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[Bob Cap]

Anybody messing with using an audio to ethernet radio network to send audio over long distances?

We have a couple of system ideas and would like to bounce it around.

Thanks

Bob Cap
Advanced Audio Inc
Gilbert, MN

[g'bye, Dick Rees]

Anybody messing with using an audio to ethernet radio network to send audio over long distances?

We have a couple of system ideas and would like to bounce it around.

Thanks

Bob Cap
Advanced Audio Inc
Gilbert, MN

What kind of distance?

[Henry Cohen]

Anybody messing with using an audio to ethernet radio network to send audio over long distances?

We have a couple of system ideas and would like to bounce it around.

What do you mean by "ethernet radio"? TCP/IP over an RF layer? If so, why?

[Bob Cap]

What kind of distance?

Hey Dick, Long time no talk.

A mile or two.

[Bob Cap]

What do you mean by "ethernet radio"? TCP/IP over an RF layer? If so, why?

Audio converted to ethernet sent over a 5.8 gig radio. I need to have a rather strong signal that can be zoned to different receivers.

[Lee Douglas]

Audio converted to ethernet sent over a 5.8 gig radio. I need to have a rather strong signal that can be zoned to different receivers.

Firetide might something worth looking at;  http://www.firetide.com/ or Proxim Wireless http://www.proxim.com/.  Provided you're not trying to sync audio multiple recievers and aren't looking for a wide dispersion (they can be pretty directional) they shouldn't have a problem.  I use them for remotely located IP cameras on many secured coastal port, industrial manufacturing, etc., where pulling a fiber is impractical because it's over water or not feasible to trench.  Because we're recording to archive and viewing for security, some delay is acceptable.

Edit:  Added second manufacturer and edited for clarity

[Chris Carpenter]

Audio converted to ethernet sent over a 5.8 gig radio. I need to have a rather strong signal that can be zoned to different receivers.

So you're saying, audio stream>TCP/IP>802.11a/n? How many audio channels and at what fidelity are your shooting for?

This is certainly doable with high power transmitters and directional antennas, but if you don't need the bandwidth 5.8GHz 802.11 provides, it would be much easier and cheaper at a lower frequency. If you weren't referring to 802.11, ignore this post.

[Iain.Macdonald]

Anybody messing with using an audio to ethernet radio network to send audio over long distances?

We have a couple of system ideas and would like to bounce it around.

Thanks

Bob Cap
Advanced Audio Inc
Gilbert, MN

Bob,

Would this product be of any use to you. Manufactured in Germany. Uses a wallwart for power, so a UL approved version should be available. Other versions are in development, AES, Multi-Chan etc.

http://www.10kltd.com/asp/catalogue/catalogue.asp?linkid=91

Iain.

[Henry Cohen]

What do you mean by "ethernet radio"? TCP/IP over an RF layer? If so, why?

Audio converted to ethernet sent over a 5.8 gig radio. I need to have a rather strong signal that can be zoned to different receivers.

Presuming audio over Ethernet is in fact the optimum soultion for this application, any carrier class 5.8GHz PtMP WAP/CPE equipment employing 802.11n or equivalent technology will provide sufficient bandwidth (presuming clear spectrum) at low enough latency using a 40MHz channel to send multiple audio channels.

Ubiquiti's Airmax line is arguably the most cost effective equipment on the market with several offerings to accommodate antenna and coverage needs. Proxim's offerings are rather dated and come with high prices.

[Henry Cohen]

Would this product be of any use to you. Manufactured in Germany. Uses a wallwart for power, so a UL approved version should be available.

FCC certification is required first.

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