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Dante Network Audio

INFERNO

Single Commentators Box For A DANTE Audio Network

• Single user Dante commentary box
• System is scalable with multiple commentators as part of a Dante network
• Can connect to any Dante compatible network or to the GSI-DARK88 break out box.
• Single mic/line/48v input with compressor/limiter
• Headphone mixer has 7 inputs supplied from the Dante network, plus the local input (sidetone)
• Browser based remote control of input gain and switching functions

                          Inferno Info Sheet

DARK88

DANTE Audio Network 8 Input, 8 Output Break Out Box

• 8 audio inputs and 8 audio outputs on XLR connections
• Contains network connection to Inferno commentator’s box
• Connection to Dante network for control and configuration
• 1u 19” rack
Inferno Info Sheet

DANTE Controller

Software Configuration For Dante Devices

• View all Dante-enabled audio devices and their channels on the network
• View and edit device clock and network settings
• Route audio between devices, and view the state of existing audio routes
• Rename devices and channels using your own friendly names

Dante Controller is available for Windows and Mac OS X.

Download Dante Controller by clicking here

Dante Controller is a free software application developed by Audinate, and is not a Glensound product.  For the latest Dante Controller information please visit the Audinate web site by clicking here.

USB/Smart Phone Interfaces/Mixers

GS-Cub  Two Channel Mixer And Audio Interface For Smart Phones

2 channel mixer with mic/line/48vphantom inputs

Inputs have Glensound Refereecompressor/limiter system

Inputs can be switched to output 1, 2 or both

2 x master outputs on XLR

2 channel audio input and output interface via USB

2 x headphone outputs on 6.35mm jack sockets

Headphone monitoring with 3 sources (local inputs MIX, USB audio 1, USB audio 2

Headphone monitoring inputs have left/both/right switching

Two line outputs on balanced XLR

Audio routing configurable via USB

4 x AA batteries or external DC power

Brochure : http://www.glensound.co.uk/assets/library/5333f82fcb124-Glensound%20Cub%20Web.pdf

GS-GC5T/USB  USB Audio Commentary Mixer For Tablet Computers

A 4 input commentator operated outside broadcast unit in the tradition of previous Glensound ISDN units.  This time, the audio I/O is via USB.  The GS-GC5T/USB uses a USB audio link to a tablet PC or iPad, IP calls can be established using several high quality codecs including AAC, AAC-HE and MP2 if required.

Brochure : http://www.glensound.co.uk/assets/library/534cf007d0c15-Glensound%20USB%20Units%20V2.pdf

GS-GC5/USB Commentary Unit With USB Audio And Luci Live IP

A 4 input commentator operated outside broadcast unit in the tradition of previous Glensound ISDN units.  This time, the audio I/O is via USB.  The GS-GC5/USB includes LUCI live, the leading software IP solution.  Using the USB audio link to a PC or notepad, IP calls can be established using several high quality codecs including AAC, AAC-HE and MP2

Brochure : http://www.glensound.co.uk/assets/library/52ab19a79a5be-gc5usb.pdf

GSG Series ISDN audio codecs

These are mains/battery operated ISDN audio codecs with inbuilt audio mixing panels. In outside broadcast applications these units will cater for 1, 2, 4, or 8 presenters at a remote broadcast location. The colour coded control layout is user friendly for non technical operators and the transportable case provides space for all cables and makes these units excellent fly away option. To partner this series there is a range of rack mount studio dial in units to complete the OB circuit to the studio.

GSGC5G Portable Codec/Mixer                                          GSGC25 Portable Codec/Mixer

GSGC8 ISDN  8 Channel Mixer

Our well known GSGC4&5 ISDN units are ideal for self operation by commentators and reporters but this new mixer is for use at larger sports events that boast the luxury of an operator. One main requirement was to keep this unit as small and lightweight as possible. The overall size is only 407 x 308 x 127 mm and the overall weight is only 5700 grams.

ISDN FACILITIES
Using identical terminal adapter and codecs as developed for our GSGC4&5, all dialling, calling and software configurations are exactly the same. Any of the current four Glensound Codecs can be fitted, namely G722, APTX, DUAL (G722 & APTX), or MPEG Layer II which again is really a dual codec because it also operates at G722. An X21 port is fitted on the rear panel so that it is possible to feed an external TA or a satellite terminal.

