Tempest

®

Digital Wireless Intercom

Raising Performance

Tempest ® Digital Wireless Intercom Systems

For Maximum Reliability,

Functionality, and Mobility

Tempest

®

Wireless offers the most comprehensive set of features ever available in wireless intercom systems to the global production community. Available in two non-licensed RF bands, the Clear-Com Tempest 900 and Tempest 2400 operate in the

900MHz and 2.4GHz bands, respectively.

Tempest Wireless is a revolutionary, all digital, single to 4-audio channel, wireless intercom system that operates with up to

5 wireless BeltStations per BaseStation in full duplex, simultaneous operation.

With Tempest Wireless operating in 2.4GHz and 900MHz RF bands, production teams can now have more talent wireless microphones,

IFB and in-ear monitors with less interference and no intercom frequency coordination issues. By using Tempest

Wireless systems in both bands, an unprecedented 15 BaseStations with

75 wireless BeltStations can be in use at the same time. That’s more than double the number of conventional

FM wireless users operational under similar conditions. The 2.4GHz band is approved for non-licensed use in virtually every country.

Tempest Wireless offers up to 5 full duplex wireless BeltStations per

BaseStation. A total of 10 Tempest

2.4GHz BaseStations and 50 Tempest

2.4GHz full duplex Wireless BeltStations can be operated in close proximity, while maintaining excellent system performance. In addition, up to 5

Tempest 900MHz BaseStations and

25 Tempest 900MHz BeltStations can seamlessly integrate with the 2.4GHz systems for added versatility.

Tempest Wireless also offers an affordable solution for applications where many wireless users need to monitor intercom communications. The special shared slot mode of operation connects one Tempest slot with up to

25 BeltStations for half-duplex listening.

Any shared slot BeltStation listener can also speak on the shared slot, but only

1 at one time. This feature is valuable for applications where operators need to hear directions or monitor program feeds but only occasionally need to answer.

All Tempest Wireless systems feature license-free frequency usage, 2xTX patented digital frequency hopping technology, compatibility with existing installed intercom systems, remote antenna options, on-line control of

BaseStation and BeltStation functions, fl exible power supply options and more.

BaseStation features include:

4 audio channels, up to 5 full duplex

BeltStations, proprietary 2xTX voice data redundancy transmission, Accu-Sync™

BaseStation coordination and remote antenna capability.

BeltStation features include:

Backlit LCD display, locally programmable controls, unique GPIO addressing, discreet audio path for point-to-point communication, plus the ability to select, monitor, mix, and talk on any two of the 4 audio intercom channels.

Note: Tempest 900 has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal

Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

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Tempest ® Digital Wireless Intercom Systems

Tempest ® 2400 & Tempest ® 900 At a Glance

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Ground Breaking Features:

• BeltStations feature backlit LCD and “Vibrate Call” function

• Unique Point-to-Point capability when used with a matrix intercom

• Accu-Sync™ transmission coordination for improved performance with larger

• Remote Mic Kill from either the BaseStation or the hard-wire

intercom

Unique Tempest Wireless System

Features

• Confi gurations available with up to

75 full duplex BeltStations

• Up to 25 users on a single channel in Shared Slot mode

• Specifi cally engineered and ergonomically designed for the

Simplicity:

• No frequency coordination required

• License-free worldwide within the

2.4 GHz band

• PC-based thin client control interface for system access and monitoring

• BaseStation and BeltStation LCD displays allow status monitoring and direct user programmability

Advanced All Digital

Transmission Technology:

• Patented, all digital, frequency hopping spread spectrum technology

• 2xTX voice data redundancy

transmission

• Compatible systems available in both

2.4GHz and extended range 900MHz

bands

Reliability:

• BeltStation cases are high-impact,

ABS co-polymer blend, with a

• Extremely weather resistant design

• Damage resistant internal antenna

system

Enhanced System Functionality:

• 4 audio channels and up to 5 full duplex BeltStations per BaseStation

• BeltStations can access all intercom channels and “Dual-Listen” to 2 of the 4 channels

• Remote Transceiver option allows antenna distance up to 2,000 ft. via standard. CAT5 wiring

• Stage Announce and Unique

Address GPIO function for each

BeltStation

Standards:

• Compatible with Clear-Com, RTS, and Telex TW systems

• 2-wire and 4-wire intercom interface available on each channel

• World wide power, AC or DC

powered

• Uses standard AA alkaline batteries with no adapters

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Tempest ® Digital Wireless Intercom Systems

Tempest Wireless System Advantages

Features Advantages

Patented, all digital, frequency hopping, spread spectrum technology

Clear and secure communication with no licensing costs and no frequency coordination needed.

Description

By using Tempest ® in both 2.4GHz and 900MHz bands, an unprecedented 15

BaseStations with 75 wireless BeltStations can be in use at the same time.

