Nixer Pro Audio has announced the debut of its new WL64-4 “base unit” at the upcoming IBC show (September 15-18, Rai, Amsterdam, stand 8.F93) that’s designed for monitoring and mixing of Audio over IP (AoIP) sources from a Dante or Ravenna network by connecting wirelessly to four iPad tablets as standard whereby each operator can select and listen to sources independently in addition to creating their own individual mixes.
“This solution makes it much easier and quicker to identify audio sources using pictures and text displayed on an iPad,” explains Nick Fletcher, founder and CEO of Nixer Pro Audio. “And, because up to four iPads can be simultaneously connected to a single WL64-4, it’s a cost-effective solution when it comes to monitoring and mixing sources during live events or reality TV shows, as well as audio logging for post-production package creation.”
Audio is wirelessly streamed to each iPad for local monitoring, helping to free directors and/or producers from a dedicated hardware front panel display and equipment rack. The user interface is designed to allow non-specialist operators to monitor and mix audio sources with minimal or no training.
Alongside the WL64-4, theNixer Remote App will also be showcased at IBC, delivering new features that have been added as a direct result of operational feedback during beta testing on customer productions during the summer.
Each iPad has audio streamed wirelessly and is available on the internal speakers, headphone output or via Bluetooth. Users can add “local” pictures and source names to each audio channel for easy and quick identification of performers, talent and other audio sources, ideal in environments such as reality TV shows, TV game shows or live sports where contestants and commentators change frequently.
“Away from traditional broadcast applications, the combined solution also opens up new capabilities in other sectors, including education – for example, university hospitals where audio from different operating theatres, surgeons or lecturers can be accessed – for live streaming or recording,” Fletcher continues. “Political conferences and corporate media organizations that require audio monitoring and mixing of multiple speakers is another use case. We believe this solution will inspire a host of new applications and provide efficiencies for many different industries.”
