AEQ DIGITAL COMMENTARY UNIT Customer's Manual page 28

NOTE: The Commentator 3 channel can be software configured so that the
INTERCOM STUDIO key does not operate in PTT mode, but remains activated
after pulsation until it is deactivated with a subsequent pulse (latching mode
used by BBC and others). See 2.3.2.5.
In this way, the producer can stay all the time sending his instructions by the
aux output of coordination circuit (CC). This output may be wired from the CCU
to the outputs GUIDE or AUX of other commentator who will receive
instructions or comments from the producer.
2.4.2.2. Mic/tape functions
The Commentary Unit can be used simultaneously by three commentators and
one guest announcer. This is the control area for the guest' s microphone. The
input can also be used to playback a pre-recorded tape or to connect a line
NOTE : If INPUT TAPE without IS MIX mode is enabled this area controls if
PRG and IS are mixed in accordance with section 2.3.2.5. In INPUT TAPE
without IS MIX mode, if this channel is in line position, the activation of
CHANNEL ON will cancel the mix of international sound (IS) on the according
CM of the CCU. In this way, if the channel is open, the international sound will
not mask the send of a transmission from the tape recorder.
level signal.
• MICRO/LINE a toggle switch selects the
appropriate input impedance and gain for
a dynamic microphone connection or a
portable tape recorder. The LCD arrow
ON indicates that the channel is in MIC
mode. LINE or tape mode is selected
when the arrow is off.
• CHANNEL ON connects or disconnects
the micro / line channel to the Program
On-Air circuit.
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