Exstreamer 1000

PRODUCT MANUAL

Network audio encoder / decoder with I/O for

professional and broadcast applications

Document version 01.02

Release date 29. June 2012

Hardware Rev. 1.6

© 2012 Barix AG, all rights reserved. All information is subject to change
without notice. All mentioned trademarks belong to their respective
owners and are used for reference only.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents..........................................iii

Introduction.......................................................1
About this document ......................................................................1
About the EXSTREAMER 1000 ................................................1
Hardware features.............................................................................1
Integrated Barix IP Audio Module.............................................1
Applications..........................................................................................1
Available Firmware............................................................................1

Hardware.............................................................2
Introduction.........................................................................................2
Functional block diagram...............................................................2
RS-232 Serial Interface....................................................................2
RS-485 Serial Interface....................................................................2
AES/EBU Interface.............................................................................2
Analog Audio Interface...................................................................2
IP Audio Module................................................................................2
USB Memory Interface....................................................................3
Network Interface.............................................................................3
Peripheral I/O Interface..................................................................3
LED I/O Status Display...................................................................3
Source Selection................................................................................3
Power supply........................................................................................3
Software reset button.....................................................................3
LED Status Display............................................................................3

Connectors..........................................................4
Connector placement......................................................................4
Front connector.................................................................................4
a) EXT. Connector...........................................................................4
Rear connectors.................................................................................4
A) Connector J1 Pin out...............................................................4
B) Connector J1 Pin out...............................................................4
C) Connector J2 Pin out..............................................................5
D) Connector J3 Pin out................................................................5
E) Connector J4 Pin out...............................................................5
F) Connector J5..................................................................................5
G) Connector J6 Pin out..............................................................6
H) Connector J7 Pin out..............................................................6

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Mechanical Information................................7
Dimensions...........................................................................................7
Weight.....................................................................................................7
Mounting................................................................................................7
19” Rack Mounting............................................................................7
Space requirements..........................................................................7
Thermal considerations..................................................................7

Technical data...................................................8
CPU's, speed, memory.....................................................................8
Audio processor.................................................................................8
Analog audio input and A/D Conversion................................8
Analog audio output and D/A Conversion............................8
Analog audio input and AD Conversion 2.............................8
Digital audio ......................................................................................9
Serial Interfaces..................................................................................9
Network Interface.............................................................................9
Peripheral I/O Interface..................................................................9
Power supply........................................................................................9
Reset Button........................................................................................9
Dimensions...........................................................................................9
Weight.....................................................................................................9
Environmental conditions..............................................................9

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 Introduction
About this
document This PRODUCT MANUAL aims at giving insight of detailed technical aspects of the device and
complements the information given in the product sheet.

About the
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 is a versatile network device that can function either as an audio encoder or
EXSTREAMER 1000 decoder for a variety of high quality audio applications.
The EXSTREAMER 1000 features AES/EBU in and out to provide a fully digital transmission path. The
EXSTREAMER 1000 features analog stereo inputs and outputs with a 15 dBu voltage range covering both
the professional audio and the broadcast requirements.

Hardware features
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 features:
• High quality, multi standard audio encoding and decoding in formats:
PCM 16bit linear, PCM 8bit logarithmic (µLaw / aLaw) , MP3 MPEG 1/2 layer 2 and 3
• 2 KB EEprom for configuration storage
• 1 MB Flash memory for application and web server content
• Analog audio: Balanced Stereo Line In and Line Out
• Digital audio: AES/EBU input and output
• 10/100Mbit Ethernet port
• RS-232 DSub 9pin male, 300..115200 Baud
• RS-485 screw terminal block, 300..115200 Baud
• USB1.1 interface
• 4 digital inputs (dry contact inputs)
• 4 relays outputs (normally open)
• 2 LED device status indicators
• 4 LED I/O status indicators
• Multifunctional button (Software reset, factory defaults reverting, etc.)
• 1 Height Unit , ½ 19” rack width
• Low weight: 620 g
• Low Power consumption: 8 Watt max.
• Power supply from 24 to 48 VDC ±20%

Integrated Barix The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 houses the Barix IP audio module “IPAM 100”.
IP Audio Module For technical details on the audio module please refer to the corresponding product sheet and the
development specification.

