay signals
- Functionally backwards compatible with ABR202, ABR200 and DAC700/400
- Decodes 1 stereo pair (2 mono)
- Supports industry standard ISO/MPEG Layer II decoding
- L-Band demodulator supporting SCPC data rates from 64 Kb/s to 384 Kb/s
- Front panel, Telnet, serial and Web-based monitor and control
- Eight relay contact closures
Applications
IDC offers a diverse portfolio of products and solutions for the world’s premiere broadcasters in radio, video, digital cinema and data networks. As industry innovators, our product evolution has involved the acquisition of key technologies previously marketed under the Tiernan, PROfline and Logic Innovation brands. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate and to serve our key broadcast markets as a single worldwide brand, International Datacasting Corporation (IDC). Information for all IDC products can be found under these applications:
Broadcast Radio
As the pioneers of audio delivery via DVB satellite networks, IDC has over 20 years of experience distributing radio content with an installed base of over 25,000 sites. IDC is proud to include some of the world’s largest broadcasters as long-time clients.
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Broadcast Video
Responsible for the first ever HD network broadcast in the United States, IDC has 15 years of experience in delivering professional video encoding platforms with over 5,000 installations worldwide. Major television broadcasters count on IDC.
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Digital Cinema
With nearly a decade of experience in digital cinema, IDC is the leader in digital cinema content distribution worldwide, with over 4,000 installations. We offer state-of-the art products and solutions covering 2D and 3D content, DCP delivery via satellite, and high frame rate capabilities.
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Broadcast Data
With more than 150 broadcast data networks deployed worldwide, IDC has been a pioneer in DVB datacasting technologies for over 15 years. Customers rely on IDC for timely and secure delivery of their high bandwidth data for large networks.
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