Clear-Com will unveil two additions to its Eclipse digital matrix intercom family at NAB,
including a new line of V-Series rotary panels and the Eclipse MADI (E-MADI) card.
The new V-Series rotary panels provide users with control over audio level
adjustments while the E-MADI card supplies 64 MADI channels per card from the
Eclipse-Median or Omega digital matrix frames.
The addition of the V-Series rotary panels to the existing V-Series pushbutton and
lever key panels gives broadcasters a range of user control key panels options. When
using the new V-Series rotary panels, site technicians and more importantly, the
production team can quickly and independently adjust system audio levels from one
or more audio sources, including external lines, partylines, and intercom from other
local and remote control panels. They also support faster and easier audio mixing for
IFB assignments.
Available in 1RU, 2RU, desktop and extension panel variants, the V-Series rotary
panels feature push-listen with mix control knob and a separate push-talk button for
talk-and-listen monitoring. Colored LEDs show keys that are active, who is calling,
and what the talk key is programmed to do. V-Series rotary panels have a dual use
as intercom and/or assignment panels for IFBs, partylines and groups, even when
using expansion panels.
Designed in the 6RU form like the other frame cards for the Eclipse-Omega and
Eclipse-Median, the E-MADI provides connection with standard MADI devices. The
new E-MADI card offers full user set-up and can be configured through the Eclipse
Configuration Software (ECS) to supply up to 64 full channels of digital 4-wire
connectivity per card. With the E-MADI card, talent and other incoming feeds can be
routed across the intercom system for monitoring and the insertion of IFB.
Clear-Com is distributed in South Africa by Jasco Broadcast Solutions.
Screen Africa magazine – May 2012