CHANNEL FACILITIES
Basically an eight channel mono mixer, all channels are Mic/Line switchable and have phantom power. Full length faders are fitted with simple momentary PFL buttons. EQ facilities consist of a switchable 12dB/octave high pass filter and a mid range bell shape control to provide +/- 10dB at either of two frequencies. Each channel also has a channel gain control as well as an auxiliary gain control feeding a separate auxiliary mix bus. An output toggle switch can route the channel output to compressor A or B or both.

COMPRESSORS
Two independent compressors are provided so that one can be used for the commentators while the other can take care of the crowd effects. Each compressor has an adjustable threshold level of +/- 10db, a three position switch to set the recovery time as fast-auto-slow, and a second three position switch to set the compression ratio as 1, 5 or 10:1. the 1:1 position acts as a by-pass switch. Four LEDs are provided with each compressor to indicate the degree of compression.

OUTPUTS
Available on jacks are individual outputs after the A & B compressors, a final mono output and the auxiliary output. In addition there is a full line drive capable of the final mono signal on an XLR.

GS1U-050 TWIN G722/G711 SUBRACK

This new mains powered 1U subrack contains 2 completely independent G722/G711 Codecs and a twin Terminal Adapter.
A front panel keypad makes for easy dialling and set up of the codecs.
The terminal adapter is suitable for use on all ISDN networks and only requires an ‘S’ interface (the standard ISDN interface found throughout Europe).
Monitoring of the ISDN call is done via front panel LEDs and also an onboard loudspeaker. Relay loop closures are also made available via a rear panel ‘D’ connector for external indication of the 2 codecs framing status.
Audio inputs and outputs for the 2 Codecs are zero level balanced on rear panel XLRs.
The G722 codecs provide 7.5kHz of audio bandwidth and to ensure reliability and compatibility with other codecs statistical analyses is used for the frame alignment.
The G711 coding algorithm connects an ISDN line to a plain old telephone system (POTS), therefore this versatile subrack can be used instead of an old telephone balance unit, with the added advantage of 100% separation between the go and return circuits. 

GS-MPI004 HD Broadcasters Mobile Phone with GS HD Voice 7.5kHz

The GS-MPI004 has been designed to finally solve once and for all the problems of using mobile phones for audio broadcast purposes.
Our engineers have excelled themselves with this design to make your life as a broadcaster easy, so if you want a reporter to do a quick interview in the high street, or need to use the phone network for 4 wire communications, or want a reliable back up circuit for a codec, or would like to connect a mixer to a phone or indeed for hundreds of other uses then the GS-MPI004 is for you.

To make broadcasting from anywhere in the World easy the GS-MPI004 has a QUAD BAND GSM interface allowing connectivity with most of the Worlds mobile phone networks and a SIM card holder accessible via the front panel to allow different network SIMs or roaming SIM cards to be quickly and easily fitted or changed.

Obviously a portable mobile phone like the GS-MPI004 is battery powered, to prevent it not being charged when you need to use it in a hurry it does not have internal rechargeable batteries but instead is powered from standard readily available AA cells.

What about quality? Because the GS-MPI004 has a digital GSM module the audio quality is the best you will ever get from a phone network. With the audio being in the digital domain separation between the go and return channels is 100% which far outperforms even the very best standard wired telephone hybrids. Our chief engineer has spent a long time perfecting the compressor/ limiter circuit and the audio input circuits to the phone network for you, the result means that you only need to roughly set the input level and the high quality electronics will make sure that your signal is sent without distortion to the studio. As you would expect from Glensound mechanically it is housed in a robust custom made aluminium case that is lightweight but extremely strong, so you don't need to worry if you drop it or bash it, it will keep working.

Brochure : http://www.glensound.co.uk/uat/pdf/mobilephone/gsmpi&hdvoicebrochure.pdf

 GS-Expedition 4G Broadcaster's Mobile Phone

The Expedition is a portable HD Voice Broadcasters' Mobile Phone, and adds 4G LTE to the existing 3G UMTS and 2G GSM, as on the previous HD Voice Glensound Broadcasters' phone.  

HD Voice is standard on compatible 4G and 3G networks allowing 7 kHz audio links on normal voice networks.  It is available throughout Europe and on many networks around the world.

