Clear-Com Encore

Clear-Com EncoreAB-120 Announcer ConsoleIntercom CommunicationsPressing the “Talkback” key momentarily switchesthe microphone output from “on-air” to the intercomchannel.The console can be configured so that intercomaudio can be heard in the left ear, right ear or both,helping the talent to instantly identify the source.The AB-120 connects to almost any professionalaudio system.AB-120 Announcer ConsoleDescriptionThe AB-120 Announcer Console is a compact desktop unitdesigned specifically for sports, live-event broadcastingand voice-over work. The ultimate broadcast quality tool forannouncers and commentators, the AB-120 integrates allthe inputs, outputs and controls necessary at the announceposition, including intercom “Talkback”, IFB and a silent “MicMute” button that provides noise-free “Cough” and “Mic on/off”switching.The “no compromise” mic preamp ensures the highest broadcastquality audio from the announcer’s microphone. A high-outputstereo headphone amplifier guarantees talent can always hearboth program audio and “cues” from the control room, even inthe loudest of live sporting environments.The AB-120 plugs into and draws power directly from mostintercom and IFB systems, permitting an announce positionto be located virtually anywhere, regardless of available ACpower. Extremely flexible, the console is easily configured forpractically any combination of audio sources, microphones,headsets or intercom systems, ensuring quality audio andpowerful communications.On-Air Broadcast QualityThe AB-120 can be used with virtually any professional broadcastheadset or seperate microphone/headphone and alwaysdelivers broadcast quality line-level audio. A Jensen outputtransformer delivers up to -10dBu (with 20dB of headroom) into600 Ohms, providing a properly balanced signal and reducesthe possibility of ground loops, buzz or hum. The AB-120 alsoprovides phantom power for headsets with condenser electretmicrophones.Features:• Broadcast quality mic preamp withJensen output transfer• Talent “Talkback” circuit automaticallymutes Mic output to “air”• Silent “Mic Mute” button for “Cough” and“Mic on/off” functions• Easily adapts for use with any mic orheadset• Quick and simple set up using standardXLR mic cable• Wide range, high-output headphoneamplifier• Binaural headset output allows talentto hear stereo program, IFB and/orintercom• IFB input accepts either unbalancedprogram or powered IFB• Interfaces with intercom and IFBsystems• Powered by intercom, IFB line orexternal DC source

Clear-Com EncoreAB-120 Announcer Console+30V0.45A MAXChannel SelectPin 2 (RTS)Pin 3 (CC)Headset Mic Out Intercom IFBAB-120 Back PanelAB-120 Block DiagramTechnical Specifications:dBu is an absolute measurement. 0 dBu isrefereneced to 0.775 volts RMS.Headset Microphone InputInput Type:Input Impedance:Max Input Level:Headset OutputLoad Impedance:Output Impedance:Output Limiter Threshold:Max Output Level BeforeDistortion:Party-line OutputOff Noise:Output Impedance:Maximum Output:Party-line InputMaximum Level BeforeClipping:Sidetone Null Capability:Frequency ResponseDynamic Mic - Party-line:Dynamic Mic - Line Out:Dynamic Mic - 4-Wire Out:IFB Input - Headset Out:Party-line - Headset Out:Dynamic, Electret1K Ohms-60 dBu to -40 dBuswitchable>= 4 Ohms47 Ohms-4 dBu, + 3 dB-4 dBu10K Ohms-4 dBu+3 dBu>25 dB40Hz - 22KHz,+ 3 dB20Hz - 22KHz,+ 3 dB100Hz - 22KHz,+ 3 dB100Hz - 22KHz,+ 3 dB150Hz - 22KHz,+ 3 dBMax DistortionDynamic Mic - Party-line: