Clear-Com Encore Intercom System AB-120 On-Air Announcer Console

ITEM #: AB-120 MFG #: AB-120

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AB-120 - Overview

Designed for sports, live-event broadcasting and voice-over work!

The ClearCom Encore AB-120 Announcer Console is a compact desktop unit designed specifically for sports, live-event broadcasting and voice-over work. The ultimate broadcast quality tool for announcers and commentators, the AB-120 integrates all the inputs, outputs and controls necessary at the announce position, including intercom "Talkback", IFB and a silent "Mic Mute" button that provides noise-free "Cough" and "Mic on/off" switching. The "no compromise" mic preamp ensures the highest broadcast quality audio from the announcer's microphone. A high-output stereo headphone amplifier guarantees talent can always hear both program audio and "cues" from the control room, even in the loudest of live sporting environments. The AB-120 plugs into and draws power directly from most intercom and IFB systems, permitting an announce position to be located virtually anywhere, regardless of available AC power. Extremely flexible, the console is easily configured for any combination of audio sources, microphones, headsets or intercom systems, ensuring quality audio and powerful communications.

On-Air Broadcast Quality
Designed as part of the Encore Analog Partyline Intercom System the AB-120 can be used with any professional broadcast headset or separate microphone/headphone and will always delivers broadcast quality line-level audio. A Jensen ™ output transformer delivers up to -10dBu (with 20dB of headroom) into 600 Ohms, providing a properly balanced signal and reduces the possibility of ground loops, buzz or hum. When locally powered, the AB-120 also provides phantom power for headsets with condenser microphones.

Intercom Communications
Pressing the "Talkback" key momentarily switches the microphone output from "on-air" to the intercom channel. The console can be configured so that intercom audio 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 professional audio system.


Please Note! This item is just one component of a larger system. Please refer to the diagram for ideas and recommendations for your Clear-Com intercom system. Diagram shown is a recommendation for a small broadcaster with partyline systems.

  • Features:

    • On-Air Announcer Console
    • Talent talk-back circuit automatically mutes mic output to air
    • Silent mic mute button for cough and mic on/off functions
    • Easily adapts for use with any mic or headset
    • Binaural headset output allows talent to hear stereo program, IFB and/or intercom
    • IFB input accepts either unbalanced program or powered IFB
    • Powered by the intercom line, IFB line or external DC source.
     
  • Specifications:

    • Headset Microphone Input
    • Input Type: Dynamic, Electret
    • Input Impedance: 1K Ohms
    • Max Input Level: -60 dBu to -40 dBu switchable

      Headset Output
    • Load Impedance: >= 4 Ohms
    • Output Impedance: 47 Ohms
    • Output Limiter Threshold: -4 dBu, + 3 dB
    • Max Output Level Before Distortion: -4 dBu

      Partyline Output
    • Off Noise: <-80 dBu
    • Output Impedance: >10K Ohms
    • Maximum Output: -4 dBu

      Partyline Input
    • Maximum Level Before Clipping: +3 dBu
    • Sidetone Null Capability: >25 dB

      Frequency Response
    • Dynamic Mic - Partyline: 40Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
    • Dynamic Mic - Line Out: 20Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
    • Dynamic Mic - 4-Wire Out: 100Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
    • IFB Input - Headset Out: 100Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
    • Partyline - Headset Out: 150Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB

      Max Distortion
    • Dynamic Mic - Partyline: <0.1%
    • Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <0.05%
    • IFB Input - Headset Out: <0.5%
    • Partyline - Headset Out: <0.1%

      Noise
    • Dynamic Mic - Partyline: <-75 dBu
    • Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <-85 dBu
    • IFB Input - Headset Out: <-65 dBu
    • Partyline - Headset Out: <-65 dBu

      Max Gain
    • Dynamic Mic - Partyline: 41 dB + 3 dB
    • Dynamic Mic - Hot Mic Out: 40 dB + 3 dB
    • IFB Input - Headset Out: 40 dB/22 dB (switchable) + 3 dB
    • Partyline - Headset Out: 34 dB + 3 dB

      Rear Panel Connectors
    • Headset: XLR-6F
    • Microphone Out: XLR-3M
    • Intercom: 2 XLR-3 (male and female loop through)
    • IFB: XLR-3F
    • Power: 2.1mm jack
    • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • (1) Mute button
    • (1) Mute indicator LED (red)
    • (1) Talk back button
    • (1) Talk back indicator LED (green)
    • (1) Interrupt level control
    • (1) Non-Interrupt level control

      Power
    • Intercom/IFB Voltage: 25 - 30 VDC
    • Current: 100mA idle, 120mA max
    • DC Adapter: 100 - 240V
    • Voltage: 30V @ 0.5A
     

AB-120 - Required Accessories

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