Distribution and control of audio

The proliferation of reliable network connectivity, from single-building local-area networks (LANs) up to the entire world wide web, has changed the landscape when it comes to public address (PA), intercom and background music content distribution options. A Barix audio-over-IP distribution solution allows customers to do the following:

Offer branded audio content, from your supplier of choice, distributed throughout your network with a local touch. Barix technology allows you to do this with low investments in infrastructure and marginal recurring costs, re-using the network connections you already pay for.
Eliminate the need for satellite dish installations or physical media distribution. Know at any time how your system is performing and that your brand message is getting through – a Barix online system gives you perfect control, using your standardized IP infrastructure.
Include localized advertising or individualized messaging. Embedded within your perfectly branded radio programming, per-location content insertion is effortless and real time.
Easily create a unified campus-wide notification system, connecting your existing in-building PA systems

Barix devices are reliable, not susceptible to viruses or other tampering. They work in the background with low power needs, no maintenance, updates or cooling requirements – you use the same technology that retailers, broadcasters, military and commercial users worldwide already rely upon.

Options for IP audio distribution from Barix

Barix hardware and technology can deliver high-quality IP audio distribution in three ways:

Live Streaming: deliver high-quality branded audio in real-time via the Internet to all locations, including the option for localized and targeted ad insertion
Periodic File Download: store audio locally at each location, updating the music via scheduled FTP or HTTP download as desired.
Offline: store the audio locally at each location, and update it manually as desired.

For more information, please download the in-store music whitepaper. In this document we review these options,and then provide a comparison of the factors and components of each option.

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