GS-FW012 ip

The GS-FW012 ip is the Dante network audio version of the GS-FW012 4W unit.

There are still four inputs for the top panel loudspeaker or headphone monitoring, each with their own level controls and each being derived from the Dante network.  There are still four talkback outputs each being routed to the Dante network.

Both the inputs and outputs are presented via a single rear panel Neutricon RJ45/CAT5 connection that is Dante/AES67 compliant.

The four talkback outputs are identical.  Each has a 3 position lever key talk switch that is either off, locked on, or in a sprung push to talk mode.  The output of each circuit can be off unless the talkback button is pressed, looping the the associated Dante input input, or outputting the local cue input.

The local cue input is presented on XLR and has it’s own level pot for the speaker or headphone monitoring.

A good quality microphone amplifier with adjustable gain followed by a compressor limiter is built into the unit making its talkback outputs to the Dante network crystal clear. Conversion of the audio signals to/ from the Dante network are by low noise, high bandwidth 48K 24bit converters providing superb performance.

Audio I/O can be routed via the digital Dante router.  The free Dante Controller software configures all routes and can be downloaded by clicking here.

There is an internal switch mode power supply, or the GS-FW012 ip can be powered via PoE via the CAT5 connection. If both supplies are present then they will act as redundant supplies.

Express ip MINI

The Express ip Mini is a compact simple to operate, 2 user network audio commentary box, that is ideal for both the occasional & the daily provider of commentary facilities.

Its low cost keeps the accountant happy, its simple facilities makes it very easy to setup for the engineer and the familiar Glensound control surface keeps the commentators satisfied.

Having been involved in designing and manufacturing commentary boxes for over 40 years the Express ip Mini is a culmination of all our years of experience and has been designed to provide just enough of the basic facilities required for everyday commentary in a very robust & easy to use package.

Express ip MKII

The Express ip MKII was designed to provide a quick and easy solution when it is necessary to provide interfacing for two commentators, with simple facilities, into a Dante/ AES67 audio network. This high quality commentary unit is ideal for those looking for cost effective solutions without paying for unwanted features; the Express ip MKII is worthy of investigation.

InputsTwo front panel mic inputs with selectable 48v phantom power.

Outputs/TalkbackEach mic input has its own individual output. The second mic output can be switched on the rear panel to be a mix of both mic inputs.  The two talkback circuits have individual outputs and are common for both commentators.

MonitoringThere are four inputs for external sources, and one sidetone pot of their own voice and another pot for monitoring the other commentator. These are available independently to each commentator on individual pots, so each can adjust the inputs for their own preference of mix level. There are two 6.35mm headphone sockets – 1 for each commentator. A 7 segment LED PPM meter displays level.

NetworkThe network connection is AES67/Dante compatible and is available on the rear panel on an RJ45/CAT5 connection.  It offers 4 input channels and 4 output channels.

PowerThere is an internal switch mode AC power supply, or the Express ip can be powered by PoE if powered by a switch that provides power over Ethernet.

STYX

STYX (pronounced sticks) is a hugely versatile configurable 48 x 46 mixer/ utility device with 32 x 32 network audio inputs & outputs with the added benefit of 6 x 6 analogue line level circuits, 2 x 2 AES3 circuits, 3(+3) x microphone/line inputs, 2 line up tone inputs & 3 stereo headphone outputs.

The front panel features 24 x assignable rotary encoders and 24 x assignable illuminated switches, plus a mono assignable PPM and LED graph to indicate positioning of the encoders when they are used.

The real power of STYX is its Windows 10 application which in real time can adjust any of the 2208 mixer cross point levels, provides many setup options, and importantly, allows presets to be stored and recalled.

Reliability is key, STYX has multiple redundant power supply sources and redundant network interfaces.

Divine

Divine is a new concept in powered network audio monitors. It is housed in a hard-wearing fully sealed die cast enclosure, is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) and boasts the very latest low noise high output class D power amplifier.

Internally a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) takes careful care of the audio signals, including state of the art compression and limiting circuits, while a microprocessor provides full setup and control via a small rear panel LCD. Control of setup and day

to day operation of the Divine will also be available on our Windows 10 application GlenController including the ability to group multiple Divines together and control their level simultaneously.

Divine can receive up to four* Dante (AES67 compliant) audio over IP (AoIP) inputs.  These inputs can be selected by the user on a large clear front panel select switch.  The four audio inputs can also be easily mixed together and their individual levels adjusted.

