AudiocomAudiocom®® Intercom Intercom

The Complete Intercom SolutionThe Complete Intercom Solution

AgendaAgenda

• Where is TelexWhere is Telex®®??• What is intercom?What is intercom?• Who is using intercom systems?Who is using intercom systems?• General information about intercomGeneral information about intercom• Intercom product overviewIntercom product overview• TelexTelex®®/ Audiocom/ Audiocom® ® intercom user samplesintercom user samples• QuestionsQuestions

Company OverviewCompany Overview

Where is TelexWhere is Telex®®??

• Merger between TelexMerger between Telex®® and EVI in February, 1998 and EVI in February, 1998• TelexTelex®® founded in 1936; starting with production of founded in 1936; starting with production of

hearing aidshearing aids• Ca. 2,300 employees internationalCa. 2,300 employees international• Turnover 2004……..$300M USDTurnover 2004……..$300M USD

• Headquartered in Burnsville, USAHeadquartered in Burnsville, USA– Five manufacturing sites in the United StatesFive manufacturing sites in the United States– Three sales offices in Europe:Three sales offices in Europe:

• LondonLondon• ParisParis• Straubing, near MunichStraubing, near Munich

– Two manufacturing facilities in Europe:Two manufacturing facilities in Europe:• Straubing: DynacordStraubing: Dynacord®®

• Kidderminster (UK): KT, Midas™ and DDAKidderminster (UK): KT, Midas™ and DDA®®

– Seven sales/distribution offices in AsiaSeven sales/distribution offices in Asia

Company ExpertiseCompany Expertise•AcousticAcousticss

•Loudspeakers and MicrophonesLoudspeakers and Microphones

•Wireless System DesignWireless System Design

•Wireless MicrophoneWireless Microphones, s, WLAN AntennaWLAN Antennass and and IntercomsIntercoms

•Analog and Digital ElectronicsAnalog and Digital Electronics

•Digital Signal ProcessingDigital Signal Processing

•IntercomsIntercoms

•200 research and development engineers 200 research and development engineers worldwideworldwide

The BrandsThe Brands• DynacordDynacord®®: Amplifiers and Paging: Amplifiers and Paging• Echelon: Aircraft HeadsetsEchelon: Aircraft Headsets• Electro-VoiceElectro-Voice®®: Speakers and Microphones: Speakers and Microphones• Klark TeknikKlark Teknik®®: Audio Processing Devices: Audio Processing Devices• MidasMidas™™: Audio Mixing Consoles: Audio Mixing Consoles• Pro StarPro Star®®: Wired and Wireless Microphones: Wired and Wireless Microphones• Sound-MateSound-Mate®®: Assistive Listening: Assistive Listening• RTSRTS™™: Intercom: Intercom• AudiocomAudiocom®®

• RadiocomRadiocom• TelexTelex®®: Broadcast Headsets: Broadcast Headsets

What is Intercom?What is Intercom?

What is Intercom?What is Intercom?

Units or Systems for Units or Systems for CommunicationCommunication

Units or Systems forUnits or Systems forCommunicationCommunicationWe make the following distinction:We make the following distinction:• Mode of Operation:Mode of Operation:

– Simplex (Only One Direction)Simplex (Only One Direction)– Halve Duplex (Two Direction One After the Halve Duplex (Two Direction One After the

Other)Other)– Full Duplex (All Together)Full Duplex (All Together)

• Media of Transmission (Wireless or Wired)Media of Transmission (Wireless or Wired)• The Audio ParameterThe Audio Parameter

Intercom CenterIntercom CenterOlympic GamesOlympic Games

Salt Lake City, 2002Salt Lake City, 2002

High Production-BandwidthHigh Production-Bandwidth

Ticket Booth Ticket Booth IntercomIntercomICW-3ICW-3

• Small System IntercomSmall System Intercom

– RTSRTS™™-TW-TW

– AudiocomAudiocom®®

• Large System IntercomLarge System Intercom

– RTSRTS™™ Matrix Matrix• Wireless IntercomWireless Intercom

– RadiocomRadiocom• Broadcast HeadsetsBroadcast Headsets

SummarySummaryTelexTelex®® is manufacturing the following intercom is manufacturing the following intercom

systems:systems:

