AEQ TALENT User manual

Ultra-Portable IP Audiocodec that is easy to configure and use
Optimized for OPUS encoding algorithms
USER’S MANUAL
ED. 04/21
V. 1.1 - 11/05/2021
Firmware Versions: CPU 9.30 / DSP 3.35 or higher
Software Version: AEQ ControlPHOENIX 2.2.1.47 or higher
App Version: AEQ TALENT PILOT 1.0.2 or higher

AEQ TALENT
2
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 5
1.1. General description............................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Technical characteristics.................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Available encoding algorithms. .......................................................................................... 6
1.4. Audio Routing..................................................................................................................... 7
1.5. Compatibility with other AEQ codecs................................................................................. 7
1.6. Compatibility with third-party codecs. ................................................................................ 8
2. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT............................................................................... 9
2.1. Description of the right panel and connections.................................................................. 9
2.1.1. Headphone output. ................................................................................................. 9
2.1.2. Microphone input..................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Description of the back panel and connections. .............................................................. 10
2.2.1. Line input............................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2. Line output ............................................................................................................ 10
2.2.3. "RESET" pushbutton............................................................................................. 10
2.2.4. Ethernet port. ........................................................................................................ 11
2.2.5. Micro USB connector. ........................................................................................... 11
2.2.6. Power supply switch. ............................................................................................ 11
2.2.7. Co-Axial power supply Jack connector. ................................................................ 11
3. USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION. MANUAL CONTROL. ................................................. 12
3.1. Power ON indicator.......................................................................................................... 12
3.2. Level indicator.................................................................................................................. 12
3.3. Established link indicator. ................................................................................................ 12
3.4. "HELP" Key. ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.5. Microphone and Panorama encoder. .............................................................................. 13
3.6. Headphone and output line / Bluetooth Encoder. ............................................................ 13
3.7. Call control keys............................................................................................................... 14
3.8. Microphone ON / OFF (MUTE) key. ................................................................................ 14
3.9. Status indicators............................................................................................................... 14
4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OPTIONS FROM "AEQ ControlPHOENIX"REMOTE
CONTROL SOFTWARE. ............................................................................................................ 15
4.1. Individual codec control window. ..................................................................................... 15
4.1.1. CONFIGURATION Menu...................................................................................... 17
4.1.2. Mixer control window. ........................................................................................... 18
4.1.3. Vumeters window.................................................................................................. 19
4.2. Connection modes. .......................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1. RTP Point to Point (RAW)..................................................................................... 20
4.2.2. PROXY SIP........................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3. DIRECT SIP. ......................................................................................................... 23
4.2.4. Sending audio to multiple destinations: Broadcast, Multicast and Multi-unicast. . 24
4.3. NAT TRAVERSAL. .......................................................................................................... 27
4.3.1. Operation without NAT: "OFF (there is no NAT)". ................................................ 28
4.3.2. Manual NAT: "MANUAL (router configuration)".................................................... 28
4.3.3. AUTO 1 (local network audio)............................................................................... 29
4.3.4. AUTO 2 (local network audio)............................................................................... 29
4.3.5. AUTO 3 (audio over internet)................................................................................ 29
4.3.6. AUTO 4 (audio over internet)................................................................................ 30
4.4. FEC modes and reception buffer configuration. .............................................................. 30
4.6. Ethernet Port configuration. ............................................................................................. 32
4.7. SNMP configuration. ........................................................................................................ 32
4.8. Password configuration.................................................................................................... 34
4.9. User interface lock. .......................................................................................................... 34

