Sound4 STREAM X Manuel utilisateur

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Publish Date: 11-Mar-2020

SOUND4

STREAM X

3-Band Streaming Processor

2/4/8 channels

Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 6

Statement of Discordancy.................................................................................................................. 7

Typographic conventions .................................................................................................................. 7

General Information.......................................................................................................................... 8

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Much more than a simple Compressor....................................................................................... 8

The First Solution of its Kind ..................................................................................................... 8

Advanced Coding Solution ......................................................................................................... 8

Advanced Metadata Management .............................................................................................. 9

Preset Sharing... ......................................................................................................................... 9

A hyper user-friendly control interface... ................................................................................... 9

Processing ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Wide Band AGC.......................................................................................................................... 9

Tone FX....................................................................................................................................... 9

Stereo FX .................................................................................................................................. 10

The 3-Band Process.................................................................................................................. 10

4-Band Limeter......................................................................................................................... 10

The Brick Wall Limiter.............................................................................................................. 10

Technical Specications ................................................................................................................ 11

Before you start ................................................................................................................................ 12

Safety warning............................................................................................................................... 12

Operating recommendations ......................................................................................................... 12

Unpacking and inspection............................................................................................................. 12

Install the SOUND4 PCI express card........................................................................................... 13

Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................... 14

Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 15

User Accounts Overview ............................................................................................................... 15

Software Installation ..................................................................................................................... 16

Windows users ......................................................................................................................... 16

Linux Ubuntu OS ..................................................................................................................... 16

Connection .................................................................................................................................... 17

Software......................................................................................................................................... 18

Network scan for new device.................................................................................................... 18

Add Device manually................................................................................................................ 20

Basic set-up.......................................................................................................................... 21

Inputs Setup ......................................................................................................................... 21

Outputs Setup....................................................................................................................... 21

Preset Selection.................................................................................................................... 22

Software Accounts Overview and Settings .................................................................................... 23

Supervisor Account ....................................................................................................................... 23

Window controls ....................................................................................................................... 23

Admin Account .............................................................................................................................. 24

Main menu and controls........................................................................................................... 25

Settings – General .................................................................................................................... 26

Processor name ................................................................................................................... 26

Display................................................................................................................................. 26

Application Auto Exit........................................................................................................... 26

Settings – Users ........................................................................................................................ 27

How to change or assign a new password........................................................................... 28

How to add a new account................................................................................................... 29

Settings – Ethernet: Livewire+/AES67..................................................................................... 30

Settings – GPIO........................................................................................................................ 31

Settings – Synchro .................................................................................................................... 32

Settings – Preset Sharing.......................................................................................................... 33

Advanced .................................................................................................................................. 34

Advanced – Livewire+/AES67 Advertisement.......................................................................... 34

Advanced – Livewire+/AES67 Audio Proles.......................................................................... 35

Advanced – Livewire+/AES67 Audio QOS............................................................................... 36

Advanced – Upgrade/Licenses ................................................................................................. 38

Expired license..................................................................................................................... 38

New license .......................................................................................................................... 39

Advanced – Backup/Restore ..................................................................................................... 40

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 41

Audio Processing Controls............................................................................................................ 42

Main menu and controls........................................................................................................... 42

How a new preset can be created ............................................................................................. 44

Preset Security ..................................................................................................................... 46

Preset Export ....................................................................................................................... 48

Presets Import...................................................................................................................... 48

Presets Delete ...................................................................................................................... 48

Processing ................................................................................................................................ 49

Wide-band AGC ................................................................................................................... 50

Tone-FX................................................................................................................................ 50

Stereo FX ............................................................................................................................. 51

Basic 3-Band Process .......................................................................................................... 52

Advanced 3-Band Process ................................................................................................... 52

4-Band Limiter (Basic) ........................................................................................................ 53

4-Band Limiter (Advanced) ................................................................................................. 53

Brick Wall Limiter................................................................................................................ 53

Streaming Encoding ...................................................................................................................... 54

Settings – General .................................................................................................................... 56

Processor Name ................................................................................................................... 56

Display................................................................................................................................. 56

Application Auto Exit........................................................................................................... 56

Preset security...................................................................................................................... 56

Process Autolock.................................................................................................................. 56

Settings – Users ........................................................................................................................ 57

How to change or assign a new password........................................................................... 57

Settings - Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 58

Settings – Livewire+/AES67 Inputs.......................................................................................... 59

Settings – Livewire+/AES67 Outputs ....................................................................................... 60

Settings – GPIO........................................................................................................................ 61

Advanced – Upgrade/Licenses ................................................................................................. 62

Expired license..................................................................................................................... 62

New license .......................................................................................................................... 63

Advanced – Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 64

WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................................................. 65

Product Registration Card.............................................................................................................. 66

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Introduction

More than 30 Years of Experience

Delivering the best at all times is not an easy task but the team of SOUND4 makes it seem

effortless thanks to over 30 solid years of experience in the eld. What we excel at, above

everything else, is audio signal processing. Launched back in 2007, SOUND4 began with analog

technologies and went on to achieve groundbreaking results in the digital world as well, having an

instant impact on the market with a string of innovative products. The launch of a set of FM/HD

processing tools was quickly followed by the release of networking audio-over-IP solutions.