New features on the Expedition include a display screen, 2 x mic/line/48v inputs, switched input buttons and 2 x 6.35mm jack sockets for headphones.  This increases the usability in talkback and monitoring situations, and makes it the world's smallest 2 person commentary unit.

Download the Expedition brochure directly by clicking here

GS-MPI005 1RU RACK BROADCASTERS' MOBILE (CELL) PHONE

VIEW SHOWING GS-MPI005 WITH 3 x INTERNAL MOBILE PHONES

The GS-MPI005 is based on the same technology as our GS-MPI004 portable mobile phone. The main difference between the products is that the GS-MPI005 is a 1RU 19 inch subrack designed for permanent installation in an outside broadcast truck or studio and the GS-MPI004 is a battery powered portable unit.

The GS-MPI005 is mains powered from a switch mode power supply (100 to 250 VAC) making it suitable for use of any standard mains supplies around the World and perfect for an outside broadcast vans power supply.

The GS-MPI005 can be fitted with 1, 2 or 3 separate mobile phones. Each of the 3 mobile phones has it's own rear panel balanced audio connections on XLR, it's own aerial connection and it's own front panel controls and SIM card holder.

nce issues or echo problems, separation is 100% between the send and receive signal paths. Basically this is the very best audio performance available from any telephone circuit.

LISTEN TO A RECORDING OF THE GS-MP1004

Transmitter reserve and back up system

A total package ISDN land line or STL back up system for transmitter sites. This system monitors the audio coming into the transmitter site and dials up the ISDN line with direct studio audio feed should the primary carrier fail. The system can be controlled and monitored from the studio end and the line can be automatically dropped when the system senses restoration of the primary circuit.

GSO Series Commentary systems

These systems have been designed specifically for the communications links on outside broadcast television productions where there is a need to co-ordinate

presenters, directors, operators and technical personnel spread out over a wide area. The portable coms boxes are small but contain all the live feeds, monitoring, switching and signalling requirements needed for remote presenters. Systems offer multicore, coax or CAT5 connections to the central base station which is the heart of the network, terminating to the Van on-air and intercom circuits.

One Set of Cat 5 Comms Equipment Showing 1 x Base Station, 1 x Producers Box & 4 x Comms Boxes 

FULLY DIGITAL COMMENTARY SYSTEM 

Latest information is now available. Shipping will start January 2009

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GS-Voiceover 08 Microphone Interface With Monitoring 

The Voiceover 08 provides a high quality microphone pre-amp interface to any recording device or PC, together with headphone monitoring for the user. There is a highly sophisticated Automatic Gain Adjust (AGA) system to allow the non technical user to achieve perfect input gain levels using dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones. The mic audio is output on the rear of the unit as balanced analogue audio on XLR, un-balanced on phono, and digital on S/PDIF, and TOSLINK.
The headphone monitoring mixer allows monitoring of the microphone input as well as an external audio input, which could be the cue audio or music for example. This monitoring audio is not presented on the output – only on the headphone monitor
The Voiceover 08 is therefore a high quality yet simple microphone pre-amp and monitor for use by non technical users or simply users that do not have time to worry about setting levels. Expected users include traffic/news reporters, voiceover artists, presenters for voice tracking applications, and any non broadcast operation that needs to be able to simply connect to a broadcast chain for recording or live use.

Atomic Voiceover 08 PDF Link

GS-Copper 29 Digital Telephone Balancing Unit

Features
  Precision telephone balancing unit / hybrid with -80dB separation Dual DSP, with digital control of all key systems Dedicated Echo Cancellation Automatic gain control and compression Configurable auto answer Serial and loop remote control options
  LED PPMs for input and output
  Analogue and AES inputs and outputs
  Available as a 1U subrack or desktop unit
  DIP switches for setup and configuration
  HEX switch for worldwide impedance matching
  Available in desk or rack mounting versions

Atomic Cooper 29 PDF Link

GS-HL005 - Intelligent Headphone Exposure Meter

GS- HL005
More information
	Control Of Noise At Work Regulations  (4.5MB)
	PDF Info Sheet  (153k)

GS-MiniMOP V2 Monitor And Output Unit

Features
  7 Output distribution amp
  10 Stereo inputs
  5 Output headphone amp
  Talkback system
  Audio monitor
  Ident recorder
  Stereo and M/S Twin Needle PPMs
  DTMF generator

MiniMOP V2 PDF Link

GS-PPM003 REMOTE METERING OVER IP

This new system provides an easy to use way of remotely monitoring audio levels.
It is a 2 part system having a hardware audio input subrack where you connect the audio that you wish to monitor, this subrack also connects to your IP network. Elsewhere on your IP network you have the 2nd part which is pc software that receives the audio level data from your IP network and turns it into a graphical interface of a needle or LED PPM.

