The first fruit of the new venture is the V3R-FX-Intercom for Clear-Com (four Intercom channel unit) and X6R-FX 8 Intercom for Clear-Com (eight Intercom channel unit). The units received an ‘enthusiastic reception from press and customers alike’ at the recent Pro Light & Sound show.

‘We are delighted and proud that our concept of offering open-platform technologies, enabling the transport and routing of standard pro audio formats, has culminated in this cooperation with leading intercom company, Clear-Com,’ says Optocore Marketing Director, Tine Helmle. ‘From the outset, our philosophy has been to act as an open platform network provider. This has led to great success and many key manufacturers are now recognising the advantages of working with Optocore, as our technologies are market proven. Operating over an open professional audio network means we can easily adapt to clients’ needs.’

In the case of Clear-Com, both devices have been built on Optocore’s X6R and V3R signal converter platforms. But instead of analogue I/Os they are equipped with intercom standard RJ45 connectors. This enables Clear-Com Eclipse Matrix Systems, 4-wires and intercom control panels to be easily connected.

The intercom audio data passes through the Optocore network together with the intercom control data, enabling the Optocore router to couple intercom panels with remote matrices and route audio channels between every device in the network.

‘The integration with the Optocore system enables our Eclipse intercom systems to operate on the same redundant fibre, or SANE network, providing remote users with fully intelligent panel operation, PC management, audio programme and IFBs with ease,’ says Clear-Com Product Manager, Simon Browne.