Applications
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 is suitable in the following application fields:
 Interfacing of digital or analog audio signals to TCP/IP, web, Intranet and Internet
 Studio Transmitter LInk
 Remote Contribution
 Coordination circuit
 IP Audio Distribution over Satellite
 Confidence Checking and Remote Monitoring
 Cable Head End IP Audio Distribution
 Live Feed to Studio
 Realtime audio bridging over IP network
 Transmission of discrete control signals (4 in, 4 out)

Available Firmware The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 comes preloaded with the ABCL application “STL” but can also be loaded
with different firmware packages (e.g. Instreamer and Streaming Client) featuring:
• Embedded and robust operating system with fully routable IP stack
• IP standard based protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, SNMP)
• Supports BootP, DHCP, Auto IP and IPzator
• Integrated web server for configuration, control, update and streaming functions
• Fully documented Application Programming Interface (API)
• Highly customizable User Interface (HTML) with development kit
• Special software features in OEM versions on request

Other ABCL applications can be downloaded from the Barix website.

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 Hardware

Introduction The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 consists of a motherboard with connectors and peripheral circuits supporting
the embedded IP audio module “IPAM 100”.
In this chapter we will explain the functional blocks using the below block diagram starting on the top left
and working down each interface to the point where it is connected to the IP audio module. We then do the
same from the top right corner.
For the pinout of connectors J1 to J8 please refer to next chapter “Connectors”.

Functional
block diagram

RS-232 Serial
The connector J4 is a DSub 9pin male connected trough a standard RS-232 serial interface transceiver with
Interface the IP Audio module.

RS-485 Serial
The connector J6 consist of a socket and a detachable 4 pin screw terminal block plug and is connected
Interface trough a standard RS-485 serial interface transceiver with the IP Audio module.

AES/EBU
The connector J3 is a DSub 9pin female connected trough a transformer and an I2S to AES converter circuit
Interface to the Digital Audio output of the IP Audio module.
The AES/EBU input signal is first converted to an I2S signal and then fed through the signal source selection
block, converted to a S/PDIF signal and fed into the IP Audio Module.

Analog Audio
The connector J2 is a DSub 9pin female connected trough a balanced line receiver circuit to the IP Audio
Interface Modules analog stereo inputs as well as to the additional Analog to Digital converter (ADC). The IP Audio
Modules analog stereo output signals are connected to J2 over balanced line drivers.

IP Audio
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 houses the Barix IP audio module “IPAM 100” which is used for decoding all
Module sample rates. For the audio conversion at 32 and 48 kHz sampling rates an external, professional grade

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 Analog to Digital converter (ADC) is used and the I2S signal is then fed into the IPAM 100 for encoding. For
all other sampling rates the audio signal is converted by the IPAM 100.

USB Memory
The connector J8 is a standard female USB socket connected directly to the IP Audio Module, intended for
Interface plugging in external USB memory sticks.

Network
The connector J5 is a standard RJ-45 socket connected trough an Ethernet magnetics circuit to the IP
Interface Audio Modules primary network input.
This interface is an 10/100 Mbit, full / half duplex, auto negotiation Ethernet interface supporting TCP/IP,
UDP, RTP, DHCP and SNMP protocols and providing Barix AutoIP and IPzator features.

Peripheral I/O
The connector J1 consist of two sockets, each with a detachable 6 pin screw terminal block plug.
Interface
The four inputs are connected trough parallel to serial converter circuit with the IP Audio module. These four
TTL level inputs are intended to be connected to push buttons or dry-contact closures only.
The four outputs are closing relays (normally open) and are connected through a shift register circuit to the
IP Audio Module.

LED I/O Status

The above mentioned shift register also drives the four I/O status LEDs.
Display These LEDs can be configured to display the states of the four inputs, the states of the four relays or to be
driven by a customized BCL application.

Source
The very same shift register also features the signals needed to select the external ADC (SEL1) and to
Selection switch the source of the digital audio input (SELINP).

Power supply
The connector J7 consist of a socket and a detachable 2 pin screw terminal block plug allowing for a input
power supply range from 24 to 48 VDC ±20%.
This input is then fed into several power circuits to provide all internally needed voltages.

Software reset
The Software reset push button, available on the devices front, is directly connected to the IP Audio Module.
button Allows for resetting the device (brief push) and reverting to factory defaults (push approx. 10 sec.) as well as
additional functions depending on the firmware used.

