Glensound VITA
Beltpack for On-Air & Communications
Glensound VITA
Commentary Unit With Talkback & Dante Interface
Inputs
The main input on the Glensound VITA is switchable between mic, mic+48v phantom power, and line. The input has an adjustable gain control to meet a wide range of dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones. The input passes through a broadcast quality DSP controlled compressor/limiter circuit prior to the A/D converters to maximize headroom and designed to manage the peaks of excited commentary. The A/D converters are full broadcast spec low noise, 48K 24bit designed for on air use.
Outputs/Talkback
There are two output circuits. One is used as the main programme audio, the other as a talkback circuit. There are separate button controls for each of these using Config+. They can each can be independently configured for latching or momentary, with the programme button also having a ‘cough’ feature. All talkback I/O connections are via the RJ45/CAT5 Dante network audio connection.
Monitoring
There are two monitoring inputs, each with independent level control. Each of these inputs can be switched from the left ear, right ear, or both ears to the stereo headphone amplifier. The headphone amplifier is our high performance intelligent circuit which automatically adjusts its output level for high or low impedance headphones and can also drive mono earpieces and headphones.
There are 2 off 4 LED level meters, both indicating -12 to +6 dB. One LED meter is located on the front panel to enable easy visualization of the audio levels if the VITA is being used as a table-top device, and the other meter is located on the top panel facing the operator when used by its belt clip.
Power
Via PoE on the network connection, or via an external DC power supply.
The VITA is often used as a remote link to the main commentary unit. It is favoured by pitch side interviewers, and is popular in combinations with wireless systems.
The sophisticated, modern looking Windows 10 App allows full remote control of all the features of the Vita.
The App connects to the Vita via the same network as the Dante audio circuits.
One App can connect to multiple Vita’s and multiple Apps running on different PCs can connect to a single Vita.
Controls on the App include:
- Selecting input type (Mic, Line, Mic + 48V Phantom)
- Changing the input gain
- Locking the input gain (to prevent the user altering the gain)
- Monitoring an input level on a small PPM style meter
- Viewing the PGM & TB button on/off state
- Turning the output on/ off for both PGM & TB
- Setting up operation of PGM & TB channels (momentary/ latching etc)
- Changing the interaction between the PGM and TB switches
- Viewing IP & Multicast addresses
- Setting the headphone volume controls range level (fully muted or limited)
- Viewing firmware revision
- Complete commentary functionality and 4W in a small belt pack format
- Main mic/line input is electronically balanced on XLR with adjustable gain control
- Input is switchable from line, mic, or mic + 48v phantom power
- Low noise, high headroom mic amplifier
- 48K 24bit A/D converter
- Headphone output on 6.35 mm jack socket
- Two outputs: one for main programme audio, one for talk back circuit, are both on the single RJ45/CAT5 network audio connection
- Independently configurable buttons for both outputs using Config+: latching, momentary or lazy
- Two inputs for headphone monitoring from network audio connection, both with adjustable level
- Headphone inputs have left/both/right switching
- Glensound intelligent headphone amp provides correct output levels into low or high impedance headphones and can also correctly drive mono earpieces with mono jack plugs.
- Belt clip
- Powered via PoE, or via external 12v DC
- Maximum Dimensions (excluding belt clip): 153 mm x 104 mm x 43mm
- Weight (excluding battery): 355g
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2-Year Warranty
$950.00
