Qbit Q561 IP Audio Encoder for Multi-Channel Transport

Description

Qbit’s Q561 is a legacy IP audio encoder for professional audio transport. It is designed to encode multiple stereo channels from digital or analog sources and deliver them as MPEG-2 compliant transport streams over IP or ASI.

The device supports up to 8 digital or up to 4 analog stereo channels, with individual channel configuration. It also supports elementary streams over IP, web-based management, SNMP monitoring, and optional backup networking.

The encoder is presented in a compact 1RU form factor and is described as DSP-hardware based and energy efficient. The page also notes support for ancillary data and GPIO switching contact information.

The product page identifies the Q561 as a legacy product and points to the Q9X-E Audio Encoder as its successor. That makes the page relevant mainly as a reference for broadcast audio contribution and distribution workflows rather than as a current flagship offering.