AEQ TALENT
3
5. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OPTIONS FROM "AEQ TALENT PILOT"REMOTE
CONTROL APPLICATION. ........................................................................................................ 37
5.1. Downloading "AEQ TALENT PILOT"............................................................................... 37
5.2. Running "AEQ TALENT PILOT" for the first time. ........................................................... 37
5.3. Main Screen. .................................................................................................................... 38
5.3.1. Upper area. ........................................................................................................... 39
5.3.2. Main area. ............................................................................................................. 39
5.3.3. Lower area. ........................................................................................................... 41
5.4. Call menu. ........................................................................................................................ 41
5.5. Audio adjustments. .......................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1. Inputs adjustment menu........................................................................................ 44
5.5.2. Outputs adjustment menu..................................................................................... 45
5.6. Settings screen. ............................................................................................................... 46
6. QUICK START GUIDE. .......................................................................................................... 50
6.1. First steps. "AEQ TALENT PILOT" control App............................................................... 50
6.2. Connecting to a network. ................................................................................................. 51
6.3. "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" configuration software.............................................................. 51
6.4. Making your first test call. ................................................................................................ 51
6.5. Pairing for audio exchange. ............................................................................................. 52
7. CONTROL TERMINAL OVER WEB BROWSER. ................................................................. 54
7.1. Upgrading system firmware. ............................................................................................ 54
7.2. Configuring the IP parameters and the MAC address associated with the Ethernet
interface. .......................................................................................................................... 55
7.3. Technical Service and on-line manuals. .......................................................................... 56
7.4. Saving and loading configurations. .................................................................................. 56
7.5. Status menu..................................................................................................................... 57
7.6. SNMP............................................................................................................................... 57
7.7. Remotely rebooting the equipment.................................................................................. 58
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 59
9. A.E.Q. WARRANTY................................................................................................................ 60
APPENDIX A: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ENCODING MODES. ............................. 61
APPENDIX B: PROTOCOLS ASSOCIATED WITH IP COMMUNICATIONS. .......................... 63
B1. Circuit switching versus packet switching. ....................................................................... 63
B1.1. Circuit switching..................................................................................................... 63
B1.1.1. Advantages:............................................................................................. 63
B1.1.2. Disadvantages: ........................................................................................ 64
B1.2. Packet switching. ................................................................................................... 64
B1.2.1. Switching modes...................................................................................... 64
B1.2.2. Advantages:............................................................................................. 64
B1.2.3. Disadvantages: ........................................................................................ 65
B2. IP protocol......................................................................................................................... 65
B2.1. IP addressing......................................................................................................... 66
B2.2. Unicast vs. Multicast. ............................................................................................. 66
B3. RTP protocol..................................................................................................................... 67
B3.1. Default TALENT configuration............................................................................... 68
B4. SIP protocol. ..................................................................................................................... 68
B4.1. Working modes...................................................................................................... 68
B4.2. Possible work scenarios. ....................................................................................... 70
B4.3. TALENT default SIP configuration......................................................................... 70
B5. STUN protocol. ................................................................................................................. 71
APPENDIX C: PORTS USED BY TALENT. .............................................................................. 73
APPENDIX D: APPLICATION NOTES GUIDE.......................................................................... 74
D1. Internet connection using standard cable access. ........................................................... 74

AEQ TALENT
4
Application note AN0A. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0B. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0C. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0D. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0E. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0F. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0G.................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN0H. ................................................................................................... 74
D2. Special applications using different kinds of Internet physical accesses, or point to point
connections. ..................................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN1....................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN2....................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN3....................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN4....................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN4B. ................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN5....................................................................................................... 74
Application note AN6....................................................................................................... 74
APPENDIX E: TALENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. ........................................................... 75
APPENDIX F: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............................................................................ 80

AEQ TALENT
5
1. INTRODUCTION.
1.1. General description.
AEQ TALENT is a single-channel audio codec with professional microphone input and
headphone output. Also, it counts with auxiliary 3.5mm jack line input and output and Bluetooth
connectivity.
AEQ TALENT is optimized for OPUS encoding algorithms, but it is also compatible with other
AEQ and third-party audiocodecs, as it also features AEQ LD Extend modes and the mandatory
algorithms according to EBU-TECH 3326 specification from EBU N/ACIP work group.
When connecting to another AEQ codec, users can take advantage of an exclusive set of tools
that makes initiating communications and control of the unit a simple task:
•The "SmartRTP" proprietary call-initiation protocol that simplifies connection to compatible
codecs.
•"AEQ ControlPHOENIX", remote control Software that allows for the remote operation and
adjustment of the unit from your station. ControlPhoenix allows you to control everything
related to the call initiation process and also the adjustment of all audio parameters and the
local audio routing of TALENT.
•It is also possible to control the unit using "AEQ TALENT PILOT" App for Android and iOS,
running on a Bluetooth-linked smart device. It is also possible to transfer audio between a
smart device and TALENT audiocodec.
•"HELP" function, that allows the journalist to use the system to request for assistance from
the station when facing an unexpected situation.
It is recommended to carefully read this manual and the "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" user’s
guide before using the unit, although chapter 6 offers a quickstart user’s guide.
1.2. Technical characteristics.
•Microphone input:
-Female XLR-3 connector.
-Input impedance: 2 KΩ.
-High quality, low noise, electronically balanced preamplifier
-Valid for most microphones with nominal 48V Phantom.
-Gain between 0 and +60dB, adjustable from the front panel, mobile App or control
software.
-MUTE key.
•Stereo ground-referenced line input:
- 3.5mm female jack connector.
-Input impedance >15 KΩ.
-Input level (LINE IN Gain set to 0 dB):
Nominal: 178 mV RMS (-15 dBV).
Maximum: 1V RMS (0 dBV).
-Gain selectable between -6dB and +20dB from mobile App or control software. Line &
Bluetooth gain selection is common. These inputs are mixed together
-Compatible with PCs, tablets, phones and other sound players .
•Bluetooth 5.0 audio input. Stereo A2DP:
-Gain selectable between -6dB and +20dB from control software. Line & Bluetooth
gain selection is common.
-A2DP profile for high-quality audio reception (Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC encoding,
among others).
-HFP voice profile (with G711 or G722 encoding, depending on the phone or
conferencing App used).
- This input is mixed with audio coming from the line input.

