Tascam have revealed a new expansion card that brings 64 channels of SMTPE ST 2110-compliant AoIP connectivity to their Sonicview 16XP and 24XP digital consoles, alongside a firmware update that delivers some handy new features for broadcast users.
IF-ST2110 Expansion Card
The new card provides Sonicview consoles with access to 64 input and output audio channels, and allows for full network redundancy thanks to SMPTE ST 2022-7 compliance. Support for NMOS, AES67 and SAP protocols means the system can be seamlessly integrated with multiple IP protocols, and everything can be configured from a web browser-based application.
- SMPTE ST2110-30/31 and AES67 Compatibility: Ensures seamless integration with AV-over-IP systems.
- Redundancy Compliance: Provides reliability with ST2022-7 standards.
- Advanced Port Configuration: Offers two media ports and a dedicated control port for optimised stream management.
- NMOS IS-04/05: Facilitates the transition from traditional SDI-based broadcast to IP-based infrastructures.
- WebUI App: Included for control via a web browser, including point-to-point connection capability.
Sonicview Firmware
Tascam have also announced the release of a new firmware version that provides Sonicware consoles with enhanced flexibility for broadcast applications thanks to additional third-party integration and new controls. In addition to adding compatibility for the IF-ST2110 expansion card, the new firmware update introduces the following features:
- Third-party control systems can now control Tascam Sonicview mixing, routing and other features via the Ember+ open network control protocol.
- New support for SNMP (Simple Network Monitoring Protocol) lets broadcasters monitor Tascam Sonicview health, including various configurations, over the network.
- The new gain-sharing Auto Mixer function automatically controls gain in real time. This ensures optimal conditions at all times for scenarios where multiple participants are speaking including panel discussions, events and talk shows. Four groups allow up to four different mixes to be created independently for each group.
Pricing & Availability
Pricing and availability information for the IF-ST2110 card is yet to be confirmed. The new console firmware can be downloaded from the Tascam website.
