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1: Introducing IP-Intercom • 1

Version 1.2 July 2010

Chapter One:

Introducing Axia IP-Intercom

Broadcasters have already discovered the advantages

of using Axia networks. Less cost, less wiring and less

setup time are just a few of the beneﬁts gained from us-

ing Ethernet for real-time audio routing.

Now, broadcast intercom systems beneﬁt from those

same advantages. Axia IP-Intercom Networks lower in-

stalled cost by using CAT-5 and standard switched Eth-

ernet for instant communication between multiple sta-

tions. And if you already have an Axia network in your

broadcast facilities, deployment is even easier. Axia IP-

Intercoms plug right into Livewire networks for tight

integration with Axia broadcast consoles and routing

systems; console operators’ existing console microphone

and preview speaker are used to provide seamless inter-

com communications right from the board.

IP-Intercom Overview

The family of Axia IP-Intercom products includes

several models of rack-mounted panels and console-

mounted modules as well as a software intercom panel

and desktop versions (coming soon).

Rackmount Stations:

• IC.20 20-station panel with OLED displays

• IC.10X 10-station expansion panel with OLED dis-

plays

• IC.1 10-station panel with user-labeled buttons

Element Console Stations:

• 20-station panel with OLED displays

• 10-station panel with OLED displays

• 10-station panel with user-labeled buttons

Desktop Intercom Stations and SoftCom Intercom Sta-

tion for Windows are currently under development and

will be released in the near future.

Axia’s IP-Intercom products may operate as a stand-

alone intercom system. The IP-Intercom system also in-

tegrates seamlessly with console and routing functions

of any existing Axia Livewire network.

Many of us are familiar with Axia’s Element console

and know that every Element surface fader module has

built-in talkback to/from any connected source. These

standard communication capabilities are more advanced

than those normally found on high-end many broadcast

consoles and will satisfy most intercommunication re-

quirements found in radio.

Some more complex operations such as broadcast

news or live productions may require more extensive

features. The enhanced intercom capabilities needed in

these demanding environments is provided by Axia’s

rack-mount intercom stations as well as drop-in Ele-

ment modules and a software IP-Intercom station (com-

ing soon). Axia IP-Intercom can also be integrated into

a facility that consists of only Livewire audio and GPIO

nodes.

Axia IP-Intercom equipment introduces AEC (Ad-

vanced Echo Cancellation) technology licensed from

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute (the inventors of MP3).

AEC is a revolutionary echo-cancellation technology

which enables full duplex operation without the use of

headphones. AEC allows simultaneous Talk and Listen

without feedback or comb-ﬁltering. It is no longer neces-

sary to mute or dim the Listen loudspeaker when Talk-

ing.

NOTE: Only approved and properly programmed

Ethernet switches incorporating the proper Mul-

ticast and QoS standards should be used. See