Sonifex Products
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Sonifex is a Private Limited Company owned by the Directors, which manufactures broadcast audio equipment for the radio, TV, security and telecommunications industries.
AVN-CU1 Dante Commentary Unit, 1 Commentator
The AVN-CU1 adds to the Sonifex range of Dante commentary units with a simple to use, single microphone/headphone combination with a full feature set and a low price point.
The AVN-CU1 is a Dante® commentary unit designed for a single commentator, combining professional broadcast functionality with an intuitive, compact interface. Expanding the Sonifex range of Dante commentary solutions, it offers an easy to use, straightforward microphone and headphone setup while maintaining a comprehensive feature set at a cost-effective price point. Designed for ease of use in live sports and studio environments, the AVN-CU1 provides clear control over monitoring and routing. The integrated headphone amplifier features five inputs; three Dante talkback channels, Dante programme audio, and sidetone, each with its own dedicated level control via individual potentiometers. Audio output routing is managed using illuminated pushbuttons, providing clear visual feedback of signal paths.
Typical Applications :
Used in sports grounds, arenas and events by a single commentator to produce commentary & hear talkback. Simple to configure and use, ideal for Dante setups that require broadcast level commentary or announcements.
Typical Applications :
Used in sports grounds, arenas and events by a single commentator to produce commentary & hear talkback. Simple to configure and use, ideal for Dante setups that require broadcast level commentary or announcements.
All of the buttons have key-cap text and can be configured for any button in any position. There are some standard operations available:
2 x On-Air buttons can be used to connect mic audio to the main output, either over AoIP or via the AES digital audio connection. The On-Air buttons can be locked if required.
A Menu button can be used to access limited setup options on the TFT display.
2 x Page buttons change the display and encoders to monitor an additional set of sources, mix points or outputs. Up to 4 pages can be pre-programmed, e.g. one for talkback inputs, one for outputs, one to monitor other sources.
2 x Cough buttons take the commentator off-air while pressed.
A User button can be programmed to perform any function, using the web server.
4 x T/B (talkback) buttons can be configured to initiate talkback over AoIP or AES digital audio connection, using 4 x talkback buses. The talkback buttons operate with lazy talkback, taking the commentator off-air when invoked.
6 x rotary encoders.
4 x pages of 6 rotary encoder positions (24 in total).
A Menu button can be used to access limited setup options on the TFT display.
2 x Page buttons change the display and encoders to monitor an additional set of sources, mix points or outputs. Up to 4 pages can be pre-programmed, e.g. one for talkback inputs, one for outputs, one to monitor other sources.
2 x Cough buttons take the commentator off-air while pressed.
A User button can be programmed to perform any function, using the web server.
4 x T/B (talkback) buttons can be configured to initiate talkback over AoIP or AES digital audio connection, using 4 x talkback buses. The talkback buttons operate with lazy talkback, taking the commentator off-air when invoked.
6 x rotary encoders.
4 x pages of 6 rotary encoder positions (24 in total).
AVN-CU2
Dante Commentator Unit, 2 Commentators
AVN-CU2-RAV can be used in any number of different commentary situations, controlled manually or remotely and controls can be ‘locked down’ so that they can’t be tampered with or altered, to guarantee reliable operation. Housed in a rugged and intuitive, user-friendly package, it’s a truly different way of looking at how commentary units should operate.
All of the buttons have key-cap text and can be configured for any button in any position. There are some standard operations available:
2 x On-Air buttons can be used to connect mic audio to the main output, either over AoIP or via the AES digital audio connection. The On-Air buttons can be locked if required.
A Menu button can be used to access limited setup options on the TFT display.
2 x Page buttons change the display and encoders to monitor an additional set of sources, mix points or outputs. Up to 4 pages can be pre-programmed, e.g. one for talkback inputs, one for outputs, one to monitor other sources.
2 x Cough buttons take the commentator off-air while pressed.
A User button can be programmed to perform any function, using the web server.
4 x T/B (talkback) buttons can be configured to initiate talkback over AoIP or AES digital audio connection, using 4 x talkback buses. The talkback buttons operate with lazy talkback, taking the commentator off-air when invoked.
6 x rotary encoders.
