Volume 10
February 25, 2008
Clear Channel Satellite
Perfection takes time – and feedback! Thanks to our client input, Musicam USA has introduced several upgrades to Suprima over the past few months. We’ve rolled out new software for Suprima, which offers real-time information, displaying the jitter and Quality of Service (QOS) during a connection. So how does this make your job easier? You can monitor your programming in real-time, and instantly make adjustments for any network latency or failure.
By making use of the IP buffers (see above), you can manage your network jitter issues, while minimizing your audio dropouts with a simple adjustment. Suprima is now the fastest problem-solving codec that offers IP and ISDN on the market. Why risk losing one cent – or thousands of dollars of ad revenue if you can get back on board in seconds with Suprima?
Also included in the data are the time and date stamp, which can be used with an alarm or audio logging system to check if audio interruptions were due to a network disruption (this way you can trouble-shoot where the problem originated). Additionally, Suprima supports Multi-Unicast connectivity and now offers the AAC-HE algorithm to provide near-transparent audio at relatively low data rates, so you can conserve bandwidth while preserving your program quality. Nice, huh? It’s by far the best codec available for conserving rack space, saving money (ask about its price advantage!), monitoring in real-time any network issues, maximizing bandwidth pathways, and enabling you to use the AAC-HE algorithm!
- Suprima key features include:
- Multi-Unicast ability with up to 10 remote codecs
- 1 RU fan-cooled rack-mount codec
- IP/ISDN connectivity (software upgrade via FTP)
- Automatic ISDN failover
- Supports G.722, MPEG L2/L3, AAC LC, MPEG4 LD, apt-XTM Std & Enh, PCM, and AAC-HE
- Dolby E transmission over IP (using AES/EBU I/O in transparent mode)
- Remote contact closures
- LAN interface 10/100 base-T Ethernet for control and audio transmission
- SIP compatibility
We’re thrilled to report that Musicam USA is the No. 1 audio codec company, with sales skyrocketing more than 60% from the U.S. to Asia and the Middle East! A big ‘thank you’ to our clients who invest in the best, knowing how essential a successful broadcast is (including valuable ad revenue!).
When it came time for Sogecable - the largest cable company in Spain - to choose how to deliver Spanish commentary to its affiliates from Super Bowl XLII’s sidelines, Musicam USA’s Suprima was their pick. Plus our portable RoadWarriors are keeping busy – next up was the Academy Awards, where a RoadWarrior helped Cadena Ser(the principal radio station in Spain) deliver live reports to its affiliates.
Have you explored what the best audio-IP solution is for you? If not, what are you waiting for?
‘Not sure if it’s right for you?' No problem.
MUSICAM USA associates are here to help you and discuss demo opportunities.
Call 1-732-739-5600, visit us at www.musicamusa.com
or email us at info@musicamusa.com.
