Face Systems Launches Commentator Unit

Face Systems - which manufacture audio routing matrices and monitoring units, as well as providing custom design and manufacturing services - has hailed its COM1401 as a compact and easy to use unit.
Providing all the facilities two commentators will need to cover sports and other outside broadcast events, the unit is designed to connect with a standard eight-pair cable, with internal options to allow the operator to configure the facilities to suit their needs.
It is housed in a light-weight, robust case with raised handles to protect the controls on the top panel, all within a compact 200x200mm footprint.
There are two independent microphone amplifiers, with exceptional low-noise performance, switchable gain and phantom power options and level metering. Selecting any of the momentary talkback keys will mute the main output for that channel and route to one of the four talkback outputs. Each commentator is provided with comprehensive monitoring facilities.
There are four "Reverse" inputs, plus the two commentator microphone channels, each with a volume control and a slide switch to select left ear, right ear or both.
These new units perfectly compliment Face Systems' range of talkback and intercom products.
There is a simple 1U intercom unit with six channels of intercom, each can be configured in several modes, with a versatile facility to link and mix channels. In a small outside broadcast this could be all that is needed, providing easy interface to RT systems, beltpacks and, of course, commentator units. For the larger studio or OB, there is a powerful digital talkback matrix.
This has interfaces for eight panels and up to 16 extra audio input and output channels. Flexible control software allows a wide range of control functions, and the audio channels can be configured for 4-wire or 2-wire use.
For further details visit: www.facesystems.com
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