CDQPrima 220 ™
The CDQPrima 220, the mid-range of the CDQ Prima family, is the most mature of the reliable technology first introduced ten years ago, and proven in the famous CDQ 2000 and CDQ 1000 models. This is the most flexible of all the codecs we supply. ["Psst: Maybe you need a simpler codec? Consider the Prima LT, below." ednet] The Prima 220 comes with both analog and AES/EBU digital audio I/O. The two-rack unit CDQPrima 220 is modular, and can be supplied with additional ISDN terminal adapter cards for up to 384kBit audio, and you can add a timecode card, or an opto/relay card to turn on and off parallel controlled devices and tallies. For specialized broadcast applications, you can send the same audio to up to six separate locations. Nearly every parameter of the terminal adapter and codec can be tweaked in the extensive, tree structured, set up menus. The CDQPrima 220 is truly an audio codec toolkit for even the most discriminating audio engineer.
•The most Flexible MPEG Toolkit Ever
•MPEG Layer 2, Layer 3, and G.722
• 1, 2, or 3 ISDN Line Interface
• 20 kHz Mono (2 B Channels)
• Near CD Stereo (4-6 B Channels)
• AES/EBU and Analog I/O
• Optional Timecode Channel
• Retails for $5,540
Flexible! Expandable!
PRIMA LT
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Prima LT is the newest addition to the CCS/Musicam line of digital audio codecs. It is stereo, bi-directional, and comes with MUSICAM-enhanced MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer 3 and G.722 algorithms for maximum compatibility. Prima LT accepts one digital interface module for direct connection to ISDN, V.35, X.21 or RS422.
• Very attractively priced
• Simpler menu and interface
• Improved Audio Quality
• Optional AES/EBU digital input-output
• Compatible with all MPEG codecs
• Adapts for Rack or Table use
• Retails for $3,495
PRIMA LT PLUS
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Prima LT Plus is an enhanced version of the very popular Prima LT. Like the LT, it is stereo, bi-directional, and comes with MUSICAM-enhanced MPEG Layer 2, MPEG Layer 3 and G.722 algorithms for maximum compatibility. The Prima LT Plus has input and output meters, standard AES/EBU digital I/O, and accepts up to three digital interface modules for direct connection to ISDN, V.35, X.21 or RS422. Great flexibility is available with three ISDN interfaces: for example, up to six simultaneous mono connections can be made over three ISDN lines. Prima LT Plus offers all of the performance features of the CDQ Prima 220, but with a simplified user interface.
• Very attractively priced o Simple menu and interface
• Improved audio quality, 24 bit A/D and D/A
• Peak and Average audio metering
• Headphone monitor jack
• Standard AES/EBU digital input-output
• Compatible with all MPEG codecs
• Optional SMPTE Timecode adapter
• Retails for $4,995 (w/one digital interface module)
RoadRunner Plus™
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First remote audio package that lets you send and receive high quality audio over ISDN or standard telephone lines. The RoadRunner Plus package brings together three algorithms designed specifically for high quality broadcasts. While connected to a full ISDN line, the completely bi-directional RoadRunner provides full frequency up to 20 kHz mono. Provides sound quality that makes even remote music broadcasts an "easy listening" experience.
• Portable
• Controlled flexibility
• Mono
• 1 ISDN Line, 128k MPEG L2, MPEG L3, and G.722.
• A remote VO studio with a handle!
• Retails for $2,800
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CDQPrima Family
We like the CDQPrima220 and 120 very much, but we should remind you that we do offer the entire line of Primas, from the 110 to the 230. Call us to discuss the differences.
FAQ’sWhen did ednet start its MPEG network service?
In mid 1993, ednet acquired Digital Patch Systems, a small audio network of about a dozen studios utilizing Switched 56 data lines. These studios had expressed the need for this capability in order to free themselves of the cumbersome process of using phone patches and the expensive alternative of using satellite transmission.
What is the audio compression standard used in these encoders and decoders?
MPEG Layer II compression is the most widely used standard around the world. ednet has built its MPEG-based networking system utilizing both the Telos Zephyr and the MUSICAM USA CDQ2000 and Prima series of codecs. Telos has worked hard to make its Zephyr totally compatible with these and other MPEG II codecs.
ednet is an authorized distributor for each of these fine manufacturers.
Are ednet and other MPEG-equipped studios using identical codecs?
Yes. Audio codecs such as the Telos and Musicam Prima series all produce totally compatible digital audio.