Nautel’s VX FM transmitter series, offering power levels ranging from 150 W to 6 kW, has received “exceptional” positive response from customers, with well over 1000 units shipped since its launch.

Nautel recently incorporated audio player and playlist functionality into the VX Series. With the audio player functionality, users will be able to upload content locally or remotely via an IP connection to make a playlist; no USB, additional cards, or site visits are necessary.

The built-in audio player can use the file playlist as an audio source and is often used as an audio loss backup. This capability is shipping in VX Transmitters now and available for existing users to upgrade. Next up for the VX Series will be streaming including support for Icecast and Shoutcast; this enhancement is planned for release in the coming months. Streaming input, internal audio playout and Nautel’s Orban Inside™ audio processing give broadcasters exceptional flexibility when considering their deployment options.

“We are appreciative of the major endorsements of the VX Series by customers around the world including some large N+1 deployments,” said John Whyte, Nautel Head of Marketing and Product Strategy.

“While there are many offerings in this product category, many customers are showing a preference for Nautel’s North American build quality, our extensive support, and the confidence of knowing that our financially conservative business approach ensures that they’ll have access to parts and support for years to come.” Whyte says the addition of the audio player, an innovation that Nautel first brought to its transmitters over a decade ago, “has proven to be a very popular capability for our customers and is an example of how Nautel brings continuing enhancements to its products.”

The VX Series was on display at the 2025 NABShow in Las Vegas.