Clear-Com On-Air Announcer's Console

On-Air Announcer Console, ROHS Compatible

The On-Air Announcer Console is the ultimate broadcast-quality tool for announcers and commentators. The AB-120 integrates all of the inputs, outputs, and controls necessary at the announce position, including intercom "Talkback," IFB receiver, and a silent "Mute" button that provides noise-free cough and "mic on/off" switching. Extremely flexible, the console is easily configured for practically any combination of audio sources, microphones, headsets, or intercom systems, ensuring quality audio and powerful communications.

Technical 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

Party-line Output:

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

Party-line Input:

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

Frequency Response:

• Dynamic Mic - Party-line: 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
• Party-line - Headset Out: 150Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB

Max Distortion:

• Dynamic Mic - Party-line: <0.1%
• Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <0.05%
• IFB Input - Headset Out: <0.5%
• Party-Line - Headset Out: <0.1%

Noise:

• Dynamic Mic - Party-line: <-75 dBu
• Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <-85 dBu
• IFB Input - Headset Out: <-65 dBu
• Party-Line - Headset Out: <-65 dBu

Max Gain:

• Dynamic Mic - Party-line: 41 dB + 3 dB
• Dynamic Mic - Hot Mic Out: 40 dB + 3 dB
• IFB Input - Headset Out: 40 dB/22 dB (switchable) + 3 dB
• Party-line - 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
• Environmental: 32° – 122° F (0° – 50° C)

Dimensions:

• 6.0" W x 3.0" H x 8.0" D (152 mm x 76 mm x 203 mm)

Weight:

• 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)