Glensound GS-FW008 4-Wire Intercom Beltpack

Product overview

Glensound GS-FW008 is a compact 4-wire intercom beltpack designed for outside broadcast, studio and live production environments where dependable cue, talkback and monitoring facilities are essential. It is a highly versatile single-circuit unit that combines microphone input, headphone monitoring and 4-wire connectivity in a rugged portable format. The beltpack is intended for users who need a practical communications tool for presenter cueing, operator talkback and IFB-style workflows in fast-moving production settings.

Key features

• Single-circuit 4-wire intercom beltpack for broadcast and OB use
• Mic, mic with 12V phantom power or line input selectable on the main input
• Integrated headphone amplifier with dual 6.35mm headphone outputs
• 4-wire input and output with IFB interrupt functionality
• Stereo input and stereo loop-through for programme monitoring
• Latching and momentary talk switching for flexible operation
• Powered by internal PP3 battery or external 12 to 20V DC supply
• Bright power LED with low-battery indication

Connectivity and operation

The Glensound GS-FW008 provides a standard 3-pin XLR microphone input and a 6.35mm headphone output arrangement suited to common broadcast headset and monitoring setups. The main input can be switched between mic, mic with 12V phantom power and line level, with adjustable gain for matching different sources. Separate 4-wire and stereo inputs are mixed to the headphone amplifier for monitoring, while the 4-wire path can be interrupted by the IFB switch to support cue and talkback workflows commonly used in commentary, production and outside broadcast systems.

In use

In daily operation, Glensound GS-FW008 is well suited to production teams that need a simple, reliable and portable communications interface. Its rugged aluminium beltpack format, battery or external powering options and straightforward control layout make it easy to deploy in temporary or permanent installations. These qualities make Glensound GS-FW008 a practical choice for broadcast engineers and operators looking for dependable communications equipment within the wider Outside Broadcast and Talkback categories.