DigitalMatrix Catalog
DigitalMatrix Catalog
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within Vitec Group for five years, Clear- reflects Clear-Com’s: continuous improvement
Com & Drake have combined their Vitec Group Communications Ltd (VGC)
strengths to provide unrivaled quality and • Primary focus on a single is currently the only intercom supplier to
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have earned the prestigious ISO 9001:2000
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responsible for both brands, with existing and long-term logistics support of
system. In addition, VGC Ltd holds ISO
broadcast Drake products re-badged Clear- sophisticated broadcast intercom
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Com to offer improved product flexibility systems.
Both require continuous commitment to
and choice.
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Unless indicated all products in this
more than 3,000 systems in daily use in changing world of high
catalogue are available for sale in Europe
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after 1st July 2006 and comply with RoHS.
largest intercom supplier to the global systems. Clear-Com is the innovator,
broadcast industry. dedicated to utilizing the latest
technologies.
p3 Digital Matrix
Eclipse - the next generation of Matrix
The Eclipse Omega, Median, & PiCo have port or via interfaces. On most of the panels, ejector tabs for secure and foolproof hot card
been developed using the latest technology to individual listen-level controls allow you to insertion and extraction. Dual redundant power
provide broadcast professionals with the most adjust the level of each key to provide your supplies are front-mounted, with fault alarms
advanced digital matrix intercom on the market. own customized audio “mix”. and separate IEC power connectors, cooling
Common frames, panels & interfaces across fans with a low ambient noise level of <45 dB,
the range give flexibility and easy expandability Unsurpassed audio quality benefits quiet production environments.
as communication requirements grow.
Audio features include 48-kHz sampling for a
full bandwidth frequency response of 30 Hz The Eclipse PiCo frame houses two
Powerful, redundant processing to 22 kHz, +/-3 dB with 24-bit resolution. VOX independent power supplies which can be
The powerful processing card, based on the detection is controlled from the ECS software, connected to a main B back up power source
Motorola 8260 processor, easily handles large and can provide audio gating as well as for redundancy.
system fibre and intelligent linking traffic while signalling. All audio input and output levels and
providing for future expansion capability. The crosspoint levels in the frame are adjustable at
Omega and Median frames feature two CPU 0.355 dB increments.
cards as standard with automatic switching for
failure proof redundancy. Rugged design
The robust mechanical design of the Omega &
Individual level control Median includes an inner chassis with precision
You can adjust both incoming and outgoing guides for the front and rear cards, and a solid
volume levels for each device connected to 12-layer backplane for accurate mounting
a Matrix port, which allows you to connect of the cards and rear connectors. The CPU
the Matrix to a wide variety of panels and card, analogue port card and other system
communications devices, either directly to the cards have a rigid front structure with integral
Digital Matrix p4
Eclipse Omega Eclipse Median Eclipse PiCo
Intelligent linking
You can intelligently link an Eclipse matrix
to other Eclipse matrices. Up to 15 matrices Features: • Intelligent linking between systems
may be connected. The linking between providing efficient system networking
matrices is via dedicated trunk lines between • From 36 ports in 1RU to 512 in 6RU over very large distances (E1/T1/
ports on the linked systems. This capability TDMoIP)
• Fibre-net: multi-frame bus expansion
is in addition to the high-speed link, which via dual redundant fibre • Client and server based configuration
connects two Eclipse-32 frames into one software for LAN or internet access to
non-blocking audio 64-port system. Any port
• Fibre-net provides up to 1302 ports,
and up to 127 digital matrices frame
within the frame may be used as a trunk line
controlled as one • Dual redundant CPU cards with
and carries one full-duplex communications diagnostics
path between the frames. Typically the
• 30Hz to 22kHz audio with 24-bit
sampling • Dual redundant power supplies with
number of trunk lines would equal the alarms
anticipated simultaneous communications • Cat5, digital single-pair or coax panel
p5 Digital Matrix
Eclipse Omega
Eclipse Omega is an advanced digital multichannel audio between panels and
matrix intercom platform, offering up matrix over CAT5 or twisted pair mic cable.
to 512 communication ports in a 6-RU Eclipse features bus expansion via optical
chassis – the highest port density of any fibre, allowing up to 127 frames to be
available system, which is ideal for studio joined into one non-blocking 1302 port
system use. Each of the 16-port matrix matrix system.The fibre rings are fully
cards provides full-duplex connections with redundant and offer high resilience to
panels, external lines, plus interfacing to failure through dual concentric contra-
other matrix systems. rotating rings. Optional bus-expansion cards
are required to enable joining of frames. In
The E-Que card provides up to 60 ports for addition to this bus expansion capability, up
E1, T1, ISDN, VoIP and digital connection to 15 matrix systems can be intelligently
to panels. This provides Eclipse Omega linked via trunking lines, E1/T1 or IP over
systems with wide area networking and larger distances, permitting panel-to-panel
digital telecom interfacing thus saving on communication between and among the
expensive PSTN hybrids. systems in differing cities.
