Applications

So, to review, the standards for N/ACIP interoperability are just these: each device must use RTP over UDP in building the packets; audio must be sent using one of three codecs or PCM; and the initiation and termination of sessions between endpoints is done via SIP.

Most of the major codec manufacturers offer N/ACIP compliance in their product lines.

The ubiquitous nature of the Internet opens up many new possibilities for unique programming elements at a radio station. For news/talk stations: Need to send talent off to the war zone? For CHR stations: What about an impromptu interview with talent that is touring overseas? For sports stations: Dead audio pairs in the locker room? With the ever-increasing number of IP codecs in existence around this country and overseas, N/ACIP compliance is an important feature to consider when outfitting your own station with an IP codec or two. Sure, when you buy a pair of them, you're going to buy both from the same manufacturer; but when connecting on the spur of the moment to a location you never heard of that morning, knowing your box can talk with many of the dozens of codecs out there already is going to increase your chances of success.

N/ACIP Rundown

Which IP codecs support N/ACIP? Here's a list of several.