AiO can be installed in existing broadcast networks and deployed on new IP-based broadcast networks.
WorldCast Systems, a global supplier of radio broadcast solutions, has launched a new generation of Ecreso FM transmitters.
The new Ecreso FM 1kW from the AiO series will be demonstrated at the IBC Show.
In the compact form of a 2U FM transmitter, the Ecreso FM 1kW delivers the highest efficiency on the market. In its standard operations, broadcasters benefit from up to 76% efficiency (AC to RF) and when the patented SmartFM technology is activated, they can further reduce their energy consumption by up to 40%. With the soaring price of electricity and growing environmental concerns, Ecreso FM 1kW offers reliable performance that also contributes to energy savings and the de-carbonization of FM transmission.
The specificity of the Ecreso range is the level of built-in software features, enabling a more seamless operation with less separate equipment; these include a 5-band sound processor, a stereo encoder, and new full RDS and UECP capabilities.
The major innovation with the AiO Series is the bringing together of Ecreso technology with APT codec technology. This software feature directly ingests Audio over IP to the Direct to Channel Digital FM Modulator and is compatible with both SureStream and APTmpX, the unrivalled MPX compression algorithm. It represents an immense advancement in FM transmitter design and brings high added value to broadcasters looking to modernize their network with a transition to an all-IP broadcast chain.
A new RF planar design, a state-of-the-art swappable power supply, and a removable fan from the front panel make the new Ecreso FM 1kW highly robust and easy to maintain – key factors in ensuring the lowest operating costs. For remote configuration, monitoring, and network management, Ecreso FM 1kW includes a user-friendly web and mobile GUI, SNMP support, and cloud monitoring with Kybio, another complimentary WorldCast software.
David Houze, Ecreso Product Manager at WorldCast Systems, said: “Our mission is to provide our customers with the most advanced solutions that reduce their operating costs while supporting them in delivering the best FM service to their listeners. With the new AiO Series, we have breached a major milestone for achieving the lowest Total Cost of Ownership in FM transmission. As with all our Ecreso transmitters, the new AiO series is backed with a 10-year warranty.”
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