                                                          Rear View of PPM003

T3 BROADCAST CONSOLE

                                                                                View of a 'split' T3 console 

The new T3 analogue audio mixing console has been designed to provide all the facilities required for a modern radio studio.
Care has been taken with the aesthetics to create a mixer that will compliment the high quality ambience of modern studios, while the audio circuit designs have been produced utilizing Glensound’s 45+ years of experience in designing and manufacturing radio broadcast mixers. Such features as balanced mixing circuits and audio transformers on mic input channels make this mixer perform exceptionally well.

The T3 is a reliable quality console aimed at broadcasters who want a studio mixer that will perform 24/7, because of this it is being requested by the largest national and international broadcasters for regional stations and news rooms and also by local stations, hospital radio and RSLs.

GSEC5 15 X 15 audio router

This portable modular audio router provides in field routing and monitoring facilities on a sloping operator panel. Insert points are transformer balanced to deal with long program lines. The rugged self contained unit is equipped with 1kHz ident tones and crosspoint selection is simple and secure.

GSV Series portable mixers

4 Channel Mixer

3 Channel Mixer

The GSV series 3 and 4 channel battery operated portable OB audio mixers are a low cost offering which is ideal for small editing and integration applications.

GS2U talkback systems 

The range of talkback systems offered were originally designed for vehicle use but have been expanded for general purpose applications. Simple and cost effective these systems offer two independent inputs, gooseneck microphone for communications to 4 outside stations.

GLENSOUND BELTPACK RANGE

This new range of equipment will be continuously added to. We are always interested to hear of product suggestions to be included in this range. The concept of this range is small rugged belt pack units aimed at the outside broadcast/ recording/ production market. Please note that throughout this website you will find many more products that are small and battery operated.

GS-CAP001 Cough & Pot Box
This is the GS-COUGH001 with the addition of an attenuation pot for lowering the level into headphones.

This is a very simple passive beltpack box. It is robust and lightweight.

It has the same facilities as the GS-COUGH001 with the addition of an attenuation pot and headphone jack for reducing the level of an incoming headphone feed.

GS-COUGH001
This is a very simple passive beltpack box. It is robust and lightweight.

It houses a high quality switch capable of silently switching mic signals (and line levels) on and off.

The switch (a lever key) is a momentary action and in its normal state allows audio to pass from the input to the output.

Two XLRs for audio input and output are provided.

GS-CU004 Microphone & Headphone Amp Combined

The GS-CU004 is an economical versatile belt-pack box designed for use in outside broadcast environments.

It is powered from 1 x PP3 battery (greater than 10 hours life) and also has an external DC input.
A toggle switch turns the unit on/off and a bright blue LED indicates that the unit is on and flashes when the battery is getting low.

The unit has 1 input switchable between: MIC / LINE / MIC + 12v PHANTOM
This input has a gain control for setting the level and can be switched to a program or talkback output, it is fed through a broadcast quality compressor/ limiter circuit. Both the outputs are transformer balanced.
A small PPM (4 x LEDs) is situated on the front panel for setting up the output level.

For listening to return program and talkback 2 off zero dB inputs are fed into a headphone amplifier from rear panel XLRs.
These inputs are fed to the headphone circuit by their own level controls, each having a switch to select the audio to Left / Right / Both ears of the headphones.

Size: 153 x 43 x 103 mm.
Weight: 600g (including battery)

GS-CU005 Twin Commentators/ Announcers Unit

The GS-CU005 is an economical versatile belt-pack box designed for use in outside broadcast environments.

It is powered from 1 x PP3 battery (about 5 hours life) and also has an external DC input.
A toggle switch turns the unit on/off and a bright blue LED indicates that the unit is on and flashes when the battery is getting low.

