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can be configured to function
together or separately. Genie
supports up to 128 IP key panel
or IP belt-pack connections,
and 128 wireless
connections
with 70 fullduplex
communication
channels
from a single BS1000 base station.
It
is a daisy-chain PoE scalable
solution for use with up to 66 remote
antennas or repeaters, facilitating
connection across an entire studio,
stadium and theatre. LaON's GCM
software provides the tools needed
to perform system configuration and
management. Genie can be operated
in the 5 GHz UNII band for wireless
communication, accommodating up
to 29 RF channels on one link.
Pliant Technologies introduced at
ISE 2022 a high density mode for its
CrewCom and CrewCom CB2 wireless
intercom systems. For CrewCom,
this new software-selectable mode
supports up to 32 radio packs on
a single radio transceiver while
dynamically
allowing any
the radio packs
four
to communicate
in full-duplex across four available
talk paths. For CB2, the high density
mode supports up to 16 radio packs
on a single base station. In addition,
users will have the flexibility
to
deploy normal mode, high density
mode or both. " This new firmware
update can be downloaded
at
no charge to all new and existing
users, " says Gary Rosen, VP of Global
Sales. The latest member of the
CrewCom family, the CrewCom CB2
is a full-duplex wireless intercom.
Available in 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz
(where legal) frequency
options,
as well as 900 MHz Oceania and
2.4 GHz CE compliant models, the
system includes the CrewCom CB2
basestation and up to six normal
mode or 16 high density mode
CRP-12 radio packs. Two CB2 base
stations can be combined to double
that
capacity. Features
include
two intercom channels as well as
interconnectivity with all
standard two-wire and four-wire
intercom systems. CrewCom
offers 7 kHz
with four-conference or twoconference
full-duplex
radio
packs, based on a scalable
network platform.
Riedel
Communications'
Bolero
2.4 GHz is designed for use by
customers in regions where DECT
carrier frequencies are either limited
Telos Infinity's Virtual Intercom Platform (VIP)
voice quality
industry
or unavailable. " Having won both the
DECT Award and Red Dot Award, the
Bolero system has shown itself to
be highly intelligible, efficient and
resistant to multipath reflections, "
says Wolfgang Fritz, Senior Product
Manager. " Now, compared with other
2.4 GHz wireless intercoms, Bolero
2.4 GHz has double the operational
range and supports
more than
twice the number of belt-packs per
antenna. " Bolero 2.4 GHz uses a
practically identical feature set and
offers the same three network modes
as
the DECT
Standalone Link
version:
and
Integrated,
Standalone
2110 (AES67). The 2.4 GHz band
limits use to eight belt packs per
antenna instead of 10 but allows
for connectivity
anywhere, with
of
just one 'global' region for 2.4 GHz
antennas. The 2.4 GHz iteration also
comes with Bolero's voice codec and
multipath tolerant receiver adapted
to 2.4 GHz, allowing the system to
adapt continuously to changing RF
reflection environments. Regions in
the United States where the number
of DECT carrier frequencies is limited
can deploy a hybrid 2.4 GHz and
DECT system.
RTS has introduced more SMPTE ST
2110-ready options for its intercoms.
" The RTS implementation of SMPTE
ST 2110 offers some key advantages
over
the
competition, such
channel-by-channel
selectability, "
says Nico Lewis, Senior Sales
Manager RTS Intercoms. Users can
choose whether a channel speaks
SMPTE ST 2110, Omneo, Dante, etc.
This provides flexibility in configuring
protocols across the system. Other
providers require all channels in a
device to use the same protocol.
Users can also upgrade their existing
RTS equipment
to support 2110.
RTS' KP-5032
Dante Domain Manager is
commentary
now
optional but not required. "
Sonifex offers two Dante-enabled
units: the AVN-CU2DANTE
for two commentators and
the AVN-CU4-DANTE for up to four
commentators. Both units use
Dante AoIP together with fourwire
connections so they
bridge the gap between
old and new technology,
allowing the ease of
connectivity
and
functionality of AoIP
together with the
legacy connections
needed to operate
with the existing
infrastructure in
some stadia and sports
belt-pack
cont'd...
including limited
a different
routing,
mixing and DSP of the audio
pathways. The AVN-CU2-DANTE
uses
approach.
It was designed to be totally
flexible in operation and
the use of Dante AoIP means that
inputs and outputs can be added as
required, up to a maximum of 16 per
unit. Any physical analogue or digital
input can be mixed and routed with
Dante AoIP inputs to any physical
output or Dante output so you can
define your own audio pathways.
Additionally
you
can choose which
of
need
to
controlled
(volume
and pan) by the use of
5482
Sonifex AVN-CU2
Dante-enabled
commentary unit
grounds.
" The AVN-CU2-DANTE takes a new
approach to provide a multi-purpose
configurable tool
for commentary
teams, " says MD Marcus Brooke. " Its
power lies in the mix engine which
overlays the usual Dante Controller
settings. Once Dante flows have
been made, inputs and outputs can
be mixed freely to AoIP or physical
inputs
and
outputs, controlled
as
using the programmable buttons
and rotary encoders. These control
the gain and pan of inputs, outputs
or cross-points, allowing total
flexibility
for different
situations,
situations.
It can be used in any number of
commentary
controlled
manually or remotely. Controls
can be 'locked down' so that they
can't be tampered with or altered.
Traditional commentary units have
fixed analogue and digital I/O and
fixed controls in fixed positions on
the unit. Their inputs and outputs
are defined at hardware design and
are thus limited by that initial design,
showcased
over-Ethernet
provides a means
interconnecting
Dante
channels
rotary encoders.
Studio Technologies'
Dante Bridge,
IBC2022,
of
at
audioassociated
with
two independent local-areanetworks
or Dante domains.
The unit
is compatible with the
Dante Domain Manager software
application and is compliant with
AES67. Model 5482-01 allows up to
32 audio channels to pass in each
direction;
the 5482-02 allows up
to 64 audio channels. Two GigE
ports are designated for use by the
associated
Dante network
the third is
configuration use.
Telos
or
while
reserved for factory
Infinity's Virtual Intercom
Platform (VIP) is designed for use
on smartphones, laptop or desktop
computers,
also employ
tablets. Users
third-party
can
control
devices like Elgato's Stream Deck
to control VIP. Telos Alliance offers
several deployment options ranging
from a
few remote
VIP instances
to a hundreds
instances. VIP can be integrated
with Telos Infinity hardware comms
or any third-party intercom or audio
subsystem using AES67 or SMPTE
2110-30 connectivity. A complete
communications
infrastructure
in the cloud with connectivity
options allows integration with
third-party cloud-based and onsite
audio subsystems. Various
third-party
partners will
option, allowing users to lease
VIP in a virtual environment.
Telos Alliance
offer a SaaS
those pathways
be
smartphone
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