Partyline: Can I transport Encore Party-line audio via Evertz Fiber transceivers?
Question: I have some Evertz 7707IT multi-channel intercom fiber transceivers, can they be used to transport unbalanced PL audio?
Answer: Yes, the Evertz 7707IT product series can support party-line audio communications across fiber. See product specifications from the Evertz web page below:
Extends up to 3 or 8 independent channels of intercom communication over a single fiber optic link
Configurable interface to:
RTS-Telex Matrix: 4-Wire Audio, RS-485 Data, GPIO
ClearCom Matrix: 4-Wire Audio, RS-422 Data, GPIO
RTS-Telex Party-Line: 2-Wire Audio, GPIO
ClearCom Party-line: 2-Wire Audio, GPIO
NOTE: Does not perform conversion between 2-Wire and 4-Wire systems
Independent channels can simultaneously accommodate different intercom types
User-friendly selection of intercom interfaces via programmed profiles
All configurations and adjustments are controllable through the card-edge user interface or remotely via SNMP and VistaLINK®
Unique self-calibration of party-line audio null levels
Selectable termination, and failsafe bias settings for RS-422/485data inputs
Provides 2 general-purpose inputs (GPI's), and 2 general purpose outputs (GPO's)
URL to Evertz 7707IT web page: http://www.evertz.com/products/7707IT