Clear-Com AB-120 Encore Commentator Console

The 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.

Clear-Com AB-120 Features

• 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

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• Headset Microphone Input
  • Input Type: dynamic, electret
  • Input Impedance: 1kΩ
  • Max. Input Level: -60dBu to -40dBu switchable
• Headset Output
  • Load Impedance: >= 4Ω
  • Output Impedance: 47Ω
  • Output Limiter Threshold: -4dBu, + 3dB
  • Max. Output Level Before Distortion: -4dBu
• Partyline Output
  • Off Noise: <-80dBu
  • Output Impedance: >10kΩ
  • Max. Output: -4dBu
• Partyline Input
  • Max. 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
  • Mute button
  • Mute indicator LED (red)
  • Talk back button
  • Talk back indicator LED (green)
  • Interrupt level control
  • Non-interrupt level control
• Power
  • Intercom/IFB Voltage: 25-30V DC
  • Current: 100mA (idle), 120mA (max)
  • DC AdapteR: 100 - 240 V
  • Voltage: 30V @ 0.5A
• Dimensions (WxHxD)6" x 3" x 8"
• Weight2 pounds