Telos Alliance first introduced broadcasters to the benefits of VoIP a decade ago with dedicated VX Engine hardware. Now, Telos VXs is here to help you reap the benefits of virtualization as you adapt to changing broadcast workflows and operations, all while making it easier for your team to produce compelling content.
The Benefits of Virtualization
√ Cost-Efficient - Less Maintenance, Infrastructure, Space Required
√ Redundancy - Unlimited standby instances included
√ Scaleable - Pay for Only What you Need
√ Ease of Use & Configuring on Familiar Devices (Smartphone, Computer, Tablet)
√ Workflow Flexibility - At Home, On-Prem, Site-to-Site
√ Reliable, Proven Virtual Workflows
√ Easier facility-wide upgrades and automated deployment options
√ TelosCare™ Plus Service Option for Premium Service & Support
VXs is delivered as a Docker-compatible container so it can be deployed on your servers in the rack room, on shared servers in your centralized datacenter, or in cloud instances. This enables the added benefits of true virtualization, such as easier facility-wide upgrades, automated deployment, and more, without site visits.
You can scale VXs in size from a single studio to a facility-wide IFB system to a multi-facility system. The system is built based on your specific needs by combining features as required: Channels, Lines, and Acoustic Echo Canceller instances. These features combine into a license code, which can be active in one VXs instance at a time.
A Channel is a bidirectional AoIP audio channel pair on which one call can be placed (or multiple calls can be conferenced). Previously referred to as “hybrids,” each Channel sends processed caller audio to a console, intercom system, or another AoIP receiver, while in turn receiving mix-minus or backfeed audio to return to the caller. (Channels are grouped into logical collections, called Studios.)
A Line is a slot in which one call can be placed. For example, a VSet6 can display six lines, and a VSet12 can display 12 lines. (Lines are grouped into logical collections, called Shows.)
An Acoustic Echo Canceller (AEC) instance is used to eliminate open-speaker feedback, preventing the caller from hearing an echo of their voice when talent uses a live microphone near an open speaker. This is typically used in radio studios when talent takes calls off the air without headphones. Each AEC instance can be applied to one Channel.
Features are tiered based on quantity to enable economic growth as overall system size increases. VXs features are available as a subscription, which includes the TelosCare PLUS SLA while the subscription is active. VXs features are also available as a one-time buyout, with the TelosCare PLUS SLA included for the first year and optionally renewable yearly after that. The VXs Bill of Material Generation Tool makes BOM generation easy. Please visit TelosAlliance.com/vxs-bom to access this tool.
Pre-sales configuration assistance with a Telos Engineer is recommended before order placement. It's free and a great way to ensure the right system components are ordered, with a clear and workable system design. These calls are arranged through your Telos salesperson or dealer and can also include your IT and telecom professionals or vendors.