6.9. Intrado SipRec Recording

6.9.1. Intrado SipRec Recording Introduction

The purpose of this document is to describe the steps to ensure successful integration between an Eventide NexLog DX-Series and Intrado’s SipRec Recording system. The document assumes knowledge of the NexLog DX-Series front panel interface and the browser-based configuration manager and does not discuss recording interfaces beyond the Intrado integration. For more details on these interfaces, please refer to their respective manuals.

Required Personnel

  • Eventide dealer/reseller Technician

  • Intrado Technologist (ST)

  • Customer Network Administrator

  • Eventide support/deployment engineer

License Required

This feature must be licensed to be used for the following:

  • VOIP/RTP VoIP Channels

  • P25 decryption (if Crypto is being used)

  • OTAR functionality (if OTAR is being used)

  • Intrado Integration

Contact your Eventide Communications Dealer for assistance.

6.9.2. Adding a Virtual Recording Interface

Start by adding a Virtual Recording Interface.

Add Virtual Recording Interface

Fig. 6.78 Add Virtual Recording Interface

Select the number of IP channels/number of talk paths and “Intrado SipRec Recording” Template

Select Channels and Template

Fig. 6.79 Select Channels and Template

6.9.2.1. Template Field details

The following figure has the fields populated for illustrative purposes, however, the actual values in each installation will most likely be different. Verify each value with the Intrado ST or the Customer Network Administrator.

Template Field Details

Fig. 6.80 Template Field Details

Ethernet Device: Select the physical Ethernet/NIC of the recorder which is connected to the network carrying the SIPREC call data

SIP Trunk Type: Recorder as Endpoint

SIP Port: 5060 (settings may differ)

RTP Ports: Auto

Endpoint IP: IP of the recorder’s NIC which will receive the SIPREC/RTP data

Recorder Sip Stack: Can either be “Eventide” or “Eventide w/ TLS on next port”

Stream Recording Mixing Mode: Can be “Mix Together” or “Keep Separate”

6.9.2.2. Apply the template

After filling in all the fields, select “Save”. The NexLog DX-Series will now attempt to download the available talk groups to the recorder.

6.9.2.3. Check for Alerts

Check the NexLog DX-Series front panel and/or configuration manager for any system alerts or Inrado-specific alerts. There will be alerts specific to the Inrado integration if there are problems with downloading talk groups, managing crypto keys, and OTAR.

6.9.2.4. Verify Recording

Place a series of test calls between radios on both encrypted and unencrypted talk groups. Use MediaWorks DX or the front panel display to verify the recording of all test calls.