Clear-Com's HelixNet Receives Update

Clear-Com has announced a number of enhancements to HelixNet, its all-digital network partyline intercom system.

The updates include a six-fold increase in I/O ports, direct connections to Agent-IC mobile app, VoIP telephony, and binaural functionality in its beltpack. This is all made possible through HelixNet connection to the latest LQ Series IP Interfaces.

By connecting LQ devices to the HelixNet Mainstation via an Ethernet module, users can gain up to 24 audio I/O ports assigned to any of the 12 or 24 intercom channels in HelixNet. These additional ports supplement the HelixNet ports for interfacing with 2-wire and/or 4-wire intercom or audio devices, creating a higher density digital partyline intercom system. Since HelixNet and LQ are linked over LAN and WAN IP networks, users have the flexibility to move these extra audio connections to the next room or the other side of a facility. Signals from any remote devices are routed over IP to the assigned HelixNet end point(s).

Through the LQ interface, any user on the HelixNet system is now able to communicate with users on Clear-Com's Agent-IC mobile apps running on smart iOS or Android devices over Wi-Fi, as well as users on VoIP phones via SIP connection. This is useful in applications where core production team members on the HelixNet system may need to add few extra intercom positions at remote locations or for contributing users; or for the production member to switch their comms connection to their smart phone or a VoIP phone in order to step away from their assigned position momentarily.

New to the HelixNet HXII-BP-X5 Beltpack (only) is the binaural (split ear) functionality to enable program feed from one channel to one ear, while the feed from the intercom channel is heard on the other ear. Adding to the existing capability of mixing audio from both channels in both ears, now they can be segregated for more listening options.

Stephen Sandford, Product Manager, Clear-Com, said: "Using LQ devices with HelixNet is a beautifully simple and cost-effective way of increasing your audio connections while providing network flexibility and retaining audio quality."

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(JP/LM)