COMREX VH2 two-line VoIP hybrid for individual broadcast or flawless conferencing

Hybrid phone two VoIP telephone lines. Supports telephone lines G.711 & G.722. Has ability checks the phone lines via VoIP devices phone. Easy installation via web based environment. In the area of I / O features two analog inputs and two outputs to XLR form configurable and AES / EBU. audio input "on-hold" in order to provide music on hold, AGC and network port 10/100/1000.

Any studio that processes phone calls needs hardware to interface with phone lines. This device, traditionally called a Hybrid, filters, separates and provides gain adjustment and call control to more easily allow for recording or broadcasting "phoners”.

As telephone companies are shifting from traditional phone lines to Voice-over-IP (VoIP) systems, the devices that performed this job in the past are becoming outmoded. Broadcasters need a VoIP hybrid to ensure on-air and recorded phone calls sound as good as possible.

A dual-line hybrid, VH2 connects two VoIP lines to a studio for individual broadcast or flawless conferencing. VH2 prevents echo and distortion, and automatically adjusts caller audio to a uniform level, leaving you with a result that’s clean and clear. Plus, VH2 uses only VoIP phone lines, saving you money and increasing functionality. VH2 can even connect to many VoIP PBX systems

• Prevents echo and other artifacts
• Supports normal phone calls (G.711) and wideband phone calls (G.722)
• Allows for caller ID, outgoing calls, screening, and post-air management using companion VoIP phone set
• Set up via easy-to-use web based configuration page

VH2 can be configured in several ways to be compatible in environments where the studio has different telephone connection arrangements. Dual or single input and outputs can be selected, and AES3* or analog audio I/O can be chosen. VH2 can be configured for callers to hear each other, or be isolated depending on the needs of the studio. *Supports 48 KHz sampling rate only for AES3.

VH2 offers a pair of audio inputs for callers "on-hold”. This allows for listeners to hear your programming while they are waiting to be put "on-air”.

Selectable automatic gain control (AGC) maintains a uniform audio output, even when the caller signal varies widely. Also, selectable caller ducking lowers incoming caller audio, so local talent remains in control.

When configured with its companion phone (the Polycom VVX 201 IP phone), VH2 does even more. Calls can be answered on the handset and easily transferred back and forth to VH2, just like a traditional telephone hybrid. And the companion phone supports caller ID and outbound calling.

VH2 is outfitted with front panel controls and status indicators so it can be used out-of-the-box. Front panel buttons can also be remoted via the rear panel connector, so your console buttons can trigger its functions.

• Caller audio out on balanced XLR-M output
• Send audio in on balanced XLR-F input (clip +20dBu). Switchable to AES3 I/O (48KHz sampling rate only for AES3).
• On-hold audio in on ¼” TRS jack input (clip +20dBu)

• 10/1000 Ethernet port
• Contact closures
• 9 pin mini DIN
• Serial port on 8 pin mini DIN
• Power in on 4 pin mini DIN
• Universal external power supply +24VDC
• Compliant with worldwide regulations, including FCC, CSA, and CE

When you want to present, broadcast, or record a telephone conversation, you need a device to process the phone call and present it to the console, as well as to separate "send” audio from the "receive” audio on the call. If send and receive audio aren’t isolated, it will result in an echoey, muddy sound - not to mention, annoyed listeners.

As many major markets are shifting from traditional phone lines to Voice-over-IP (VoIP) systems, the digital hybrids that could have performed this job in the past are becoming outmoded. Radio stations need a VoIP hybrid to ensure on-air and recorded phone calls sound beautiful.

A dual-line hybrid, VH2 connects two VoIP lines for individual broadcast or flawless conferencing. VH2 prevents echo and distortion, and automatically adjusts caller audio to a uniform level, leaving you with a result that’s clean and clear. Plus, VH2 uses VoIP phone lines, saving you money and increasing functionality. VH2 can even connect to many VoIP PBX systems.