4 x pages of 6 rotary encoder positions (24 in total).
A Menu button can be used to access limited setup options on the TFT display.
2 x Page buttons change the display and encoders to monitor an additional set of sources, mix points or outputs. Up to 4 pages can be pre-programmed, e.g. one for talkback inputs, one for outputs, one to monitor other sources.
2 x Cough buttons take the commentator off-air while pressed.
A User button can be programmed to perform any function, using the web server.
4 x T/B (talkback) buttons can be configured to initiate talkback over AoIP or AES digital audio connection, using 4 x talkback buses. The talkback buttons operate with lazy talkback, taking the commentator off-air when invoked.
6 x rotary encoders.
4 x pages of 6 rotary encoder positions (24 in total).
AVN-CU4
Configurable Commentator Unit, 4 Commentators
The AVN-CU4 was designed from the ground up to be totally flexible in operation. The use of Dante AoIP means that inputs and outputs can be added as required (up to a max of 16 per unit). Any physical input can be combined, mixed, and routed to any output, giving you complete flexibility to create fully customisable cross-points. Additionally you can choose which of those cross-points need to be controlled by the use of rotary encoders.
Using a built-in web GUI, up to 48 encoders (8 nameable pages of 6 rotary encoders) can be assigned to inputs, outputs or cross-points. Encoders can control the volume and pan of headphones and volume of the assigned inputs, outputs or cross-points. Each rotary encoder has a separate colour-coded meter section showing the channel name, detailed level metering and left/right panning on a bright daylight reading display. The colours are configurable to quickly identify particular source groups, so headphone source selection becomes intuitive.
Product Features
Web GUI for configuration & full remote control.
Lock-out of all individual controls and/or button row/encoder pages.
PoE+ using 2 x Neutrik EtherCON® RJ45s.
Dual redundant network ports on RJ45 and SFP.
Remote modes for flexible audio and control network separation on SFP.
4 x locking mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power indication.
4 x headphone outputs on locking 6.35mm jack sockets.
4 x analogue inputs and 6 analogue outputs on XLR.
1 x stereo AES/EBU input and output on RJ45s.
4 x talkback buses.
On-air buttons with lazy talkback ability.
Supports up to 16 x input and output streams and 16 input and output multicast flows/streams.
Configurable headphone source selection.
12 x rotary encoders to control volume, or signal panning, and colour coded with the screen.
12 x detailed colour displays showing channel name, level metering & limit indication.
Fully configurable buttons and rotary encoders, for inputs and outputs.
4 x pages of encoder settings, e.g. one for talkback inputs, one for outputs, one to monitor other sources.
Metering per input/output, with output configured as pre or post level adjustment.
Built-in line-up tone generator.
Limiter available on every output.
Output metering section shows limiter indication, the name of the output & level metering.
10 x configurable GPIO with 1 x switched changeover output.
GPIO & VGPIO matrix programmable with events.
Web GUI for configuration & full remote control.
Lock-out of all individual controls and/or button row/encoder pages.
PoE+ using 2 x Neutrik EtherCON® RJ45s.
Dual redundant network ports on RJ45 and SFP.
Remote modes for flexible audio and control network separation on SFP.
4 x locking mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power indication.
4 x headphone outputs on locking 6.35mm jack sockets.
4 x analogue inputs and 6 analogue outputs on XLR.
1 x stereo AES/EBU input and output on RJ45s.
4 x talkback buses.
On-air buttons with lazy talkback ability.
Supports up to 16 x input and output streams and 16 input and output multicast flows/streams.
Configurable headphone source selection.
12 x rotary encoders to control volume, or signal panning, and colour coded with the screen.
12 x detailed colour displays showing channel name, level metering & limit indication.
Fully configurable buttons and rotary encoders, for inputs and outputs.
4 x pages of encoder settings, e.g. one for talkback inputs, one for outputs, one to monitor other sources.
Metering per input/output, with output configured as pre or post level adjustment.
Built-in line-up tone generator.
Limiter available on every output.
Output metering section shows limiter indication, the name of the output & level metering.
10 x configurable GPIO with 1 x switched changeover output.
GPIO & VGPIO matrix programmable with events.