Any studio that processes phone calls needs hardware to interface with phone lines. This device, traditionally called a Hybrid, filters, separates and provides gain adjustment and call control to more easily allow for recording or broadcasting phoners.
As telephone companies are shifting from traditional phone lines to Voice-over-IP (VoIP) systems, the devices that performed this job in the past are becoming outmoded. Broadcasters need a VoIP hybrid to ensure on-air and recorded phone calls sound as good as possible.
A dual-line hybrid, VH2 connects two VoIP lines to a studio for individual broadcast or flawless conferencing. VH2 prevents echo and distortion, and automatically adjusts caller audio to a uniform level, leaving you with a result that’s clean and clear. Plus, VH2 uses only VoIP phone lines, saving you money and increasing functionality. VH2 can even connect to many VoIP PBX systems.
- Audio Processing and Performance
- Prevents echo and other artifacts
- G.722 codec support for wideband calls. Also supports G.711
- Receive filter reduces telephone line noise
- Selectable automatic gain control (AGC) maintains a consistent audio output, even when the caller signal varies widely
- Selectable caller ducking lowers incoming caller audio so local talent remains in control of the conversation
- Can be configured to automatically answer and disconnect incoming calls
- Operation
- Easily segue from caller-to-caller
- Separately selectable single-ring auto-answer function for assisted or unattended operation
- Handy front panel controls and status indication
- When used with companion VoIP telephone, calls can be answered on handset and easily transferred back and forth to VH2
- Hybrid on/off controls and status remotable via web or contact closures
- Send and caller level indication
- Easy call conferencing
- Dual “On-Hold” audio inputs to send program to callers on hold
- Auto-Switching External Power Supply
- Audio Configuration
- Configure for separate caller outs or single caller mix
- Configure for separate send feeds or single
- Pro level, balanced audio I/O in XLR
- Selectable AES3 I/O
- IP Features
- Web-based configuration for the VoIP phone line setup, making it easy to adjust settings remotely from a browser
- Transfer calls back and forth to many PBXs, or use optional companion extension VoIP phone
- Ability to engage or drop or dial calls via web page
- Companion phone (not included) - easy to move calls between handset and hybrid with the touch of a button
