VITA - Single user, beltpack
Vita is a compact belt pack, single user commentary box designed to connect to a DANTE/AES67 audio network, providing a single user with headphone and microphone interface and single talkback circuit. The two audio inputs and two audio outputs of the Vita are DANTE/AES67 network audio circuits. Remote control of mic on/off, gain level functions, and configuration is via a Windows 10 application.
The front panel of the Vita features two source level controls. These two potentiometers adjust the headphone volume of the two input circuits being received from the DANTE network. There are two input routing controls that control the routing from the headphone source to either the left only, right only or both sides of the commentator’s headphone. One yellow talkback button and 1 red program button route the commentator’s mic to the output of the Vita - either channel 1 or 2 of the DANTE network. The momentary/latching/intelligent operation of these talkback buttons can be set using Glensound’s Vita Controller software. The feedback pot and talkback switch are also used to adjust the audio level of the commentator’s microphone in their own headphones. This feedback adjustment has no effect on the outgoing audio level and is only used for confidence monitoring (sidetone). On the right side of the panel there are four green LED PPM indicating the output level of the main programme circuit. The -12 to +6 scale shows the output level in dB, with each LED covering a 6dB range.
The left side panel of the Vita shows four green LED PPM indicating the output level of the main program circuit. This is to assist the user when the Vita is being used clipped to a belt. A single blue LED indicates the Vita is receiving power.
The rear panel of the Vita has one EtherCON RJ45 socket that allows the audio connection to the DANTE network. The Vita has two audio inputs and two audio outputs on the connection. If the device the Vita is connected to provides PoE, it will also power the vita on this connection. An LED indicates the network connection status. There is a mini USB and recessed update/reset buttons that allow connection to a PC for future firmware upgrades.
On right side panel of the Vita there is a 6.35mm jack socket for a headphone connection, with recommended impedance range of 32-1000 ohms. Stereo or mono headphones can be used, or single earpieces. The headphone amplifier design maintains the same output level, regardless of the impedance of the earpiece or headphones used. A small input gain control pot that adjust the gain of the input amplifier. One 3-pin Neutrik XLR is offered for connecting the mic or line input to the vita. A three position selector switch that selects the gain of the input amp, depending on the type of input connected. With the input gain control in the centre position the following gains are applied for a 0dB output level: mic 58dB, mic + phantom +40dB, line 0dB.
Mic input gain range: -18dBu to +12dBu; 58dBu, Dynamic mic input; 42dBu, Mic with Phantom power; 0dBu (Gain range +/-15dB), Line. Equivalent input noise: 124dBu (22-22KHz RMS gain @ max); Input terminated with 300 Ohms. Frequency response: > +/-0.25dB 50Hz to 22kHz (-2dB @ 25Hz), Mic; > -0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz, Line. Phantom power: 48V. Maximum input before clipping: -2dBu, Dynamic Mic; +12dBu, Mic with 48V Phantom; +18dBu, Line. THD + Noise (Ref +8dBu): 0.016%, 100Hz; 0.012%, 1kHz; 0.011%, 10kHz. Headphone impedance: 32 – 1000 Ohms, auto output level to match impedance. Maximum headphone output: +15.8dB into 600 Ohms. Headphone frequency response: >0-.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz. Headphone noise: -74dB @ line up (residual noise. DANTE network audio frequency: 48-96kHz. Resolution: 24 bit. Power: 9 to 15V @ < 80Ma, external, 2.5mm jack, inner positive; PoE on CAT5 connection. Dimensions: 43 × 153 × 103mm (H x W x D). Weight: 420 Grams
Included accessories: 2 metre RJ45 cable, fitted Belt clip.
Optional accessories: Switch mode power supply terminated with IEC plug.
VITA MINI - Single-user, compact beltpack
Like Vita, Vita Mini is a beltpack for single user use. Vita Mini has been designed to be more compact whilst still housing powerful features including two four-wire circuits – one typically used as on ‘on-air’ channel and the other as a talkback channel; mic/line input, headphone monitoring, and Dante network interfacing. Vita Mini utilises the Audinate Ultimo chipset, making it AES67 compliant.