2010 was signicant in the company’s illustrious history as SOUND4’s very rst multichannel

voice processor was introduced on the market and the company integrated the Livewire Audio

IP standard, which most of our equipment today is compatible with. This revolutionary product

immediately received the acknowledgement of the industry in the form of two prestigious prizes –

The 2010 Innovation Trophy in Paris and the Pick Hit Award at the 2012 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Further recognition came in 2012 with the release of our Web Radio product range which received

a Cool Stuff Award upon its presentation at NAB 2012.

Today, SOUND4 is a household name in the competitive, fast-developing world of broadcasting

technology and enjoys a deserved reputation for proven quality and reliable service.

The SOUND4 – DEVA Partnership

2016 was a landmark year as two of the most respected companies in the industry – SOUND4 and

DEVA Broadcast, joined forces, forming a powerhouse team dedicated to delivering broadcasting

excellence. Adding to the equation its own expertise and years of experience at the top level,

DEVA brings to the table its considerable resources and knowledge of hardware development to

ensure unparalleled quality of the nished product.

A Wealth of Engineering Talent

What our merchandise owes its massive appeal to is the creativity of a highly-skilled team

of engineers responsible for bringing bright, fresh ideas to life through vast know-how in their

respective elds. We pride ourselves on not allowing any compromises with quality and laying

great emphasis on ne-tuning each detail, which we believe is the key to the overwhelming success

of our products.

What SOUND4 Guarantees

Besides a combination of creativity and technical expertise, SOUND4 also relies heavily on

versatility. Products are developed to serve multiple purposes and offer a number of functions for

even better performance. The company provides solutions that are cost-effective, reliable, fully

upgradable and very compact in terms of design. Another important advantage is heat reduction,

as well as the intelligent interconnection with the rest of the chain, especially where music

programming is concerned.

Perfect Sound Quality

Perfect clarity of sound is the signature asset of our products and the reason why SOUND4

today stands for unrivalled audio quality. This is a brand that is recognizable all over the world for

affordable excellence, dependability and constant innovation.

Reliable Technical Support

As we appreciate the importance of each product’s awless operation, we guarantee dependable

technical support by a team of engineers whose job it is to answer all your questions, provide you

with detailed information on device features and capabilities, and guide you through using our

products to your best advantage. Expert advice is there for you whenever you need it.

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Statement of Discordancy

SOUND4 Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described

in this manual which may affect the product specications, or to revise the manual without notice.

The operation of SOUND4 products is determined largely by software. We routinely release

new versions to add features and x bugs. Check the www.sound4.com web site for the latest

information available.

Typographic conventions

This manual uses the following typographic conventions:

Style Used for

NOTE Important notes and recommendations

Example Used when example text is cited

“Menu” on page XX. References

[OK] Interface Interactive buttons.

Settings Menu paths are represented as follows: Settings> General> Backup

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General Information

OVERVIEW

Much more than a simple Compressor

SOUND4 STREAM X is a high-end Webradio Processing & Encoding product which allows

for the simultaneous and independent processing of four radio streams on a single PCI express card.

The streaming engine can provide 6 streams per channel for an impressive total of 24 streams, with

each stream using the latest codecs generation (AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v.2, as well as MP3).

SOUND4 STREAM X is characterized by sophisticated 3-band processing, where a single

S.I.S. (Sound Impact System) algorithm guarantees the gain in each of the bands to ensure complete

sound stability. “Coloring” is controlled by the Fidelity parameter, thanks to which sound texture

can be either “purist” or “colored”. The Automatic Gain Control operates in broad band and its main

purpose is to reduce gaps in levels applied to the processor, while the Tone FX feature combines

a 4-band parametric Equalizer and an effect system that makes it possible to strengthen both high

and low frequencies. SOUND4 STREAM X has a 100% mono-compatible stereo enhancer and a

Brick Wall Limiter providing solid gain limitation. Another important feature of this product is the

sound optimizer for very low encoding rates (16 kbps, 24 kbps, 32kbps). The adaptive processing

can correct each stream independently in order to compensate for the sound difference due to

encoding. Thus, a radio station can easily generate different streams that suit the targeted audience

- low-rate for mobile phones or high-rate for home devices.

