AEQ
TALENT
5
1. INTRODUCTION.
1.1. General description.
AEQ TALENT
is a single-channel audio codec with professional microphone input and
headphone output. Also, it counts with auxiliary 3.5mm jack line input and output and Bluetooth
connectivity.
AEQ TALENT is optimized for OPUS encoding algorithms, but it is also compatible with other
AEQ and third-party audiocodecs, as it also features AEQ LD Extend modes and the mandatory
algorithms according to EBU-TECH 3326 specification from EBU N/ACIP work group.
When connecting to another AEQ codec, users can take advantage of an exclusive set of tools
that makes initiating communications and control of the unit a simple task:
•
The "
Smart
RTP
" proprietary call-initiation protocol that simplifies connection to compatible
codecs.
•
"
AEQ ControlPHOENIX
", remote control Software that allows for the remote operation and
adjustment of the unit from your station. ControlPhoenix allows you to control everything
related to the call initiation process and also the adjustment of all audio parameters and the
local audio routing of TALENT.
•
It is also possible to control the unit using "
AEQ TALENT PILOT
"
App
for Android and iOS,
running on a Bluetooth-linked smart device. It is also possible 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.
It is recommended to carefully read this manual and the
"
AEQ ControlPHOENIX
"
user’s
guide before using the unit,
although chapter 6 offers a quickstart user’s guide.
1.2. Technical characteristics.
•
Microphone input
:
-
Female XLR-3 connector.
-
I
nput impedance
: 2 K
Ω
.
-
High quality, low noise, electronically balanced preamplifier
-
Valid for most microphones with nominal 48V Phantom
.
-
Gain between 0 and +60dB, adjustable from the front panel, mobile App or control
software.
-
MUTE key.
•
Stereo ground-referenced line input
:
-
3.5mm female jack connector.
-
Input impedance >15 K
Ω
.
-
Input level (LINE IN Gain set to 0 dB):
Nominal: 178 mV RMS (-15 dBV).
Maximum: 1V RMS (0 dBV).
-
Gain selectable between -6dB and +20dB from mobile
App or control software. Line &
Bluetooth gain selection is common. These inputs are mixed together
-
Compatible with PCs, tablets, phones and other sound players
.
•
Bluetooth 5.0 audio input. Stereo A2DP:
-
Gain selectable between -6dB and +20dB from control software. Line & Bluetooth
gain selection is common.
-
A2DP profile for high-quality audio reception (Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC encoding,
among others).
-
HFP voice profile (with G711 or G722 encoding, depending on the phone or
conferencing App used).
-
This input is mixed with audio coming from the line input.
