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Ultra-Portable IP Audiocodec that is easy to configure and use

Optimized for OPUS encoding algorithms

USER’S MANUAL

ED. 04/21

V. 1.1 - 11/05/2021

Firmware Versions:

CPU 9.30 / DSP 3.35 or higher

Software Version:

AEQ ControlPHOENIX 2.2.1.47 or higher

App Version:

AEQ TALENT PILOT 1.0.2 or higher

Summary of Contents for TALENT

Page 1: ...configure and use Optimized for OPUS encoding algorithms USER S MANUAL ED 04 21 V 1 1 11 05 2021 Firmware Versions CPU 9 30 DSP 3 35 or higher Software Version AEQ ControlPHOENIX 2 2 1 47 or higher A...

Page 2: ...and Panorama encoder 13 3 6 Headphone and output line Bluetooth Encoder 13 3 7 Call control keys 14 3 8 Microphone ON OFF MUTE key 14 3 9 Status indicators 14 4 CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OPTIONS FR...

Page 3: ...with the Ethernet interface 55 7 3 Technical Service and on line manuals 56 7 4 Saving and loading configurations 56 7 5 Status menu 57 7 6 SNMP 57 7 7 Remotely rebooting the equipment 58 8 TECHNICAL...

Page 4: ...74 Application note AN0H 74 D2 Special applications using different kinds of Internet physical accesses or point to point connections 74 Application note AN1 74 Application note AN2 74 Application not...

Page 5: ...to transfer audio between a smart device and TALENT audiocodec HELP function that allows the journalist to use the system to request for assistance from the station when facing an unexpected situation...

Page 6: ...the factory with DHCP option activated configured to obtain its complete IP configuration from a DHCP server This interface provides access to Wired networks Local area networks Cable ADSL Fiber and V...

Page 7: ...ation of other coding algorithms may be evaluated according to each customer s specific requirements Please ask AEQ Sales Department or authorized dealers in order to get more information 1 4 Audio Ro...

Page 8: ...ecification was developed to guarantee compatibility between equipment from different manufacturers in applications for professional quality audio contribution over IP networks Therefore it is possibl...

Page 9: ...out 2 1 2 Microphone input XLR 3 female connector Balanced connection Input Female Male plug cable XLR 3 pinout Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Input Pin 3 Input The microphone input features a high quality low no...

Page 10: ...return a different confirmation tone and will return to DHCP mode without any further changes 2 If the push button is held pressed for a longer time until it emits 2 beeps and it is released at that m...

Page 11: ...manual The connector is a standard RJ45 10 100 BT type with the following pin assignment RJ45 connector pinout 2 2 5 Micro USB connector This connector is reserved for factory maintenance uses and fo...

Page 12: ...ion software for AEQ TALENT Phoenix STRATOS STUDIO MERCURY VENUS VENUS V2 VENUS V3 and ALIO audiocodecs This chapter describes the first option 3 1 Power ON indicator 3 2 Level indicator It operates a...

Page 13: ...the outputs currently listening to the PROGRAM bus 3 seconds after the last adjustment of the knob the yellow LED will extinguish and the encoder returns to normal microphone gain adjustment mode Pres...

Page 14: ...is above 57 dBFS and extinguishes when it is below that level for longer than 2 seconds IP ready indicator This indicator is off when there is no LAN connection and stays illuminated when the unit is...

Page 15: ...he explanations provided in this and following chapters step by step This manual will describe particular TALENT options only as well as some important procedures while the detailed operation is detai...

Page 16: ...NNECTED_NO_DATA NO_SYNC CONNECTED TO calling called equipment s name or number identifier number or Unknown when ID is not provided or not connected when there is no established communication On the r...

Page 17: ...t the left entering the input mixer that can be open by clicking on the Config Mix button see paragraph 4 1 2 This mixer outputs two buses TX PROGRAM and CUE prelisten The first bus is sent to the PRO...

Page 18: ...evel etc Audio can be controlled in real time from the control PC alternatively or in parallel with the unit front panel and AEQ TALENT PILOT App MIC and Line Bluetooth input channels feature the foll...

Page 19: ...nto a floating window that you can move to the desired position By default it is possible to open up to 2 vumeters windows in the application for example to check audio transmission between two connec...

Page 20: ...one end only and thus we only need to know the IP address and ports of one of the communication ends When calling in RTP mode the destination identifier must look like this IP_address destination port...

Page 21: ...vide connection with remote unit through any network even Internet without caring about IP addresses Both units local and remote must be registered in the same SIP server which function is to maintain...

Page 22: ...lected SIP server By default the data configured in this field in order to use AEQ server are the following o User the User Name configured in Factory phxtalent_1231 for instance o Pwd the Password as...

Page 23: ...31 172 26 5 57 When the correspondent SIP port is not the 5060 SIP Standard port the identifier must include the used port For instance phxtalent_1231 172 25 32 11 5061 When you create a Call Book the...

Page 24: ...ress with the equipment part filled with 1 s For instance if the IP address of our codec is 192 168 20 3 and network mask is 255 255 255 0 the corresponding broadcast address is 192 168 20 255 However...

