Firmware ScoopTeam

Notes :

• Version 1.2.0b[…] required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version  1.13.0.5035).

New features :

• For the “Premium+” version :
  • ability to monitor a sixth AES67 input stream for commentary positions 1 to 4.
  • ability to configure this sixth AES67 input stream in the “Audio -> Ravenna” menu of the front panel for the ZMAN module family.
• For the “Premium+” version, ability to deactivate the AES67 module from the “Audio” menu of the front panel in order to reduce power consumption.

Improvements :

• In double codec mode, improved management of incoming AoIP calls and routing to the appropriate codec when the callee is addressed with an alias instead of the main SIP URI.

Fixed issues :

• Booting the codec will mistakenly restore the default APN of the Mobile module.

Notes :

• Version 1.1.10b[…] required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version  1.12.0.4998).

New features :

• Added support for the “Auto Bit Rate” feature for the Opus coding algorithm.
• Added an adaptive mode to the jitter buffer for AoIP calls.

See the application note “How to use Auto Bit rate Opus and Auto Jitter Buffer“.

Fixed issues :

• Changed the way to handle the mute of the AES67 to avoid occasional audio glitches when switching the ‘PGM’ buttons off.

Notes :

• Version 1.1.7b43263-1.05 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.11.0.4963).

New features :

• Up to two internal mobile modules supported with the new “dual mobile” version.
• Support of NMOS (IS-04/IS-05) on the “Premium+” version with AES67/Ravenna option.
• AES67/Dante option with support of the Audinate Brooklyn-II network module.

Improvements :

• Support of VoLTE (mobile voice over 4G) with “HD Voice” interoperability between networks.
• Improved interoperability with more SIP servers, with added support for “session timers” (as described in RFC 4028).

Fixed issues :

• A networking issue occurring during the setup of an AoIP call could cause the codec to remain blocked in a “connecting” state until the call was manually released.

Notes :

• Version 1.1.4b42641-1.05 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.10.1.4947).

Improvements :

• For the “Premium+” version, ability to configure the ST2022-7 mode of the ZMAN module from the “Audio > RAVENNA” menu of the front panel.
• For the “Premium+” version, configuration capabilities added to the “AES67” html page : “General Configuration” (Sampling rate and resolution, PTP domain), ST2022-7 redundancy mode, and ability to reboot the AES67 module.

Fixed issues:

• Removed the “VLAN Id” setting of the ZMAN module from the “Audio > RAVENNA” menu of the front panel and from the “AES67” html page (Premium+ version).

Notes :

• Version 1.1.4b42641-1.04 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.10.0.4920).

New features :

• For the “Premium+” version, support of ST2022-7 : secure the AES67 interface by using redundant links.
• As an alternative to “Double streaming” which secures an AoIP/SIP link with two redundant paths, support of a “Bonding” scheme that distributes the AoIP stream over two lower bit rate channels. More information in this application note.

Improvements :

• The AoIP quality statistics now remain displayed on the “Connections” html page even after the termination of a link.
• These statistics are available separately for each of the streams involved in a link using “Double streaming” or “Bonding”.
• “Sound ID”: the signal is also injected on channels 3 to 6 of the AES67 output, and the feature can be enabled/disabled by tapping the indicator on the main page.
• “On Air Status” feature available on GPO1: contact closed whenever at least one channel is enabled on the program bus.
• Added “AES67” html page that shows the status of the AES67 module and the IP addressing parameters of its Ethernet interface.

Fixed issues:

• Regression introduced in version 1.09 : GPO2 does not follow the received “Info 2” if GPO1 is not assigned the “Info 1” state.

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.02 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.9.1.4860).

Improvements :

• Ability to perform double streaming AoIP calls using two SIP servers. This feature is rarely useful, but it allows easily switching between single codec, double codec and double streaming modes.

Fixed issues:

• Fixed major issues associated with the auxiliary Ethernet interface: hanging when trying to update the firmware through this interface, or temporarily freezing when the traffic is high on the network.
• Erroneous tooltip information on the “Remote Access Portal” when the unit was registered simultaneously on two SIP servers.

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.02 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.9.0.4843).

New features :

• Ability to register simultaneously on two SIP servers so that the unit can accept incoming AoIP calls indifferently from either server. When using this feature, one of the servers is selected as default to make outgoing calls.
• Ability to filter incoming AoIP calls and accept only incoming calls originated from the configured SIP server(s).
• New “Advanced Settings” in the “Coding” page of the web interface: ability to hold an AoIP audio connection even without receiving packets, ability to configure a 6 dB attenuation for the G711 decoder.

Improvements :

• New “Redial/Release” function to control the state of an audio connection from a single GPI.
• Warning message if attempting to change the “Preferred Network Operator” while an audio connection is running or the data service is active on, the mobile access module.

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.02 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.8.1.4809).

Fixed issues :

• Regression introduced in version 1.08, the signals of the “AUX 1” and “AUX 2” inputs are not sent to the AES67 network (Premium+ version).

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.02 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.8.0.4781).

New features :

• For the dedicated knobs on the commentary positions, ability to select among two operation modes: “side tone” (default mode) or “mic gain” (channel gain in the mix). The mode is identical for all 4 positions, and selectable via the “Audio” menu.
• Audio level monitoring of all inputs: a vertical bargraph with peak hold is displayed at the left of each input gain on the “Mixing” page.
• Pop-up message warning when the unit is running on low battery level.
• Pop-up warning and progression messages when the firmware of the “AES67 module” is being updated, to prevent one from turning off the unit too early. (concerns Premium+ version only).

Improvements :

• Improved communication with the remote access server for a faster information update on the “Remote Access Portal”.

Fixed issues :

• In some LAN configurations, the IP routing could be defective and lead for instance to a SIP registration failure.
• The “AUX1” input was mistakenly muted when “AES / AUX2 Input Format” was set to “Digital (AES 1/2)” in the “Audio” menu of the front panel or the “Audio” page of the web interface (Premium+ version).

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.01 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.7.4.4750).

Improvements:

• When programming the function keys, ability to choose between a “Temporary” and a “Toggle” behaviour for the intercom functions “Talk to speaker” and “Talk to Output”.

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.01 required on the ZMAN module : download here.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.7.3.4716).

Improvements:

• Increased reliability for the firmware update process.

Fixed issues :

• Regression introduced in version 1.07.02: an erroneous message is displayed when resetting the “Snapshots” or performing a “Full Factory Reset” from the “Tools” menu of the front panel.

Notes :

• Version 1.0.7b38341-1.01 required on the ZMAN module.
• Make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.7.2.4702).

New features :

• Added support for the “Premium+” version of the ScoopTeam, which brings additional audio I/O, especially with the integration of a new AES67/Ravenna network module. 5 input channels and 8 output channels are provided on this interface. It is configured from the ScoopTeam menu, except the receiver delay fixed at “automatic”.
• “Sound ID” : customizable audio file played in a loop and inserted on the PGM bus (Premium+ version only).
• Ability to manage SIP profiles, from the “Book” menu of the front panel or the “SIP Profiles” page of the html interface.
• Ability to manage the equipment using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol); note that only a subset of the features and information is exposed to the SNMP manager.

Improvements :

• Ability to show/modify the audio input labels in the “Tools > Labels” menu of the front panel; this includes the ability to name the three additional AES67 input channels for the “Premium+” version of the ScoopTeam.
• Ability to configure a screen saver in the “Tools” menu page of the front panel; the display is automatically dimmed after a configurable period of inactivity.
• Ability to use an alternate “SIP Port” for the secondary SIP account used in double codec mode or for double streaming.
• Added support for new external LTE/4G USB devices: Huawei E3372h-153 and Huawei MS2372h-153.

Fixed issues :

• The “Auto Configuration” setting of the “RAVENNA” menu was not properly handled.

Fixed issues :

• Regression introduced in version 1.06 : malfunction with MPEG L2 coding at a sampling rate of 24 kHz or 32 kHz.

When updating a unit to this version, make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.6.0.4549).

New features :

• Added a Master gain on the Program and Coordination buses. These new settings are located on the “Mixing” page on the screen or the “Audio” page of the html interface.
• Ability to select an “Auto login” when the Operator password is blank. Selectable in the “Tools” menu (Administrator level required).
• Ability to update the firmware of the unit using a USB memory key.

