Clear-com AB-120 On-Air Announcer Console

Clear-com AB120 Announcer Console

Clear-com AB-120 Announcer Console is a compact desktop unit designed specifically for sports, live-event broadcasting and voice-over work. The AB-120 integrates all the inputs, outputs and controls necessary at the announce position, including intercom, IFB and a silent “Mic Mute” button that provides noise-free “Cough” and “Mic on/off” switching.

• Broadcast quality mic preamp with Jensen™ output transfer
• Talent talk-back circuit automatically mutes mic output to air
• Silent mic mute button for cough and mic on/off functions
• Easily adapts for use with any mic or headset
• Quick and simple set up using standard XLR mic cable
• Wide range, high-output headphone amplifier
• Binaural headset output allows talent to hear stereo program, IFB and/or intercom
• IFB input accepts either unbalanced program or powered IFB
• Interfaces with intercom and IFB systems
• Powered by the intercom line, IFB line or external DC source

dBu is an absolute measurement. 0dBu is referenced to 0.775 volts RMS

Headset Microphone Input

• Input Type: Dynamic, Electret

• Input Impedance: 1kO

• Max Input Level: -60dBu to -40dBu switchable

Headset Output

• Load Impedance: >= 4O

• Output Impedance: 47O

• Output Limiter Threshold: -4dBu, + 3dB

• Max Output Level Before Distortion: -4dBu

Partyline Output

• Off Noise: <-80dBu

• Output Impedance: >10kO

• Maximum Output: -4dBu

Partyline Input

• Maximum Level Before Clipping: +3dBu

• Sidetone Null Capability: >25dB

Frequency Response

• Dynamic Mic - Partyline: 40Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

• Dynamic Mic - Line Out: 20Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

• Dynamic Mic - 4-Wire Out: 100Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

• IFB Input - Headset Out: 100Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

• Partyline - Headset Out: 150Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

• Max Distortion Dynamic Mic - Partyline: <0.1%

• Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <0.05%

• IFB Input - Headset Out: <0.5%

• Partyline - Headset Out: <0.1%

Noise

• Dynamic Mic - Partyline: <-75dBu

• Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <-85dBu

• IFB Input - Headset Out: <-65dBu

• Partyline - Headset Out: <-65dBu

Max Gain

• Dynamic Mic - Partyline: 41dB + 3dB

• Dynamic Mic - Hot Mic Out: 40dB + 3dB

• IFB Input - Headset Out: 40dB/22dB (switchable) + 3dB

• Partyline - Headset Out: 34dB + 3dB

Rear Panel Connectors

• Headset: XLR-6F-Switchcraft pin layout*

• Compatible with balanced microphone headsets such as CC-400-X6.

• Microphone Out: XLR-3M

• Intercom: XLR-3M/F

• 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 - 30V DC

• Current: 100mA idle, 120mA max

• DC Adapter: 100 - 240V

• Voltage: 30V @ 0.5A

Environmental

• 32° – + 122°F (0° – + 50°C)

Dimensions

• 6 x 3 x 8in (WxHxD)

(152 x 76 x 203mm)

Weight

• 2.0lbs (0.9kg)