Wheatstone will show a new Linux audio driver for the WheatNet IP network at the NAB Show.
“The audio driver enables bidirectional audio streaming over the WheatNet IP network and is the latest addition based on Linux OS by Wheatstone,” the company said in its announcement.
“Linux is known for its stability as an open-source operating system without the hidden vulnerabilities often associated with Windows OS.” Wheatstone will continue to offer its Windows audio driver.
The company noted that its programmable LXE console and streaming appliances are also based on Linux OS. It quoted Director of Product Development Kelly Parker saying that a Linux driver provides another option for adding greater security and stability across a network.
The WheatNet IP Linux Audio Driver can be loaded onto any Linux or Windows device. “It eliminates the need for soundcards by emulating the soundcard through a standard network card.”
The driver supports up to 24 simultaneous audio streams in and out, depending on host capabilities, and 128 SLIO ports for network-based logic control functions without physical cabling.
NAB Show Booth: W1654
