Tieline Merlin TLR5200 2 Channel Audio Over IP Codec Internet AoIP Endpoint

Tested/Guaranteed • Lightly Used • Good Condition • Latest Firmware • Audio Over IP Endpoint • Great for Remote Events/Studios or STL Links • Low Delay AAC/G.722/OPUS/MPEG Coding • SIP Signalling Supported • AES Digital & Balanced Analog Audio I/O • 1U Rackmount Format

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A lightly used Tieline Merlin TLR5200 audio over IP codec. The unit is in very good condition, with just a few small imperfections. This unit supports up to two simultaneous audio streams. Streams can be initiated via direct IP addressing or via SIP protocol. The unit has been updated with the latest firmware and reset to factory default settings (logon is tieline:password, and the IP address is assigned by DHCP). Further information may be obtained from the User Manual at https://www.prostudioconnection.net/2608/Tieline_Merlin_User_Manual.pdf. This codec will work best when connecting to other Tieline devices. The technical note on the Tieline website provides some guidance on how to connect to Comrex and Telos IP boxes, but note that they have limited their discussion to the use of the G.722 codec.

Description

Ideal remote codec offering 2 simultaneous mono connections. It features built in backup power supplies, plus 2 streaming ports for failover between two different networks. You can rely on the Merlin to keep you on the air. - Requires two Tieline Units

Link to User Manual

Features

• DSP based architecture
• 24 Bit 48kHz audio sampling
• Dual 1 Gig (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports
• Dual redundant AC power supplies
• User programmable matrix audio mixer for bidirectional stereo program, plus low latency IFB and full duplex communications
• Uncompressed PCM audio plus algorithms including aptX Enhanced; LC-AAC, HE-AAC v1 and v2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELDv1 and v2, Opus, MPEG II, MPEG Layer-3, Tieline Music and MusicPLUS, G.722 and G.711
• IPv4 & IPv6 compatible
• Asymmetric algorithmic encode/decode

Usually Sells for $3,995

• Integrated alarm management
• G5 Toolbox GUI enables remote codec control over WANs
• Codec Management System compatible for codec network management
• Low latency in-band RS-232 aux data channel
• Programmable rules engine
• Streamlined codec wizards and graphical user interface
• Support for multiple languages*: English, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
• Connect to all Tieline IP codecs and Report-IT Live Enterprise Edition
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Licensing.

About Tieline Merlin

Where professional audio quality and reliable communication are paramount, the Merlin IP Audio Codec - 2 Remote Locations in Mono with Dual Power Supplies stands out. This advanced audio codec, designed by Tieline, is engineered for high fidelity bidirectional IP audio and communications, making it an ideal choice for broadcasting studios, live events, and recording studios.

The Merlin IP Audio Codec is not just a sophisticated piece of equipment, but a versatile solution for a wide range of audio applications. It supports connections over ISDN and POTS with optional plug-in modules, and can deliver high-quality bidirectional stereo and full duplex communications for point-to-point and remote broadcast connections. This makes it an excellent choice for studio and remote truck installations.

One of the standout features of the Merlin IP Audio Codec is its high reliability over IP networks without Quality of Service. It boasts powerful audio and data routing capabilities, and simple local or remote command and control. The device also features recallable connection programs for added convenience.

The Merlin IP Audio Codec is designed to connect to all Tieline IP broadcast codecs, including G3, Bridge-IT, and Genie codecs, and Report-IT Enterprise smartphone applications. It is equipped with dual 1 Gigabit (10/100/1000) onboard Ethernet ports, dual redundant power supplies, audio silence detection, and IP network backup solutions to ensure uninterrupted service.

This professional-grade audio codec is specifically designed to deliver a wide variety of point-to-point and remote broadcast connections over the full suite of wired and wireless IP networks. This includes Public Wide Area Networks (WANs), Private Local Area Networks (LANs), Cellular wireless Networks, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX Networks.

The Merlin IP Audio Codec also features SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming, allowing you to connect two inexpensive IP links to codecs with SmartStream PLUS and stream simultaneous redundant data streams from dual Ethernet ports. This ensures seamless redundancy when streaming over IP.

The audio quality of the Merlin IP Audio Codec is second to none. It features a robust DSP-based architecture designed for rock solid, mission-critical broadcast audio, 24 Bit 48kHz audio sampling, Analog and Digital (AES3) inputs and outputs, and a range of other popular algorithms.

The Merlin IP Audio Codec also offers a host of connectivity options, including dual 1 Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports that support automatic switching for redundancy, primary and backup audio over IP, ISDN and POTS, and automated failover to backup connections.

In terms of operation, the Merlin IP Audio Codec features a full hardware front panel interface, including navigation, LCD display, PPM meters, and a dialing keypad. It also offers a user-friendly HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI that enables codec configuration and control remotely over WANs.

Finally, the Merlin IP Audio Codec takes security seriously, offering user name and password protection of the codec and Toolbox Web-GUI, support for SSL Security Certificate installation, and SIP Whitelists and Blacklists that allow filtering of SIP URIs and User Agents. This ensures that your audio communications remain secure at all times.

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