The unit has 2 channel inputs each switchable between: MIC / LINE / MIC + 12v PHANTOM
The channel inputs have a gain control for setting the level, an LF cut switch (Roll off at 160Hz or 80Hz (or flat)) and a channel on/ off switch. The 2 channels are mixed together and are fed through a broadcast quality compressor/ limiter circuit (with bypass switch) to a transformer balanced output.
A small PPM (4 x LEDs) is situated on the front panel for setting up the output level.

For listening to return program a zero dB input is fed into the headphone amplifier from a rear panel XLR.
The mix output is also fed into the headphone amplifier.
The headphone amplifier has individual level controls for these 2 sources and has 2 output jacks for connection to 2 pairs of headphones.

Size: 153 x 43 x 103 mm.
Weight: 500g (including battery)

GS-FW008 Microphone & Headphone Amp Combined

The GS-FW008 is an economical highly versatile belt-pack box designed for use in outside broadcast environments.

It is powered from 1 x PP3 battery (greater than 10 hours life) and also has an external DC input.
A toggle switch turns the unit on/off and a bright blue LED indicates that the unit is on and flashes when the battery is getting low.

The unit has 1 input switchable between: MIC / LINE / MIC + 12v PHANTOM
This input has a gain control for setting the level.
The input is sent via a toggle switch (both latching & momentary) to both a zero dB transformer balanced XLR output and the right channel of stereo output.

There are a further 2 inputs marked 4W and STEREO.
Both of these inputs are mixed together and sent to a headphone amplifier providing the user with monitoring of the incoming audio.

The 4W input (balanced zero level) can be sent to the 4W output if the Interruptible Feed Back (IFB) switch is made.
The stereo input is always fed to the stereo output. The stereo circuit is suitable for use from the output of headphone amplifiers as well as other stereo feeds. 

Size: 153 x 43 x 103 mm.
Weight: 490g (excluding battery)

GSGV1 Vox Switch
The GSGV1 is a battery operated automatic switch for two zero level audio inputs to one audio output.
The audio output is fed from input no 1 unless their is a signal on input no 2 and then the unit automatically switches the output to be that of input no 2.
When the audio signal on input no 2 disapears the output is switched back to input no 1.
The length of time that the switch takes to return the output to input no 1 can be selected by a front panel switch. This 'recovery' time can be set to be fast, normal or slow.
A front panel LED indicates when the input no 2 is being fed to the output.
A trim pot can adjust the the gain of input no 2 by  +/- 10 dB.
With the trim pot set to zero gain the minimum input level required on input no 2 to switch to the output is -30 dB.
A master on/ off switch is provided with an LED indicating when the unit is on and flashes to warn of 'low' battery.  

SIZE (L x W x H): 179 x 104 x 46 mm
Battery Life: >24hrs @20^oC
Electronically Balanced Inputs
Tranformer Balanced Output
Batteries Required: 2 x PP3
Input for external 18v power supply

GS-HA001 Headphone Amplifier

The GS-HA001 like other units in this range is small, robust and economical. It provides 1 off headphone amplifier in a compact format. A belt clip for hands free operation is included.

A toggle switch turns the unit on/off and a bright blue LED indicates that the unit is on and flashes when the battery is getting low.

Audio input is on 2 XLRs normally feeding left & right channels of the headphone amp. A switch is provided to allow an unbalanced stereo signal input on just 1 off these XLRs to be feed to both channels of the headphone amp.

A phase reverse of the right ear facility is provided (operation by a small toggle switch).

2 off headphone jack connections are provided (in parallel) each connector is suitable for use with both A and B gauge jack plugs.   

GS-HA013 Headphone Amplifier

The GS-HA013 like other units in this range is small, robust and economical. It provides 1 off headphone amplifier in a compact format.

It builds on the successful GS-HA001 and adds switches to allow each input to be routed to the left ear, right ear, or both.

A toggle switch turns the unit on/off and a bright blue LED indicates that the unit is on and flashes when the battery is getting low.
Audio input is on 2 XLRs normally feeding left & right channels of the headphone amp. A switch is provided to allow an unbalanced stereo signal input on just 1 off these XLRs to be feed to both channels of the headphone amp.



