Clear-Com Enhances HelixNet

Clear-Com has announced a number of enhancements to the HelixNet intercom system, and these will be presented at the upcoming AES NY 2017 show, Booth 828, 18 – 20 October.

The new features include binaural listening in the HelixNet HXII-BP-X5 beltpack, a six-fold increase in I/O ports, and direct connections to the Agent-IC mobile app and VoIP phones.

The HelixNet HXII-BP-X5 Beltpack now features binaural (split ear) functionality to enable program feed from one channel to one ear, while the feed from the intercom channel is heard on the other ear. This feature adds to the existing capability of mixing audio from both channels in both ears.

By connecting Clear-Com LQ Series devices to the HelixNet Mainstation via an Ethernet module, users can gain up to 24 audio I/O ports assigned to any of the 12 or 24 intercom channels in HelixNet. These additional ports supplement the HelixNet ports for interfacing with 2-wire and/or 4-wire intercom or audio devices, creating a higher density digital partyline intercom system. As HelixNet and LQ are linked over LAN and WAN IP networks, users can move these extra audio connections to the next room or the other side of a facility. Signals from any remote devices are routed over IP to the assigned HelixNet end point(s).

Through the LQ interface, any user on the HelixNet system is now able to communicate with users on Clear-Com's Agent-IC mobile apps running on smart iOS or Android devices over WiFi, as well as users on VoIP phones via SIP connection. This ability is useful in applications where core production team members on the HelixNet system may need to add a few extra intercom positions at remote locations or for contributing users; or for a production member to switch their comms connection to their smart phone or a VoIP phone in order to step away from their assigned position momentarily.

AES NY 2017 is co-located with NAB NY 2017, where Clear-Com can be found at Level 3, Hall B, Booth N332. The events take place at the Javits Convention Center in New York.

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(JP/MH)