Broadcast solutions provider Digigram announced its readiness for India’s Phase-III expansion of private FM radio, which will see 839 new FM channels launched across 294 cities.

The French company offers IP-based solutions that enable reliable capture, production and delivery of high-quality audio and video over IP networks.

According to the company, its IQOYA product line – which is already being sold, installed, and serviced in India – is ideal for new facilities that will require cost-effective audio transport solutions, providing IP-based studio-to-studio and studio-to-transmitter links.

The IQOYA *LINK’s resilience to the potential complications of monsoon season and its power-saving design also suit the product for deployment in remote locations, where maintenance and repair can be difficult.

A number of local partners will also offer Digigram’s studio engineering operations services that include installation and operation of the systems and its range of sound cards is integrated into radio automation systems for broadcasters.

Philippe Delacroix, President and CEO at Digigram, said: “With this expansion, India will effectively enable community radio coverage in all cities with populations of 100,000 or more. In order to provide localized information and programming to local audiences, new privately owned broadcast facilities will require affordable and reliable audio transport solutions for studio-to-studio and studio-to-transmitter links. IQOYA *LINK meets this demand, enabling the distribution of digital audio over IP networks and delivering the audio quality and continuity critical in professional broadcast applications.”