Assigning Audio

In FreeSpeak II Base, audio routes can be made between beltpacks and external interfaces by putting all members (audio feeds and beltpacks) in a Channel together. In this way, beltpacks, audio and the controller all communicate with each other. A Channel operates as a Partyline or conference.

You can see all active sources in a Channel or Group in the Assignments page.

Audio can also be configured into Groups. Groups are programed in a similar way to Channels; simply assign the audio sources to the Group (Group Members) and then program a key to talk to the Group. Ports, the Base headset, and beltpacks can all become Group members. Once a Group member, users will be able to hear announcements to the Group, and reply using the Reply key.

Channel or Group?

Both Channels and Groups are essentially digital containers for digital audio sources, allowing communication between members.

Channel

A Channel operates as an intercom Partyline or conference. All members can talk to and listen to all other members, as long as they have keys to do so.

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You can see Channel members in the Assignments page of the CCM. Navigate to Assignments.

Group

A Group configuration enables an announcement or broadcast to a number of members simultaneously.

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A group member can reply directly to the announcer using the Reply key. The other group members will not hear this.

Example Group set-up

To set up a Group you must first put the members in the Group. Ports, Beltpacks and the Base headset can all become members of a Group. When the members of the Group are assigned, you must program a key to talk to the Group members.

How to make an audio source a Group member

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How to program a Talk key to the Group

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You can see Group members in the Assignments page of the CCM. Navigate to Assignments and click/touch the Groups tab. Beltpacks will only be visible in the Group when they are online.

Follow steps 1. to 3. to connect audio from external devices to the Base Station, populate Channels and and set up communication with beltpacks.

1. Connect 2-Wire or 4-Wire audio devices to interfaces/ports.

2. Assign interfaces/ports to Channels.

Setting audio on interfaces/ports can be done from the CCM or the Base Station:

1. Port assignment in the CCM.

2. Port assignment from the Base Station menu screens

When selecting an audio source for any key, (in this example key C on a beltpack), instead of selecting a Channel, select a beltpack Role or port.

This creates a point-to-point connection. A similar effect could be achieved by putting two beltpacks into a Channel of their own.