AETA : ScoopyFlex

Double codec over IP

Double streaming

ScoopyFlex, made by AETA

4 commentary positions

Remote Access : Remote control for all settings and parameters via Internet
Included: 2 free factory SIP accounts (exclusive for the device, on AETA SIP server)
Up to 7 different IP networks
Audio routing matrix for 11 inputs
Adjustable Opus bit rate during communication to fit network load (12-192 kbit/s)
Best in class pre-amplification

Ease of use and flexibility

Color TFT touchscreen display
Simultaneous registration on 2 SIP servers
Dedicated PC application for remote control
Storable presets and call profiles
Programmable soft-keys

And more

Redundant Ethernet and AES67 interfaces
VoLTE / HD-Voice
Emergency battery back-up
Individual headphone mixes
Different user levels
GPIOs

Perfect for live sport coverage

ScoopyFlex is a commentary unit integrating a double mono codec for live transmission of one or two audio signals with high audio quality (up to 20 kHz bandwidth).

Rich and versatile, ScoopyFlex is designed to meet the simplest as well as the most complex needs.

The unit can mix up to 4 XLR microphone inputs and many other audio sources on two channels. Both audio channels can be routed to a single destination (dual mono codec transmission), or two different destinations (double codec). The stereo algorithms (MPEG Layer 2, AAC, Opus) allow to use ScoopyFlex to transmit a stereo stream by mobilizing the coordination bus for mixing the right channel.

The interface is intuitive, with backlit softkeys and dedicated knobs for settings and volume control. The AETA Remote Access function allows you to access the settings of the device remotely from an Internet connection.

In addition to its codec function, ScoopyFlex can also be used as a commentary unit, thanks to its AES67 (Ravenna or Dante) interface and to its analog and AES audio inputs/outputs.

Thanks to its flexibility and its audio mixing and distribution capabilities, ScoopyFlex can also be used as a light mobile studio on small installations.

ScoopyFlex mainly targets IP networks, but alternative transmission modes are available as options:

Network / Version	IP	Integrated Mobile (3G/4G/5G‑LTE/VoLTE/HD-Voice)	2nd Integrated Mobile (3G/4G/5G‑LTE/VoLTE/HD-Voice)	Wi-Fi	AES67
Flex	Oui	–	–	Option	–
Flex + Docking	Oui	Oui	Option	Option	Ravenna – 2 canaux

With one or two integrated mobile modules, ScoopyFlex supports both voice (standard, HD Voice™ and VoLTE) and IP transmission over 3G / 4G / 5G networks. In addition to a coordination function using the mobile network, the HD™ voice (or VoLTE) will often be a good way to provide a backup link when other networks are failing.
By connecting a USB mobile dongle, ScoopyFlex can also connect to a third mobile data network (3G – 4G). Convenient to double the SIM cards and perform a Double Streaming link. In IP mode, the interleaved packet duplication (FEC) technique provides a robust link.

Coming with two free factory SIP accounts on AETA SIP server, ScoopyFlex also offers a “Direct RTP” mode. The “Direct RTP” mode which allows you to set up a link over an IP network without using the SIP protocol.
Download this application note to see how to use the “Direct RTP” mode.

ScoopyFlex offers many coding algorithms, included as standard in the equipment. Their availability depends on the transmission mode: network used, and single / dual codec mode:

Ethernet / 3G / 4G / 5G / Wi-Fi

G711 (Mono) / G722 (Mono)
MPEG Audio Layer II (Mono, Dual mono, Stereo)
AAC-LC / HE / HEV2 / LD / ELD (Mono, Dual mono, Stereo)
OPUS (Mono, Stereo)

3G (HD voice) / 4G (VoLTE)

GSM, AMR,
AMR-WB/G722.2 (HD voice)

4 mic inputs with phantom power, HP filter, limiter
2 auxiliary line inputs or 1 auxiliary line + 1 AES3 input
4 stereo headphone outputs
1 line output / 2 line outputs on premium+ version
USB audio interface (Mono)
AES67 interface
- Ravenna 8 channels option (5 channels in / 8 channels out)
- Dante 8 channels option (5 channels in / 8 channels out)