ZEPHYR XSTREAM

Features & Benefits


Zephyr Xstream



Zephyr Xstream is a rackmount-style transceiver specially designed for use with a single ISDN line or other low-bitrate transmission paths including IP networks. Zephyr Xstream is perfect for broadcast or voiceover studios, permanent remote locations or wherever high-quality transmission of news, sports, music or production is needed.

Two-channel flexibility over a single ISDN circuit, or two synchronous links, can be used to transmit and receive 20kHz stereo audio to and from a single location, or two mono channels to and from separate locations.

IP streaming is possible with both MP3 and AAC. The Xstream's AAC decoder incorporates error concealment.


Features include:

  • G.722, G.711 and MPEG Layer-3 & Layer-2 coding for compatibility.

  • MPEG-2 AAC coding for CD-quality audio.

  • MPEG-4 AAC-LD coding for high audio quality with low delay.

  • 100Base-T Ethernet port(*) allows remote control and streaming of AAC or MP3-coded audio over a LAN, WAN or the Internet. TCP/IP network connectivity also include web browser remote control and easy upgrade of system software via FTP.

  • Livewire(tm) input/output support(*) for easy one-connector-integration into Axia local audio networks

  • Optional ISDN terminal adapter makes Telco connections simple. Works with US and EURO-ISDN connections.

  • Analog and AES/EBU inputs and outputs with independent sample rate converters.

  • Front-panel headphone jack with level control.

  • Auto-configuring 90-240 volt power supply.

  • Optional V.35/X.21 interface available.

    (*)100 Base-T and Livewire support available on hardware versions shipped September 2006 and later

To get all the details about Zephyr Xstream, just click here to download our electronic brochure.

Zephyr Xstream MXP


Zephyr Xstream MXP combines the versatility of the Zephyr Xstream with the utility of a digital four-channel stereo mixer, all in a rugged, road-ready portable chassis. There's also a rackmount version, the Zephyr Xstream MX (not shown).

Zephyr Xstream MX and MXP have all the capabilities of the Zephyr Xstream (except AES/EBU I/O), plus these additional features :

  • Digital stereo mixer with four mic / line switchable inputs.

  • Main mixer stage feeds codec directly.

  • Selectable AGC / limiter processing presets by Omnia ®.

  • Built-in 48-volt Phantom power for two mic inputs.

  • Two separate local headphone mixes can monitor send or receive audio, or both.

To get all the details about Zephyr Xstream, just click here to download our electronic brochure.