TSL Products’ range of entry-level MPA1 audio monitors grows with the new MPA1-SOLO-IP, a solution that helps to make the transition to IP seamless. The MPA1-SOLO-IP offers the same features as TSL’s MPA1-SOLO-SDI, with ‘scroll to hear’ functions that allow operators to monitor 16 audio channels, as well as the ability to view video sources, but with the added benefit of monitoring across redundant SDI and IP networks.

The new MPA1-SOLO-IP can host 2 Embrionix SFP modules for IP connectivity for “cost-effective” redundant ST-2022-6 and ST-2110 audio and video monitoring. Borrowing design concepts from its MPA1-SOLO-SDI, TSL’s MPA1-SOLO-IP also supports SDI, AES and analogue audio source monitoring via BNC or fiber via SFP+ port connection, whilst retaining the depth of 100mm for a compact and lightweight deployment, which is found on all MPA1 audio monitors.

“With TSL’s expertise in IP-based solutions, we strived to design a compact audio monitor that aid broadcasters in their transition towards IP,” says Stephen Brownsill, audio product manager at TSL Products. “In fast-paced production environments, it is essential that broadcasters have reliable, flexible tools that fit seamlessly into their operations, while offering ease of use and familiarity as personnel shift and move between productions. Whether monitoring redundant SDI infrastructures or redundant IP networks, the MPA1-SOLO-IP provides confidence monitoring without compromise.”

As with all MPA1 monitors, the MPA1-SOLO-IP features SNMP connectivity with additional integration to control systems via Ember+ and NMOS. This allows engineers to set pre-sets and  operators to recall MPA1 states as part of a system salvo, thereby minimising risk and complexity. The range also offers a built-in web server, offering operators the ability to manage  channel names and system parameters remotely over an Ethernet network, view audio levels, and signal status and format via a user-friendly web GUI.