The Q8V and Q9X-E encoders can be used to realize a decentralized DAB+ encoding network. Directly encode the DAB+ sub-channel including PAD data at the studio site before transporting the sub-multiplex to the DAB+ multiplexer located at the operators site.
The supported transport mechanisms to the multiplexer are ETI/STI-D over EDI/DCP (including FEC) or using MuxEnc.