MicroMPX
MicroMPX is the modern way to transport your entire FM composite signal (MPX) over IP — using remarkably low bandwidth.
Traditionally, if you wanted to deliver high-quality FM audio with stereo, RDS, and tight modulation control to your transmitter site, you needed either a dedicated STL (Studio-Transmitter Link) or to send baseband audio over hefty data connections. Both could be costly, complex, and sometimes unreliable.
Our optional MicroMPX from Thimeo changes the game. It’s an ultra-efficient codec specifically designed for transporting the full MPX signal (including stereo pilot, RDS, and any subcarriers) over IP with data rates as low as 300-500 kbps.
That means:
• Pristine Audio Quality: It's designed to prevent common audio artifacts associated with lossy codecs, ensuring crystal-clear sound.
• Perfect Peak Control: MicroMPX maintains optimal peak control, even when composite clipping is used.
• Reduced Equipment Needs: It can eliminate the necessity for costly STL Links and their additional licencing (country dependant).
• Enhanced Reliability: Features like built-in error correction and support for dual transmission paths contribute to a more robust and reliable signal delivery.
• Simplified Monitoring: MicroMPX allows for easy remote monitoring of the audio signal, ensuring consistent quality.
In simple terms, MicroMPX lets you send your complete FM signal to your transmitter site over standard IP networks — without compromise. Whether you’re feeding a remote transmitter hundreds of kilometres away, setting up a backup path, or distributing audio within a large facility, MicroMPX gives you a reliable, high-quality, cost-effective solution.
At Aqua Broadcast, we believe the best technology is the one that makes your life easier and your broadcasts better.
Aqua Broadcast is the first Transmitter manufacturer in the world leveraging MicroMPX technology within its Cobalt range of FM Transmitters. That’s exactly why we’ve integrated native MicroMPX support as an option, directly into our popular Cobalt range of FM transmitters.
Native MicroMPX: Just feed a MicroMPX stream over IP directly into the Cobalt transmitter. No need for external decoders or extra rack equipment. It’s all seamlessly managed inside.
True composite reconstruction: The Cobalt rebuilds your exact composite MPX signal on-site, preserving your stereo image, pilot tone, RDS, and any additional subcarriers with absolute precision.
Save on costs & complexity: By eliminating external hardware and dramatically lowering bandwidth requirements, you cut infrastructure costs, reduce points of failure, and simplify your setup.
MicroMPX is not just another optional feature. It’s a smarter, more flexible way to deliver high-quality FM broadcasts — and it’s quickly becoming the new standard. By building this capability straight into the Cobalt range, Aqua Broadcast makes sure you’re prepared for whatever the future holds, with less hassle and more confidence.
