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- Page 1 BEATRICE R8 8 Channel Network Audio Intercom PRODUCT DETAILS 6 BROOKS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HE. ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0) 1622 753662 Visit our Website at www.glensound.com...
- Page 2 Glensound Electronics Ltd Thank you for choosing a new Glensound product. All rights reserved. Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice, if in doubt please contact us for the latest product information. If you need any help with the product then we can be contacted at: Glensound Electronics Ltd 1 –...
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Page 3: Product Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY: All equipment is fully tested before dispatch and carefully designed to provide you with trouble free use for many years. We have a policy of supporting products for as long as possible and guarantee to be able to support your product for a minimum of 10 years. For a period of one year after the goods have been despatched the Company will guarantee the goods against any defect developing after proper use providing such defects arise solely from faulty materials or workmanship and... - Page 4 8 Channel Dante/ AES67 desktop intercom This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. This equipment is manufactured by Glensound Electronics Ltd of Brooks Place Maidstone Kent ME14 1HE is marked and conforms to the...
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Page 5: Rohs Directive
RoHS DIRECTIVE EC directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of the hazardous substances listed below in electrical and electronic equipment. This product conforms to the above directive and for this purposes, the maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous materials are: Lead 0.1%... - Page 6 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 2006 (WEEE) Glensound Electronics Ltd is registered for business to business sales of WEEE in the UK our registration number is: WEE/JJ0074UR Page 6 of 37...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
GLENSOUND BEATRICE R8 Handbook Contents Issue 9 Description Page No Contents PRODUCT WARRANTY: ........................3 OVERVIEW ............................8 R8 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT ........................9 R8 REAR PANEL LAYOUT ........................12 MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER ...................... 15 LOUDSPEAKER DIM LEVEL ......................16 SPEAK KEY CONFIGURATION ...................... -
Page 8: Overview
The Beatrice R8 provides 8 intercom circuits on and off the AoIP network. It also has 2 analogue inputs & outputs to the network that can be routed to allow connectivity to traditional 4-wire circuits. -
Page 9: R8 Front Panel Layout
R8 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 4. Speak To All 5. Present/ 3. Panel 2. External 1. Headphone/ Called Mic Input Speaker Volume 6. Mon 7. Level 8. Speak To Group 10. Headphones 12. Mic Select 15. Speak Keys/ Call 14. Local Inputs 9. - Page 10 received on that channel. The present LED will stay illuminated for 10 seconds after the incoming audio stops. The present LED is also used to indicate an incoming call from another device. If an incoming call is detected then the present LED will flash Pressing the present indicator button allows the audio input level of that circuit to be adjusted using the front panel Gain Adjust knob.
- Page 11 10. Headphone Jack This standard 6.35mm (1/4”) stereo headphone socket accepts headphones from 30 to 1000 Ohms. 11. Mic Gain This rotary potentiometer adjusts the gain of the selected microphone. 12. Mic Select This toggle switch selects which of the 2 microphones is to be used as the audio source.
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Page 12: R8 Rear Panel Layout
They accept standard SFP modules. The status LEDs flash to show when data is being correctly communicated with the attached switch. If you require SFP modules then please email sales@glensound.co.uk for a quotation. Network Note (Applies to both 17 & 18) Factory default is to have the SFP &... - Page 13 18. Network RJ45s There are 2 standard network data RJ45 sockets provided to allow redundant network connectivity if using Dante network audio protocol. They are both gigabit network connections. The status LEDs flash to show when data is being correctly communicated with the attached switch. Either of network sockets can be connected to a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) source to power the subrack.
- Page 14 23. Local Outputs These two line level analogue audio outputs are fed directly from two incoming circuits from the Dante/ AES67 network. 24. Local Inputs These two line level analogue inputs are routed via gain controls to two network audio output circuits. Page 14 of 37...
