Dear Friends and Partners,
Welcome to the future of broadcasting! We have reached an important milestone with the release of aixtream 2.0 which enables audio-on-demand processing including metadata insertion and opens new opportunities to handle podcasts and online libraries for any live audio application. The newest version 2.0 has reached such a level of stability, performance and simplicity that it is considered to be a major step for live audio applications.
We wish you an aixtream New Year and we are pleased to share with you our latest news.
Software Update – Release of aixtream 2.0 with Podcast creation, multi-format streaming, improved User Interface and more
With this update, aixtream enables audio-on-demand processing, including metadata insertion, and thus handling of Podcasts creation and online libraries (iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Deezer, Amazon Music etc). Moreover, the handling of multiple bitrates for individual OTT streaming programs has been improved via the addition of master streams. New PIPE elements have been added to support requested features. aixtream includes now Mix Matrix and Resampler elements. Other features have been added or improved in version 2.0 as well in addition to general bug fixing.
Customer story – Successful integration of aixtream software by Hessischer Rundfunk (hr)
Hessischer Rundfunk (Frankfurt) is now using aixtream for OTT streaming, distributing their main online programs with it. 6 online radio programs of hr, including its regional variants and event programs, are now being encoded and handed over to the CDN provider using aixtream. For this purpose, the streams are made available in various bitrates as mp3 Icecast as well as AAC HLS. This variety of formats ensures that the listeners can always receive the hr program in the best possible quality even when their internet reception may be poor. Ferncast and hr are looking forward to more collaboration in the future.
Newest Update – The fernSecurity has received a new update, which includes quality of life improvements and enhanced security
Ferncast has developed the fernSecurity to meet the demand of the security sector, including the police and other related agencies. Based on its expertise in audio transmission and recording, Ferncast has developed an audio codec with many security-relevant features like advanced file encryption, VPN setup, external file backup, advanced network security features, extensive event logging and audio analysis tools. The fernSecurity is a compact 1 RU, ½ 19” device, which supports 8 channel I/O and FLAC for lossless quality. Powered by aixtream software it offers a modern user interface for fast and efficient setup.
Online Event – #RadioWeek 18-22 January 2021
The Redtech Tribe and La Lettre Pro de la Radio teams are staging #RadioWeek from the 18th to 22nd January 2021. 5 days dedicated to radio & digital audio. 5 days of discussion and inspiration to indentify the main challenges of 2021 and prepare for them. It's a virtual event, 100% online and free. Ferncast has applied to the RedTech Awards with its innovative aixtream software. And Detlef Wiese, CEO of Ferncast, will participate to a round table on Friday 22 January at 14.30. The theme will be: Modern Delivery Solutions for Podcasters and Radio Stations. Do not miss it!
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