Riedel Communications has launched its StageLink family of smart edge networked I/O boxes with the claim that they are ‘set to redefine IP-based audio and intercom workflows with unparalleled flexibility and performance’.
Designed for broadcast, live production and studio environments, these compact, rugged I/O boxes streamline decentralised signal distribution over generic IP networks, eliminating the complexities of traditional cabling and configuration.
The StageLink product line enables media professionals to seamlessly capture and distribute signals across networks, ensuring a smooth, reliable, and cost-effective transition to IP-based workflows. By leveraging standard network cables instead of specialised infrastructure, StageLink devices create a decentralised, scalable system that integrates microphones, intercom, GPIO devices, and other audio-enabled equipment with unprecedented ease.
‘StageLink takes professional audio and intercom workflows to a new level by cutting out a lot of manual adjustment and cumbersome setup processes, while providing full remote management capabilities,’ says Riedel Communications Senior Product Manager, Roger Heiniger. ‘With an impressive 151.7dB(A) dynamic range, and advanced features like format agnostic inputs and outputs, automatic phantom power detection, or three DSP channels per universal input port, StageLink adapts effortlessly to any professional workflow, saving time, money, and engineers’ nerves.’
The new StageLink lineup consists of six devices, each tailored to specific workflow needs. The NSA-003A (Dual Partyline) supports integration of third-party legacy two-wire intercom systems into Riedel’s Artist and Bolero ecosystems. The NSA-004A (Quad In) and NSA-005A (Quad Out) offer four universal input and output ports, respectively, supporting both analogue and digital audio connections. Designed as an all-in-one interface for media workplaces, the NSA-006A (Workplace) features mic preamps, headphone outputs, and stereo speaker connectivity. The NSA-007A (Dual In/Out) serves as a broadcast-grade 2-input/2-output I/O box that also functions as a classic analogue or digital four-wire device for Artist and Bolero intercom systems. Completing the range, the NSA-010C (GPIO) is a network-based GPIO interface that operates in either integrated Artist/Bolero mode or standalone mode, enabling seamless third-party connections via NMOS IS-07.
‘The StageLink family is so much more than audio and intercom interfaces – it represents a significant step towards fully networked production environments,’ says Riedel Communications Director Global Business Development, Phil Hey. ‘By leveraging open IP standards and a truly unique feature set, StageLink is set to revolutionise workflows across multiple industries, from broadcast and live events to corporate A/V. And this is just the beginning – upcoming StageLink devices will expand beyond audio and intercom, flexibly transporting an even broader range of signals over IP.’
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