The VI-6 is a networked audio input expansion device allowing the user to add six channels of background music or user-configurable audio to a Vocia system. It accepts four stereo analog inputs and two microphone/line level inputs, and provides six channels of digital audio output via CobraNet.® The VI-6 features embedded DSP and on-board memory to process and store all device-specific configuration information locally and includes comprehensive, fixed-chain digital-signal processing. As part of the Vocia system, the VI-6 meets paging requirements for facilities of all sizes. FEATURES
• Four sets of dual RCA connectors, plus terminal block connectors for line-level inputs • Four control inputs and four control outputs • Two microphone/line inputs with phantom power • Software-configurable local audio signal processing, including gain, filters and compressor/limiter • Rotary switches for unit identification • CobraNet audio/control with dynamic use of available bundles, plus power over single Ethernet cable • Status LEDs to indicate signal and clip • CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant • Covered by Biamp Systems’ warranty
ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS SPECIFICATION
The audio input device shall be designed exclusively for use with Biamp® Vocia systems. It shall be rack mountable (1RU) and provide audio and control via CobraNet.® It shall receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) utilizing a single (CAT5) network cable to a rear panel RJ45 connector. The audio input device shall provide four sets of dual RCA connectors plus removable terminal block connectors for line-level inputs, two microphone/line inputs with phantom power, six CobraNet outputs, four control inputs, and four control outputs. The input device shall provide local digital audio signal processing and local storage of configuration data. The input device shall indicate signal and clip with LEDs on the front panel. The input device shall be CE marked, UL listed and shall be compliant with the RoHS directive. Warranty shall be five years. The input device shall be a Vocia VI-6.