Z/IPStream X/20 represents the next-generation Telos Alliance software streaming and processing platform. As the successor to the highly regarded Z/IPStream X/2, X/20 is designed for broadcasters who understand that streaming audio quality and reliability are just as important as terrestrial transmission. Z/IPStream X/20 gives you the power to fine-tune your streams for clear, clean, audio output no matter the bitrate, codec, or delivery platform. It also paves the way for the introduction of more features and processing options now and in the future.Z/IPStream X/20 stands above the rest with Adaptive Streaming technology. With Adaptive Streaming, the connection between the streaming server and the listener is automatically managed, dynamically adjusting bitrate and audio quality to maintain a solid connection with the best possible audio regardless of Wi-Fi limitations or Internet behavior. Z/IPStream X/20 generates multiple streams to a server, simultaneously using different codecs and bitrates to support these adaptive streaming applications.Main Features:Genuine, high-quality audio codecs from Fraunhofer IIS (the inventors of MP3), including MP3, AAC-LC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, and xHE-AACSimultaneous MP3/AAC/aacPlus encoding, compatible with Shoutcast, Icecast, Wowza, and RTMP serversxHE-AAC works well at low bitrates and therefore has more encoding power. While codecs like AAC and MP3 sound much better for music than they do for speech, xHE-AAC sounds great for both speech and music, even at the lowest bitrates3-band Omnia processing comes standardFor more demanding requirements, Omnia Forza and Omnia.9 processing are optionally availableOptional Dj Vu upmixing from Omnia founder Frank Foti provides 5.1-channel surround sound via MPEG-Surround encodingFacilitates delivery of metadata to your streaming provider, enabling them to handle ad replacement programming blackouts and metadata insertion.Flexible audio routing accepts input from any Windows sound source, including physical sound cards, or virtual (AoIP) sound cards such as the Axia Livewire driver.Unprecedented level of control: Use the built-in HTML5 web interface, or integrate with 3rd party applications using the REST APICloud-Ready: Z/IPStream X/20 may be hosted and run using your cloud-based Windows serverBuilt-in SNMP and email notification of system eventsSupports Kantar and Nielsen WatermarkingMinimum System Requirements:Any supported Windows desktop or server OS (supports both 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems)1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)200 MB free disk space required for installationAdditional disk space is used for loggingInternet accessAdministrative privileges required during installationHTML5 web browser required for configuration and managementSupports multiple simultaneous Wave audio interfaces(Actual bandwidth, CPU, and memory loads are determined by the number of streams, encoders, and processing types employed. For large-scale installations, please consult with Telos or your dealer.)