Suitable for a multitude of broadcast, corporate and pro-audio applications, the WorldCast Eclipse is compatible with the many other major manufacturers’ codecs.

Radio Pick HitsMultiple network interfaces are provided on the WorldCast Eclipse: IP (allowing connection to other codecs linked to Wide Area and Local Area Networks); X.21 (allowing connection to high speed fixed synchronous networks); and ISDN (allowing connection to other codecs over dial up digital ISDN links)

Standard 16-bit apt-X®, Enhanced 16 & 24-bit apt-X are supplied as standard and an optional multi-algorithm suite incorporating MPEG 1/2 Layer II/III, MPEG 4 AAC LD, AAC LC, G.711 and G.722 is also available.

A rich array of features are provided on the WorldCast Eclipse including Automatic Back-up, Silence Detect, Contact Closures and Alarm Ports. The DSP architecture ensures that broadcasters can be assured of 24/7/365 reliability.

The WorldCast Eclipse can be controlled and configured by users of all abilities and technical skill. In addition to front panel operation and audio level monitoring, the system also comes with APT's highly acclaimed Codec Management System (CMS) Software package. This powerful and intuitive user interface enables extensive monitoring and management capability over IP.

Key features:

• High quality audio over IP, X.21 / V.35 or ISDN
• Available audio bandwidths from 10Hz through to 24kHz, for FM and HD Radio/DAB applications
• Analog and AES/EBU I/O (AES3), Digital Reference In
• Auxiliary data 1200-9600 Baud for additional data transmission (can be embedded in audio stream or sent via separate IP connection)
• 8 Opto-coupled Inputs and up to 8 Relay Outputs
• Intuitive Codec Management System for control and supervision
• Alarm and Event Logging
• Adjustable Silence Detection with alarm output
• “Send on audio” feature (packet generated when audio exceeds user-defined level)
• Support for SIP and SDP Protocols to enable easy connection to all compliant IP codecs