LED Status
The green and red status LEDs are directly connected to the IP Audio Module.
Display

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 Connectors

Connector
For connector placement please refer to the below photograph of the devices front and rear side.
placement

Front
connector

a) EXT.
Extension port (Standard USB Type A socket)
Connector
Memory extension port for use with Standard USB memory sticks

Rear
connectors

B C D E F G H

A) Connector J1
I/O 1&2 (6 pin screw terminal block plug) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Pin out
Pin Description
1 Output Relay 1
2 Common Relay 1 & 2
3 Output Relay 2
4 Input 1
5 Ground (-) Input 1&2
6 Input 2

B) Connector J1
I/O 1&2 (6 pin screw terminal block plug) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Pin out
Pin Description
1 Output Relay 3
2 Common Relay 3 & 4
3 Output Relay 4
4 Input 3
5 Ground (-) Input 3&4
6 Input 4

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C) Connector J2
Analog audio In & Out (DSub 9 pin female) 5 4 3 2 1
Pin out 9 8 7 6

Pin Description
1 Left Out+ [Hot]
2 Left Out- [Cold]
3 Ground [G]
4 Right In+ [Hot]
5 Right In- [Cold]
6 Right Out+ [Hot]
7 Right Out- [Cold]
8 Left In+ [Hot]
9 Left In- [Cold]

D) Connector J3
AES/EBU In & Out (DSub 9 pin female) 5 4 3 2 1
Pin out 9 8 7 6

Pin Description
1 AES In- [Cold]
2 AES In+ [Hot]
3 Ground [G]
4 AES Out+ [Hot]
5 AES Out- [Cold]
6 Not connected
7 Ground [G]
8 Ground [G]
9 Not connected

E) Connector J4
RS-232 serial port (DSub 9 pin male) 5 4 3 2 1
Pin out 9 8 7 6

Pin Description
1 Not connected
2 Receive Data [RxD]
3 Transmit Data [TxD]
4 V+ 14.6V, 100mA max
5 Ground [GND]
6 Not connected
7 Ready to Send [RTS]
8 Clear to Send [CTS]
9 Not connected

F) Connector J5
LAN port 10/100 (RJ-45 socket)
Standard Ethernet pinout

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G) Connector J6
RS-485 bus (4 pin screw terminal block plug) 1 2 3 4
Pin out
Pin Description
1 485 B
2 Reference *
3 485 A
4 Shield

*The reference pin is connected via 100 Ohm to the internal ground !

H) Connector J7
Power (4 pin screw terminal block plug) 1 2
Pin out
Pin Description
1 Vin -
2 Vin+ 24..48VDC ±20%

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 Mechanical Information

Dimensions
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 aluminum enclosure measures 216 x 38 x 125 mm (Width, Height, Depth) /
8½” x 1½” x 5”. The three D-sub 9 pin connectors stand out approximately 5 mm (Audio) and 6 mm / ¼”
(RS-232) and therefore increase the overall depth to 131mm / 5¼”.

Weight
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 weighs only 620 grams / 21.87 oz. (without any cables).

Mounting
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 features two T-shaped slots (see detail A in rear plate drawing) on the bottom
and a slot on the left and right side each, which can be used for mechanical fixation.

19” Rack
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 has a standard rack height unit (1 HU) and a half 19” rack width and features
Mounting T-shaped slots which can be used for mechanical fixation. The Barix “Rack Mount” (sold separately) can be
used for mounting up to two devices. See separate product sheet for details.

Space
Using the Barix Y-Cables (analog and/or digital) from the Barix “Cable Set XLR” (sold separately, see photo
requirements below) one has to plan for a total depth of 200 mm / 8” to accommodate the connector(s) and a sufficient
bending radius for the Y-cable(s).

Thermal
The Barix EXSTREAMER 1000 is a low power consumption device (8W max.) with an operating temperature
considerations range of 32 ~ 104° F / 0 ~ 40° C.
Nevertheless an adequate space around the enclosure is needed to allow for sufficient air flow in order to
prevent overheating, especially when mounted in racks with higher power consumption devices or in a high
temperature environment.
 Technical data
CPU's, speed,
memory Lantronix DSTni-EX,12-125MHz clock software selectable, 256 KB zero wait state static RAM,
1MB Flash ROM (approximately 700KB available for user data), 2KB EEprom for configuration