Improvements :

• “Talk to Speaker” intercom function behavior: automatically add gain to the source contribution when the associated monitoring level is low or even muted.
• For intercom functions, ability to select fading or muting for the non relevant signals.
• Ability to route the “Program return” and “Coord. return” audio sources to all outputs.
• Added support for MPEG L2 coding at 32 kHz for AoIP calls, in single and double codec modes.

Fixed issues :

• The “4 Talk 3” intercom function was not operative.
• Embedded web interface: in case the network for remote access is supported by a removable device (e.g. 4G stick) and it becomes unavailable (device unplugged), an erroneous “Auto” was displayed.

New features :

• Added support for the AETA “Double Streaming” system: ability to secure an audio over IP link by establishing two AoIP connections containing the same audio stream via two separate routes.

Improvements :

• Added support for MPEG L2 coding at 32 kHz for ISDN calls, in single and double codec modes.
• Removed linear coding from the codec list for AoIP calls for a better user experience, as the high CPU load caused a slow response on the user interface.

Fixed issues :

• Fixed the ASC codes used within the SIP INVITE messages for AAC-LC and HE-AAC dual mono coding at 48 kHz (AoIP calls in single codec mode).

When updating a unit to this version, make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.5.0.4518 or newer).

Fixed issues :

• Regression introduced in version 1.04 : failure of the domain name resolution in some network access configurations (public DNS server address). As a consequence, malfunction when a domain name is used for the SIP or the STUN server.

When updating a unit to this version, make sure to update the MyScoopTeam application as well (LE or RE edition, version 1.4.1.4478).

New features :

• Added an “Information banner” on the home page of the front panel that summarizes the current status of the codecs and the links.
• Ability to select an operation mode in which the “Side tone” of a given commentary position is muted as long as the associated input is routed neither to the “Program” nor the “Coordination” buses: selection in a new sub-menu “Audio > Monitoring options”.
• Ability to configure and monitor the Ravenna / AES67 interface from the “Audio” menu of the front panel.

Improvements :

• “Remote Assistance/Access” service: ability to select the network interface that will be used for remote access (“Tools” menu of the front panel, or “Maintenance/Remote Access” html page).
  The “Auto” choice is still available, in which the interface is always the same as the one used for audio transmission.

Fixed issues :

• “Monitoring” page 1 or 2: inversion of the order of the RAV.1 and RAV.2 virtual potentiometers if the assignment of a lateral potentiometer is changed.
• After a power cycle, failure to “redial” by using a contact input (GPI).

New features :

• Added support for the “Remote Assistance/Access” service. The settings for this service are accessible from the “Tools” menu or the “Maintenance” embedded html page. The state of the service is shown on the “Status” menu and the “Status” html page.

Improvements :

• Microphone gain extended to a 0 to 50 dB range.
• The limiter/compresser automatically switches to stereo operation (gain coupling) whenever the audio configuration is stereo.
• The setup of an “Auto Redial” call is deferred until the user has logged in.
• The “AES Sync Loss” alarm is now treated as an irrelevant alarm.
• The serial number of the unit is now displayed in the “About” section of the “Status” page.

Important notice: if a password is set for accessing the html pages, you MUST reset it to a blank value (refer to page Maintenance/Login data), BEFORE performing this firmware update.
Once the update is completed, you can later set a password again.

New features :

• In the “Single AoIP codec” setup, ability to use stereo coding with Opus or MPEG Layer II.
• In the “Single ISDN codec” setup, ability to use stereo coding with MPEG Layer II, AAC-LC or HE-AAC.

Web pages security improvements :

• Implementation of HTTPS for the embedded server.
• Enhanced protection against attacks.
• Implemented a technique to prevent from Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.

Improvements :

• When importing a configuration file, the login password is not affected (previously, the password possibly included in the configuration file was also imported).
• More settings included in the “Audio” page, with now the routing for all inputs/outputs and the gain adjustment for all inputs.
• Opus coding is upgraded to version 1.2.1.
• Ability to call a couple of ISDN numbers for setting a 2B connection (128 kbit/s).
• Support for following 4G/LTE USB sticks: Huawei E392, E398 and E3276, Vodafone K5005.

Fixed issues :

• Ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID.

Improvements :

• Ability to handle multiple numbers for ISDN calls.

Fixed issues :

• Management of the battery icon.

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