A priority system is provided to allow one (or more) of the inputs to automatically duck another. This can be very useful if you want to monitor one source but also listen to another when audio is present, such as sending show relay to dressing rooms in a theatre but having the stage manager’s call and building fire alarm take precedence when they’re active.

The die cast enclosure has been carefully designed to provide full protection of all control knobs, switches and ports to prevent damage. Uniquely, the housing also features a standard PC screen Vesa mount, meaning that you can purchase any standard Vesa mounting solution to hang/ mount your Divine on, saving you lots of money. Standard microphone stand threads are also provided in the base for an alternative support solution.

Different preset EQs and an LF cut can all be set in the user menu to allow the Divine to be used for a variety of applications.

Divine is so much more than just another powered loudspeaker.

DARK16O

The DARK16O is a versatile break out box for receiving analogue audio from a network utilising the Dante and AES67 audio over IP (AoIP) protocols.

In total there are 16 channels of audio being received from the AoIP network and converted via low noise DACs (Digital to Analogue Converters) to balanced analogue outputs.

For ease of cabling audio outputs are presented as balanced circuits on Neutrik XLRs.

Being designed for resilient broadcast applications the DARK16O features both redundant power supplies and redundant Dante network links with link status GPOs (general purpose outputs (solid state relays)). Both primary and secondary network links are provided with both magnetic (copper RJ45) and fibre (SFP) interface connections. The Dante system itself provides a completely transparent redundant link system which means that if the DARK16O lost its primary link circuit, the secondary link would automatically take over with no loss of audio.

The primary and secondary network interfaces are routed internally via a network switch.  It is possible to set this switch to work as a traditional network switch instead of the default redundant mode.  This means that there would be just one link to the Dante/ AES67 network and the other connections of the switch could have other Dante or network devices connected to them. As with all Dante devices, once set up, DARK16O units can be directly connected with each other with no external network hardware.

DARK16I

The DARK16I is a versatile box for converting analogue audio inputs to an AoIP system utilising the Dante and AES67 audio over IP (AoIP) protocols.

In total there are 16 audio input channels, all being simultaneously converted to the AoIP network via high quality low noise analogue to digital converters.

For ease of cabling audio inputs are balanced circuits on Neutrik XLRs.

Being designed for resilient broadcast applications, the DARK16I features both redundant power supplies and redundant Dante network links with link status GPOs (general purpose outputs (solid state relays)). Both primary and secondary network links are provided with both magnetic (copper RJ45) and fibre (SFP) interface connections. The Dante system itself provides a completely transparent redundant link system which means that if the DARK16I lost its primary link circuit the secondary link would automatically take over with no loss of audio.

The primary and secondary network interfaces are routed internally via a network switch.  It is possible to set this switch to work as a traditional network switch instead of the default redundant mode.  This means that there would be just one link to the Dante/ AES67 network and the other connections of the switch could have other Dante or network devices connected to them. As with all Dante devices, once set up, DARK16I units can be directly connected with each other with no external network hardware.

DARK88 MKII

The DARK88 MKII is a versatile break in/ out box for sending/ receiving analogue audio to/ from a network utilising the Dante audio over IP (AoIP) protocol.

In total there are 8 channels of audio sent from the DARK88 MKII into the network. The DARK88 MKII has 8 of analogue electronically balanced audio inputs on Neutrik XLRs.

Simultaneously there are 8 channels of audio being received from the network by the DARK88 MKII and these incoming circuits are provided as outputs from the DARK88 MKII in analogue.

Network sample rates of up to 192KHz are accommodated seamlessly within the DARK88 MKII.

Being designed for resilient broadcast applications the DARK88 MKII features both redundant power supplies and redundant Dante network links. Both primary and secondary network links are provided with both magnetic (copper RJ45) and fibre (SFP) interface connections. The Dante system itself provides a completely transparent redundant link system which means that if the DARK88 MKII lost its primary link circuit the secondary link would automatically take over with no loss of audio.

The primary and secondary network interfaces are routed internally via a network switch.  It is possible to set this switch to work as a traditional network switch instead of the default redundant mode.  This means that there would be just one link to the Dante network and the other connections of the switch could have other Dante or network devices connected to them. As with all Dante devices, once set up, DARK88 MKII units can be directly connected with each other with no external network hardware.