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Page 15: Microphone Phantom Power
MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER The factory default configuration of the R8 has the front panel microphone input set as +12v phantom power on. It is possible to de activate or activate +12v phantom panel by moving an internal jumper. To turn on phantom power the lid of the unit must be removed. Please make sure the unit is turned off before starting this procedure To do this remove one of the sides of the unit, which is held in place by 4 screws (2 at the front &... -
Page 16: Loudspeaker Dim Level
However it is possible to adjust this level should this be required. On Beatrice R8 units shipped from the beginning of January 2020 enhanced firmware allows the DIM level to be set in software. Units prior to this date had an internal hardware control for setting the DIM level (if you need to change the DIM level of an older unit, please contact support for an older copy of this manual). -
Page 17: Speak Key Configuration
SPEAK KEY CONFIGURATION On R8 units shipped from the beginning of January 2020 it is possible to individually set the operation of the 8 speak keys. Options There are 3 possible operational options for each talk key: 1) INTELLIGENT LEVER KEY: Whereby a brief press of the speak key toggles the circuit on/ off and a longer push/ hold of the speak key makes it act as Push To Talk (PTT). -
Page 18: Aux/ Ifb Function & Dimming Level
MIC Dante O/P 12 AUX/ IFB FUNCTION & DIMMING LEVEL SPEAK SWITCHES HAVE INTERNAL LED The audio block diagram below shows the audio workflow in one of the 8 outgoing ILLUMINATION TO INDICATE STATE talkback circuits. FRONT PANEL SPEAK KEY DOUBLE TAP SENDS CALL AUDIO MIXER CALL... -
Page 19: Aux/ Ifb Monitoring Function
AUX/ IFB MONITORING FUNCTION The R8 has 8 audio inputs referred to on the block diagram as ‘Dante I/P x’ These 8 audio inputs are mixed together (assuming that their ‘Mon’ button is on) and sent to the loudspeaker/ headphone/ analogue and Dante LS outputs for monitoring. The R8 also has 8 AUX/ IFB audio inputs that are mixed in with the associated channels’... -
Page 20: Mon Button Configuration
MON BUTTON CONFIGURATION In units shipped from the end of January 2020 onwards it is possible to set what happens when all the Mon buttons are turned off. There are two options: 1) When all Mon buttons are off then no incoming audio is monitored. 2) When all Mon buttons are off then a mix of all the incoming audio circuits will be monitored. -
Page 21: Calling Feature
2 seconds then it will alert the user that an incoming call has been received. Sending a Call To send a call on the Beatrice R8 just double tap the speak/call key of the intercom channel that you wish alert. Receiving a Call When a call is received on a channel on the Beatrice R8 it will flash the round present illuminated button. - Page 22 To access the Call Masking setup menu then please follow these instructions: Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected) Hold down SPEAK TO ALL button While holding down the Speak to all button apply power and turn the unit on The buttons can now be released and it will pulse to indicate that you are in Call Masking setup mode In setup mode, the SPEAK buttons may be used to select channels for which...
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Page 23: Audio Block Diagrams (Analogue Representation Of Digital Circuits)
AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAMS (analogue representation of digital circuits) Audio Circuits TO Dante/ AES67 Network SEE ALSO FIXED MIXER PRESENCE I/P GAIN INPUT 1 ADC A Dante O/P 10 LOCAL ANALOGUE INPUTS PRESENCE I/P GAIN INPUT 2 ADC B Dante O/P 11 PANEL MIC MIC Dante O/P 12 XLR MIC... -
Page 24: Audio Circuits From Dante/ Aes67 Network See Also Fixed Mixer
SEE ALSO FIXED MIXER Audio Circuits FROM Dante/ AES67 Network Page 24 of 37... -
Page 25: Fixed Mixer
FIXED MIXER The Beatrice R8 includes multiple fixed ratio mixers with inputs & outputs directly on/ off the Dante/ AES67 network. In a small simple intercom system there may be requirements for one user to listen to multiple sources on one single talkback channel. The internal fixed mixer within the Beatrice R8 is suitable for setting this up. -
