Telos Alliance reveals xNode2 AoIP interface

Telos Alliance has unveiled xNode2, the next generation of its AoIP interface family.

As the successor to the xNode, xNode2 acts as a universal translator between external analogue, microphone and AES/EBU devices and Livewire+ AES67 AoIP networks.

It retains the same rugged, fanless and space-efficient half-rack form factor of its predecessor, while its redesigned internal hardware serves as a foundation for meeting ever-evolving industry technical requirements. Among these are dual 1000MB network interfaces for compliance with SMPTE 2022-7 (Seamless Protection Switching of RTP datagrams), allowing streaming to separate network branches for audio redundancy and automatic failover to the available RTP stream.

“Since its introduction at the 2012 NAB Show, customers have welcomed over 37,000 xNodes into their facilities around the world, making it one of the most ubiquitous pieces of gear in modern broadcast history,” noted Milos Nemcik, Telos Alliance program manager. “xNode2 carries forward the reliability, ease-of-use and compact form factor that our customers love, while providing us with the platform we need to build an AoIP endpoint that will serve their needs for many years to come.”

xNode2 boasts a high-resolution, multi-function LCD colour front panel display and an improved user interface. A combination of AC and PoE+ (IEEE 8023at) provides redundant power. Like the original xNode, xNode2 will be offered in five variations: analogue, AES/EBU, microphone, mixed-signal and GPIO.