That’s more than double the number of conventional FM wireless users operational under similar conditions.

2xTX-Transmission

Voice Data

Redundancy

Each packet of data is transmitted twice to insure interference-free communication.

Every transmission cycle, redundant audio data packets are sent out on alternating antennas. Each packet of data, representing a small slice of audio, is sent twice, once from each antenna and each on different frequencies. The

Tempest Wireless system then discards any redundant data and plays the audio at the appropriate location.

Available in 2.4Ghz and 900Mhz bands

No interference from production wireless microphones, and two band choices for fl exible confi gurations and optimal performance in large multi-base installations.

With Tempest Wireless operating in these bands, production teams can now have more talent wireless microphones, IFB and in-ear monitors with less interference and no intercom frequency coordination issues.

Changes in wireless microphones, IFB and regional

UHF users will not affect Tempest. Just turn it on and it works.

Patented, all digital, frequency hopping, spread spectrum technology.

You can use Tempest Wireless anywhere you go, just turn it on and it works!

No frequency coordination required

License-Free

World Wide

Confi gurations available with up to 75 full duplex

BeltStations

No license fees required – anywhere!

Supports high, user-count applications with easy implementation, clarity and freedom from interference.

The 2.4GHz band is approved for non-licensed use in virtually every country.

Up to 10 Tempest 2.4GHz BaseStations and 50 Tempest 2.4GHz full duplex wireless BeltStations can be operated in close proximity while maintaining excellent system performance. In addition, up to 5 Tempest 900MHz

BaseStations and 25 Tempest 900MHz BeltStations can also fully integrate into a single system.

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BaseStation Unique Advantages

Features Advantages

4 intercom channels per BaseStation

BeltStation users can continually select between

4 intercom/program channels.

Description

Up to 5 BeltStations can access all 4 intercom channels and “Dual-Listen” to

2 of the 4 intercom channels on a single BaseStation.

5 full duplex

BeltStations available per

BaseStation

Reduce operating costs and reduce rack space.

Up to 25 users can share a single Slot in

Shared Slot mode

An economical solution for applications that require a high number of “mostly listen” users.

Up to 5 full duplex Wireless BeltStations on a single BaseStation.

The special Shared Slot mode of operation connects one Tempest RF channel with up to 25 BeltStations for half duplex listening, while any listener is able to speak on the shared channel, but only one at a time.

2-wire and 4-wire intercom interface available on each channel

Stage-Announce

Party line and matrix intercoms can be interfaced on different audio channels simultaneously on a single BaseStation.

Compatible with Clear-Com, RTS, and Telex 2-wire and 4-wire intercom systems.

Any BeltStation can be programmed to route their headset microphone to a backstage public address speaker and trigger the related contact closure.

BeltStations can access the shared stage announce line-level output on the back of the BaseStation.

Each BaseStation offers 5 programmable BeltStation triggered contact closures.

Unique GPIO

Contact Closuress

Five BeltStation users can each trigger a unique external event or interface with external systems that utilize GPIO closures.

Call Signals to and from wired intercom are supported

Remote users can send or receive a standard

‘Call’ alert to other users on the wireless or wired intercom.

BeltStations can send and receive audio and call-level signals including “Remote

Talk Kill” from wired intercom systems.

Auxiliary Input A local program source can be routed to any

BeltStation and back to any wired intercom channel.

The Aux input allows an additional line-level audio input to be routed to one or more of the intercom audio channels. The selected channel, its gain, and the ability to route the Aux signal back to the wired intercom are adjustable through the user interfaces.

Auxiliary Output

Accu-Sync™ timing system for improved performance with multiple base stations

Multiple base stations can be located in close proximity without interference.

Optional Remote

Transceiver allows antennas to be placed up to 2,000 ft. from base

PC-based USB and

LAN Thin-Client control interface

World Wide Power

Compatibility

Any or all intercom channels can easily be routed to an external recording device.

BaseStations can be located in equipment rooms that are distant from the production area.

An operator can access and monitor status and settings, and remotely adjust BaseStation and

BeltStations.

Power your Tempest System anywhere in the world, AC, DC, batteries, whatever is available.

The Aux output provides a line-level audio output. This output is often used for recording an intercom channel. The selected channel and its gain are adjustable through the user interfaces.

Multiple BaseStations can be co-located without interference. A master sync signal provides timing for all BaseStations creating a multi-unit synchronous transmission system.

An RJ-45 connector enables the remote transceiver to be located up to 2000 feet away from the BaseStation with standard CAT-5 wiring. The data to be transmitted is sent, along with power and control information.

On-Line and confi guration and monitoring system-wide from USB or

LAN interfaces.

