The expanding universe of Axia.

Axia networks are based on the Livewire IP-Audio standard, a protocol developed by Telos to allow transport of real-time, "live" audio, plus program associated data (PAD) and machine remote control over a switched Ethernet network.

And because Axia networks are based on standard Ethernet (not some proprietary routing method), it's easy for broadcast equipment makers to add a Livewire interface to their gear. No breakout cables, no interface boxes - just a Livewire jack that connects right to Axia networks, sharing audio, data and logic over one skinny Ethernet cable. Cool, huh? Here are some featured products from our partners:

Audio Time Manager from 25-Seven Systems can actually add time to your broadcast day, recording part of a show while playing back another part, with playback speed up to 20% faster than the original program, without pitch change, artifacts, or glitches. ATM integrates easily with Axia networks, thanks to its single-connector Livewire interface.

The ASI6585 Audio Card from AudioScience is a professional PCI sound card designed for use in Axia IP-Audio networks. 8 play streams are mixed to 8 stereo outputs and 8 record streams are fed from 8 stereo inputs using Axia Livewire protocol to record and play. Uncompressed PCM, MPEG layer 2 and MP3 are available for recording and playback.

International Data Casting's Superflex SFX2100 and SFX3100 satellite receiver-routers feature multiple IP data ports, multiple decryption options, a built-in firewall and routing support, and an integrated 80 Gb SATA hard drive. Route satellite audio anywhere in your Axia system via its single-cable Livewire interface connection.

The Omnia ONE Multicast is Omnia Audio's new, "second-generation" audio processor for coded audio, featuring the exclusive SENSUS audio conditioning technology. 4 AGC bands, 4 bands of limiting, a wideband gain-rider, a low-distortion final limiter and a Livewire port for audio and control I/O.

Also from Omnia Audio: Omnia.8X puts 8 stereo three-band audio processors into a single, networked chassis. Use it as "processing-on-demand" for satellite, HD Radio or Internet audio streams, sweetening live performances or pre-produced audio, off-air headphone feeds, etc. One Livewire port provides 16 stereo channels of audio I/O plus control.

Millenium Livewire Consoles from Radio Systems communicate directly with any Axia device or any Livewire-enabled product from this growing list of manufacturers.

Telos' new Nx12 Talkshow System has 4 hybrids, can handle up to 12 Telco lines (analog, digital or a mix of both) and support dual-studio operations. Built-in Livewire interface means all caller I/O, line switching, mix-minus travels on one Ethernet cable - the easiest phone set-up ever.

Broadcasters in different locations can now easily and transparently connect and share audio, thanks to the Zephyr iPort MPEG Gateway, a new multichannel IP Codec from Telos and Axia. Facilities with Axia IP-Audio networks can use Zephyr iPort to send and receive 8 audio channels plus program data and machine logic over T1 or T3 lines, or other types of QoS network services.Broadcasters without IP-Audio networks can use Zephyr iPort too, with the simple addition of an Axia Audio Node.

The renowned family of Zephyr Xstream ISDN codecs from Telos now feature Livewire connectivity along with conventional analog and AES3 I/O. The world's best-selling ISDN codec (with over 13,000 now in the field), Zephyr Xstream comes in rackmount and portable versions, with or without integrated 4-input stereo mixer.