TSL Unveils at IBC2023 Advanced IP Audio Monitoring Solution with Redundancy

New MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R monitoring solution provides peace of mind and easy transition to IP workflows

Marlow, UK – September 11, 2023 – TSL will showcase for the first time IBC2023 (Hall 10 stand 10.B41) its new MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R, a fully redundant 1U audio confidence monitor and mixer with 16 instantly recallable independent mixes that eases the transition to IP. TSL engineered the MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R in accordance with key industry standards, SMPTE ST 2022-7, ensuring fully optimised network topologies that reduce customer risk and network complexity without limiting operational agility. A leader in audio monitoring, TSL’s latest MPA1-MIX-NET innovation safeguards against disruptions and system failures, empowering broadcasters to deliver top-tier, uninterrupted broadcasting experiences whether it's a high-stakes sporting event, live concert, or once-in-a-lifetime global event.

“It is increasingly clear that IP is the future, and to get there, we have to build products that provide a bridge to the new IP paradigm with familiar workflows and monitoring tools, but which will also be completely at home in an all-IP world,” states Ian Godfrey, President of TSL Inc. “Combined with TSL's cutting-edge redundancy capabilities, customers can meet specific challenges head-on cost-effectively. It’s a customer-centric approach that caters to unique scenarios by providing an unmatched IP solution that ensures continuous audio monitoring with absolute peace of mind.”

About the new MPA1-MIX-Net-V-R
Designed to ease the transition towards IP media transport, the MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R is ideal for ST 2110 trucks and installations. Two 1G AoIP connections provide 64 channels of input, with a further 64 available via an optional MADI SFP. Support for in-band NMOS is built-in for integration with TSL control and leading third-party systems. 

User interfaces are critical in high-pressure production environments, so the MPA1-MIX-NET’s design is informed by users like global production experts NEP. Additionally, SNMP integration allows remote configuration changes. 

Key Feature/Benefit Highlights:

  • 64 channels and an optional MADI input provide a further 64 channels, with an intuitive interface and easy-to-use controls.
  • A simple and intuitive way to monitor multiple audio sources by using it's 8 dedicated rotary controls to quickly configure and create the required monitoring mix
  • Provides full integration with today's Broadcast IP networks allowing operators to easily access any audio sources for monitoring. 
  • Comes complete with a comprehensive webpage and SNMP support, allowing remote configuration and control.

TSL partner, NEP, a leading worldwide outsourced technical production partner to premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, states why the ergonomic user experience and sound quality are critical in high-pressure production environments. “MPA1-MIX-NET’s design is informed by end-users in conjunction with global production experts NEP. One example is the “V”-shaped layout of the front panel controls which provide intuitive navigation that’s especially valuable fast paced environments like live production in an OB truck or PCR. The built-in ST 2022-7 network capability is another step forward. Additionally, NEP and TSL integration allows for remote configuration via our broadcast control system,” says Joseph Signorino, Vice President, Systems Integration & Design, NEP Broadcast Services.

Learn more about MPA1-MIX-NET-V-R at https://tslproducts.com/products/audio-monitoring/ip-audio-monitors/mpa1-mix-net-v-r

About TSL Premium Audio Monitoring

TSL’s flagship PAM range continues to evolve, offering market-leading sound quality, reliability and an unmatched range of inputs and outputs that set the bar for performance. The PAM dashboard provides users with helpful system health information such as software/hardware version information, temperatures and fan speeds as well as diagnostic information such as PTP lock status, IP packet counters and multicast addresses and port numbers of the essences currently being subscribed to.


Learn more about TSL’s PAM range at https://www.tslproducts.com/products/audio-monitoring/meet-the-pam-range/.