FONESTAR AIP-STREAMER

Product overview

The FONESTAR AIP-STREAMER is an audio over IP transmitter that turns analogue audio from external equipment into audio streams for the AIP system.

AIP-STREAMER allows audio transmission over the local area network (LAN). It converts analogue audio from external equipment into audio streams for distribution to the AIP system, using multicast, and incorporates 1 input for triggering events by contact closure or opening. It is perfect for public address and background sound installations for restaurants, schools, cafeterias, supermarkets and shopping centres.

Key features

• IP audio transmitter
• Multicast audio streaming over a local area network (LAN)
• 1 stereo aux input, 2 x RCA, 1 V
• 1 programmable isolated input for event activation by contact closure, euroblock
• Remote update via PC software or locally via USB
• 1 U 19 inch rack with rack mount brackets

Any source on the network

Connect a music player, tuner or mixer to the RCA input and the AIP-STREAMER makes it an audio channel available to every player of the AIP system.

Event input

The isolated euroblock input triggers events by contact closure or opening, so an external device can start actions in the system.

AIP-GO software

In AIP-GO the channels are created and remotely assigned to each player, and the configuration parameters are adjusted from the PC.

In the box

• AIP-STREAMER
• 19 inch rack mount brackets

FONESTAR AIP-STREAMER: frequently asked questions

What does the AIP-STREAMER do?

It converts analogue audio from external equipment into audio streams for distribution to the AIP system over the LAN.

Which audio input does it have?

1 stereo aux input on 2 x RCA, 1 V.

Can it trigger events?

Yes. It has 1 programmable isolated input for event activation by contact closure or opening, on euroblock.

How is it installed?

In 1 U of a 19 inch rack with the included brackets: 330 x 45 x 188 mm, 2 kg, 100-240 V AC, 10 W.

Where can I buy the FONESTAR AIP-STREAMER in India?

The FONESTAR AIP-STREAMER is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Restaurant background music

A music player shared by every zone.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the player to the RCA input.
2. Create the channel in AIP-GO.
3. Assign it to the players of the dining areas.
4. Adjust levels per zone.

Tip: Keep the source level near 1 V.

Workflow 2: Radio for a supermarket

A tuner streamed to all sales areas.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the tuner output to the RCA input.
2. Create a radio channel in AIP-GO.
3. Assign it to the zones.
4. Schedule messages over the music.

Tip: Messages and music share the same network.

Workflow 3: Live mixer feed

Events in a school hall streamed to other rooms.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect a mixer output to the AIP-STREAMER.
2. Create the channel in AIP-GO.
3. Select it on the players of the rooms.
4. Check the level at the source.

Tip: Several AIP-STREAMER units can add more channels.

Workflow 4: Event trigger from a contact

An external device starts an action.

Connections

Setup

1. Wire the contact to the isolated input.
2. Program the event in AIP-GO.
3. Test closing and opening the contact.
4. Document the event for the staff.

Tip: The input is isolated and programmable.

Workflow 5: Cafeteria with several sources

Different music in different areas.

Connections

Setup

1. Install one AIP-STREAMER for each source.
2. Create a channel for each one.
3. Assign channels to areas.
4. Change channels remotely when needed.

Tip: AIP has no limit to the number of channels.

Workflow 6: Networked rack installation

Central equipment room.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the rack brackets.
2. Connect power, network and sources.
3. Detect the unit in AIP-GO.
4. Update the firmware.

Tip: Allow multicast and IGMP between VLANs.