AEQ TALENT
6
•Stereo Headphone output:
-¼” stereo female jack connector.
-Power >=100 mW (50 mW max when using 16Ωheadphones).
-Compatible with low or high impedance headphones between 16 and 500 Ω.
-Volume control and TX/RX panorama selection from the front panel, by App and by
software.
•Stereo ground-referenced line output:
- 3.5mm female jack connector.
-Output impedance: <50 Ω.
-Adjustable gain from front panel, mobile app and control software. There is a common
input level adjustment for line input and Bluetooth incoming audio.
-Maximum output level: 835mV RMS (-1.5dBV) for THD <0.5%.
-Compatible with PCs, tablets, phones and other sound recorders.
-This output follows the audio signal sent to the outgoing Bluetooth connection.
•Bluetooth 5.0 audio output. Stereo A2DP:
-Adjustable gain from front panel, mobile app and control software. There is a common
input level adjustment for line output and Bluetooth outgoing audio.
-A2DP profile for high-quality audio reception (Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC encoding,
among others).
-HFP voice profile (with G711 or G722 encoding, depending on the phone or
conferencing App used).
Communications interface:
-IP interface: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector. The default IP address for
TALENT is 192.168.1.89, although all devices will leave the factory with DHCP option
activated (configured to obtain its complete IP configuration from a DHCP server).
This interface provides access to:
Wired networks: Local area networks, Cable ADSL, Fiber and VLANs.
Satellite: an external satellite interface can be connected to the IP interface.
3G / 4G / 5G telephony: a 3G, 4G or 5G modem can be connected to the IP
interface.
Wireless data links: a "wireless bridge", WiMax or WiFi antenna can be
connected to the IP interface.
Other Features:
-Local interface with keys and encoders.
-Three-level LED vumeter at the front panel for program TX level indication.
-Received audio signal presence indicator.
-Operating temperature: -10 to +45 º C (14 to 114 º F).
-Dimensions: Width x Depth x Height: 130x195x45mm.
-Weight: 620gr.
-Power supply: 5 to 15 VDC for external adapter (90-263V 50/60 Hz input) or 5V
through USB interface. Power consumption: 3.5 W max.
AEQ offers the "SmartRTP"call initiation protocol in order to greatly simplify the
operation of the audiocodec.
AEQ also offers two SIP servers free of charge as a standard service for the users of
Phoenix ALIO. One of them is configured as main and the other is provided as a backup.
More information can be found in Appendix B.
1.3. Available encoding algorithms.
•OPUS with Fs= 48 KHz, mono, stereo, with 4 mono and 3 stereo presets. Bit rates
between 12 and 192 Kbps, very low delay and audio bandwidth between 6 and 20 KHz.
•G711 A-law, u-law (64 Kbps, low delay, 3.5 KHz audio bandwidth).

