LX400 Flexa

Stream audio in PCM or OPUS with configurable constant audio delay.

Introducing the LX400 Flexa, the latest Barix Broadcast Codec with advanced features for cost effective, quality audio delivery. Key features include support for OPUS, AACplus and PCM uncompressed transmission, absolute end-to-end delay control (RTP), latest security (HTTPS) and stream redundancy modes for uninterrupted broadcasting. Power redundancy via 24 VDC and PoE. It works seamlessly with the Reflector EVO service (PCM and OPUS) for easy configuration and monitoring. LX400 codec is the latest addition to the ultra reliable and cost effective Barix family of broadcast products.

Electrical

• 3af PoE on RJ-45 connector
• 24 VDC nominal, 12 Watt max.on terminal block

Ethernet

• 10/100Mbps auto rate, full/half duplex
• RJ-45 connector with integrated Link/Activity
• 3af PoE support
• Second 10/100 Ethernet port for future software support

Digital Audio Interface

• AES3 on Studiohub (output only)

External

• USB connector type A female.

RS-232

• For serial metadata gateway or custom functions

Analog audio Interfaces

• Balanced Audio input and output, Stereo, on separate Studiohub (RJ45) connectors
• Differential input, 18kOhm input impedance
• Software Switchable level/sensivity (+6dbu/+24dbu)
• Frequency response (-1dB) 20..20‘000 Hz (depends on used codec, best results @48kHz PCM)
• Signal to Noise Ratio 87dB,THD 0.01%
• Stereo crosstalk -88 dB
• Input and output level software controllable

Digital Audio Interface

• AES3 on Studiohub (output only)

External

• USB connector type A female.

RS-232

• For serial metadata gateway or custom functions

Contact input

• 8 discrete / dry contact inputs

Relay

• 8 relay contacts, 24V 0.5A, normally open

Mechanical

• Aluminum case, 620g
• Dimensions 216 x 38 x 125 mm
• (8.5 x 1.5 x 4.92” inch)
• rack and wall mountable using optional accessories

Supported Audio formats

• OPUS
• PCM uncompressed
• AAC+
• MP3

MTBF

• 500 000h (according to MIL217F at 25°C)