The First Solution of its Kind

SOUND4 is delighted to bring to the attention of our customers a solution the likes of which

have so far never been introduced to the broadcasting market. The SOUND4 STREAM X is the

very rst multi-channel AoIP processor dedicated to WebRadio bouquets. It has the capability of

simultaneously and independently processing a total of up to eight program streams on a single

PCI express card.

The SOUND4 STREAM X offers up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs through Audio Driver (WDM/

Direct Sound) and/or AES67/Livewire+. The streaming engine can provide 6 streams per channel

for an unparalleled total of up to 48 streams. Each stream is set on the latest codecs generation

(AAC, HE-AAC, HEAACv2 , as well as MP3 and more).

Advanced Coding Solution

In terms of encoding, the SOUND4 STREAM X offers a complete and innovative solution.

The SOUND4 STREAM X has a high quality encoding engine that suits every IP audio device

prole. Indeed, it is the rst processor that includes adaptive sound optimizer for very low encoding

rates (16 kbps, 24 kbps, 32kbps).

Another clever bit of SOUND4 STREAM X innovation is the adaptive processing which can

correct each stream independently in order to compensate for the sound difference due to encoding.

Thus, a radio station can easily generate different streams that suit the targeted audience, low-rate

for mobile phones, high-rate for home devices, with homogeneous sound whatever the encoder

used.

Finally, the SOUND4 STREAM X adapts to most of the standards used for streaming delivery

systems - Wowza, Icecast 2, Shoutcast v1 & v2, etc as well as HLS.

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Advanced Metadata Management

In terms of Metadata, the SOUND4 STREAM X is compatible with different standard formats

and can interface with many types of automation software thanks to an open XML-based gateway

(A2I, BE, BSI, Enco, Jazler, Netia, NextGen, RCS, Winmedia).

Preset Sharing...

SOUND4 STREAM X Preset Sharing function, another SOUND4 invention, offers the ability

to automatically share presets with other STREAM X across the network. Presets modied in

one board are instantly updated in all other boards. This saves a considerable amount of time and

ensures your carefully tuned sound stays consistent no matter which processor is in use.

A hyper user-friendly control interface...

• Two GUI types: Administrator is dedicated for sound setup and Supervisor is a very

simplied one for monitoring streams.

• Setting of sound from one single screen! No more opening and closing of windows for

going from one function to another.

• In Administrator GUI, two level modes: BASIC where everything is simple and rapid,

ADVANCED for exploring all the processor functionalities.

• Ultra-fast vu meter for true control.

• Unlimited “Undo/Redo” versioning function for presets with possibility of recall.

• Innovative “compare” function with reference notion.

• Log function for presets.

• A remote connection manager to control several processors.

• Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 (excluding Core

editions), Linux (Debian).

PROCESSING

Wide Band AGC

One of the main processing functions of the SOUND4 STREAM X is the Wide Band AGC -

automatic gain control, operating in broad band. Its main purpose is to “even out” gaps of levels

in terms of processing.

The algorithm which was especially developed for this AGC is of the predictive type. It allows

very high sound variations without any sort of pumping. Compared with other processors, control

of the input gain is greatly facilitated.

Tone FX

The Tone FX makes colouring of sound before dynamic processing possible. To do so, it groups

together two types of processing functions:

• A 4-band parametric equalizer;

• An effect system making it possible to strengthen low frequencies and high frequencies.

The two functions offer results that are entirely different, which is why they are gathered on one

single screen.

In Basic mode, use of the four parametric equalizers is simplied to the maximum. Only the

gain for each correction is accessible. For FX Bass and FX Treble, dosage of the effect is also made

accessible.

In Advanced mode, users have access to all equalizer parameters (gain, frequency and Q factor).

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Stereo FX

SOUND4 STREAM X has a true stereo enhancer, 100% mono-compatible. Its role is to

sublimate the existing stereo image. It will thus never create stereo in mono sources.

The 3-Band Process...

The 3-band Process is the heart of dynamic processing. The SOUND4 STREAM X algorithm

guarantees the gain in each of the bands in order to complete sound stabilization. “Colouring”

is controlled by the delity parameter. Thus, it is possible to have a purist and a coloured sound

texture.

The 3-band Process is achieved through the revolutionary algorithm S.I.S. (Sound Impact

System), which makes it possible to maintain the authenticity of the original sound attacks.

The 3-band Process is extremely powerful and capable of absorbing very high variations of

sound on its own, which is why it is not always necessary for the input AGC to operate.

4-Band Limeter

The main purpose of the 4-band Limiter is to prepare the work of the nal limiter. It is also

provided with a very powerful predictive algorithm, which has been simplied to the maximum,

so that it is not encumbered with useless parameters.

The Brick Wall Limiter...

The Brick Wall Limiter is an advanced algorithm which provides a strong and rock solid gain

limitation guaranteeing that there are no overs and no clipping.

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