AEQ TALENT
7
•G722 (64 Kbps, low delay, 7 KHz audio bandwidth).
•AEQ-LD with Fs=16, 32 or 48 KHz, mono or stereo. Available bit rates between 64 and
384 Kbps, audio bandwidth between 7 and 19 KHz.
•MPEG 1 and 2 - LII, with Fs between 16 and 48 KHz, mono, stereo, dual channel and
Joint stereo. Binary bit rate between 64 and 384 Kbps. Audio bandwidth between 10.5
and 16.5 KHz.
•PCM (linear): very low delay, transparent quality. Fs=48 or 32 KHz with 12, 16, 20 or 24
bits/sample, mono or stereo (bit rates between 576 and 2304 Kbps), audio bandwidth
between 16 and 20 KHz.
The implementation of other coding algorithms may be evaluated according to each customer’s
specific requirements. Please ask AEQ Sales Department or authorized dealers in order to get
more information.
1.4. Audio Routing.
The following diagram shows the device’s audio capabilities, as well as how to access each
adjustment from the front panel and factory default audio settings.
1.5. Compatibility with other AEQ codecs.
TALENT offers the possibility to connect to other AEQ codecs.
It is compatible with Phoenix ALIO, MERCURY, STUDIO, VENUS, VENUS V2, VENUS V3,
STRATOS and MOBILE.
The "SmartRTP"mode and OPUS encoding algorithm can be used with Phoenix ALIO,
MERCURY, STUDIO, VENUS, VENUS V2, VENUS V3 and STRATOS updated to firmware
CPU version v5.20 and DSP version v3.35 or above.

AEQ TALENT
8
1.6. Compatibility with third-party codecs.
TALENT is a portable IP audiocodec compatible with EBU-TECH 3326 technical specification
from EBU N/ACIP workgroup. This technical specification was developed to guarantee
compatibility between equipment from different manufacturers in applications for professional-
quality audio contribution over IP networks. Therefore it is possible to connect TALENT with any
codec from other manufacturer over IP provided that this unit has been developed according to
N/ACIP (please check third-party codecs technical specifications).

AEQ TALENT
9
2. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT.
First of all, it is necessary to become familiar with the connectors and other elements present in
the back and right panels of the unit, in order to understand the wiring and installation required
to use TALENT.
2.1. Description of the right panel and connections.
2.1.1. Headphone output.
¼" Headphone Jack. Unbalanced connection.
¼" Jack pinout
2.1.2. Microphone input.
XLR-3 female connector. Balanced connection.
Input - Female Male plug - cable
XLR-3 pinout
Pin 1 Ground
Pin 2 + Input
Pin 3 - Input
The microphone input features a high quality low-noise preamplifier and is able to provide
Phantom supply, software switchable, in order to offer compatibility with both dynamic or
condenser microphones (valid for most microphones with nominal 48V Phantom). The
preamplifier gain range is from 0 to 60 dB, making it suitable for a large range of microphone
models available in the market.
A
A
B
(Connector as seen by the soldered side)
B

AEQ TALENT
10
2.2. Description of the back panel and connections.
2.2.1. Line input.
Jack TRS 3.5 mm female connector. Unbalanced connection.
TRS Jack male pinout
2.2.2. Line output.
Jack TRS 3.5 mm female connector. Unbalanced connection.
TRS Jack male pinout
2.2.3. "RESET"pushbutton.
This push-button allows the user to reset the device configuration in several ways, according to
this sequence (for this there must be no call established on the device):
1) Hold it pressed until a “beep” is emitted. If the push-button is released at that moment,
the unit will return a different confirmation tone and will return to DHCP mode, without
any further changes.
2) If the push-button is held pressed for a longer time until it emits 2 beeps, and it is
released at that moment, the unit will return a different double confirmation tone and will
reboot adopting the following default Ethernet configuration: 192.168.1.89 fixed IP
address (DHCP mode is turned off), /24 network mask (255.255.255.0), 192.168.1.1
gateway and 8.8.8.8 DNS server, without further alteration.
3) If, the push-button is held until the unit beeps three times and then released, after a
different triple confirmation tone it will perform a full FACTORY CONFIGURATION
RESET, although ONLY the following parameters will remain unchanged:
A
C
D
E
F
G
B
B
C
A

