PHOENIX ALIO
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Phoenix ALIO has been specifically designed for sports broadcasts, but has been optimised to be simple to use in a wide variety of scenarios, including musical events.
Its compact, pressure-, impact- and liquid-resistant design is optimised for outdoor use where handling cannot always be careful enough.
With high-definition preamps with tone control
With your preferred encoding or OPUS, the recommended one
You can use your favourite microphone or headset
Excellent transmission quality
Magnificent dynamic range
Imperceptible voice delay and studio return
Optional service that generates web links for PCs/mobile devices to download an OPUS audiocodec from the cloud
Functional Description
Small, friendly and easy-to-use equipment. Desktop format with a front panel of approximately 24×21 cm.
Front Panel
The «HELP» function lets the remote journalist request station assistance for any uncontrolled situation.
Smart RTP communication setup system, which facilitates connection with compatible stationary codecs.
Conventional Internet connection via ADSL or fibre.
3G/4G/5G wireless data connection via a simple router/modem with SIM card.
Satellite internet connection via Inmarsat or Starlink.
Rear panel
Right side panel
Your portable audiocodec for high quality broadcasts
PDFCatalogueApplications
Outside broadcast contribution
Contributions from non-technical correspondents
Event broadcasting
Sports commentators
Off-tube booth console
Control Software
Control Phoenix
All front-panel controls are available in Control Phoenix, allowing remote configuration and operation of a fleet of audiocodecs from one or more PCs.
In Phoenix ALIO, the application also features the audio mixer window, allowing remote adjustment of the volume and tone of each sound source and selection of sources sent to each output.
General Overview
Audio presence indicators and remote VU meters showing incoming and outgoing audio levels for each device, regardless of location.
Includes an address book with copy functions to maintain a central book and individual books for each codec.
Technical Details
Inputs and Outputs
- 4 × female XLR-3. Low-noise preamp with switchable Phantom power. Impedance 2 kΩ. Level adjustable from front panel and software. Mute key.
- 2 × female XLR-3. 9 kΩ. Nominal 0 dBu, max 20 dBu. Level adjustable from front panel and software. Mute key.
- 2 × male XLR-3. < 100 Ω. Nominal 0 dBu, max 20 dBu. Volume control on front panel and software with TX/RX balance.
- 2 × 1/4" stereo jack. Volume controls on front panel and software with TX/RX balance.
Coding Modes
- AEQ recommends the OPUS algorithm with Fs = 48 kHz, mono or stereo, with 4 mono and 3 stereo modes, bitrates from 12 to 192 kbps and bandwidth from 6 to 20 kHz.
- For compatibility with fixed installations and corporate standards, ALIO can use G711 Law A, Law µ, G722, AEQ-LD, MPEG 1 & 2 – LII, linear PCM and others on request.
- To simplify unit operation, AEQ offers the Smart RTP automatic call setup mode. Additionally, AEQ provides its own SIP server services at no extra cost to Phoenix ALIO users.
Other Characteristics
- Interface with keypad and encoders.
- OLED graphic display.
- 2 LED VU meters on front panel.
- 10/100 baseT Ethernet port. RJ45 connector. Fully compliant with EBU Tech 3326 N/ACIP.SIP recommendation.
- Optional 2nd communications channel for coordination or differentiated broadcast to two destinations.
- Operating temperature: -10 to +45 °C (14 to 114 °F).
- Dimensions: 240 × 210 × 60 mm.
- Weight: approx. 2 kg (4.41 lbs).
- Power: 12 V DC (9–18 V DC). Max consumption: 12 W. External adapter 90–263 V, 50/60 Hz. UPS option.
- IP Multicast: transmission and reception with IGMP subscription management.
- Multiple unicast in RTP mode: send the same stream to multiple destinations (depending on the algorithm).
- SIP in accordance with EBU-Tech 3326 recommendation. Can operate with or without a SIP server.