Page 26: Connecting To 4-Wire Equipment
CONNECTING TO 4-WIRE EQUIPMENT The Beatrice R8 can be interfaced to a maximum of two traditional 4-wire systems. To do this it is necessary to utilise the local audio inputs & local audio output circuits on the R8 and route these to/ from one of the talkback channels via the audio over IP network. -
Page 27: Connecting The Beatrice Units To A Dante Network
CONNECTING THE BEATRICE UNITS TO A DANTE NETWORK The Beatrices are network audio devices utilizing the reliable and versatile Dante audio over IP protocol. Dante is a proprietary system (although very widely used) the originators of which are Audinate. The information below is only meant as a very basic guide. Full details of the power of Dante network audio and instructions for using it can be found at www.audinate.com Getting Dante Controller... -
Page 28: Running Dante Controller
The format used for the factory name is: ‘BeatriceR8-snXXX’ Where ‘BeatriceR8’ refers to the Glensound product i.e. BeatriceR8. The ‘–snXXX’ refers to the serial number of the BeatriceD8 which can be found printed on the rear or side of the unit. -
Page 29: Device Not Showing Up In Dante Controller
Device Not Showing Up In Dante Controller If your Dante device does not show up in Dante Controller then the most likely issue is that the device’s IP Address is not appropriate for your network. A) It maybe that the device is set to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP (this is the default configuration) and your network is setup for fixed IP addresses only and does not have a DHCP server. -
Page 30: Aes67 Mode
AES67 and therefore the Beatrice can be set to AES67 mode for interaction with other AES67 devices. Please note however that Glensound are relying on Audinate’s AES67 interface and are unfortunately not able to provide full AES67 support for the unit. AES67 support should be sought directly from Audinate. - Page 31 2. Sending AES67 Audio To transmit AES67 audio to the network a multicast flow must first be setup. This is done by selecting the ‘Create New Multicast Flow’ Icon in the Device View. Tick the AES67 Flow check box, then select up to 8 channels to be included in the flow then click ‘Create’...
- Page 32 3. Receiving AES67 Audio Once a compatible AES67 stream is detected on the network by Dante Controller the AES67 flows will appear in the Dante Transmitters section in the Routing tab. 4. AES67 Restrictions AES67 flows can only be generated with the following constraints: ...
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Page 33: Updating The Brooklyn Module
Dante/ AES67 network audio streams. There is one Brooklyn module in each Beatrice R8. We supply special code (a .dnt file) that sets up/ initiates the Brooklyn module and makes it work in particular way and we also run extra code on its internal microprocessor to make it work correctly with the Beatrice D8. -
Page 34: Wiring Information
WIRING INFORMATION XLR & JACK Wiring STANDARD XLR AUDIO PINOUTS: 1: Ground/ Earth XLR SOCKET (FEMALE) 2: INPHASE/ POSITIVE/ MIC + 3: MATE/ NEGATIVE/ MIC - STANDARD HEADPHONE WIRING: TIP: A/ LEFT Ear RING: B/ RIGHT Ear SLEEVE: Common/ Earth RING SLEEVE Page 34 of 37... - Page 35 5 & 4 Pin Headset Wiring Options 5 PIN XLR AUDIO PINOUTS: 1: MATE/ NEGATIVE/ MIC - 2: INPHASE/ POSITIVE/ MIC + 3: GROUND/ EARTH 4: HEADPHONE LEFT 5: HEADPHONE RIGHT 4 PIN XLR AUDIO PINOUTS: 1: MIC GND/ MIC – 2: INPHASE/ POSITIVE/ MIC + 3: HEADPHONE GND 4: POSITIVE/ HEADPHONE +...
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Page 36: D15 Socket Loop Input Wiring
D15 Socket Loop Input Wiring PIN Number Function Speak 1 Button Speak 2 Button Speak 3 Button Speak 4 Button Speak 5 Button Speak 6 Button Speak 7 Button Speak 8 Button Speak to Group Speak to All Cut Internal LS / HP Out Cut EXT SPKR Out 13 - 14 Not connected... -
Page 37: D25 Plug Loop Output Wiring
D25 Plug Loop Output Wiring PIN Numbers Function 1 & 14 Call Received Channel 1 2 & 15 Call Received Channel 2 3 & 16 Call Received Channel 3 4 & 17 Call Received Channel 4 5 & 18 Call Received Channel 5 6 &...
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