BEATRICE D8+ - Glensound
Intercoms > DANTE Intercom
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Glensound 8 Channel Network Audio Desktop Intercom with Analogue I/O
8 Channels Of Intercom
One single user connected to the unit can listen to and communicate with 8 separate locations on the network.
Depending upon how the Dante network has been routed, the incoming audio circuits and outgoing circuits can be different locations.
Dante Routing & Partyline
Audio routing to/ from other devices is setup using Dante controller which allows for point to multipoint routing on outgoing circuits (but only 1 single incoming circuit for each of the 8 channels).
Therefore we've included an inbuilt fixed ratio 14 input 19 output mixer matrix with inputs and outputs connected directly to the Dante / AES67 network which allows for setting up partyline and complex group circuits.
Onboard Mic & External Mic Input
A good quality, clear sounding microphone amplifier designed for communication purposes is fitted which also has the benefit of a compressor/ limiter circuit to help keep levels and intelligibility consistent even when the operator gets overly excited.
This microphone amp has two microphone sources, either the inbuilt front panel mounted electret capsule which provides good voice intelligibility from normal working distances, or a balanced XLR input for connecting external gooseneck microphones.
Twelve Volt Phantom power is also available and can be turned on/ off as required via an internal link.
Mains or PoE Powered
An inbuilt wide range switch mode mains power supply is fitted for powering the Beatrice D8+.
It is terminated with a standard IEC plug, making it easy to plug in wherever you are in the World.
The unit can also be powered via the Ethernet cable by standard PoE (Power over Ethernet) on either of the copper Ethernet ports.
The PoE power can be supplied by an external PoE switch or a midspan power injector.
GPIO
There are nine solid state relay outputs.
One of these outputs is triggered when any speak key is on (useful for dimming external loudspeakers or red light controls), the other eight are triggered individually when their associated channel receives a call.
In total there are 12 loop closure inputs.
10 of these control the talk keys (the 8 channels, talk to group & talk to all) and the other 2 provide internal & external LS cuts.
Channel Input and Output Gain Controls
For maximum flexibility, gain can be applied to incoming audio signals and outgoing signals separately.
A row of LEDs indicate the current gain setting when a channel's input or output is being adjusted.
Call Function
A simple call function is inbuilt allowing the operator of one unit to call/alert other users that they want to communicate with.
A simple double tap of the speak key initiates a calling signal sent to the other party.
The audio presence indicator flashes to indicate that you have been called.
As well as the flashing LED at the receiving end of the call, an audible ?beep' can be set to alert the user that an incoming call has been placed to them.
Monitor Selection
Each channel has an illuminated audio monitor switch.
This allows the channels' incoming audio circuit to be routed to the headphones/ loudspeakers.
Using these switches makes it easy for an operator to just monitor the desired incoming audio channels.
2 units make 16 Channels
Two Beatrice D8+ desktops can be joined together by just a pair of digital S/PDIF cables making a 16 channel intercom unit, with groups, mics, speakers and other resources shared between the 2 units.
8 Channels Of Intercom
One single user connected to the unit can listen to and communicate with 8 separate locations on the network.
Depending upon how the Dante network has been routed, the incoming audio circuits and outgoing circuits can be different locations.
Dante Routing & Partyline
Audio routing to/ from other devices is setup using Dante controller which allows for point to multipoint routing on outgoing circuits (but only 1 single incoming circuit for each of the 8 channels).
Therefore we've included an inbuilt fixed ratio 14 input 19 output mixer matrix with inputs and outputs connected directly to the Dante / AES67 network which allows for setting up partyline and complex group circuits.
Onboard Mic & External Mic Input
A good quality, clear sounding microphone amplifier designed for communication purposes is fitted which also has the benefit of a compressor/ limiter circuit to help keep levels and intelligibility consistent even when the operator gets overly excited.
This microphone amp has two microphone sources, either the inbuilt front panel mounted electret capsule which provides good voice intelligibility from normal working distances, or a balanced XLR input for connecting external gooseneck microphones.
Twelve Volt Phantom power is also available and can be turned on/ off as required via an internal link.
Mains or PoE Powered
An inbuilt wide range switch mode mains power supply is fitted for powering the Beatrice D8+.
It is terminated with a standard IEC plug, making it easy to plug in wherever you are in the World.
The unit can also be powered via the Ethernet cable by standard PoE (Power over Ethernet) on either of the copper Ethernet ports.
The PoE power can be supplied by an external PoE switch or a midspan power injector.
GPIO
There are nine solid state relay outputs.
One of these outputs is triggered when any speak key is on (useful for dimming external loudspeakers or red light controls), the other eight are triggered individually when their associated channel receives a call.
In total there are 12 loop closure inputs.
10 of these control the talk keys (the 8 channels, talk to group & talk to all) and the other 2 provide internal & external LS cuts.
Channel Input and Output Gain Controls
For maximum flexibility, gain can be applied to incoming audio signals and outgoing signals separately.
A row of LEDs indicate the current gain setting when a channel's input or output is being adjusted.
Call Function
A simple call function is inbuilt allowing the operator of one unit to call/alert other users that they want to communicate with.
A simple double tap of the speak key initiates a calling signal sent to the other party.
The audio presence indicator flashes to indicate that you have been called.
As well as the flashing LED at the receiving end of the call, an audible ?beep' can be set to alert the user that an incoming call has been placed to them.
Monitor Selection
Each channel has an illuminated audio monitor switch.
This allows the channels' incoming audio circuit to be routed to the headphones/ loudspeakers.
Using these switches makes it easy for an operator to just monitor the desired incoming audio channels.
2 units make 16 Channels
Two Beatrice D8+ desktops can be joined together by just a pair of digital S/PDIF cables making a 16 channel intercom unit, with groups, mics, speakers and other resources shared between the 2 units.