On the front panel, LEDs indicate the status of the 2 power supplies and the 2 network links. GPO status outputs are also provided for external indication of the power supply & network status.

Network connections are placed on the front panel of the DARK88 MKII in order that the network cables (or fibres) match those of a rack mounted professional network switch, making installation and tracing interconnecting cables easy. Fibre connections are via SFP slots, meaning that users can select their own preferred fibre type & connector style by installing their own fibre SFP modules (a selection of modules is available from Glensound if preferred).

The DARK88 MKII features the Brooklyn module from Audinate which is AES67 compliant.

DARK8ADI

The DARK8ADI (Analogue & Digital Input) is a very powerful Dante®/ AES67 network audio interface, in a robust 1RU 19″ subrack It has a 8 of low noise analogue line inputs and 4 of transformer balanced AES3 digital audio inputs. These inputs are transmitted on a fully redundant Dante/ AES67 network interface.

In total 16 audio circuits are sent to the Dante/ AES67 network. Eight of these circuits are always derived from the 4 x AES3 inputs, the other eight are automatically switched between the AES3 and analogue inputs. If the DARK8ADI detects valid AES3 signal on a channel then this will be routed to the network output.  If no valid AES3 is detected then the analogue input will be routed to the network output instead of the AES3.

The rugged design, redundant mains powering & redundant network facility of the unit means that it can easily be placed and left unattended wherever audio sources are required.

Eight Analogue Audio InputsThe DARK8ADI has 8 electronically balanced analogue line level audio inputs. Each input is on its own Neutrik 3 pin XLR socket.Quality Analogue To Digital ConvertersTo get the best possible results from your analogue audio inputs, the very best widest range analogue to digital converters (ADCs) currently available are used to make sure the digital audio on your network is as good as it possibly can be.Four AES3 Audio InputsThe DARK8ADI has 4 transformer balanced digital AES3 audio inputs. Each input is on its own Neutrik 3 pin XLR socket. These inputs can accept sample rates up to 192kHz.

Analogue/ AES3 Auto SwitchingEight of the audio outputs are derived from both the 4 x AES3 inputs and the 8 analogue inputs, whereby the AES3 inputs take priority to the analogue circuits. Our input circuitry looks for valid AES3 data streams on the AES3 inputs.  If one is detected then the pair of audio outputs (AES3 is two audio channels) associated with that circuit will be routed to the Dante/ AES67 output and if no valid AES3 signal is detected then the analogue input will be routed to that output.

AES3 Network OutputsAs well as the switched outputs, the outputs of the 4 x AES3 input circuits are always routed to 8 audio channels of the AoIP network.

Sample Rate ConvertersThe AES3 audio inputs are fed through sample rate converters so that they match the AoIP networks sample frequency. The AoIP network supports up to 192kHz sampling and the AES3 inputs can be between 32 & 192kHz.

Network InterfaceThere are 4 network interfaces on the DARK8ADI. There are 2 x Neutrik Ethercon (RJ45) connectors and there are also 2 x SFP slots for customers to fit their own preferred fibre interfaces.

Redundant Network InterfaceWhen using the Dante protocol it is possible to set the DARK8ADI to have a fully redundant network interface whereby a completely glitch free automatic redundant audio network link is provided across 2 of the network interfaces.

PowerEach DARK8ADI can be powered from two independent sources to provide a multi-redundant power option.Two wide range switch mode power supplies are fitted as standard to provide redundant mains power supplies.

Alarms & LEDsThe front panel features two LEDs (one indicating OK and the other fault) for both power supplies and both network ports. This data OK/ Fault information is also provided on solid state relay outputs on front panel D connectors.

DARK8MAIR

The DARK8MAIR (Microphone Analogue Input Rackmount) is a very powerful Dante/ AES67 network audio interface, in a robust stage box/ throw down style. It has a 8 of low noise mic/line inputs which are remotely controlled by a Windows 10 app. The outputs of the microphone amplifiers are transmitted on a fully redundant Dante/ AES67 network interface.

Having 8 of low noise high quality microphone inputs makes the DARK8MAIR perfect for transporting audio circuits from a stage or a pitch side position to a mixer or other location within an audio network.

The rugged design, PoE/ Mains powering & remote control facility of the unit means that it can easily be placed and left unattended wherever audio sources are required.