Tieline Gateway 8 & 16
The Tieline Gateway is the most powerful DSP-based 1RU IP codec enabling transport of multiple channels of mono or stereo audio across the public internet and any QoS-enabled IP network, including T1 and T3 connections and private WANs with MPLS. The Gateway streams up to 16 IP audio channels with support for AES67, ST 2110-30, AES3 and analogue I/O as standard.
Overview
The Tieline Gateway introduces a new era in high-density multichannel IP codec streaming. The Gateway supports up to 16 mono channels or 8 stereo streams of bidirectional IP audio in 1RU to increase efficiency and reduce rack space requirements. It interfaces easily with legacy analogue and AES/EBU digital sources, as well as newer broadcast plants with AES67 and ST 2110-30 IP audio infrastructure. An optional WheatNet-IP card is also available.
The Gateway is perfect for large-scale audio distribution to single or multiple locations, as well as managing multiple incoming remotes at the studio using SmartStream PLUS redundant IP streaming and Fuse-IP data aggregation technologies over internet connections. It is interoperable with all Tieline IP codecs and compatible over SIP with all EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326, 3347 and 3368 compliant codecs and devices.
Features at a Glance
Analogue, AES3
Support for AES67, plus AES3 (AES/EBU)
and analogue I/O options
Wi-Fi (USB Dongle)
Expand your network options and connect over Wi-Fi networks
SIP and IP Intercoms
SIP EBU Tech 3326, 3368, and EBU Tech 3347
Dual AoIP Ports
Stream AoIP from dual ports
SD card
SD card slot for firmware upgrades, storage and SDIO
Dual USB ports
Dual USB ports support firmware upgrades, storage and Wi-Fi modems.
Dual Internal Power Supplies
Dual power supplies provide backup if one fails
Dual Ethernet Ports
Connect using different Telcos for diversity using SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming
Module Compatible
Module slot for future hardware innovations
Multi-Unicast
Support for multiple simultaneous multi-unicasts over compatible IP networks to up to 80 endpoints
Simultaneous Multicast
Support for multiple simultaneous multicasts over compatible IP networks to unlimited endpoints
Alarms
Silence Detection, PSU Failure, Lost connection, Temperature, AES Input, AES Reference, SNMP and more
Internal SSD Storage
Internal Storage for recording streams
Expanded Backup Options
Multiple levels of power, audio and network redundancy. The codec features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual internal power supplies, automated audio silence detection and IP network backup solutions to ensure you’re always on the air.
AoIP Interfaces
WheatNet-IP
Purchase with an optional WheatNet-IP card for interoperability with WheatNet-IP networks
Note: Optional at time of Purchase
AES67 Ready
Ready out-of-the-box so forget hardware card upgrades, just connect and go!
ST 2110-30 Ready
SMPTE ST 2110-30 compliant out-of-the-box
SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming
Connect multiple IP links to codecs and use SmartStream PLUS to stream simultaneous redundant data streams and deliver seamless redundancy when streaming over IP.
Bond multiple interfaces with Fuse-IP
Imagine the peace of mind knowing you can bond data links from different Telcos and let Tieline’s Fuse-IP technology automatically manage the data capability of each link!
Applications
Perfect for STL, SSL and audio distribution applications, with support for multicasting and multiple unicasting technologies. It is also perfect for managing multiple incoming remotes at the studio and can simultaneously connect to up to 16 hardware codecs or Report-IT Enterprise smartphone app users.
Studio-To-Transmitter Links (STL)
Studio-To-Studio Links (SSL)
Audio Distribution
Managing multiple incoming remotes at the studio
Multiple Backup Options
The Gateway has multiple levels of power, audio and network redundancy. The codec features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual internal power supplies, automated audio silence detection and IP network backup solutions to ensure you’re always on the air.
Automated network failure detection provides auto switching to a backup IP connection. The codec can automatically switch between 4 backup audio sources to maintain program output at transmitter sites. Options include:
Connection audio.
Icecast streaming client.
Audio file backup.
Hardware bypass of audio inputs to outputs if power fails.
