Helping community & local broadcasters Win & operate their own small-scale DAB licence
One-Stop Shop
Viamux provides would-be small-scale DAB operators with the essential know-how to win and operate their own successful small scale licence. We produce detailed coverage predictions and write successful Ofcom licence applications. And when you win, we can supply your entire radio broadcast chain, from audio encoding and data insertion through to digital multiplexing and transmission. This includes the amazing OPTIMUX software which allows you to easily manage, monitor and report on every aspect of your multiplex from a single dashboard.
Expertise
The Viamux team has unparalleled experience working in commercial and community broadcasting. We understand radio and we understand DAB. Our sister company, Niocast Digital, has operated the highly successful small-scale DAB trial in Manchester for the past five years. The Manchester multiplex was fully subscribed within 18 months of launch and has facilitated 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 across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for stations, individuals and groups that wanted to know more about small-scale DAB. Attended by over 80 organisations, Viamux intends to continue to provide these thought leadership workshops and demonstrations throughout 2020.
Viamux provides would-be small-scale DAB operators with the essential know-how to win and operate their own successful small scale licence. We produce detailed coverage predictions and write successful Ofcom licence applications. And when you win, we can supply your entire radio broadcast chain, from audio encoding and data insertion through to digital multiplexing and transmission. This includes the amazing OPTIMUX software which allows you to easily manage, monitor and report on every aspect of your multiplex from a single dashboard.
Expertise
The Viamux team has unparalleled experience working in commercial and community broadcasting. We understand radio and we understand DAB. Our sister company, Niocast Digital, has operated the highly successful small-scale DAB trial in Manchester for the past five years. The Manchester multiplex was fully subscribed within 18 months of launch and has facilitated 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 across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for stations, individuals and groups that wanted to know more about small-scale DAB. Attended by over 80 organisations, Viamux intends to continue to provide these thought leadership workshops and demonstrations throughout 2020.
Viamux DAB in a Box
The complete 'out of the box' multiplex solution
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The Viamux turn-key solution includes all the head-end equipment (antenna, amplifier, SDR and multiplex server) professionally installed at your chosen transmission site. A DAB/DAB+ encoder is provided for each of your client radio stations so that audio is encoded at the highest quality. Encoding at source also eliminates the need for expensive contribution circuits and allows for the audio to be routed via the internet - keeping your monthly operating costs to a minimum.
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Viamux DAB in the Cloud
The completely managed 'DAB as a service' solution
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The multiplex server and DAB/DAB+ encoding is co-located in our multiplex hub. Audio from your client radio stations is received at the hub and 'blended' into a single multiplexed stream which is sent directly to your transmission site. Using the cloud ensures that the audio encoding and multiplex server benefit from our 24-hour on-site monitoring and technical support.
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Optimux DAB Software
The complete ODR management solution for your multiplex
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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.
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To learn more call
+44 (0)161 696 7557
Viamux provided the the Irish state broadcaster RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) with a two small scale DAB+ radio multiplexes, broadcasting every station on the Irish Radioplayer. Installed in Dublin, the multiplexes carry all 36 of Ireland’s commercial radio stations along with RTÉ’s nine services. The network also switches listeners seamlessly between the Irish Radioplayer app and free-to-air DAB+. |
Niocast Digital operates the DAB+ multiplex in Manchester, England. Launched on Friday 28th August 2015, the small scale 'minimux' became the most populous multiplex in the world, in 2017, carrying 26 eclectic and exciting DAB+ programme services and bringing unprecedented listener choice to the city. Today it hosts 24 services and continues to provides an essential platform for new content and format innovation. |
éirdab operated the DAB multiplex in Cork, Ireland. The 'minimux' launched on Friday August 10th 2018 on channel 11A in Ireland's second largest city - bringing greater listening choice to a city where more than 250,000 people live, work, study & play every day. |
