Clear-Com^® introduces new mid-sized
Eclipse frame at IBC 2005

News Release: July 27, 2005

Based on the award-winning Eclipse 208, the Eclipse Median has been developed to suit systems where space is restricted, such as OB vans. Clear-Com has designed this matrix to incorporate 8 interface slots and still provide 112 ports in a small 6RU frame!

The Median differs from the E208 by including 8 interface slots to make the Median more suited to facilities where space is at a premium. The 8 slots use existing Clear-Com interfaces such as:

• CCI-22 – partyline
• FOR-22 - 4-wire/radio
• TEL-14 – telephone
• RLY-6 – Relays
• GPI-6 – General purpose inputs

The Eclipse Median has 112 ports (using the MVX-16) as 9 slots with 2 being used for redundant CPUs. Each of the 16 port matrix cards provides full duplex connections with panels and external lines plus intelligent interfacing to other matrices.

Chris Exelby, Managing director for Clear-Com says, “The development of the Eclipse Median shows our commitment to mid-sized applications, which account for a large and very important portion of the broadcast market. The Eclipse Median further demonstrates the flexibility of the easily scalable Eclipse range, allowing us to meet the needs of our customers with a cost effective solution”.

The frame will also take the new E-Que card for T1, ISDN, IP and FreeSpeak/CellCom - due for release in 2006. This will allow up to 420 ports in 6RU!

The Eclipse Matrix is programmed via the Eclipse configuration software (ECS), which uses the latest in Client & Server PC technology to provide centralised management of widely distributed Eclipse frames

The ECS software is visual and intuitive, featuring graphical views of frames and panels with the ability to focus on and control labels and functions for each of the individual panel buttons. This is combined with a series of drop down menus to access different features of the system such as label assignments, interfacing, DTMF access, key functions and much more.

Witness our award winning intercom technology at IBC 2005, Hall 11, Stand 521.