Main Features:
Audio Processing and Performance:
• Prevents echo and other artifacts
• G.722 codec support for wideband calls. Also supports G.711
• Receive filter reduces telephone line noise
• Selectable automatic gain control (AGC) maintains a consistent audio output, even when the caller signal varies widely
• Selectable caller ducking lowers incoming caller audio so local talent remains in control of the conversation
• Can be configured to automatically answer and disconnect incoming calls

Operation:
• Easily segue from caller-to-caller
• Separately selectable single-ring auto-answer function for assisted or unattended operation
• Handy front panel controls and status indication
• When used with companion VoIP telephone, calls can be answered on handset and easily transferred back and forth to VH2
• Hybrid on/off controls and status remotable via web or contact closures
• Send and caller level indication
• Easy call conferencing
• Dual "On-Hold” audio inputs to send program to callers on hold
• Auto-Switching External Power Supply
• Compliant with worldwide regulations, including FCC, CSA and CE

Audio Configuration:
• Configure for separate caller outs of single caller mix
• Configure for separate send feeds or single
• Pro level, balanced audio I/O in XLR
• Selectable AES3 I/O

IP Features:
• Web-based configuration for the VoIP phone line setup, making it easy to adjust settings remotely from a browser
• Transfer calls back and forth to many PBXs, or use optional companion extension VoIP phone
• Ability to engage or drop or dial calls via web page
• Companion phone - easy to move calls between handset and hybrid with the touch of a button

Innovation

The ARX AFTERBURNER? is a unique Multi Mode compressor/limiter
designed for use in any professional audio dynamics control application.
Multiple Modes
The Afterburner can be set up and used in three different ways:
In Two channel mode, it performs as two independent compressor/limiters,
with 'industry standard' variable Threshold, Ratio and Output gain. In stereo
mode, our New Adaptive Stereo Link circuitry provides increased stereo
imaging accuracy when linking both channels as a stereo pair. A single front
panel switch puts the Afterburner into its alternative Mono mode, setting it up
as a Single channel, Dual Band compressor/limiter, with separate dynamics
control of both Low and High frequencies, opening up a whole new range of
gain control techniques.
Enhance Switch
In any mode, the Afterburner features an 'Enhance' switch, which provides
frequency restoration to preserve the spectral balance of the audio signal,
compensating for the sagging Low and High frequency response of compressed
program material. Think of it as a 'smart' loudness control.
 
Features
Switchable Modes - Stereo; Dual Channel Single band; or Single Channel
Dual Band (Low and High)
Low and High frequency compression in Single Channel mode
'Enhance' switch restores spectral balance of compressed signal
New Hard/Soft knee compression switch
New Adaptive Stereo Link circuit for accurate stereo imaging
New Above/Below Threshold LEDs enable at-a-glance compression
confirmation
Balanced XLR and Jack Inputs and Outputs
Sidechain Insert points
Intuitive user-friendly layout
Flawless performance
 
New Above/Below Threshold LEDs enable at-a-glance compression confirmation
New Hard or Soft knee compression option
New LED metering provides accurate Level status, with separate Gain Reduction
metering in easy to read 'wide scale' meters. There is also comprehensive LED
indication of all operating functions and status in any mode.
Balanced Inputs and Outputs
On the rear panel, each channel has true differential Balanced inputs and outputs,
on both XLR and TRS jack connectors. As well, each channel has a TRS jack
Sidechain access insert point, for applications such as De-essing (when used with
an external equalizer such as the ARX Multi Q or EQ 260).Other features include a
true Hardwire bypass switch for each channel, and passive RFI filters on the inputs.
Universal AC Power
AC power range is a universal 100 to 120V or 220 to 240V AC, and is connected to
the unit via a removable power lead and standard 3 pin IEC connector, with built-in
fuse and voltage change switch.
With its smooth compression, intuitive user friendly layout, high density precision
circuitry, and extensive user-variable operating parameters, the unique ARX Afterburner
is equally at home in Studio, Installation, Broadcast and Sound Reinforcement
environments. It can provide great sounding dynamics control effects that are not
available with any other device.
 
