Barix Exstreamer100 Network AudioPlayer

Barix Exstreamer 100 - Network Audio Player with USB Port

The Barix Exstreamer 100 is a versatile network audio player designed to decode IP audio streams and deliver high-quality audio output to amplifiers or speakers. Ideal for broadcast, internet radio, VoIP, and commercial audio streaming applications, it supports multiple protocols and audio formats to suit various professional environments.

Key Features

• Supports AACplus, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, G.711, and PCM linear decoding
• IP streaming via TCP, UDP, RTP, and multicast protocols
• Line level stereo output with software-controllable volume
• MicroSD and USB flash interface for local audio playback
• RS-232 serial port for control and integration
• Power supply included (9-30 VDC, 12-24 VAC)
• Compact aluminium case, rack and wall mountable

Applications

• Multiroom IP audio system receiver
• Internet radio receiver
• In-store audio player
• SIP and IP paging zone device
• Digital annunciator, message player, and message repeater
• Generic VoIP decoder for IP paging and announcement applications
• Commercial audio streaming applications

Specifications

Electrical

• Power supply: 9 to 30 VDC, 12 to 24 VAC, 6 Watt max
• 2.1mm barrel connector

Ethernet

• 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation
• RJ-45 connector with integrated Link/Activity LED
• Supported protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, SIP, DHCP

Multicast Capability

• ES-100/spkr (Ethersound output, no daisy-chain) support

Analog Output

• Line level output, 40–60 Ohm output impedance on RCA and 1/8" headphone jack
• Output level software controllable
• Full scale output voltage: 5.6 dBu, 4 Vpp
• Frequency response (-3dB): 19 Hz to 22 kHz (depends on codec, best results at 48 kHz PCM)
• Dynamic range: 87 dB
• SNR/THD: -87 dB, <0.05%

Audio Formats

• MP3 CBR/VBR, up to 320 kbps, 8–48 kHz sample frequency
• AAC, AAC plus, AAC-HE (AAC plus V2)
• WMA (up to version 9), Ogg Vorbis
• PCM 16bit @ 8, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• G.711, uLaw, aLaw (sample rates same as PCM)

Discrete I/O

• 1 NO relay contact, 24V 0.5A (models 110 and 120 only)

RS-232 Interface

• 300 to 230,400 Baud asynchronous, tunneling or local control

Display

• Backlit LCD, 2x16 characters (models 110 and 120 only)

IR Interface

• IR via serial port, built-in IR receiver (models 110 and 120 only)
• IR remote control included with Exstreamer 110 and 120

Mechanical

• Aluminium case, 250g
• Rack and wall mountable using accessories

Dimensions (W x H x D)

• 108 x 38 x 78.7 mm (4.25 x 1.5 x 3.1 inch)

Model Comparison

• Model 100: Memory USB, IR use kit
• Model 105: Memory MicroSD, IR use kit
• Model 110: Display 2x16, Memory USB, Relay
• Model 120: Display 2x16, Memory MicroSD, Relay

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

• Calculated according to MIL217F at 25°C
• Exstreamer 100: minimum 480,000 hours
• Exstreamer 105: minimum 460,000 hours
• Exstreamer 110: minimum 450,000 hours
• Exstreamer 120: minimum 430,000 hours