According to Wheatstone, one Blade 4 can serve a multitude of functions.
Blades are I/O units that form the WheatNet IP audio network, and each Blade 4 includes audio processing, codecs, mixing, routing, control and built-in OS in one rack unit. By bringing together I/O, audio tools and intelligence in one unit, Blade 4 can solve essential studio tasks as well as unexpected problems that crop up from time to time in a busy studio.
Need to run a quick remote feed into the studio? Simply select one of the two Opus codecs built into the Blade 4. Need to add metering or another app? Simply run metering and scripts directly on the Blade 4 unit itself; no PC required. Need to route audio through a separate AES67 device at the ballpark? Simply use the AES67 interface in the Blade 4.
Need a backup off-site studio for emergencies? Simply add a Blade 4 to your transmitter site(s) for automatic failover during an emergency, each their own native AoIP environment with audio codecs, processing, routing and control as well as audio clip players with USB ports for emergency announcements.
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