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Adaptable and Scalableoratis commentary systems include three basic components:The COM 3 commentator terminals connecting to matrixframes accommodating the various commentary cards.The quantity and configuration of components is freelyselectable, enabling oratis to adapt to a multitude ofapplications. oratis can be scaled to suit any application from asingle commentary booth to multi-source installations for largeevents. The system can be connected to the audio infrastructurethrough additional interface cards which are available for allstandard audio interfaces.03Commentator TerminalMatrix FrameCommentary Card

Bespoke:The Commentator TerminalEach oratis COM 3 commentator terminal provides aworkstation tailored precisely to the application.Up to three commentators can be connected to eachterminal – either with headsets or in the traditionalmanner using separate microphones and headphones.Each commentator is assigned a dedicated outgoingline and if required all three signals can be summed toa combined, mixed commentary.Commentator TerminalRear Paneloratis also supports cell-phone connectivity for mobileuse. Extensive monitoring options allow for separateconfigurations for each of the three commentators.Nevertheless, operation remains simple since eachterminal can be preconfigured over the network usingthe oratis commentary management software VCMS.04Commentator terminal features include: Integrated talkback function Integrated foldback function Three assignable stereo aux signals Remote configuration over the network Remote control (technical assistance) over the network Redundant networking Failsafe fallback mix including cell-phone support Ready for intercom-module installation Phantom Plus for Noise Guard headsets (optional) Toggle Commentary / Translator mode BNC connectors for two LED gooseneck lamps

Integrated ServicesThe oratis COM 3 commentator terminal incorporates a GigabitEthernet switch offering two ports for connecting the terminalover Gigabit Ethernet lines (layer 2 protocol) to an oratis matrixframe. Therefore, redundancy is an intrinsic feature of thesystem.The switch also offers four 100-Mbps downstream ports forother services. These ports can be used separately from the oratissystem, for example, for displaying instructions from the intraneton a notebook computer, providing web access, or for browsingvideos at the commentatorÕ s position.oratis COM 3 is a sturdy yet svelte console terminal. It can bepowered from an AC outlet or alternatively from a 12V sourcesuch as a camera battery.Each oratis COM 3 can also be fitted with an intercom module.Since headphones and a microphone are already present, asimple keypad is sufficient for target selection. DELEC modulesand third-party components alike can be used.1 2 3Line InAES3 InMobile Phone05MUX / DEMUXIntercomLink Module(Intercom Interface forthird-party Products)IntercomMic 1Mic 2Mic 3Intercom10to LAN Interfaceto LAN Interface, Backupspare (for additional Services)spare (for additional Services)spare (for additional Services)1 GBit1 GBit100 MBit100 MBit100 MBitGBit Switch∑Emergencyspare (for additional Services)100 MBitCommentator Terminal COM3In Ear left1 2 3In Ear rightMobile Phone

Benefits of the oratis IF LAN include: Connectivity to all audio sources and destinations Connection over managed Gigabit Ethernet lines Supports four tunnelled Ethernet lines Integrated summing Connection to talkback and foldback Compatible with oratis audio and intercom cards Integrates third-party components Broadcast-quality audio outputFPGA: Flexible Signal PathwaysIn all new oratis boards, Field Programmable Gate Arrays,(FPGAs), replace conventional signal paths. Instead ofdesigning the signal pathway with copper connectionsin several layers on a circuit board, FPGA logic modulescalculate the signal path required. The big advantage:Changes can be implemented quickly and at low cost bysimply re-programming the software. Expensive and timeconsumingdesign of complex new circuit boards can beavoided. Thanks to this technology you can be sure thatthe oratis system can always match future requirements!Internally an FPGA chip is based on parallel processingand can compute many channels simultaneously. This alsooffers the advantage of further increasing the packingdensity. The high speed processing with constant andshort computation time is also very beneficial. For thesereasons, FPGAs are already established as the standard inother hi-tech markets such as telecommunications andthe Internet.07