General
Dimensions: 19” x 1 3/4” x 11 13/16” [482mm (W) x 44.45mm (H) x 300mm (D)] excluding rear connectors
Weight: 4 Kg /8 lb 13.100 oz
Power: Dual AC 90-240V IEC power inlets; 2A 50-60 Hz
Operating temp: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Humidity: 20% ≤RH ≤70% (0 to 35°C/32°F to 95°F), non-condensing
Algorithms
IP Algorithms: Tieline Music, Tieline MusicPLUS, Opus, G.711, G.722, MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer-3 LC-AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv.2, AAC-LD, AAC-ELD, 16/24 bit aptX® Enhanced algorithm*
IP (uncompressed): Linear PCM16/24 bit 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz sampling
Audio
Robust dual DSP-based architecture designed for rock solid, mission critical STL audio
Linear PCM16/24 bit 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz sampling
Bidirectional mono, 3 mono, 6 mono, 8 mono and 16 mono connections and triple mono connections
Distributing up to 16 bidirectional channels between two codecs
Up to 8 bidirectional stereo connections.
2 stereo and 2 mono bidirectional connections
1 stereo and 4 mono bidirectional connections.
Simultaneously distributing one, two, three or six separate IP multi-unicast audio streams to a maximum of 60 endpoints in total.
Broadcasting up to 6 separate IP audio streams in multicast server mode and distributing each of these streams to unlimited endpoints over compatible IP networks.
Popular algorithms including 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.
Internal SSD storage as standard
Low-delay, cascade resilient aptX® Enhanced algorithm*
Optional WheatNet-IP card*
Up to 8 stereo or 16 mono WheatNet-IP audio channels in/out.
Connectivity
Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports support automatic switching for redundancy
Dual AoIP ports for AES67 / SMPTE ST 2110-30 audio over IP streaming
Connect over Wi-Fi using USB Wi-Fi dongles*
Automated failover to backup connections.
Support for up to 4 output audio source fail over options
SmartStream PLUS dual redundant IP streaming
Fuse-IP network bonding (data aggregation)
SIP (SDP) compliant with EBU N/ACIP Tech 3326 and 3368 for interoperability with other codecs
I3P EBU Tech 3347 integration for Intercom compatibility over IP
Deterministic SIP answering and call routing: Configure up to 16 SIP accounts and connect up to 2 SIP interfaces
Selectable fixed or automatic jitter buffer: 5 automated settings available to manage network connectivity and avoid dropouts (includes configurable min and max buffer settings).
Configurable Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Highly advanced error concealment strategies
Real-time IP connection packet statistics
Real-time IP link quality displayed.
Support for Line Hunt dialing/answering and caller IDs using Tieline IP
Operation
Full hardware front panel interface including navigation, LCD display, PPM meters and dialing key pad
User-friendly HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI enables codec configuration and control remotely over WANs
AES67 Web-GUI for configuration of AES67 and ST 2110-30 audio streams over and AES67 LAN
Toolbox Scheduler supports loading/unloading, connecting and disconnecting programs
Use the Cloud Codec Controller to configure & manage your entire codec network remotely
The TieLink Traversal Server makes dialing easy with centralized contact list management and self discovery of codecs within customized call groups
Auto switching, dual internal AC power supplies
IPv4 & IPv6 compatible and ready
Asymmetric algorithmic encode/decode
Integrated alarm management including automatic silence detection
Low latency in-band RS-232 aux data channel
Configurable software rules engine via web-GUI for Control Port (16 GPIOs), plus WheatNet-IP LIO* compatibility.
Upgrade firmware from SD card or USB sticks*
Backup and restore configuration via USB sticks
Automated firmware upgrade notifications via Web-GUI
Support for multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French*
Backward compatible with all Tieline IP codecs
Security
User name and password protection of codec and Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI
Support for SSL Security Certificate installation
SIP allow lists and deny lists allow filtering of SIP URIs and User Agents.
Configuration of non-standard ports
Firewall settings to enable or disable a range of firewall-related network services, or limit ping to only work in a local subnet
Implementation of CSRF protection (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
Cloud Codec Controller supports admin and user level access to codecs with password protection
