For those that are new to the world of intercom, here are some terms you don't want to confuse with each other: Analog vs. Digital Encore Analog Partyline HelixNet Digital Partyline Analog systems record waveforms as they are. Digital systems will convert the analog waveforms into sets of numbers and record the numbers instead. When played back, the numbers are converted into a voltage stream that approximates the original analog wave. Two-wire vs. Four-wire Four-wire ...