T E C H N I C A L  S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Input Impedance Balanced 20 Kohms, Unbalanced 10 Kohms
Input Headroom + 22 dB
CMRR >60 dB, 20 Hz-20 KHz
Output Impedance Balanced 300 ohms, Unbalanced 150 ohms
Output Level (Max) + 22 dB
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz ±0.2dB
Signal to Noise ratio -93 dB Unweighted, -99 dB 'A' weighted
Distortion .02% THD @ 0dB,1KHz
Dynamic Range 115 dB
Sidechain Insert Impedance 10 Kohm
Filter Section
Filter Type Phase corrected 6dB/octave
Summed Filter Response ±0.2dB through crossover region
Dividing Frequency 250 Hz
Enhance Section
Low Enhance 50 Hz, High Enhance 10 KHz
Power Requirements 100/120 V AC, 220/240 V AC
Weight 5 lbs/2.2 Kg
Dimensions 19“W x 1?“H x 6“D, 482 x 44 x 155mm
Input/OutputConnector type XLR, Balanced Jack
Sidechain Insert Connector TRS Jack

Front Panel Controls
Hardwire bypass IN/OUT switch
Threshold, Ratio and Output Gain controls
Above/Below Threshold LEDs
12 segment LED Output Level display
Numbered marker panel for labelling compressor assigns
7 segment LED Gain Reduction display
Enhance switch and status LED
Adaptive Stereo link switch and status LED
Dual/Single channel mode switch and status LEDs
Rear Panel Connectors
Balanced Inputs and Outputs, on both XLR and TRS jack
connectors. In Single channel (Mono) mode, use Channel
1 Inputs and Outputs only
Sidechain Insert TRS connector on each channel
AC input connector, with voltage switch and fuse.
 

GENERAL DATA
Power Supply 220 / 110V 25 VA
Dimension 434x351x44mm (1 rack unit)
Weight » 4 Kg
MEETING INTERFACE IN / OUT
Connector DB 9 female
Nominal in / out audio level 0 dBm
Input impedance 600 W / 10 KW (selectable)
Output impedance 100 W
* nominal line level: - 6 dBm
** it can vary depending on characteristics of telephone line
All measurements are intended at 1 kHz.
AUDIO PROGRAM IN / OUT
Connectors XLR, electr. balanced
Input impedance 600 W / 10K W (selectable)
Output level * - ¥ ¸ + 16 dBm
Output impedance 100 W
Noise on Receive output 2-Wire separation £ 25 dB**
4-Wire separation £ 70 dB
2-WIRE SECTION
Connector RJ11
Nominal input level - 6 dBm
Nominal output level - 6 dBm
Compensation mode Electronic, transf. decoupled
Impedance 600 W
4-WIRE SECTION
Connector Terminal block
Impedance 600 W
Nominal TX level 0 dBm
Nominal RX level 0 dBm

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• Four independent channels of gating
• Independent key filtering
• Independent Threshold and Release controls
• Differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs
• True RMS level detection
• Stereo Coupling mode
• Switchable +4dBu or -10dBv operation per channel
  
  

  Input Connectors	XLR (Pin 2 and tip hot)
  Input Type	Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  Input Impedance	Balanced > 50 kOhm, unbalanced >25 kOhm
  Max Input	> +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced
  CMRR	40dB: Typically >55 dB at 1 kHz
  Key Input	Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF fitered Balanced 50kOhm, unbalanced > 25 kOhm
  Output Connectors	XLR (Pin 2 hot)
  Output Type	Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  Output Impedance	Balanced 60 Ohm, unbalanced 30 Ohm
  Max Output	> +22 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced
  Bandwidth	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
  Frequency Response	0.35 Hz to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB
  Noise
  Dynamic Range	> 115 dB, unweighted
  THD+Noise	0.008% typical at +4 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), 0.08% typical at +20 dBu (1 kHz unity gain),
  Interchannel Crosstalk
  Stereo Coupling	True RMS Power Summing
  Operating Voltage	100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
  Power Consumption	30 Watts
  Fuse	100-120 VAC:250 mA Slow Blow, 200-240 VAC:125 mA Type T
  Power Connector	IEC receptacle
  Unit Weight	6.9 lbs.
  Shipping Weight	9.3 lbs.