Clear-Com launches HXII-DPL Powerline device

This new compact powerline device recently introduced by Clear-Com strength and delivers IP digital audio to HelixNet intercom systems over simple 3-pin XLR cabling without audio interference or channel selection constraints

Clear-Com has just announced its new HXIIDPL™ Powerline Device, an IP interface that delivers power and digital audio to HelixNet® beltpacks, speaker and remote stations from an Arcadia® Central Station System (or the legacy HMS-4X Main Station). Arcadiabased systems unfold and widen range of digital audio connectivity for HelixNet users, including IP transceivers, third-party devices via Dante, and support for the full range of FreeSpeak® Digital Wireless Systems.

The HXII-DPL Powerline Device is designed as a simple “plug-and-play” interface, connecting to any existing Arcadia system or XLR cabling infrastructure via its own network port to provide Powerline connectivity via 3-pin XLR anywhere on the network. Multiple HXII-DPL Powerline Devices can be added to increase HelixNet User Station capacity and allow for greater user density per system.

With support for up to seven HelixNet beltpacks on a single line containing all available HelixNet channels and program audio, the Powerline device can use passively split audio cabling similar to traditional analog partyline systems without any undesirable humming or buzzing of analog communication. Furthermore, the system features visual indicators to resolve any up-anddownstream cabling and overload issues. This architectural option remains a highly useful option for selected applications and further empowers Arcadia users to solve specialized communication problems in their operations.

Designed with ease of use in mind, the device includes mounting accessories to facilitate easy deployment in various environments: from standalone use as a “throwdown” device in temporary deployments to part of a rack mount or flypack installation or on a cable tray in an electrical cabinet, the silent, fan-free device is well-suited for any installation in a wide variety of market applications. 

Yamaha’s DM7 series raises the bar for compact digital mixers with enhanced broadcast features, the inclusion of artificial intelligence apps to optimize audio, and a new feature, Assist, that includes the ability to mix more than one signal from independently from a single console

Yamaha DM7 Series: new enhanced broadcast features and AI app to optimize audio

The DM7 series aims to improve audio editing results and facilitate workflows in all fields that require immediacy and precision, whether for events, broadcast, streaming and hybrid mixing.

It is an expandable all-inone digital mixer with a wide range of inputs and outputs, and comes in two models. DM7 has 32 inputs, 16 outputs and can process 120 input channels in a size of 793mm x 564mm, while DM7 Compact has 16 inputs, 16 outputs and can process 72 input channels in a size of 468mm x 564 mm. Both models feature up to 144 96kHz Dante network inputs/outputs, along with 48 mix, 12 matrix, and two stereo buses. They can be used with optional Yamaha R-series I/O racks and a variety of Dante devices for extremely scalable and flexible audio systems.

Either console can be expanded with DM7 Control, to create the DM7EX (or DM7-EX Compact) system. This unit adds more physical controls and is included with the Broadcast and Theater software packages. Combined with improved performance and new features, the DM7 series is flexible, adapting to the size and style of the application, as well as the engineer’s workflow.