The Glensound Beatrice B4/5F is a robust, four-channel beltpack intercom with crystal-clear audio designed for broadcast, theater, and professional audio applications.
It is part of the Beatrice intercom system, which uses the reliable, proven Dante network audio transmission protocol to distribute uncompressed audio in real time across standard networks. As such, the BEATRICE B4 is also fully compatible with other manufacturers’ Dante-enabled equipment. It is also AES67 compliant.
This small desktop unit was designed to be very easy to use for the operator and simple to set up for the technician. It includes all the basic functionality required for small intercom systems and none of the overly complex installation requirements normally associated with large systems.
Four Channels
One single user connected to the unit can listen to and communicate with 4 separate locations on the network. Depending upon how the Dante network has been routed, the incoming audio circuits and outgoing circuits can be different locations.
Dante Routing & Partyline
Audio routing to/from other devices is set up using a Dante controller, which allows for point-to-multipoint routing on outgoing circuits (but only 1 single incoming circuit for each of the 4 channels). An inbuilt partyline facility allows any of the 4 incoming circuits to be routed to any of the 4 output circuits, making both simple partyline and more complex group circuits easily configured.
External Mic Input
A good quality, clear-sounding microphone amplifier, designed for communication purposes, is fitted, which also has the benefit of a compressor/ limiter circuit to help keep levels and intelligibility consistent even when the operator gets overly excited. Twelve-volt phantom power is also available and can be turned on/off as required.
Call Function
A simple call function is built in, allowing the operator of one unit to call/alert other users that they want to communicate with them. To call another user, the operator double-taps the speak key of the channel they want to call; this then flashes a bright yellow call LED on the other user's key panel, which continues to flash until the call is answered. As well as flashing an LED at the receiving end of the call, an audible ‘beep’ can be set to alert the user that an incoming call has been placed to them.
Display for Setup
To make setup of the unit easy and intuitive, a display is provided on the front panel. This display provides a simple menu system for setting up such items as: Button Configuration, Input Type (Mic/Line), Microphone Gain, Phantom Power On/Off, Sidetone Level (Own voice in own headphones), Partyline/Loop Through, Mode Mixing/Cutting of Partyline when User Speaks.
Multipin XLR Headset Connector
This model of the Beatrice B4 is fitted with a 3-pin female XLR socket, ready for use right out of the box.