All connections or positioned on the rear facing panel of the module, with a single microphone input by way of 3-pin XLR. This microphone input allows for +48V phantom power and has an associated rotary gain controller. A switch allows the user to move between line, mic, and mic + phantom. A 6.35mm balanced jack socket allows for connection to 32-1000ohm headphones. An inbuilt compressor/limiter is employed to control audio input levels and ‘prevent any clipping’. Dante connectivity allows the user two audio inputs and two audio outputs, along with PoE. The connection is by way of single Neutrik XLR RJ45 connector, also positioned on the rear facing panel.
The front facing panel of the unit has rotary controls for FB and cue, each with ‘left ear’, ‘right ear’ and ‘both ear’ switching. Illuminated program and talkback buttons are positioned under the volume controls, and power and program level indicators are positioned to the left.
One side of the Vita Mini has a centre positive 12V DC input and a USB port for firmware updates. The back of the unit has a beltclip.
Mic input gain range: -18dBu to +12dBu; 58dBu, Dynamic mic input; 42dBu, Mic with Phantom power; 0dBu (Gain range +/-15dB), Line. Equivalent input noise: 124dBu (22-22KHz RMS gain @ max); Input terminated with 300 Ohms. Frequency response: > +/-0.25dB 50Hz to 22kHz (-2dB @ 25Hz), Mic; > -0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz, Line. Phantom power: 48V. Maximum input before clipping: -2dBu, Dynamic Mic; +12dBu, Mic with 48V Phantom; +18dBu, Line. THD + Noise (Ref +8dBu): 0.016%, 100Hz; 0.012%, 1kHz; 0.011%, 10kHz. Headphone impedance: 32 – 1000 Ohms, auto output level to match impedance. Maximum headphone output: +15.8dB into 600 Ohms. Headphone frequency response: >0-.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz. Headphone noise: -74dB @ line up (residual noise. DANTE network audio frequency: 48-96kHz. Resolution: 24 bit. Power: 9 to 15V @ < 80Ma, external, 2.5mm jack, inner positive; PoE on CAT5 connection. Dimensions: 41 × 83 × 140mm (H x W x D). Weight: 310g
Included accessories: 2 metre RJ45 cable, fitted Belt clip.
Optional accessories: Switch mode power supply terminated with IEC plug.
VITA MINI X - Single-user, beltpack
Glensound Vita Mini X is a single-user unit that uses a Dante Broadway design that allows ‘for greater functionality and network bandwidth when compared to Ultimo based devices’. Two 4-wire circuits are typically used as main programme on air, with a separate talkback circuit whilst push buttons can be used for each circuit to configure different modes including latching on/off, momentary push to talk (PTT), ‘intelligent mode’ with short or long tap/hold, cough, and talkback.
Eight audio input channels, and eight audio output channels can be configured to the local network. Dante output 1 is the switched programme circuit output, Dante output 2 is a permanently active mic. Dante output 3 is the switched talkback circuit output, whilst Dante output 4 is a mix of Dante inputs 1-3. Dante output 5 is a mix of Dante inputs 4-6, Dante output 6 is a mix of Dante inputs 1-6, Dante output 7 is a 750Hz tone, and Dante output 8 is a 1kHz tone.
All connections or positioned on the rear facing panel of the module, with a single headset input by way of 5-pin XLR. This microphone input allows for +48V phantom power and has an associated rotary gain controller. A switch allows the user to move between line, mic, and mic + phantom. VITA Mini X is also available with 3-pin female XLR mic input (Mini X/3F), or 4-pin male headset connection for mono headphones (Mini X/4M). Please contact the Sales team for more information. A 6.35mm balanced jack socket allows for connection to 32-1000ohm headphones. An inbuilt compressor/limiter is employed to control audio input levels and ‘prevent any clipping’. Dante connectivity is by way of single Neutrik XLR RJ45 connector, which also positioned on the rear facing panel.
The front facing panel of the unit has rotary controls for FB and cue, each with ‘left ear’, ‘right ear’ and ‘both ear’ switching. Illuminated program and talkback buttons are positioned under the volume controls, and power and program level indicators are positioned to the right.
One side of the Vita Mini has a centre positive 12V DC input, and the other side has a USB port for firmware updates. The back of the unit has a beltclip.
