[BC] Computer based audio

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In a message dated 02/15/2006 6:09:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Robertm at broadcast.net writes:

> No, say you have an automation system feeding another PC that does web 
>  streaming, rather than go sound card out to sound card in, you just use 
the 
>  virtual IP driver. 

Ok, I get it! Cool.

>  Stretch things a bit, you could take some of these software based 
processors 
> and 
>    FM stereo encoders, feed from automation to processor to stereo 
generator 
> all 
>  over IP.  A brave person could then use an 802.11a wireless link to send 
> this to 
>  the transmitter all without ever going back to wired audio.

That would be pretty nifty. No need here, though, since we're co-located.

>  You may have a feed you want to monitor in several places. This would be a 
> way 
>  to do it again without extra wiring and hardware.

We don't have any need to do that, but I can certainly see the advantages.

>  The have analog and digital interfaces as well as Mic pre-amps and other 
> devices  that all work via IP.
>  
>  Just check out the site:
>  
>  www.axiaaudio.com

As Mr Spock would say, "Fascinating!" I guess running Cat5 data cable 
everywhere with TCP/IP running through it, would be ONE way to beat the co-located 
RFI issue! Fortunately, it's pretty well taken care of with lots and lots of 
ground strap.
  
>  If you ever need a small routing system that could be grown indefinitely, 
> this would be the way.

Yes, I can see that. Amazing stuff! I like that little video with Tom Ray, 
and produced by Kirk Harnack. That's really something. Color me *very* 
impressed. :)

Willie...