2wcom Systems GmbH: Professional Audio Broadcast Equipment and System Solutions

2wcom Systems GmbH is a German-based company, headquartered in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, that operates as an established worldwide manufacturer, supplier, and system integrator of professional audio broadcast equipment. The company's core mission is to provide high-quality, reliable, and future-oriented products, with all development and production centered in Germany, adhering to the "Made in Germany" standard.

Core Business and Focus

The company's primary focus is on robust, feature-rich hardware and software solutions for complex audio distribution and contribution workflows, particularly for radio broadcasters, network operators, and media service providers. Their offerings are explicitly designed for 24/7 operation and transmission robustness, ensuring stable, high-quality audio delivery across diverse transmission environments.

2wcom specializes in bridging traditional and next-generation broadcast technologies, providing solutions for:

• Studio-to-Transmitter Links (STL)
• Studio-to-Studio Links
• Audio Contribution and Distribution
• Multimedia Tasks

The firm has a strong history in the field, having taken over the FM/RDS product range from Rohde & Schwarz in 1996, establishing early technological leadership in that domain. They are also actively involved in supporting global DAB+ deployments and acted as the responsible system integrator for Norway's first nation-wide DAB rollout.

Products and Services

2wcom's product portfolio is comprehensive, encompassing complete system solutions, encoders, decoders, modulators, and an established range of Integrated Receiver Decoders (IRDs). Their solutions cover the key broadcast standards and technologies:

Key Broadcast Technologies Supported

• Audio over IP (AoIP): Smart, scalable IP audio solutions for various studio setups.
• DAB/DAB+: Solutions for reliable digital audio broadcasting from studio to transmitter, including support for global deployments.
• DVB-S/DVB-S2 (Satellite): Robust satellite links and complete end-to-end Audio/IP Satellite System solutions, including professional Encoders, Modulators, and a highly reliable IRD product range.
• FM (Frequency Modulation): Proven hardware for crystal-clear sound, building on their historic expertise in the field.
• RDS (Radio Data System): Dynamic RDS tools to enhance the FM experience.
• MPX (Multiplex): Solutions for efficient MPX transport, often used for distributing a complete composite signal over IP.

Featured Products (Hardware and Software)

• MoIN (Multimedia over IP Network) Software: This is an all-in-one software solution designed for audio distribution, transcoding, and control. It minimizes hardware requirements by running on a virtual machine (VM), box, or in the cloud. It supports FM and DAB+ networks and content delivery networks via fiber, satellite, or cable. The software can collect hundreds of audio channels from studio sites and transfer them to the DAB multiplexer headend.
• IP-4c Codec: A compact 1 HU (rack unit) codec that, alongside the MoIN Server, facilitates the distribution of audio from studio sites and transfers it to the DAB multiplexer headend, offering flexibility in network design during DAB deployment.
• up2talk (Virtual Studio Software): A browser-based remote production software that provides high-quality audio for remote recordings, guest interviews, and integration into the broadcast studio environment.
• FlexNsert: An SFN (Single Frequency Network) capable converter that handles ETI (Ensemble Transport Interface) and EDI (Encapsulation of DAB Interfacing) to IP-TS/ASI or EDI formats.
• FlexXtract: A DVB-S/S2 and IP satellite receiver that provides ETI or EDI output.
• DAB-4c High Density Converter: A product available as 1 HU hardware or a virtualized version for EDI streaming. It offers features like PFT Dual streaming, ETI mirroring, and an optional integrable DAB tuner, allowing for the operation of DAB in expanded networks and existing infrastructures like DVB-S/S2 or ASI.
• MPX-1g Stereo/RDS Encoder: A base unit for stereo/RDS encoding and MPX Composite Generation, with various hardware and software options, including a dual SAT tuner, FM/DAB tuner, and software options for RDS coder and Stereo Generator.
• RF-10e FM/DAB to TS Gateway: A device capable of converting up to 10 FM/DAB+ programs.

The company' solutions focus on individual scalability and high compatibility of all components to ensure flexibility in a wide range of broadcast applications.