RTS has added the DSPK-4 Digital Speaker Station to its breakthrough Digital Partyline product family, which also includes the OMS (Omneo Main Station) and DBP (Digital Beltpack).
The DSPK-4 is an IP-based wired speaker station providing ‘next-level versatility and functionality’, including four channels of talk/listen via microphone and speaker or headset – all with high-quality digital audio and the use of standard Ethernet for easy integration into existing IT infrastructure. It adapts the hybrid IP/digital/analogue functionality, design and UX of the DBP into a new form factor that is available in compact desktop, flush-mount and wall-mount versions. Flexibility is further enhanced with Bluetooth headset connectivity and PoE (Power over Ethernet) connectivity.
As with the DBP, the DSPK-4’s IP technology supports hybrid use, through both digital partyline and matrix keypanel modes. For use as a digital partyline device, the DSPK-4 connects to an OMS; this also allows the integration of analogue/two-wire devices within the digital/IP system, helping to extend ROI on existing analogue equipment.
For use as a matrix keypanel, including functionality like point-to-point communication, the DSPK-4 can be connected to any RTS digital/IP matrix product using Omneo IP technology – including OMI cards in Adam/Adam-M frames or Omneo ports on Odin frames. The DSPK-4 automatically selects the correct mode of operation (digital partyline/OMS or keypanel/matrix) when connected and switched on.
This suits the DSPK-4 to new users and current partyline users looking to grow from analogue systems into the connectivity of digital/IP communications, in application such as broadcasting, theatre/live entertainment, houses of worship, educational facilities, industrial facilities, event production and A/V rental.
Because it offers both digital partyline and matrix keypanel modes, DSPK-4 also offers strong ROI for customers with existing RTS matrix intercom equipment. For example, an industrial facility can expand its comms inventory cost-effectively with RTS Digital Partyline – all while continuing to leverage the scalability of its existing matrix equipment. And, in addition to increased fidelity and a lower noise floor in comparison to analogue, the DSPK-4’s Dante digital audio quality permits natural conversation levels and dynamics, free from feedback and latency – all of which can also add value by ensuring communications run smoothly during day-to-day operation.
The DSPK-4’s construction makes it resilient to the tough working environments, with over-moulded volume knobs and rubber enclosure detailing to provide extra grip and durability. The control layout is designed for an effortless user experience – for both new and experienced partyline users. An intuitive icon-based menu navigation system is presented via a full-colour TFT display with anti-reflective lens, making local configuration quick yet precise in any light conditions.
Talk and Listen capability for up to four simultaneously active partylines (access to a pool of up to 16 partylines) is equally simple to control, via four large backlit channel buttons.
A choice of three different XLR headset connector options are available for flush-mount models: 4-pin female, 4-pin male or 5-pin female. Desktop and wall-mount models are each equipped with all three connector types. Bluetooth headset connectivity via USB dongle is supported on all models. The desktop version comes equipped with an external AC/DC power supply unit (PSU); the PSU can be ordered separately for the flush-mount and wall-mount versions. Users have the choice of powering their DSPK-4 via the PSU, local DC +24V, or PoE+/PoE++ (Power over Ethernet). Additionally, PoE+/PoE++ will provide a redundant power supply in the event of an outage.
Further users can be readily added to a system using PoE connectivity – a single OMS can connect up to four analogue partylines, and up to 40 digital devices.
The DSPK-4 will be available in spring 2023.
More: www.rtsintercoms.com
