How's your rack? 'Bet you haven't been asked that by too many people lately, but your rack in your master control area is probably bursting at the rails, right?

Between all the computer servers, audio processors, PPM encoders/decoders/monitors, IP/ISDN codecs, and audio routers, it's no wonder your eyes don't roll back in your head like a shark about to attack when your GM asks you to add another codec for an upcoming event. Or worse yet, you cleverly decide to turn off one programming capability so you can use that codec for another feature and after so many days of multitasking mania, you hit yourself on the forehead, realizing you forgot to switch it back and now you need head back to the control room faster than 007 to readjust your gear. Does any of this strike a chord?

Don't worry, Musicam USA understands that rack real estate is precious. And with the onslaught of IP products you either have or have yet to buy, you're going to need a chassis that can manage the job.

Meet our SupriMAX, if you haven't already. Actually, we've designed two - SupriMAX 1U and SupriMAX 3U - to accommodate needs ranging from four to 14 IP/ISDN modules. If you multicast, broadcast various remotes, distribute content, take feeds from multiple affiliates or receive network programming, SupriMAX offers a 'sound' solution.

Compatible with Suprima, RoadWarrior, RoadWarrior LC, and PCip, SupriMAX 1U and 3U provide multitudes of codec capability, as well as centralized cable management and optional fault-tolerant ISDN backup. Plus SupriMAX, combined with today's MPLS circuits, goes beyond the limited T1 barrier (up to twice as fast) with the SupriMAX and MPLS virtual private network. Musicam USA will walk you through setting up the ISDN backup and organizing your chassis. The following are rundowns of SupriMAX 1U and 3U key highlights.