What's New at 2wcom
We promised real-world solutions instead of static screens, and this year, we’re showing how much progress we’ve made. As described in our previous article about highlights and demos, we focus on real setups. From cloud-native workflows to advanced transmission tools, our portfolio has grown with many new features and products ready for hands-on testing at booth 8.D81.
Expanding MoIN
MoIN, our flexible software-based AoIP core for managing contribution, distribution, and monitoring workflows, has seen a remarkable evolution. Beyond its flexible role in AoIP environments, it now integrates Stereo Tool sound processing for professional on-air audio quality. A new audio mixer allows combining multiple sources directly inside MoIN, while the SIP Call Manager provides straightforward control over multiple SIP connections.
MoIN now supports µMPX encoding/decoding, strengthening workflows where cost-efficient FM distribution is key. For broadcasters looking at multi-platform contribution, the addition of DAB+ encoding is a milestone – MoIN can now deliver DAB subchannels directly to multiplexers using EDI or Fraunhofer MuxEnc.
DAB+ Innovations
Since the release of the DAB+ encoder in MoIN and the IP-8e DAB edition, we’ve expanded with mux compatibility across vendors, a DAB sub-multiplex editor, and local PAD (DLS/SLS) import.
To strengthen robustness, we added SRT encapsulation for the feed from DAB+ encoder to the head-end, ensuring reliable delivery to multiplexers even over public networks.
For DAB distribution, we’ve enhanced our DAB-4c and DAB-4s with expert timing controls for all EDI sources. While SRT improves resilience, the new expert settings add another layer of protection: offset monitoring, alarms, and automatic muting ensure SFN stability and reliable DAB distribution. This gives operators greater confidence and peace of mind in maintaining seamless service.
FM and MPX Innovations
For FM distribution, the migration to µMPX has gained momentum, backed by new products like the MPX-2d. To support these workflows, the MPX Spectrum Analyzer provides real-time signal visibility with zoom levels, markers, and export options.
Our solutions now support FM/HD alignment, guaranteeing a constant relative delay between analog FM and HD Radio signals.
Introducing the newest member of our MPX family: the MPX-2d FM-MPX over IP Decoder – a lean, cost-effective solution for reliable IP-based MPX decoding. Designed for broadcasters who value efficiency, this decoder supports up to two channels, making it scalable to fit networks of all sizes.
Planning to transition from audio to MPX? The MPX-2d and MPX-2ds offer the flexibility to decode both MPX and audio feeds, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow regardless of your current setup.
We’ve also introduced the MPX-1g Alarm Receiver, which combines STL codec, stereo encoder, RDS, and alarm functions in a single unit. When PTY31 is activated in a national FM transmission, the MPX-1g automatically switches from the local STL feed (via µMPX, MPX, or audio) to the national broadcast. This ensures listeners receive critical alerts without delay.
nettwark– Device Control Reinvented
With nettwark, we’re redefining how broadcast devices are managed and controlled remotely. As the modern, web-based successor to our discontinued SIRC, nettwark offers an intuitive and efficient way to handle device management. With its modern Linux-based architecture, optimized IP transport mechanisms, and seamless integration – even over satellite links – nettwark streamlines operations, reduces effort, and ensures reliable control across any network.
Remote Contribution
With up2talk, we’re demonstrating live sports commentary workflows featuring low-latency audio contribution alongside video in/out. A new talkback function ensures seamless coordination in live production.
Audio and Stream Monitoring
On the monitoring side, the eyera platform provides a live status overview of audio streams. Supporting a variety of audio sources – including EDI for DAB and µMPX for FM – eyera is a powerful and audio-centric tool to ensure quality in audio workflows. Complemented by stream statistics, alarming, and loudness measurement, operators can rely on clean, spec-compliant delivery.
Platform Extensions – Flexible Software and Modular Hardware
Loudness measurement according to EBU/ITU recommendations and extended logging add confidence in compliance and troubleshooting.
Our solutions now embed SCTE-35 splicing markers and support decoding for automation, opening up new opportunities for advertising insertion and regional opt-outs. In addition, we have integrated Kantar watermark decoding, enabling customers to monitor the presence and confidence of watermarks throughout the distribution chain.
New hardware options include a DVB-S2X dual tuner for SAT-4d, SAT-4da, DAB-4s and MPX-2ds, future-proofing satellite contribution.
Come by booth 8.D81 at IBC!
From DAB+ encoding to SIP call management and MPX spectrum analysis, the progress we’ve made since last year reflects one goal: making broadcast contribution and distribution reliable, flexible, and future-ready.