• Partyline and Matrix SystemsPartyline and Matrix Systems

• For Professional ApplicationFor Professional Application

• With High Audio QualityWith High Audio Quality

• Full DuplexFull Duplex

• Wireless and WiredWireless and Wired

• High Product-BandwidthHigh Product-Bandwidth

Intercom ProductsIntercom Products

• RTSRTS™™ TW: Unbalanced two wire party line system TW: Unbalanced two wire party line system• AudiocomAudiocom®®: Balanced two wire party line system: Balanced two wire party line system• RTSRTS™™ Matrix: Full range matrix intercom Matrix: Full range matrix intercom• Radiocom: Full duplex wireless intercomRadiocom: Full duplex wireless intercom• Broadcast HeadsetsBroadcast Headsets

TelexTelex®® Audiocom Audiocom®®

– TelexTelex®® development since 1982 development since 1982– Balanced two-wire system: one-channel uses one Balanced two-wire system: one-channel uses one

three-pin microphone cablethree-pin microphone cable– Users include: theatre, concert, stage, industryUsers include: theatre, concert, stage, industry

Advantages:Advantages:– Easy to install Easy to install – Expandable and good valueExpandable and good value

AudiocomAudiocom

AudiocomAudiocom®® System Advantages System Advantages

• Enables longer cable runsEnables longer cable runs• More noise canceling than an “unbalanced” systemMore noise canceling than an “unbalanced” system• Can be easily interfaced with Clear-ComCan be easily interfaced with Clear-Com™™

How Does AudiocomHow Does Audiocom®® Work? Work?

PSU:

PS2001

PS4001

MS2002

MS4002

One Line

Wireless:

Example:

BTR 700

19“Example:US-2000

+RMK-S

Wallmount

Example:

WM 1000

Desktop:

SS 1002

SS 2002

Beltpack:BP 1000BP 2000IFB 1000

Lightbox

CIA-1000

Single-Channel Cable WiringSingle-Channel Cable Wiring

• Cables are wired straight throughCables are wired straight through• The common connection has a dedicated pair of wiresThe common connection has a dedicated pair of wires• A shielded cable is recommendedA shielded cable is recommended

Two-Channel Cable WiringTwo-Channel Cable Wiring

• Cables are wired straight throughCables are wired straight through• The common connection has a dedicated pair of wiresThe common connection has a dedicated pair of wires• A shielded cable is recommendedA shielded cable is recommended

Power Supply

Example for One-Channel AudiocomExample for One-Channel Audiocom®®

Example for Two-Channel Example for Two-Channel AudiocomAudiocom®®

AudiocomAudiocom®® Products Products

Power SuppliesPower Supplies

PS-2001LPS-2001L

• Two-channel power supplyTwo-channel power supply• Two amps of powerTwo amps of power• Balanced/Unbalanced compatibleBalanced/Unbalanced compatible• Combine/Isolate switchCombine/Isolate switch• Single XLR for each channelSingle XLR for each channel• ““IAR features” Instantaneous Auto ResetIAR features” Instantaneous Auto Reset

PS-4001PS-4001

• Four-channel power supply (two amps)Four-channel power supply (two amps)• Individual fault indicatorsIndividual fault indicators• Single XLR for each channelSingle XLR for each channel

SPS-2001SPS-2001

• Two-channel power supply with speakerTwo-channel power supply with speaker• Two amps of powerTwo amps of power• Balanced/Unbalanced compatibleBalanced/Unbalanced compatible• Combine/Isolate switchCombine/Isolate switch• Instantaneous Auto Reset “IAR” featuresInstantaneous Auto Reset “IAR” features• Powered speaker amplifier and speakerPowered speaker amplifier and speaker

Master Stations (Powered)Master Stations (Powered)

MS-4002MS-4002

• Four-channel powered (four amps) master stationFour-channel powered (four amps) master station• Advanced programming mode eliminates the need for Advanced programming mode eliminates the need for

internal DIP switch settinginternal DIP switch setting• Auto sensing headset connectorAuto sensing headset connector

MS-2002MS-2002

• Two-channel powered (two amps) master stationTwo-channel powered (two amps) master station• Two three-pin XLR’s per channel, two six-pin XLR’s for Two three-pin XLR’s per channel, two six-pin XLR’s for

two-channel operationtwo-channel operation• Powered internal two-channel speakerPowered internal two-channel speaker

EMS-4001EMS-4001

• Four-channel powered (two amps) master expansion Four-channel powered (two amps) master expansion station station

• Can be used with both the MS-2001 and US-2000ACan be used with both the MS-2001 and US-2000A

User StationsUser Stations

BP-2002BP-2002

• Two-channel select metal belt packTwo-channel select metal belt pack• Call tone alertCall tone alert• Balanced/UnbalancedBalanced/Unbalanced• Dynamic/Electret micDynamic/Electret mic• Call light transmit/receiveCall light transmit/receive• Call light transmit/receiveCall light transmit/receive

. BP-1002BP-1002

• Single channel belt packSingle channel belt pack• All metal designAll metal design• Tone alertTone alert• Balanced/UnbalancedBalanced/Unbalanced• Dynamic/Electret micDynamic/Electret mic• Call light transmit/receiveCall light transmit/receive

.