Tempest Wireless can accept AC or DC power sources, AC power 90 – 250 VAC at 50 – 60 Hz, DC power 11 – 32 VDC.

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BeltStation Unique Advantages

Features Advantages

5 BeltStations can

“Dual-Listen” to 2 of

4 intercom channels

Backlit LCD with operational status

“Vibrate Call” function

Point-to-Point capability via the 4wire interface and a matrix intercom

On-Command roaming with iSelect ™

BeltStation users can create individual, discreet

2-channel mixes.

Users can quickly see all important status and operational information .

BeltStation users can move between coverage areas and select which BaseStation to which they want to connect.

Description

Each wireless Belt-Station can monitor and talk on two of the four intercom channels at once. The level for each intercom channel is set using the two independent volume adjustment knobs creating a mix to suit each user.

Status and settings for BeltStations are displayed locally on the LCD display to allow the user to be completely informed as to the channel, talk condition, battery level, RF signal strength and other features the BeltStation.

A user can have the headset off and still not miss a call.

Any BeltStation can choose to enable Vibrate Call as in addition to standard call alert light or tone.

Any BeltStation user can initiate direct contact with any other BeltStation or wired intercom station.

BeltStations can be programmed to use any one of four intercom channels that can be programmed to route back through the wired matrix to a single desk panel or belt pack.

Talk switch can be remote delatched from either the

BaseStation or the hard-wire intercom

A noisy open mic can quickly be delatched from anywhere in the wireless or wired intercom.

Using the intuitive LCD user interface on the BeltStation a user can easily change BaseStation affi liation in just a few seconds. Each wireless Belt-Station remembers the last 64 BaseStations with which it has been registered so selectable roaming throughout a large facility with several independent Tempest

Wireless systems can be accomplished easily.

The BaseStation can interpret a remote Mic Kill signal from the hardwired intercom and transmit that signal to all of the wireless BeltStations currently monitoring that channel. In addition individual talk buttons on each wireless

BeltStation can be deactivated from the BaseStation or PC interface.

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BeltStation Features & Benefi ts

Features Benefi ts

Advanced internal

Antenna design

Li-Polymer Battery supplied standard

Engineered and ergonomically designed for the production professional

Battery Monitor

Headset Auto

Confi gure

BeltStation

Program Port

Description

No antenna replacement costs and no downtime due to antenna breakage and repair.

BeltStations come with the Li-poly battery not an additional cost option, and can use (3)AA batteries (no sled needed) if a charged battery is not available.

BeltStations are tough, lightweight and low-profi le with easy-to-use controls for durability in any demanding production environment. The unique design assures that users can be confi dent that the

Tempest Wireless intercom system will provide years of reliable service.

Users and system ‘com engineers can monitor

BeltStation battery status to prevent a BeltStation battery failure during production.

No headset compatibility ‘surprises’.

Each BeltStation has an internal antenna that acts as both transmit and receive.

This is ideal for production environments where traditional external antennas can be easily broken.

BeltStations use supplied internal Li-Polymer batteries and rapid charge power adapter connect via a mini USB port on the side of the BeltStation. An optional

5-bay battery charger is available. The BeltStation will accept AA batteries.

Tempest BeltStations are constructed of a strong, lightweight ABS co-polymer blend with a high performance polyurethane over-mold. Purpose-built for the sometimes harsh physical conditions in demanding “around the clock” productions. Special mechanical and electrical design attention has been given to weather-proofi ng Tempest Wireless BeltStations.

Each BeltStation transmits battery telemetry data to the BaseStation. The

BeltStation LCD display shows current battery level and approximate time left to empty. (Battery monitoring is more accurate when using Li-Poly batteries.) A visual and audible alert can be activated to let users know when battery levels are low.

Headset connectors accept both dynamic and electret condenser microphones.

An auto-sense circuit automatically detects the type of microphone and sets gain and bias voltage accordingly.

BeltStation pairing and programming is easy and fast.

BeltStations must be paired to a BaseStation station. Settings for the last 64 paired BaseStations are saved. If a BeltStation has been pre-programmed to a specifi c BaseStation the individualized settings are applied. If the BeltStation is new to the BaseStation, default settings will be applied. All settings can be modifi ed via the various user interfaces.

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Americas and Asia-Pacific

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Tel: 1.510.337.6600 Fax: 1.510.337.6699

Europe, Middle East and Africa

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Tel: +44 1223 815000 Fax: +44 1223 815099

China

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No. 8 Yong An Dong Li, Jianguomenwai Ave, Chaoyang District, Beijing, P.R.China 100022

Tel: (008610)-8528-8748 Fax: (008610)-8528-8749

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® Clear-Com is registered trade mark of The Vitec Group Communications LLC and Tempest is registered trade mark of CoachComm, LLC.

Version: June 2007

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