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Eclipse Median
The new Eclipse Median matrix and The interface cards are all powered by a
combined interface frame is designed redundant pair of Median frame PSUs and
to meet the space demands of outside all connections are made safely at the rear.
broadcast vehicles, mobile flight-case The Median matrix uses the same ECS
systems, and anywhere where rackspace software, for setup, on-line control and
is a premium. diagnostics and can connect to all the
same panels and interfaces as the larger
The Median rack houses 9 matrix slots and Eclipse Omega and smaller Eclipse PiCo
8 interface slots in the same 6RU frame. systems.
This gives up to 112 CAT5 panel/4-wire
ports combined with any combination of The Eclipse Median also uses all the same
CCI-22 Party line, FOR-22 4-wire/relay, cards as its bigger brother the Eclipse
TEL-14 dual channel telephone hybrid, Omega and can network with it by both
RLY-6 relay output card or GPI-6 GPI input by Fibre Net and by intelligent trunks. The
interface cards. Median can also intelligently network with
the Eclipse PiCo 1RU matrix.
p7 Digital Matrix
Eclipse PiCo
Eclipse PiCo, digital matrix intercom, A user menu provides quick and easy For OB vans, the Eclipse PiCo has been
offers 36 full-duplex communication ports, access to all port input and output levels, vibration tested to MIL-STO-810F (shock
including four 4-wire ports, in a one rack routing and GPI status. This provides users and vibration) specifications.
unit (1 RU) chassis. The Eclipse PiCo with quick online changes required in OB
matrix supports the same i-stations, 4000 trucks and small studios. The Eclipse PiCo is the perfect solution for
series panels, ICS digital matrix panels and high-quality full duplex communications
interfaces as its larger counterparts, the The Eclipse PiCo matrix allows TCP/IP requiring a moderate number of ports in
Eclipse Omega and Median frames, and is access to the frame for configuration a compact 1-RU form. With the ability to
programmed and controlled with the same updates and networking. The system may expand to 64-ports in 2-RU, tasks such
Eclipse Configuration System software, be accessed remotely for programming or as mobile production, small to mid-sized
ECS. to retrieve configurations. Up to four full- studio integration and sports facilities
system configurations can be stored on the communications are easily realized.
Two Eclipse PiCo frames can be joined Eclipse PiCo matrix frame and an unlimited
together to form a completely non-blocking number of configurations may be backed
audio high speed linked 64-port system up on a computer and downloaded to the
in two rack units (2 RU). Each frame also matrix frame as needed.
provides two power supplies for fail-safe
redundancy, and onboard general-purpose
inputs and outputs.
Digital Matrix p8
Eclipse Configuration Software -
Powerful & Intuitive System Software
The Eclipse configuration software - ECS
is visual and intuitive, featuring graphical
views of frames and panels. ECS has Features :
the ability to focus on and control labels
and functions for each of the individual
panel buttons. This is combined with a • Configuration upload
p9 Digital Matrix
Eclipse 4000 - digital intercom you can rely on
The Eclipse 4000 digital intercom System Networking Unrivaled levels of
system is the state-of-the-art production The E4000 matrices have the same redundancy
communications solution, designed to network capability as the Eclipse Omega The Eclipse 4000 has crosspoint as well as
meet the complex challenges of today’s with full compatibility between matrices. processor and AC and DC power supply
broadcasters. Both Eclipse 4000 intercom Eclipse 4000 networks and Eclipse redundancy. In addition, the Assignment,
matrices have been designed to share networks can be intelligently linked through Diagnostics and Monitoring (ADM)
the same core functionality, range of user E1/VoIP/4-wire trunks or later (2007), fibre. software allows crosspoints, programming
panels and accessories. With a choice and hardware status to be viewed and
of two matrix frame sizes, the capability changed on-line. For the most demanding
Broadcast-quality audio
to support up to 3,000 separate users and safety-critical user environments,
The Eclipse 4000 uses specialised digital
and a wide selection of user panels and Clear-Com can also supply dual redundant
signal processing in the frame, which
interfaces, the E4000 system is the choice Gemini systems giving outstanding
gives low noise output and 17kHz+ audio
of broadcast professionals all over the availability for 0.999995% of the time. Ask
bandwidth that far exceeds CD-quality,
world. us for more information!
resulting in an unsurpassed definition and
clarity, even when many sources are being
Rugged design heard simultaneously.