US-2002US-2002

• Two-channel user stationTwo-channel user station• Contains no power supplyContains no power supply• Headset/Gooseneck micHeadset/Gooseneck mic• All-Talk/Mic-Kill/PA outAll-Talk/Mic-Kill/PA out• VOX features for noisy environmentVOX features for noisy environment

US-2002US-2002

ContinuedContinued

• Two XLR’s for each channelTwo XLR’s for each channel• Separate program-in for each channelSeparate program-in for each channel• Wet/Dry applicationsWet/Dry applications

• Powered from either a system power supply or locally Powered from either a system power supply or locally

poweredpowered

.

ES-4000AES-4000A

• Four-channel expansion station (unpowered)Four-channel expansion station (unpowered)• Can be used with either MS-2002 or US-2002Can be used with either MS-2002 or US-2002• Separate Talk/Listen/CallSeparate Talk/Listen/Call• Separate program-in for each channelSeparate program-in for each channel

SS-1002/2002 U, S, P & RM SeriesSS-1002/2002 U, S, P & RM Series

• Single and dual-channel speaker stationsSingle and dual-channel speaker stations• Flush mount with no enclosureFlush mount with no enclosure• ““U”, “S”, “P” boxesU”, “S”, “P” boxes• Balanced/UnbalancedBalanced/Unbalanced• Dynamic/Eletcret micDynamic/Eletcret mic

WM-1000WM-1000

• Single-channel wall-mount headset stationSingle-channel wall-mount headset station• ““Dual Gang Box”Dual Gang Box”• Call tone alertCall tone alert• Balanced/UnbalancedBalanced/Unbalanced• Dynamic/Electret micDynamic/Electret mic• Local or line poweredLocal or line powered• Clear-ComClear-Com™™ compatible compatible• Think belt pack in a wallThink belt pack in a wall

WM-2000WM-2000

• Two-channel wall mount headset stationTwo-channel wall mount headset station• ““Dual Gang Box”Dual Gang Box”• Tone alertTone alert• Balanced/UnbalancedBalanced/Unbalanced• Dynamic/Electret micDynamic/Electret mic• Local or line poweredLocal or line powered• Clear-ComClear-Com™™ compatible compatible• Think belt pack in a wallThink belt pack in a wall

IFB AccessoriesIFB Accessories

IFB-1000IFB-1000

• Single-channel “listen only” belt packSingle-channel “listen only” belt pack• All metal designAll metal design• 1/4’’ earphone connector1/4’’ earphone connector• Clear-ComClear-Com™™ compatible compatible• Run directly off the intercom lineRun directly off the intercom line

InterfacesInterfaces

Interface OptionsInterface Options

• AudiocomAudiocom®® to Clear-Com to Clear-Com™™

– Most AudiocomMost Audiocom®® products are 100% compatible with products are 100% compatible with the Clear-Comthe Clear-Com™™ line (call light included). Only requires line (call light included). Only requires users to switch internal settings to unbalanced users to switch internal settings to unbalanced operation.operation.

– CCB-1CCB-1 will interface any Audiocom will interface any Audiocom®® model directly to model directly to the Clear-Comthe Clear-Com™™ line. Useful in interfacing to Camera line. Useful in interfacing to Camera Control Units (CCU).Control Units (CCU).

How Does One Interface?How Does One Interface?

