Williams AV IC-2 Interpreter console

General Description

The Williams AV IC-2 is a standalone desktop interpreter console for simultaneous interpretation of one or more languages. This unit allows one or two interpreters to monitor floor or relay sources, activate microphone inputs, and route the interpretation signal to one of two language groups.

Ideal for presentation-style conferences of up to 14 languages, where a floor and a single relay language are used. Can be used with Williams AV FM, infrared and Digi-Wave transmitters for portable or fixed installations.

Features

Standalone console
Compact, lightweight and easy to setup
Floor-language feed through
CAT5 connectivity for cascading to support additional interpreters

Delivery Includes

1 IC-2 interpreter console
1 CAT5 cable
1 Power supply

Technical Data

Inputs / Outputs
Floor In: 3-pin female XLR, balanced (or unbalanced) input with 24k Ω differential input impedance, max balanced input is +19dBu
IC-2 Bus In / Out: CAT5 8p8c RJ45 female receptacle, distributes balanced line level Floor and Relay audio to another IC-2
XLR Microphone Inputs: 3-pin XLR female jack, balanced (or unbalanced) input. Switchable 12VDC simplex power. Variable gain of 58 dB, 2.4k Ω balanced input impedance, and maximum balanced input is +19 dBu
3.5mm Microphone Inputs: Stereo 3.5 mm TRS phone jack, pink, and stereo 3.5mm TRRS phone jack, black, unbalanced (r,s) for electret condenser mics,
Variable gain of 40dB. Bias is 3.7VDC through 2.7k Ω
3.5mm TRRS Headphone Output 3.5mm TRRS phone jack, Tip = Left, Ring 1 = Right, Ring 2 = GND, Sleeve = Mic. 40mW max power into 32 Ω stereo headset.
3.5mm Headphone Output 3.5mm TRS phone jack, mono or stereo headphone, 8 Ω minimum. 190mW max power into 32 Ω stereo headset.
Controls
Volume: Left and Right rotary, controls headphone volume
Bass and Treble Tone: Left and right rotary with centre detent, controls headphone bass and treble tone levels.
Mute: Push button, backlit red, mutes left and right mics while pressed.
Mic On: Push button, backlit bright red, activates microphone. Right and left Mic On buttons are interlocked; mic can only be turned on if the other is off.
Floor Input, Relay Input: Push buttons, backlit blue, select listening language group. Listening modes are either/or: turning one on disables the other.
Relay Output: Push button, backlit yellow, selects microphone output language group: light on = Relay Out, light off = Norm Out.
Gain Adjust: Rotary gain pots control level of microphone and Floor audio.
Phantom Power: Slide switch enables 12VDC Simplex power to XLR microphone.
Norm Feedthrough: Slide switch enables Floor feedthrough to Norm Out XLR jack.
Relay Feedthrough: Slide switch enables Floor feedthrough to Relay Out XLR jack.
Ground Lift: Slide switch disconnects Chassis and Audio Grounds internal to the console.
Indicators
Peak Level Indicator: Green LED on back panel indicates optimal audio output level on Norm Out XLR when blinking.
Relay Output in Use Indicator: Yellow LED on front panel indicates when Relay Output is in use.
Audio Output
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20kHz, +0/-3dB re: 1kHz with flat bass/treble
Distortion at 1kHz: <0.5% THD @ full power
Signal to Noise Ratio: >82dB @ 1kHz
Crosstalk Attenuation: >63dB @ 1kHz
Tone Controls: Bass: +12dB Boost or -12dB Cut @ 100Hz
Treble: +12dB Boost or -12dB Cut @ 10kHz
Power
Power: External Power Supply, 18VDC Desktop Style Switching Inverter, 110-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1A
Colour: Black and Silver
Dimensions: 25.4 x 16.1 x 6.2cm
Weight: 1.5 kg