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The HelixNet IP networking guide provides specifications, best practices and guidance for the integration of HelixNet into an existing or new IP network.
Four local from any networked Main Station. One local and any networked program audio feeds (assignable to intercom channels).
Intercom Line: (1) 3-pin XLR-M, (1) 3-pin XLR-F
Intercom Line Pin Function:
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: +30V DC and Audio
Pin 3: -30V DC and Audio
Ethernet/PoE: Ethercon RJ-45
Headset: 4-pin XLR–M
Gooseneck Mic: 3-pin Tuchel
USB: Type A
Program: 3-pin XLR–F
SA (Stage Announce): 3-pin XLR–M
Hot Mic/IFB Interface: 1/4” (0.64 cm) phone jack
GPIO: 9 way D-type male (1 Opto-Iso GPI, 1 GPO Relays)
DC Power: 3-pin to AC adapter (provided)
Headset Mic Impedance: 200Ω (Dynamic)
Headset Mic Voltage: 1.7V (Electret selectable)
Limiter: +23dB
The following specified for a route to four-wire output at 0dBu out:
Mic Gain: 60dB (Dynamic), 45dB (Electret)
Frequency Response: 300Hz – 10 kHz ±3dB
Contoured for Intelligibility Distortion: <0.2% THD @ 1kHz
Distortion: <0.2% THD @ 1kHz
Noise: <-55dBu (Dynamic),<-65dBu (Electret)
Load Impedance: >32Ω
Output Level: +12dBu before clipping
Sidetone: -12dBu (selectable)
The following specified for a route from a four-wire input at 0dBu in:
Max Gain: 0dB
Frequency Response: 180Hz – 11kHz +3dB
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1kHz
Noise: <-65dBu
Headphone Limiter: 0dBu (selectable)
Load Impedance: 8Ω
Output Level: +18dBu before clipping
The following specified for a route from a four-wire input at 0dBu in:
Max Gain: 18dB
Frequency Response: 200Hz – 10kHz ±3dB
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1kHz
Noise:<-50dBu
Maximum Level Before Clipping: +18dBu
Nominal Input Level: 0dBu (selectable)
Input Impedance: >= 10KΩ
The following specified for a route to four-wire output at 0dBu out:
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 10kHz ±3dB
Distortion: <0.2% THD @ 1kHz
Noise: <-65dBu
Maximum Level Before Clipping: 18dBu
Nominal Output Level: 0dBu (selectable)
Output Impedance: <= 100Ω
The following specified for a route from a dynamic headset:
Frequency Response: 300Hz – 12kHz ±3dB
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1kHz
Noise: <-55dBu
Maximum Level Before Clipping: +12dBu
Nominal Output Level: 0dBu (selectable)
Output Impedance: <= 100Ω
The following specified for a route from a dynamic headset:
Frequency Response: 300Hz – 12kHz ±3dB
Distortion: <0.2% THD @ 1kHz
Noise: <-55dBu
Via Powerline:
4W DC Voltage Range: ±30V
Via AC Adapter:
Input Voltage Range: 100 – 240VAC
Input Frequency Range: 50 – 60Hz
Input Power: <= 250VAC
AC Adapter Power Connector: IEC60320- 1-C14
Via Power-over-Ethernet (PoE):
Connector: RJ-45
Conforms to PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af-2003
Power Required: 13W
32º – +104ºF (0 – +40ºC)
90% relative humidity
1.75 x 19 x 6.4 in (HxWxD)
(44 x 483 x 165 mm)
4 lbs (1.8kg)
