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RoadWarrior XL     MUSICAM Happenings     Contact Us November 2009
Volume 30
November 23, 2009


"Due to a barrage of requests from avid RoadWarrior clients, Musicam USA has responded with the introduction of the RoadWarrior XL. Now with a four channel mixer and USB access to 3G wireless networks, the portable IP RoadWarrior, just got even better!"

-- Alvin Sookoo                    
   President,                         
   MUSICAM USA             

So you broadcast a lot of remotes, huh? Are you losing connectivity or having audio quality issues? You may already be familiar with Musicam USA's RoadWarrior portable IP codec, which has a 5-channel mixer and the RoadWarrior LC, which has a 2-channel mixer. However, due to numerous requests for USB wireless capabilities and additional channels to the RoadWarrior LC, Musicam USA is proud to unveil the RoadWarrior XL.

This crown jewel of remotes could very well be your new best friend, at least at all your remote sites. A new full-duplex, compact audio codec, RoadWarrior XL features USB modem capabilities, a flat control surface to prevent accidental damage and all Suprima technology built inside.

The built-in channel mixer routes and mixes both input and output signals, and all audio and communication parameters are remotely configurable and can be stored in different presets for different users.

So why would you need RoadWarrior XL? Let's say you have a game to broadcast and you have a host, co-host, field-spotter/sideline reporters and a locker room reporter all interacting. You need more than two channels. Plus you can use your USB key modem for ease of use and take up only a small footprint of space in tight-fitting quarters at various venues.

And the best aspect of RoadWarrior XL is that you are not tethered to a wired broadband connection, since it runs on the 3G/3.5 G networks. Your reporters can roam the vast plains of your broadcast site.

As always at Musicam USA, the RoadWarrior XL is backed by our unparalleled technical support team that will help you get up and running on the air - no matter where! Check out the RoadWarrior XL's key features below.

    RoadWarrior XL highlights:
    • Configurable and scalable system to optimize link for low delay, jitter, and utilization
    • Built-in four channel mixer
    • 4 Mic/Line inputs & 1 line input
    • 4 headphone outputs
    • Full control (local & remote) of audio levels & I/O signal routing, using cross-point audio matrix
    • IP, 3G/3.5G (optional), PSTN and ISDN (optional) communications
    • ISDN failover option
    • Version 4 allows optimization of the IP link for low delay and jitter
    • FEC (Forward Error Correction) and 'Error Concealment' to eliminate the impact of packet losses
    • CCS NAT Transversal Streaming Protocol permits router firewall pass-through with zero configuration
    • Optional battery with charge and status indications
    • User profiles for different talent operation
    • Meets all initial standards for IP compatibility of the EBU group: SIP/SAP/SDP/RTP



MUSICAM HAPPENINGS...WE PUT THE 'IP' IN 'VIP ACCESS'!!

The RoadWarrior captured all the action leading up to American Meb Keflezighi's win at the 2009 ING NYC Marathon Nov. 1 for 1010 WINS and CBS 880 AM. Listeners in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut also stayed well-informed about the close NYC mayoral runoff days later, when Michael Bloomberg was elected to a third term.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in Times Square on Thursday, and 1010 WINS will follow every float leading up to Santa's arrival via RoadWarrior with a total of four reporters covering the entire stretch of the parade route.

Are you a Prima user? If so, we are upgrading Prima clients en masse to Suprima. Call us to find out how to make this smooth, cost-efficient transition to IP at 732-739-5600. It's simple - and we'll walk you through every step of the process.

If you are already a Suprima or RoadWarrior client, don't forget to download the latest software upgrade version 6.1.2 and the release notes. Visit www.musicamusa.com and click on "Support," then click onto either "Suprima Support" and "Suprima Software Upgrades" or "RoadWarrior Support" and "RoadWarrior Software Upgrades." Check out all the latest features such as Forward Error Correction V4 and Error Concealment for MPEG compression algorithms.


TAKE THE IP PLUNGE, OR ADD TO YOUR ARSENAL

Whether you are at the exploration stage of IP or distributing content to a network of affiliates from a remote site, Musicam USA will customize an IP solution tailored to your specific needs and provide you with a complimentary IP education, A to Z! Call 1-732-739-5600, visit www.musicamusa.com or email info@musicamusa.com.