Mic input gain range: 7dB to 70dB; 58dBu. Equivalent input noise: -126dBu (20-22KHz RMS gain @ 150ohms). Frequency response: 43Hz to 20kHz. Phantom power: 48V. Headphone impedance: 32 – 1000 Ohms, auto output level to match impedance. Maximum headphone output: +18dB into 600 Ohms. Resolution: 24 bit. Power: 9 to 15V @ < 80Ma, external, 2.5mm jack, inner positive; PoE on CAT5 connection. Dimensions: 80 × 80 × 125mm (H x W x D). Weight: 400g
Included accessories: 2 metre RJ45 cable, fitted Belt clip.
Optional accessories: Switch mode power supply terminated with IEC plug.
VITA PLUS - Single-user, 2x 4-wire, desktop
Vita Plus has much of the functionality and specification of the Vita Mini, however it is a desktop format commentary unit. This single-user commentary unit also has two 4-wire circuits and Dante network connectivity.
The upper-front facing panel of the unit has rotary controls for FB and cue, each with ‘left ear’, ‘right ear’ and ‘both ear’ rotary switching. An Illuminated talkback button is positioned to the lower right side and a ‘mic on’ button to the left. To the left of the ‘mic on’ button there is a 4-stage LED input signal meter. 6.35mm and 3.5mm balanced jack sockets allow for connection of headphones with impedances from 32 to 1000ohms.
The rear facing panel of Vita Plus houses all other I/O connectivity including secondary headphone outputs and IEC AC mains input. A single microphone input is by way of 3-pin XLR. This microphone input allows for +48V phantom power and has an associated rotary gain controller and a switch that allows the user to move between line, mic, and mic + phantom. An inbuilt compressor/limiter is employed to control audio input levels and ‘prevent any clipping’. Dante connectivity allows the user two audio inputs and two audio outputs, along with PoE. The connection is by way of single Neutrik XLR RJ45 connector, and a USB connection is provided for firmware updates.
Vita Plus can be powered via external AC mains or PoE.
Mic input gain range: -18dBu to +12dBu; 58dBu, Dynamic mic input; 42dBu, Mic with Phantom power; 0dBu (Gain range +/-15dB), Line. Equivalent input noise: 124dBu (22-22KHz RMS gain @ max); Input terminated with 300 Ohms. Frequency response: > +/-0.25dB 50Hz to 22kHz (-2dB @ 25Hz), Mic; > -0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz, Line. Phantom power: 48V. Maximum input before clipping: -2dBu, Dynamic Mic; +12dBu, Mic with 48V Phantom; +18dBu, Line. THD + Noise (Ref +8dBu): 0.016%, 100Hz; 0.012%, 1kHz; 0.011%, 10kHz. Headphone impedance: 32 – 1000 Ohms, auto output level to match impedance. Maximum headphone output: +15.8dB into 600 Ohms. Headphone frequency response: >0-.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz. Headphone noise: -74dB @ line up (residual noise. DANTE network audio frequency: 48kHz. Resolution: 24 bit. Power: 100-240V AC; PoE on CAT5 connection. Dimensions: 41 x 214 x 172mm (H x W x D). Weight: 920g
VITA BB PLUS - Single-user, 2x 4-wire, desktop
Vita BB Plus is a commentary/announcers unit that has the same feature set and specification as Vita Plus. The difference between the two units is the physical format whereby Vita BB Plus thinner (width ways), and has larger switches, or big buttons (BB).
Mic input gain range: -18dBu to +12dBu; 58dBu, Dynamic mic input; 42dBu, Mic with Phantom power; 0dBu (Gain range +/-15dB), Line. Equivalent input noise: 124dBu (22-22KHz RMS gain @ max); Input terminated with 300 Ohms. Frequency response: > +/-0.25dB 50Hz to 22kHz (-2dB @ 25Hz), Mic; > -0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz, Line. Phantom power: 48V. Maximum input before clipping: -2dBu, Dynamic Mic; +12dBu, Mic with 48V Phantom; +18dBu, Line. THD + Noise (Ref +8dBu): 0.016%, 100Hz; 0.012%, 1kHz; 0.011%, 10kHz. Headphone impedance: 32 – 1000 Ohms, auto output level to match impedance. Maximum headphone output: +15.8dB into 600 Ohms. Headphone frequency response: >0-.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz. Headphone noise: -74dB @ line up (residual noise. DANTE network audio frequency: 48kHz. Resolution: 24 bit. Power: 100-240V AC; PoE on CAT5 connection. Dimensions: 41 x 114 x 172mm (H x W x D). Weight: 720g