Page 25: ...creation of the new contact Give the new contact a name i e RTP_REPLICAS1 select RTP as the interface mode specify the main destination IP address and port 192 168 1 68 5008 respectively in this exam...

Page 26: ...nit will start emitting the audio streams to the main address and to the specified replica addresses TALENT will stop sending replicas as soon as the call is manually hung The list will be erased from...

Page 27: ...s Translation typically performed by routers We can select among several modes depending on the kind of network the units are connected to TALENT offers a total of six different operating modes when t...

Page 28: ...us some data to be configured in the unit and configure the router to open and redirect some IPs and ports port forwarding The procedure is described in detail in the following Application Note we rec...

Page 29: ...in its SIP messages The router or firewall administrator must tell you the value of this parameter Usually the administrator will take out SIP traffic and RTP using the same public IP configure in poi...

Page 30: ...he reception buffer When it is defined as adaptive TALENT will start to shorten it from this value as the network s transmission quality allows If it is defined as FIXED this max value will remain as...

Page 31: ...ed will be limited to those includes in the selected profile This possibility allows for the configuration of the parameters associated to the coding to be used in Audio over IP networks basing on SIP...

Page 32: ...external addresses resolution server valid in the geographic zone where codec is placed or internal server inside the local network authorized to translate alphanumeric URL identifiers into IP address...

Page 33: ...ars only one time and has no activation or deactivation These alarms are sent whenever they change but we can choose from the SNMP client which ones are shown treated and which not The first 4 audio a...

Page 34: ...n 2 2 1 1 or higher of the application allows you to configure a numerical password of up to 4 digits required in order to be able to control the unit by clicking on User Password checkbox in Syslog t...

Page 35: ...nge input routing MIC Line in ON AIR allows or forbids the user to change Input Routing from TALENT s user panel The restriction affects all 2 inputs Modify input level allows or forbids the user to m...

Page 36: ...interface that can be enabled disabled are LINE IN BT On Air left encoder short pressing If this option is activated the ON AIR of the input line will be activated with a short press of the left enco...

Page 37: ...control and you don t need to pair it The App will automatically detect it Once you have made sure that both devices are visible you don t really need to check this every time you use the App next run...

Page 38: ...ooth symbol of the device will be illuminated So if the audio link is also paired this indicator will have a pinkish color 5 3 Main Screen Once the desired device is found and selected after a few sec...

Page 39: ...ished communication It can be off on or blinking When it is off the communications channel is idling no communication is attempted When it is ON there is a bi directional communication successfully es...

Page 40: ...ight indicates when illuminated red that the auxiliary Bluetooth input is ON AIR thus being sent to program Audio outputs control This rotary encoder allows for access to the audio outputs configurati...

Page 41: ...tive on the LAN port and that IP configuration is valid it was either manually assigned or obtained from a DHCP server In Proxy SIP PSIP mode it also implies that registration on the configured SIP se...

Page 42: ...s responsibility to choose adequate contacts according to the communications mode selected at each moment Proxy SIP RTP Direct SIP as the call syntax varies from one to another When one of the contac...

Page 43: ...three methods described above confirmation will be requested and if acceptance is provided it will be stored as the next call destination and the App will return to its main screen In order to make a...

Page 44: ...ot on the auxiliary Bluetooth input sensitivity level as in AEQ ControlPHOENIX This slider is useful to control the level of audio send by the phone in case it is paired in A2DP and this function is u...

Page 45: ...sources can be mixed together The slider button at the right acts on the auxiliary Bluetooth output The PROG MIC and LINE IN buttons have exactly the same source selecting function for this output If...

Page 46: ...ching the lower gear icon This screen has three buttons MODE This button cyclically changes between the different communications modes Proxy SIP PSIP Direct SIP DSIP or RTP each time we touch it SETTI...

Page 47: ...on can be checked and or modified IP address subnet mask Gateway DNS DHCP on off and selection of the outgoing control IP address It is possible that all that information doesn t fit the screen so the...

Page 48: ...t doesn t require the unit to be re booted to be applied SIP Settings Opens a screen where the SIP register parameters can be adjusted The parameters to be adjusted are User Name Display Name User usu...

Page 49: ...with the finger A new one can be selected by simply touching it In order to return the main screen just touch the lower right button NOTE AEQ ControlPHOENIX remote control software allows the control...

Page 50: ...e according to its serial number which can be found written at the back of the unit AEQ_TALENT_BLE_ serial number Touch on its name and the App will connect to it From then on you have basic control o...

Page 51: ...al from the Manual link at http www aeq es productos controlphoenix gestion de audiocodecs Please note that if you are a former AEQ codec user you may need to upgrade your AEQ ControlPHOENIX version t...

Page 52: ...onfirm and the App will return to the main screen Once there in order to make the call just hold the green CALL button in the App or in the TALENT itself and accept the confirmation in case you launch...

Page 53: ...e AEQ_TALENT_BLE_ serial number and pair it for Audio and Calls accepting the confirmation requests that may appear No password is required Once the device is paired for audio the Bluetooth blue light...

