The Barix Instreamer 100 MP3 audio encoder is a versatile, network-enabled analog and digital audio-to-Ethernet converter for commercial audio distribution. The Barix Instreamer 100 converts audio from an analog or digital device into high-quality MP3 streams (connect to CD player, tuner, mixer, etc. via unbalanced RCA and S/PDIF inputs; also a headphone monitoring jack). The audio is encoded in real-time, and the generated audio stream can be distributed, via an IP-based network or the Internet, to one or more receivers or Shoutcast/Icecast-servers.

The Barix Instreamer 100 can be easily managed via a web browser interface using PCs, web pads, PDAs or other web-enabled devices. It features a DSub 9-pin RS232 control interface. With serial and Ethernet control APIs, open IP-standards, and the MP3 format, the device can also be integrated with other components, controlled by automation systems, or used with Barix's Exstreamer 100 MP3 audio decoder to create more flexible, more cost-effective distributed audio systems.

Barix Instreamer 100 Features:
• Audio stereo encoder for MPEG1&2 Layer3 (MP3, VBR support only), PCM linear and a-law, u-law, 8-48k sample rate support
• 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface
• Wide range power supply input with low power consumption
• One RS-232 serial port
• IR decoding capability
• IR generation capability (for source control)
• Unbalanced stereo line-level input
• S/PDIF optical input
• S/PDIF coaxial input