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Nitro Pro Music Server

August 25th, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

Advanced Music Server

• Instantly access music by Genre, Artist, Album, and Song Title.
• Build custom playlists for simplified access to your collection.
• Store up to 450 albums at highest quality 320Kbps MP3.
• Store up to 1000 albums at standard quality 128Kbps MP3.

Fail-safe Multi Source Design

• Add Nitro Zones for unlimited multi-source access to the collection.
• Each Nitro Zone automatically backs up the collection via NetSync
• Features QuickSwap chassis with removable ARQ OS drives.

Integration and Control

• Compatible with industry leading control systems.
• Built-in TV interface for standalone and modulated IR systems.
• ARQConnect protocol for Serial and Ethernet control.
• Keypad friendly QuickPlay commands: NEXT GENRE and DIRECT Playlist Access.

Future-Proof Design

• ARQ OS Firmware updates available online or via CD-ROM.

Multi-Location Capability

• NetSync ARQ Nitros over the Internet using ARQLink.
• Works over standard DHCP broadband, no static IP required.
• QuickSwap drives can transport music to locations without Internet Access.

Network Control Features

• Access AudioReQuest from anywhere via ARQLink secure Internet login.
• Java Remote turns any PC or Mac into a powerful 2-way interface.
• MyARQ Webserver lets you search and manage playlists on any web browser.
• Listen to music on ARQ from any PC via streaming or Internet radio broadcast.
• ARQPocket software available for full 2-way wireless control on PocketPC.
• Advanced Integration Protocol (IR/Video, Serial, Ethernet)

Interoperability

• AudioReQuest products integrate seamlessly with control systems such as Crestron,AMX, ELAN, CorAccess, NetStreams, Niles, Xantech, Lutron, and Pronto.
• ARQConnect provides full control for any system via Infrared (IR)/Video, Serial RS-232, and Ethernet.
• ARQIP developed and tested sample programs for all major control systems.

Interfaces

• TV Interface with IR remote control. 
• PC and Mac Java Remote control and music transfer.
• ARQConnect Advanced Integration Protocol.
• MyARQ Web browser interface.
• Built-In Front Black LCD Display (PRO Only).

CD Lookup

• During the process of recording (also known as encoding) from a CD, AudioReQuest will identify the CD from its internal database of more than one million albums.
• If networked, AudioReQuest will automatically look up the CD track listing (artist, album, and song title)
  using the latest data available on the Internet.

Other Specifications

• Dimensions: 17” (L) x 14.5” (W) x 3.5” (H)
• Weight: 17 lbs. (7.7kg)
• Rack Space: 2RU (rack units)
• Finish: Black Brushed Metal Only
• Music Formats Supported: CD Audio, MP3, MP3 CD-RW.
• S/PDIF and Toslink Optical Digital output
• VGA, S-Video, and Composite Video output
• NSTC and PAL TV modes
• Wireless RF keyboard support
• Firmware update through the Internet or CD-ROM