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Using the Tesira EX-UBT The EX-UBT is a compact remote expander that uses the AVB networking protocol to extend USB and/or Bluetooth sources back to a rack-mounted Tesira server-class device. A standard USB cable connects the host computer to the EX-UBT. CAT5e cabling or better is required for the network connection, with a maximum distance of up to 100 meters (328 ft) allowed to the equipment rack.
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• Multi-Channel (8 inputs x 8 outputs) ◦ Note that the Biamp Tesira USB audio driver is required for Windows OS when using multi-channel mode. Mac OS supports multi-channel audio natively. Windows can only support mono and stereo audio natively without needing to install a USB driver.
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NFC capable/enabled devices to quickly pair with the EX-UBT by tapping their device to the tag. Instructions for enabling the NFC function will vary by device. Note that Apple® devices do not support NFC-assisted compatibility at this time. Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
Configurations for the Tesira EX-UBT are available from the Object Toolbar via the Telephony/Communications menu item: When the Tesira EX-UBT object type is selected from the Audio Object Toolbar, the EX-UBT Initialization dialog window is displayed: Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems...
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• In Multi-Channel 8x8 Line In/Out mode, changes to the USB host mute and record level controls will be ignored by the EX-UBT. • Balance controls will not be synchronized between the USB input block and the USB host when in speakerphone mode (only playback levels are). Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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DSP blocks The following images show the DSP blocks associated with different Initialization options: Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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For more details regarding EX-UBT logic, please reference tesira-help.biamp.com. Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
EX-UBT device by default. If the user would like to change the name of the EX-UBT device as it presents to the host computer, Tesira 3.14 allows custom USB device naming within the block dialog window: Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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System*, the mute state of the EX-UBT Output block mute will track accordingly. Similarly, if the mute logic input of the EX-UBT USB Output block is triggered high, the privacy mute indication in Skype For Business or Microsoft Teams will follow. Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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*The synchronization of level and mute states is possible via USB HID communication. Performance may vary with applications not listed in the UC compatibility table. EX-UBT USB Tips: Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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• Streaming status & active Streaming Profile details. • MAC Address of the Bluetooth Host device • Optional Disconnect button. *Note, third-party control systems can poll, set, and/or subscribe to these attributes via Tesira Text Protocol (TTP). Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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Gain Structure & dBFS Bluetooth and USB source signals are digital Full-Scale signals commonly referred to as dBFS. The audio meters in Tesira software are dBu meters. The following image provides a visual for correlation: Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
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Bluetooth device volume is likely at 100%. Turning down the volume on the host Bluetooth device will lower the signal accordingly. Based on the expected system performance, users may consider attenuating the Bluetooth input block as shown in the following image: Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
(SFB, Teams, Zoom, Hangouts, etc.) are running at the same time on the host machine. It might be worth closing all UC platforms before testing any HID mute synchronization. USB Inspection Tools • USB Device Tree View Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
USB Composite Device) as well as the Audio inputs and outputs list in real time. • The Biamp Tesira Control Panel for the Biamp ASIO driver (in the Windows tray) allows you to select the ASIO buffer size. A larger buffer will increase latency to the USB recorder but will reduce load on the CPU.
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