Clear-Com AB-120 On-Air Announcer Console

On-Air Announcer Console, ROHS Compatible

The On-Air Announcer Console is the ultimate broadcast-quality tool for announcers and commentators, the AB-120 integrates all of the inputs, outputs, and controls necessary at the announce position, including intercom "Talkback," IFB receiver, and a silent "Mute" button that provides noise-free cough and "mic on/off" switching. Extremely flexible, the console is easily configured for practically any combination of audio sources, microphones, headsets, or intercom systems, ensuring quality audio and powerful communications.

Headset Microphone Input
Input Type: Dynamic, Electret
Input Impedance: 1K Ohms
Max Input Level: -60 dBu to -40 dBu switchable

Headset Output
Load Impedance: >= 4 Ohms
Output Impedance: 47 Ohms
Output Limiter Threshold: -4 dBu, + 3 dB
Max Output Level Before Distortion: -4 dBu

Party-line Output
Off Noise: <-80 dBu
Output Impedance: >10K Ohms
Maximum Output: -4 dBu

Party-line Input
Maximum Level Before Clipping: +3 dBu
Sidetone Null Capability: >25 dB

Frequency Response
Dynamic Mic - Party-line: 40Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
Dynamic Mic - Line Out: 20Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
Dynamic Mic - 4-Wire Out: 100Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
IFB Input - Headset Out: 100Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB
Party-line - Headset Out: 150Hz - 22KHz, + 3 dB

Max Distortion
Dynamic Mic - Party-line: <0.1%
Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <0.05%
IFB Input - Headset Out: <0.5%
Party-Line - Headset Out: <0.1%

Noise
Dynamic Mic - Party-line: <-75 dBu
Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <-85 dBu
IFB Input - Headset Out: <-65 dBu
Party-Line - Headset Out: <-65 dBu

Max Gain
Dynamic Mic - Party-line: 41 dB + 3 dB
Dynamic Mic - Hot Mic Out: 40 dB + 3 dB
IFB Input - Headset Out: 40 dB/22 dB (switchable) + 3 dB
Party-line - Headset Out: 34 dB + 3 dB

Rear Panel Connectors
Headset: XLR-6F
Microphone Out: XLR-3M
Intercom: 2 XLR-3 (male and female loop through)
IFB: XLR-3F
Power: 2.1mm jack

Front Panel Controls and Indicators
(1) Mute button
(1) Mute indicator LED (red)
(1) Talk back button
(1) Talk back indicator LED (green)
(1) Interrupt level control
(1) Non-Interrupt level control

Power
Intercom/IFB Voltage: 25 - 30 VDC
Current: 100mA idle, 120mA max
DC Adapter: 100 - 240V
Voltage: 30V @ 0.5A

Environmental
32° – 122° F

Dimensions
6.0 in W x 3.0 in H x 8.0 in D

Weight
2.0 lbs.