Overview
Wheatstone IP88-4LXE, Blade 4 Mix Engine Blade for LXE & GSX Consoles
Blade-4 incorporates new hardware and software utilities/features that extend the capabilities of the WheatNet-IP AoIP audio infrastructure. These new Blade-4s work seamlessly with older Blade models in existing WheatNet-IP systems, and some of their new features can even be added to existing devices with a simple software update. With Blade-4, broadcast audio becomes a truly modular AoIP system where the studio can exist, anywhere it’s needed.
The WheatNet-IP 88e blade is a special device that contains the mix engine and signal processing needed for a control surface. One WheatNet-IP 88e is needed for each control surface.
It has two RJ-45 connectors to provide 12 logic ports, which can be individually designated during set up as inputs or outputs. These ports are where you wire the various external switches, indicators, and control functions you need in your facility. There are also two RJ-45 jacks for Ethernet. Ethernet Port “A” is for the Gigabit Ethernet connection to your WNIP network. Port “B” can be selected during initial setup as a redundant WNIP connection, or as a WAN connection that can facilitate your use of BLADE-4’s embedded CODECs.
- Built-in OS for running customized scripts and specialized software, metering apps and virtual interfaces.
- AES67 compliance, from .125 ms to 5 ms packets, for a wide range of interoperability with other AES67 devices and networks.
- Support for SMPTE ST 2110, including the NMOS discovery standard for AES67 and next generation television networks.
- Dual Ethernet ports available on every Blade-4 for failsafe redundancy.
Specification / Documents