• Four-wire to two-wire:Four-wire to two-wire:– use Model SSA-324 or SSA-424use Model SSA-324 or SSA-424– Comes with a call light optionComes with a call light option– AudiocomAudiocom®®/RTS/RTS™™-TW/Clear-Com-TW/Clear-Com™™ compatible compatible

Model SSA-324Model SSA-324

• Four-wire to two-wire analog system-to-system adapterFour-wire to two-wire analog system-to-system adapter• 20 dB of adjustable input/output level20 dB of adjustable input/output level• Interface contains two channels, A and BInterface contains two channels, A and B• Call light option board optionalCall light option board optional• Full range frequency null adjustmentFull range frequency null adjustment• AudiocomAudiocom®®/RTS/RTS™™-TW/Clear-Com-TW/Clear-Com™™ compatible compatible• Perfect for fixed installationPerfect for fixed installation

Model SSA-424Model SSA-424

• Four-wire to two-wire digital system-to-system adapterFour-wire to two-wire digital system-to-system adapter• Input/Output audio adjustInput/Output audio adjust• Interface contains two channels, A and BInterface contains two channels, A and B• Call light option board standardCall light option board standard• LED channel assignment and level indicatorsLED channel assignment and level indicators• AudiocomAudiocom®®/RTS/RTS™™-TW/Clear-Com-TW/Clear-Com™™ compatible compatible• Automatic frequency nullingAutomatic frequency nulling• Perfect for the use in OB vansPerfect for the use in OB vans

Selling FeaturesSelling Features

AudiocomAudiocom®® Selling Features Selling Features

• Balanced audio transmissionBalanced audio transmission• Modular designModular design• All metal beltpacksAll metal beltpacks• Longer cable runsLonger cable runs• Backlit, ergonomic buttonsBacklit, ergonomic buttons• Low system noiseLow system noise• Clear-ComClear-Com™™ compatible compatible

Balanced TransmissionBalanced Transmission

• Balanced audioBalanced audio– Less induced electrical noiseLess induced electrical noise– Less induced RF noiseLess induced RF noise

• Balanced powerBalanced power– Equal voltage and currentEqual voltage and current– Longer runs on standard mic cableLonger runs on standard mic cable

Don’t Be Fooled!Don’t Be Fooled!

Just because a manufacturer uses a Just because a manufacturer uses a 3-pin XLR connector does not mean 3-pin XLR connector does not mean they utilize a balanced audio they utilize a balanced audio transmission system!transmission system!

1

1+30 VDC In

Common

Common

XLR MALE

XLR MALE

Intercom Audio Low & +24 VDC In

Intercom Audio High & +24 VDC In

Intercom Audio/Call Signal

2

2

3

3

Audiocom Mode Wiring

Clear-Com Mode Wiring

Modular DesignModular Design

• Less ExpensiveLess Expensive– Pay only for what you need to startPay only for what you need to start

• Easily ConfigurableEasily Configurable– Handles systems from 2 to 18 channelsHandles systems from 2 to 18 channels

• Easily ExpandableEasily Expandable– Expansion panels make adding easyExpansion panels make adding easy

• Fits Multiple FootprintsFits Multiple Footprints– Mount components horizontally or verticallyMount components horizontally or vertically

Rugged ConstructionRugged Construction

• All Metal BeltpacksAll Metal Beltpacks– Metal vs. plastic: you decideMetal vs. plastic: you decide

• Extended Life Switches and KnobsExtended Life Switches and Knobs– Switches and knobs “feel right”Switches and knobs “feel right”

• Surface Mount TechnologySurface Mount Technology– Higher initial qualityHigher initial quality– Longer, more reliable lifeLonger, more reliable life

Buttons that WorkButtons that Work

• Backlit for Darkened EnvironmentsBacklit for Darkened Environments– Color-Coded LightsColor-Coded Lights

• Labels on ButtonsLabels on Buttons– See what the button does in the darkSee what the button does in the dark

• Digi-Latching ActionDigi-Latching Action– Intelligent button functionalityIntelligent button functionality

Longer RunsLonger Runs• Standard Mic CablesStandard Mic Cables• Up to 3,000 FeetUp to 3,000 Feet

– All functionsAll functions• Up to One MileUp to One Mile

– No call lightNo call light

Low System NoiseLow System Noise

• Balanced audio transmissionBalanced audio transmission• Distributed amplifier structureDistributed amplifier structure

– Each component amplifiersEach component amplifiers• High bridging impedanceHigh bridging impedance

– Minimum line loadingMinimum line loading• Low-impedance mic inputsLow-impedance mic inputs• Unique audio shaping circuitryUnique audio shaping circuitry

Clear-ComClear-Com™™ Compatible Compatible

• Meets all operational requirementsMeets all operational requirements• Full signaling compatibilityFull signaling compatibility• Unbalanced operationUnbalanced operation• Add on to existing CC systemsAdd on to existing CC systems

Questions?Questions?

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