Broadcast Telephone Hybrid Hx2

Key feautures:

  • Analog Inputs Connector XLR Female
  • Pin 2 High (Active Balanced with RF Protection)
  • Input Range Select between MIC and LINE levels
  • Input Level Adjustable from -10 to +4 dBu (nominal)
  • Impedance Bridging, > 50K Ohms
  • Analog Clip Point +21 dBu
  • Analog-to-Digital Converter
  • Resolution 20 bits
  • Connector XLR Male, Pin 3 High
  • Output Level Nominal at +4 dBu
  • Impedance <50 ohms
  • Digital-to-Analog Converter Resolution 24 bits
  • Headroom Before Clipping 20 dB headroom from 4dBU nominal levels
  • Input Level Nominal at -20 dBFs
  • Output Level Nominal at -20 dBFs
  • Frequency Response 200 to 3400 Hz, +/- 1 dB
  • THD+N/Input < 0.5% THD+N using 1 KHz sinewave
  • Signal to Noise >90 dB
  • General purpose Input/Output Single 9 pin D-Sub connector with 2 status outputs (Ringing and ON-AIR) and 2 control inputs (ON and OFF) per hybrid
  • Trans-hybrid Loss > 55 dB

The Telos Alliance Hx2 two-line POTS telephone hybrids are the most advanced hybrids ever developed for use with analog phone lines. Hx2 hybrids contain advanced 3rd-generation Telos hybrids for superior audio quality. They have universal POTS interface features disconnect-signal detection, which works with Telco providers worldwide. Hx2 hybrids include unique features to make operators’ lives easier, such as Auto-Answer with selectable ring count, a switchable mic/line input, call screening and line- hold features, and front-panel send and receive audio metering. Audio sweetening tools include Telos Digital Dynamic EQ (DDEQ) and adjustable smart leveler, symmetrical wide-range AGC and noise gating by Omnia, studio adaption and pitch shifter for use in open-speaker applications, and adjustable caller override.

It has:

  • Separate Send level and Receive level meters for each hybrid.
  • Status Symbols make life easier for producers and talent with their animated high-contrast icon display of line status.
  • Place caller on-hold via front panel button.
  •  Auto-Answer with selectable ring count.
  • Worldwide disconnect signal detection. (loop drop, dial tone, or re-order tone)
  • Input/output via analog XLR.
  • Input switchable between MIC or LINE levels.
  • Internal universal power supply.
  • Our best, most advanced hybrid algorithms.
  • New symmetrical wide-range AGC and Dynamic EQ by Omnia, with adjustable gain settings.
  • Studio adaption and pitch shifter help prevent feedback in situations where open speakers are required.
  • Adjustable caller override improves performance and allows you to individualize the degree to which the announcer ducks the caller audio.
  • Digital Dynamic EQ and adjustable smart leveler keeps audio spectrally consistent from call to call.
  • New EQ High and EQ Low display meters for each hybrid.
  • Incoming Line Capacity – (1) POTS Analog for Hx1, (2) POTS Analog for Hx2
  • Hybrids – (1) High Performance, Digital for Hx1, (2) High Performance, Digital for Hx2
  • Single 9-pin D-Sub connector to remotely turn each hybrid ON/OFF and to return
  • Ringing and On-Air status for each hybrid.