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Viamux small-scale DAB multiplex systems come with a FREE one-year subscription to multiplex management software Optimux

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One-Stop Shop
Viamux provides small-scale DAB operators with the essential know-how to win and operate your own successful multiplex licence. We produce detailed coverage predictions and write successful Ofcom licence applications. And when you win, we have the expertise to supply your entire DAB/DAB+ broadcast chain, from audio encoding and data insertion through to digital multiplexing and transmission - including OPTIMUX, the powerful cloud-based dashboard that allows you to easily manage and control every aspect of your multiplex operation.

Expertise
The Viamux team has unparalleled experience working in commercial and community broadcasting. We understand radio and DAB/DAB+. Our sister company, Niocast Digital, has operated the highly successful small-scale DAB trial in Manchester for the past five years. The multiplex has been fully subscribed for the last 4 yeas - facilitating the emergence of many new radio stations and audio formats.

Knowledge
As the UK's small-scale DAB specialist, Viamux ran a series of twenty free workshops in 2019 for individuals and groups across Great Britain and Northern Ireland that wanted to know more about small-scale DAB. Attended by over 80 organisations, Viamux has continued to provide these thought leadership workshops and demonstrations throughout 2020 using Zoom. If you would like to organise a group meeting for your team then please let us know using the form below.

Eco-Friendly
The Viamux small scale DAB solution is a green, eco-friendly, sustainable & socially responsible alternative to analogue radio. Per station, it consumes 80% less electricity; requires 75% less capital; and reduces operating expenditure & support costs by 65% .

FREE licence application service

Complete DAB/DAB+ end-to-end system

Coverage prediction plots

24-hour monitoring and technical support

Low cost

Brokerage: we have stations that will pay you to be on your multiplex

Viamux DAB in a Box
The complete 'out of the box' multiplex solution

The Viamux turn-key solution includes all the head-end equipment (antenna, amplifier, SDR and multiplex server) professionally installed at your chosen transmission site(s). We can provide hardware and windows DAB/DAB+ encoders - so that audio is encoded at source using the highest quality. Alternatively, you can opt for our cloud encoders - keeping your capital investment and monthly operating costs to a minimum.

Viamux DAB in the Cloud
The fully-managed 'DAB as a service' solution

The multiplex server and DAB/DAB+ encoding is co-located in our multiplex hub. Audio from your client radio stations is encoded at the hub and 'blended' into a single multiplexed stream which is sent directly to your transmission site(s). With our fully-managed offering Viamux will take care of all the day-to-day running of your multiplex including adding & removing services; managing carriage agreements; monitoring alerts and providing status reports; and generating invoices and collecting direct debits on your behalf.

Optimux DAB Software
The complete ODR management solution for your multiplex

Optimux is a powerful and easy to use multiplex management solution. Fully ODR-compatible, the user-friendly dashboard allows administrators to add, remove and configure stations on the multiplex. Optimux continually monitors the multiplex with SMS/email alerts enabled and full performance reporting available to stations. Optimux Advanced includes invoicing and direct debits to ensure automated payment of carriage fees each month. Optimux Professional allows each service provider to listen to the audio feed of their DAB broadcast.