Following the launch of its Argo audio mixing control platform in 2022, Calrec has announced the ImPulse1 IP audio processing and routing engine, a smaller, cost-effective ST2110 alternative to the ImPulse IP core. A compact 1U-high unit, ImPulse1offers an optional second core for redundancy and a new 128 input channel DSP pack

With the introduction of ImPulse1, Calrec aims to make broadcasters’ transition to IP more attainable, with a range of options to suit a wide range of budgetary contraints. ImPulse1 works with the Argo Q and Argo S control surfaces, and/or Calrec Assist, a browser-based GUI, suited to remote working, multi-operator and/or headless operation. Cores with smaller DSP licenses can be offered without hardware redundancy.

ImPulse1 is designed for small-to-medium single mixer applications and is offered with an all-new DSP licence of 128 input channels without compromising its ST2110 capability. With a small overall form-factor, it is suited to compact installation sites, such as OB and fly pack applications, where space is at a premium. Further, has DSP options ranging from 128 to 384 input channels and benefits from DSP features from the larger ImPulse core.

ImPulse1 features include a fully self-contained DSP core as well as dual AC PSUs. Twin core hardware redundancy or optional single core systems are available with ST2022-7 as standard.

Key features:

• Up to 672 processing paths.
• Native AES67/SMPTE ST2110-30 connectivity.
• ST2110-30 connections can operate in 1Gbps or 10Gbps modes.
• Built-in support for NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 connection management.
• Max router capacity of 2,048 x 2,048.
• Up to 512 ST2110 streams - each can pass 1-80 audio channels.
• Surfaces can be physically remote, connected over COTS networks and supplemented with Assist web UI.

‘Broadcasters are under pressure to improve workflows in the move to ST2210 and reduce costs while still demonstrating ROI,’ says Dave Letson, Calrec VP of Sales. ‘With Argo and ImPulse1, we are able to help any size broadcaster navigate the move with a range of solutions, price points and a pace that suits them.’

Seea also:
Calrec Audio Argo

More: http://calrec.com