The Plixus AE-R is a 19" rack-mountable (1U) audio engine for Televic's conference systems, serving as the central processing unit for the Plixus network. It provides core audio processing without requiring an external computer, featuring 24-bit/48 kHz uncompressed audio transmission, four Cat 5e conference ports with daisy-chain or closed-loop topology, and integrated recording functionality with 8 GB internal storage (expandable via USB 2.0 to 500 GB). Key specifications include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio I/O, web-based management interface, support for interpretation (11 languages + floor), and redundant power options. Designed for mission-critical applications with proprietary self-healing network technology and loop cabling redundancy.