The Eclipse 4000 4RU and 9RU matrices
use a modular infrastructure, allowing
the system to grow with the needs of
our customers and to incorporate custom
system elements. The system consists
of a central matrix frame with space for
up to 16-port interface, 4 power supplies
and rear-connector units, together with
an extensive range of user panels and
interfaces. The flexible, future-proof E4000
system enables creation of virtually any
type of intercom network.
Features:
redundancy, the E-4920 matrix is ideal for • Dual redundant power supplies with alarms
all broadcast applications. Using a range of • 72 GPI inputs and outputs available on frame
“hot-pluggable” interface cards, the • Remote status monitoring over the web
E-4920 matrix supports direct connection to • Software-controllable VOX detection and audio
the frame without the need for expensive gating
additional patch panels and can incorporate • FreeSpeak-50® for easy connection with digital
FreeSpeak® with the addition of a wireless beltpacks (CellCom® in the USA)
FreeSpeak® cell controller card. • Seamless interfacing with telephone, radios and
IFBs
• Maximum audio output level of 18+d
Display panels
Clear-Com’s display panels give the user an excellent balance of high performance and value.
The 4224RBL features 32 (+32 shift) pushbuttons, with high-contrast VFD (Vacuum
fluorescent display), giving 4 or 8 character key labels with DTMF dial functionality
The ICS-92 comes with 9 selector keys and electronic labels. The 5-character LED
label display is programmable from the configuration software
The powerful ICS-2003 is a 12-key intercom panel with a large, informative display
screen and a keypad for programming, IFBs, Party-Lines, DTMF dialing, and direct
access to any panel or port in the matrix
LCD keypanels
Clear-Com’s innovative LCD keypanels feature high contrast, tri-colour LCD keys that support
two rows of 5-character mnemonics.
The 4212RBL has 12 (+11 shift) keys, with individual rotary controls
above each key to adjust listen levels
The 4222RBL has 24 (+23 shift) keys, with individual rotary controls
above each key to adjust listen levels
The 4222sRBL panel provides a supervisor with the audio and visual
information presented to an operator and allows the supervisor to
take parallel control of a remote position, for example to initiate
corrective actions should a problem occur
The i-station modularity allows users to expand the panel facilities as the
system requirements grow. i-Stations also provide a universal baseline
unit which can be built up from 8 to 32 keys, or more with expansion,
for simple user positions to those which require 32 keys with updateable
back-lit displays and dedicated crosspoint level changes.
Desktop Panels
The 4294 Desktop panel is ideal for use in facilities where rack
space is unavailable and features 16 (+16 shift) pushbuttons with a
4/8 character display.
Each 4-way interface frame operating Latest Echo cancelling technology enables Each frame comes with web client
back to back with another provides these the use of either headset or gooseneck mic application that provides for both IP line
connectivity opportunities: and loudspeaker operation by reducing the and CODEC setup and diagnostics that can
loop audio echo digitally. The IP processing be monitored from a centralised remote
• Up to 4 remote user panels intelligently engine uses the very latest in Real Time maintenance position.
linked backed to the matrix with all the Processing (RTP) and Type of Service
functionality of a locally connected panel. (ToS) technology to provide high priority
• tunnelling that ensures that the best
• Up to 4 intelligent trunk lines between connectivity is maintained even in highly
remote matrix systems which provides loaded networks.
efficient and automatically managed
routing between remote systems. The Eclipse VoICE also provides for future
• centralized internet telephony enabling low
• Up to 4 4-wire Audio pairs and 4 cost telephone access to all users on the
Asynchronous RS-422 data links matrix system.
between remote sites.
•
• Up to 4 Remote PC based Intercom
stations to matrix ports.
FIM-108
IMF-102 The FIM-108 is a 1-RU optical fibre interface for use with the
The IMF-102 interface frame combines an internal power supply, Clear-Com Eclipse, 4000 series II and Matrix Plus digital intercom
connection for a second redundant supply, a rear input/output systems. Each pair of fibre interfaces allows up to eight digital
connector panel, and slots for two modular interfaces - all in a 1-RU matrix intercom stations or interfaces to be remotely connected to
chassis. The compact frame offers a practical way to add a small the matrix card frame via optical fibre or coaxial cable.
quantity of interfaces to an Eclipse Omega, PiCo or other digital
intercom system.
Interface Frames
Eclipse 4000
FIM-108
Eclipse PiCo
Interface Modules
RLY-6 GPI-6
Headsets
i-Stations
Non Display Panels
i-1400
4212RBL LCD Keypanel
4215RBL Non-Display Panel
i-1410
i-1430
ICS-1016 32-Key Pushbutton Station
e-1400
4226RBL Non-Display Panel
e-1410
ICS-2003
i-Station Modules
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