New AudioVAULT AV-xI media software and STX 1k software-powered FM transmitters are ideal for today’s evolving radio environment
Broadcast Electronics announces new AudioVAULT® software and FM Transmitter product launching at the 2026 NAB Show (April 18-22, Las Vegas Convention Center). Broadcast Electronics will exhibit at Booth C1646.
AudioVAULT AV-xI
AV-xI delivers a new generation of flexible capabilities with an advanced user interface, remote access, powerful cloud capabilities and visual content management, all of which help you accelerate your evolving workflows
AV-xI’s new and flexible layout framework with scalable docking positions allowing users to simply drag and drop any combination of up to 18 powerful AudioVAULT gadgets on to one screen to meet their programming and workflow needs. AV-xI additionally boasts a totally redesigned look and feel simplifying operations in today’s multi-platform world.
AV-xI let’s you totally customize your workflow and lets your put your playback slots on Top or below in a deck, or if you can’t decide, both. With multi-platform, you can add additional Playback Engines for Streams, HD Channels, or even multiple stations on the same workstation, reducing infrastructure and cost. The new built-in browser seamlessly access weather, news, artist bios, and more. Connect to your other systems like transmitter remote control, virtual console interfaces, or put the audio from a remote broadcast On-Air using a web codec. AudioVAULT’s Enterprise-class reliability scales from one to many and supports simple remote access with the built-in AV-Anywhere capability for playout, control, voice tracking from anywhere over a standard browser and internet connection.
AV-xI features a totally revamped CloudVAULT providing the maximum flexibility in cloud-based architecture supporting centralized and distributed content and control on prem or hosted. CloudVAULT is ideal for disaster recovery, backup, complete off-premises operations, central storage and sharing of content across multiple stations, markets or countries.
Playout from the Cloud – CloudVAULT delivers playout from the cloud, including powerful features like seamless integration with HLS streaming to CDN’s or the Orban 5950 processor – being shown live at booth C1646 – simplifying delivering content to listeners. In many cases, replacing legacy STL solutions. Ideal for cloud-hosted HD multicast channels and targeted streaming services including simple integration to audio processing enterprise software from Orban and other market-leading solutions.
Synchronized Edge Playout – AV-xI’s CloudVAULT includes a powerful file distribution framework that provides real-time synchronization of content, commercials, and logs between the cloud and edge playout devices, which can be located at a local studio or transmitter side for maximum scalability and redundancy – ensuring you are on the air even with a loss of connectivity
Visual radio and metadata management are straightforward with AV-xI’s TRE+ integration, matching visual content with the audio for a rich user experience across RDS, HD Radio, streaming and other multimedia platforms, delivering enriched user experiences and increased revenues.
BE’s AudioVAULT AV-xI delivers rock-solid reliability and enterprise-class scalability to meet today’s evolving radio workflows, cost-effectively adapting to your desired architecture from hardware-focused on-premises configurations to all software cloud-hosted environments.
STX 1k FM Transmitter
Leveraging the world-class sound of the BE STX direct-to-channel digital exciter technology and smooth upgrades to HD Radio® and DRM+, the STX 1k delivers an all-new compact, highly efficient FM transmitter platform with extensive new software capabilities. The STX 1k features the latest LDMOS RF device and highly efficient switching power supply technology, enabling excellent power density, reduced energy costs, and a compact 2RU footprint. Control and monitoring are streamlined with a new powerful HTML5 responsive GUI incorporating multi-level security and industry-standard SNMPv3 connectivity.
The STX 1k platform boasts an all-new software-defined processing engine that allows for seamless integration of powerful software tools, simplifying deployments and lowering costs by eliminating costly outboard boxes saving thousands of dollars and valuable real estate in today’s multi-use transmission facilities. Options for the popular audio processing software Stereo Tool include many unique features, such as the Perfect Declipper, Delossifier, Advanced Dynamics, and an ultra powerful composite clipper which can deliver outstanding audio quality and loudness for even the most demanding markets at a very competitive price. The MicroMPX option provides flexible and reliable STL capability over standard IP networks, supporting powerful error correctio, and redundant transmission over multiple networks, it even has a back-up audio player in case of total loss of connectivity. Optional GPS synchronization coupled with powerful SFN software provides for seamless operation in a Single Frequency Network (SFN) or on channel boosters.
“We are excited to bring new software and hardware products to NAB – our first under new local ownership – that enable stations to cost-effectively deliver content to their listeners,” said Rich Redmond, President, and CEO of Broadcast Electronics. “AV-xI builds on our rock-solid enterprise-class software to simplify operations with flexibility for on-premises or cloud-enabled media management and playout, all of which puts more power in the hands of station programmers to adapt to today’s evolving workflows. The new STX 1k expands our legacy of rock-solid US-designed and built transmitters and delivers compact and energy efficient-technology coupled with powerful and flexible software tools to simplify station operations and reduce costs.”
About Broadcast Electronics
For the past 67 years, Broadcast Electronics has been providing high-tech solutions for broadcasters in over 170 countries. Located in Quincy, Illinois, Broadcast Electronics is a proud US-based designer and manufacturer of media and broadcast infrastructure solutions for the global marketplace. Customers spanning the globe, from New York City to Johannesburg to New Delhi and everywhere in between, ranging from large media conglomerates to individual radio stations, all rely on BE’s innovative transmitter systems and enterprise-class media management software solutions to reliably create, distribute and transmit high-quality content to their listeners. All of their products and services come from a heritage of creativity, and innovation unmatched in the industry. Visit www.bdcast.com for more information.