GS-HA010 Headphone Amplifier
Audio input is via XLR with a loop through XLR output. Two headphone sockets are offered, 1 on 6.35mm and the other on 3.5mm. These are wired tip & sleeve to allow connection of regular stereo headphones (with audio on both ears) or a single ear piece. There is a volume control for adjusting level to 32-1000ohm impedance headphones.

GS-HA011 Headphone Amplifier with Input Gain Adjust & Transformer Balanced Inputs

.Audio input is transformer balanced with recessed adjustable gain control. Input connection is via XLR with a loop through XLR output. Two headphone sockets are offered, 1 on 6.35mm and the other on 3.5mm. These are wired tip & sleeve to allow connection of regular stereo headphones (with audio on both ears) or a single ear piece. There is a volume control for adjusting level to 32-1000ohm impedance headphones.
A portable, belt pack style single channel headphone amplifier.



GS-HA009 Belt Pack Earpiece Driver and Headphone Amplifier

The GS-HA009 is suitable for driving a wide range of impedance headphones and earpieces from 8 to 2000 Ohms.
It has a small inbuilt loudspeaker which can be used for simple monitoring and is disconnected when a headphone jack is inserted.
The GS-HA009 is a mono headphone amplifier capable of driving both mono & stereo headphones & earpieces. A limiter is built in to protect the user from a sudden loud input level. The limiter can be switched into & out of the circuit.
The audio input is balanced on an XLR (a loop through XLR is provided for daisy chaining several devices together). A 20dB gain switch is provided to boost the input level if required.
The design of the GS-HA009 is very low current and as such it provides a very long battery life.



GS-HA008 Twin Headphone Amplifier

The GS-HA008 is a very useful twin headphone amplifier. It has two independent input channels that can be routed separately to left ear, right ear, or both, across both headphone amplifiers. Each input channel has individual coarse gain controls and each headphone amplifier has seperate left/ right headphone volume controls.

For looping in large numbers, there is audio and power pass through. This makes the GS-HA008 suitable for audio monitoring in a dense environment such as an orchestra, where units can simply be looped together.

GS-MCA001 Microphone Preamplifier

The Glensound GS-MCA001 is a portable, battery powered microphone preamplifier with limiter. It’s lightweight, small and rugged construction makes it ideal for outside broadcast and film production. As well as offering a high quality compressor/ limiter circuit (with bypass) it also has selectable LF cuts, 48 volts phantom power and a rotary stepped gain control. A belt clip is included for hands free operation and the single PP3 9 Volt battery offers good operational life. Manufactured in Glensound’s UK factory using high quality components & trusted manufacturing techniques the GS-MCA001 will give many years of reliable performance.

GS-OBLS-1 Loudspeaker Amplifier

The GS-OBLS-1 like other units in this range is small, robust and economical. It provides 1 off loudspeaker amplifier in a compact format (with inbuilt loudspeaker).

The amplifier is battery powered (with an external DC input available) and a front panel LED flashes when the battery needs replacing.

Two balanced XLR audio inputs are provided for Left and Right inputs. A front panel switch allows the Left, Right or a Mono mix of both Left & Right to be monitored.

GS-OBLS-2 Loudspeaker & Headphone Amplifier

The GS-OBLS-2 like other units in this range is small, robust and economical. It provides 1 off loudspeaker and headphone amplifier in a compact format (with inbuilt loudspeaker).

The amplifier is battery powered (with an external DC input available) and a front panel LED flashes when the battery needs replacing.

The audio input is via a rear panel XLR and can be set for either a Balanced mono input or unbalanced stereo input.

The headphone jack socket (accepts both A & B gauge) acts as a break for the Loudspeaker (i.e. if the headphones are plugged in then the loudspeaker is turned off).

GS-PLI001 Line Ident

The GS-PLI001 is a small robust unit that provides line identification for a single audio channel.

It is a self contained battery operated unit.

A message of up to 16 seconds can be recorded from a front panel microphone.

On playback the recorded message is continuously looped to the output. If any of the 16 seconds is not used then a 1kHz tone at nominal zero level is automatically inserted.

GS-SW001 Audio Switch

This is a very simple passive beltpack box. It is robust and lightweight.

It houses a high quality switch capable of silently switching mic signals (and line levels) on and off.

The switch (a lever key) has a momentary/ off/ latching action.

Two XLRs for audio input and output are provided.