Page 54: ...configuration of the unit and in particular its IP configuration won t be modified unless expressly stated by AEQ SAT In that case the user should take note of all important codec parameters before u...

Page 55: ...d in your codec are now the correct ones 14 Power the unit down 7 2 Configuring the IP parameters and the MAC address associated with the Ethernet interface From this menu the IP parameters and the MA...

Page 56: ...ormation you need to directly contact the AEQ Technical Service as well as all the technical information and manuals regarding the unit 7 4 Saving and loading configurations In the MAINTENANCE section...

Page 57: ...well as elaborating reports generate e mail alerts etc In order to add and equipment to the list of units managed by the client it is necessary to have access to its MIB file Management Information Ba...

Page 58: ...communications error or in the unit itself A method has been developed in order to remotely reboot the audiocodec so normal operation is recovered Inside MAINTENANCE at the bottom of the screen you c...

Page 59: ...t line level 835 mV RMS 1 5dBV THD 0 5 Max input line level 1 V RMS 0dBV Distortion 0 011 on the way MIC Line Out or MIC HP Vin 35dBu Gin 33dB Gout 0dB BW 22kHz Dynamic range 87 dB on the way MIC Line...

Page 60: ...ese conditions will not be accepted 3 AEQ will at its own cost repair the faulty product once returned including the necessary labour to carry out such repair whenever the failure is caused by defects...

Page 61: ...ing audio signals in the human voice frequency band through the compression of digital audio samples obtained at 16 KHz for greater audio quality and clarity This is the internationally accepted mode...

Page 62: ...11 law 64 8 MONO 4 G 722 64 16 MONO 7 5 64 16 MONO 7 5 128 32 MONO 15 192 48 MONO 19 128 16 STEREO 7 5 256 32 STEREO 15 AEQ LD 384 48 STEREO 19 64 32 48 MONO 10 5 128 32 48 M ST JST 10 5 16 5 192 32 4...

Page 63: ...ieval functions o IP ports defined 5004 5008 RTP for PROG COORD respectively and 5005 5009 RTCP While this appendix is not intended to be a reference document for all the relevant technical matters it...

Page 64: ...ion Poor fault tolerance If an intermediate node fails the entire circuit crashes The connections then have to be re established from zero B1 2 Packet switching The sender divides the message to be se...

Page 65: ...ably In particular in IP there is no need for configuration before a device attempts to send packets to another with which it has not communicated previously The Internet Protocol provides an unreliab...

Page 66: ...e Internet sites that by nature need to be continuously connected generally have a static IP address as with the dynamic address a similar abbreviated form is used static or fixed IP that is an addres...

Page 67: ...tocol and is located on UDP The IP ports defined for its use are 5004 RTP and 5005 RTCP for PROG and 5008 5009 for COORD The functions of the RTP RTCP protocol are Management of the reception buffer i...

Page 68: ...defined as a point to point protocol this approach is impracticable for a public service because of the problems inherent in IP addressing where obtaining static public addresses is nearly impossible...

Page 69: ...ver database Phase 3 Establishment of the connection This working method supported by external SIP servers enables the physical position of a device to be made independent from its logic identifier an...

Page 70: ...type but it is advisable always to work with an associated SIP server PROXY SIP since the IP address assigned to the equipment may change each time the user powers up the unit Private IP addresses bot...

Page 71: ...rting in real time the addresses used in the transported packets It is also necessary to edit the packets to enable the operation of protocols that include address information within the protocol conv...

Page 72: ...ocols like SIP SIP uses UDP packets to signal sound video and text traffic over the Internet but does not enable communication to be established when the devices at the ends of the communication circu...

Page 73: ...to PC and PC is not in its network Port depends on PC not on Phoenix 2 Input permissions in router firewall TALENT will have to be able to receive packets from units installed out of the private netwo...

Page 74: ...n note AN0D Same case as AN0C but adapted to Phoenix Mobile Application note AN0E Same case as AN0C but calling in DIRECT SIP with no SIP Proxy involved Application note AN0F Same case as AN0E but ada...

Page 75: ...r power supply method We always recommend the usage of the supplied AC DC adapter when possible E2 I cannot control TALENT from AEQ TALENT PILOT App Make sure that TALENT is not yet controlled by anot...

Page 76: ...g the right audio button in the main screen have their LINE IN source selector active for local pre listen E4 LAN Indicator is blinking If the yellow network symbol is blinking then not all requiremen...

Page 77: ...o manually add the TALENT to AEQ ControlPHOENIX using this IP Equipment New E6 I want a remote operator to control my TALENT remotely using AEQ ControlPHOENIX Advanced Topic If you have Internet conne...

Page 78: ...PHOENIX or contact your IT support or AEQ Technical Service for a solution E8 I am not able to make TALENT register in AEQ default SIP server There are several reasons why a codec may not be able to r...

Page 79: ...ant to send it to the studio In order to do this first of all pair Bluetooth audio See section 6 5 Next make sure that your MIC is sent to LINE OUT BT you can simply long press the right encoder and i...

Page 80: ...ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction...

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