Networking Without Frontiers:The Audio MatrixThe product range includes oratis matrix frames ofvarious sizes. Up to 15 oratis cards per 4-U matrix frameis achievable. Thus, oratis systems are the first choicewhenever every inch counts Ð for example, in an OB truck.Each matrix frame holds up twelve oratis IF LAN cards, eachconnecting one commentator terminal. The IF LAN cardscan be combined with audio interface and intercom cardsand can be supplemented with GPI interfaces used forcontrolling external devices.oratis matrix frames can include a line-ident memory usedfor loop-playing up to 24 idents. This enables the variousstationsÔ live studio lines to be identified uniquely. As soon asthe commentator goes on-air, the line ident is automaticallymuted.Front and rear side ofa Matrix FrameMatrix Frame features include: Studio-standard audio quality Ð 24bit, 48kHz 32bit TDM bus for up to 256 signals Fully redundant clock distribution Hot-swap-enabled plug-in cards, matrix frames,and power-supplies External Wordclock input Integrated line-ident memory (optional) Integrated Support for SNMP messages(Simple Network Management Protocol)Name Rack Units max. Number of Slots max. Number of Ports OtherMF4 4 15 max. 256 Ports 120 Ports for Subscriber panels Matrix Frame Digital Signal Processing 48kHz Sampling rate redundant Power Supply redundant Clock Distribution08R4000 1 8 Segments 1,024 Ports max. 4,096 Ports by Cascadeof four R4000 Router 128 Ports Ònon- blockingÒ per Segment Digital Signal Processing 48kHz Sampling rate redundant Power Supply redundant Clock Distribution

Well Matched:Central software-based configuration,support and servicingCommentary systems of any size can be handled in asimple and clear way using oratis VCMS, short for VenueConfiguration and Monitoring Software. VCMS is the perfecttool for configuring, remote-servicing and remotecontrollingcommentator terminals.The key to ease of use is the unlimited number of presetsthat the administrator can create and assign to COM 3units. These presets store the basic system settings fromthe routing of microphones to outgoing circuits includingphantom-power status and the monitoring setup.Broadcast signal monitoring is another VCMS function. Anexpanded scale metering window or a reduced mixer viewcan be selected, enabling the levels of all outgoing signalsto be checked and adjusted at a central position. Thus thesignals of each of the twelve COM 3 units, witch may beconnected to a single matrix frame, can be monitored.VCMS can also be used to remote control the COM 3terminals partially or fully. Whatever the application, oratisVCMS lightens the commentators workload appreciablyduring hectic broadcast operation.10

Ultimate Flexibilityoratis systems grow with your needs: They adapt perfectlyto any and all requirements.One of the most common applications of commentarysystems is sports events. Today, many large sports venuesare already equipped with managed gigabit networks. Thisenables an oratis commentary system to be installed almostinstantly. Only short patch cables from the OB truck to thestadium patch bay and from the stadium network to COM 3need to be connected. This reduces wiring requirements andsystem set-up time to the bare minimum!OB TruckGBit SwitchGBit SwitchConfigurationMatrix Mainframe FrameVideo Signals (100 MBit)Internet AccessAudio NetworkMADIEthernetGBit Ethernet12optional: for RedundancyExample of a Commentary System for big Sporting Events

A Value-added Platform:oratis is the answer to many questionsAudio Networkoratis is more than just a commentary system – it is auniversal intercom platform. The product range includesinnovative network-enabled intercom subscriber panels.These connect to intercom matrix cards, providing access tothe entire network. Intercom systems can be built to includeup to 4,096 ports, which can all be used simultaneously.The system supports large-scale campus or even country-IP NetworkMatrix FrameConfigurationwide installations with consistent, integrated intercomtechnology.The high quality 24bit, 48kHz audio (with internal 32bitprocessing) enables oratis to be used to distribute broadcastsignals. This includes not only transparent routing but eventhe generation and processing of such signals. Digital audiocards supporting the AES3 or MADI formats are availableAudio Networkfor transparent routing of studio signals (including Dolby-Esignals). Alternatively, the signals can be fed directly toan oratis subscriber panel over an AES3 port; this is usefulwhen using external sources physically located near toa subscriber panel. The open system architecture andISDN NetworkISDN Codecexcellent audio quality make oratis a networked, distributed,premium quality audio-routing system with minimal cablingISDN CodecMatrix Framerequirements.CommentatorCommentatorAnalogue AudioMADICommentatorAES314EthernetVoIPGBit Ethernet(redundant)Intercom Subscriber panel