Audio processor
Micronas MAS3587F Encoding features:
• PCM 16bit linear @ 8 to 48 kHz sampling rate
• PCM 8bit logarithmic (µLaw / aLaw) @ 8 to 48 kHz sampling rate
• MP3 MPEG1 Layer 3 (32, 44.1 and 48 kHz) VBR (variable bit rate 65..192 kbps)
• MP3 MPEG2 Layer 3 (16, 22.05 and 24 kHz) VBR (variable bit rate 35..168 kbps)

Micronas MAS3587F Decoding features:

• PCM 16bit linear @ 8 to 48 kHz sampling rate
• PCM 8bit logarithmic (µLaw / aLaw) @ 8 to 48 kHz sampling rate
• MP3 MPEG 1/2 layer 2 and 3, CBR +VBR (constant and variable bit rate 32..320 kbps)

Analog audio input Audio input path and A/D conversion (Micronas MAS3587F) typical values:
and A/D
Parameter Value Unit
Conversion Analog input clipping level (at input gain 0 dB)* 12.32 Vpp
15 dBu
Analog input clipping level (at input gain −3 dB)* 17.40 Vpp
18 dBu
Analog input impedance (differential) 18 kΩ
Frequency response (-3dB) 9.. Hz
@44.1 kHz sample rate PCM 21.4 kHz
Analog line input signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) -71.5 dB
Dynamic Range 71.5 dB
Input Total Harmonic Distortion (THD @ -3dBFS) 0.033 %
Interchannel Isolation (Stereo Cross Talk) -77.4 dB
* Software selectable input gain from -3db to +19.5dB in 1.5 dB steps.

Analog audio output

Audio output path and D/A conversion (Micronas MAS3587F) typical values:
and D/A Conversion
Parameter Value Unit
Full Scale Output Voltage (Peak-to-peak) with Volume set to 12.32 Vpp
100% 15 dBu
Analog output impedance 40..60 Ω
Frequency response (-3dB) 12.. Hz
@ 48 kHz sample rate PCM 24 kHz
Output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) -92.3 dB
Dynamic Range 95.1 dB
Output Total Harmonic Distortion (THD @ -3dBFS) 0.0067 %
Interchannel Isolation (Stereo Cross Talk) -90.7 dB

Analog audio input

Audio input path and alternative A/D conversion (TI / Burr-Brown PCM1807-PW A/D Converter) typical
and AD Conversion 2
values:

Parameter Value Unit

Analog input clipping level 12.32 Vpp
15 dBu
Analog input impedance (Zin) 18 kΩ
Frequency response (-3dB) 4.. Hz
@ 48 kHz sample rate 22.9 kHz
Analog line input signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) -91.7 dB
Dynamic Range 91.8 dB
Input Total Harmonic Distortion (THD @ -3dBFS) 0.0045 %
Interchannel Isolation (Stereo Cross Talk) -92.1 dB

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Digital audio Standard AES/EBU input with 0.2 Vpp sensitivity (6.8 Vpp max).
Standard AES/EBU output providing typically 5 Vpp signal into 110 Ohm load.

Serial
Standard RS-232 and RS-485 serial interfaces:
Interfaces
Parameter RS-232 RS-485
Signals RxD, TxD, RTS, CTS, A, B, Reference, Shield
GND
Baud rates 300 .. 230400 300 .. 230400
Data bits 7 or 8 7 or 8
Parity No, Even, Odd No, Even, Odd
Stop bits 1 or 2 1 or 2
Flow control No, XON/XOFF, No, XON/XOFF,
RTS/CTS RTS/CTS
Power for external devices + 14.6 V -
100mA max.

Network Standard Ethernet network interface, RJ-45 socket. 10/100 Mbit, full / half duplex, auto negotiation.
Interface
Peripheral I/O
The four inputs are TTL level dry-contact closures inputs (pull-up to 5V by 10 K-Ohm).
Interface
The four outputs are closing relays (normally open), rated 24 V 0.5 A.

Power supply
Power supply input range from 24 to 48 VDC ±20% with a maximal consumption of 8 Watts.

Reset Button
The Reset push button, available on the front, allows for resetting the device (brief push) and reverting to
factory defaults (push approx. 10 sec.)

Dimensions
216 x 38 x 125 mm (Width, Height, Depth) / 8½” x 1½” x 5”.
The three D-sub 9 pin connectors stand out and increase the overall depth to 131mm / 5¼”.

Weight
620 grams / 21.87 oz. (without any cables).

Environmental
32 ~ 104° F / 0 ~ 40° C, < 70% relative humidity (non-condensing)
conditions

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