AEQ TALENT
11
-IP configuration.
-Incoming control accepted ports and default gateway.
-Outgoing control parameters (activation, IP and port).
-TCP or UDP protocol selection.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As part of this configuration, SIP users established from factory for
the unit are lost when activating this last option, so it is important to take note of their values
in order to be able to re-configure them later on.
2.2.4. Ethernet port.
TALENT features one Ethernet port. Using this port, the unit can be connected to a LAN or
WAN network and send / receive audio over IP. This port is also used to configure and
administrate the unit from one or more computers using the remote control software. The
default IP address for TALENT is 192.168.1.89, although all devices will leave the factory with
DHCP option activated (configured to obtain its complete IP configuration from a DHCP server).
Please refer to "AEQ ControlPHOENIX"application manual.
The connector is a standard RJ45 10/100 BT, type, with the following pin assignment:
RJ45 connector pinout
2.2.5. Micro USB connector.
This connector is reserved for factory maintenance uses and for external power supply using a
power-bank, AC/DC adapter/charger or computer, provided that 5V and a minimum current of
1A are provided.
2.2.6. Power supply switch.
Allows for the selection of the power source (DC co-axial jack or micro USB port). Under normal
circumstances, only one of the plugs will be connected, so it will act as a simple power on
switch.
If the power supply is provided by means of the DC co-axial jack, the unit turns on when the
push-button is pressed, while, on the other hand, if power supply is provided through the USB
connector, the unit will turn on when the push button is in its outer position.
2.2.7. Co-Axial power supply Jack connector.
5mm/2.1mm co-axial jack for external power supply. Voltage range: 5 to 15VDC, 1A max
(@5Vdc). Central pin is positive.
D
F
E
G
Pin 4:
Blue
Pin 3:
White and Green
Pin 2:
Orange
Pin 1:
White and Orange
Pin 5:
White and Blue
Pin 6:
Green
Pin 7:
White and Brown
Pin 8:
Brown

AEQ TALENT
12
3. USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION. MANUAL CONTROL.
Configuration and operation of the TALENT unit can be done locally either using the controls
and indicators featured in the front panel, locally using "AEQ TALENT PILOT" App or
remotely, using the "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" application (Control and Configuration software
for AEQ TALENT, Phoenix STRATOS, STUDIO, MERCURY, VENUS, VENUS V2, VENUS V3
and ALIO audiocodecs). This chapter describes the first option.
3.1. Power ON indicator.
3.2. Level indicator.
It operates as a simple vumeter if any of the inputs is ON AIR. Presence of signal is first
displayed in green when it is above -58 dBFS, changing to green-yellow when it is above -22
dBFS and adding red when it is above -12 dBFS, indicating danger of over-modulation.
3.3. Established link indicator.
A
C
B
D
E
F
G
H
I
A
B
C

AEQ TALENT
13
3.4. "HELP"Key.
This key sends a notification to the remote control software provided that this is in use. This
way, a TALENT user that requires assistance or has doubts can ask the operator that is
remotely controlling or monitoring the unit with the "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" software for help.
When the "HELP" key is pressed, the key will start to flash in red. On the remote control
software a pop-up notification will appear asking the operator to get in touch with the TALENT
user.
Once this notification is confirmed by the remote operator (by clicking on the "OK" button), the
TALENT’s "HELP" key will stop flashing.
The notification can be cancelled at any moment by pressing the "HELP" key again.
On the other hand, a long-pressing of the "HELP" button alternatively turns on or off the
Bluetooth module integrated into the unit.
3.5. Microphone and Panorama encoder.
If this encoder is turned, the microphone input gain is controlled.
A brief pressing on the encoder push-button will illuminate the associated yellow LED,
indicating that, when turning the encoder, adjustment now acts on the TX/RX
panorama for the outputs currently listening to the PROGRAM bus. 3 seconds after the
last adjustment of the knob the yellow LED will extinguish and the encoder returns to normal
(microphone gain) adjustment mode.
Pressing the encoder push-button for a while acts on the line / Bluetooth input ON AIR
setting, and, when ON, the associated LED illuminates red. Pressing it again for a
while turns off the LED and stops sending this input to program. In both situations, the
encoder knob rotation still works as described above.
Line input / Bluetooth level adjustment can be performed from "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" control
software.
3.6. Headphone and output line / Bluetooth Encoder.
The headphone output level is adjusted when turning this encoder knob.
A brief pressing on the encoder push-button will illuminate the associated yellow LED,
indicating that, when turning the encoder, adjustment now acts on line / Bluetooth
output level. 3 seconds after the last adjustment of the knob the yellow LED will
extinguish and the encoder returns to normal (headphone volume) adjustment mode.
Pressing the encoder push-button for a while acts on the activation of the local
microphone sending to the line / Bluetooth output, and, when ON, the associated LED
illuminates red. In both situations, the encoder knob rotation still works as described
above.
D
E
F

AEQ TALENT
14
Full control of the signal/s sent towards headphone output or line / Bluetooth output is provided
from "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" software or "AEQ TALENT PILOT" App. It is always possible to
activate / deactivate MIC send to line / Bluetooth output, however, as explained above, with long
pressings of this encoder push-button.
3.7. Call control keys.
The leftmost key (green telephone handset) allows the user to call to the latest configured
destination by pressing it for a while. This key also allows for acceptance of incoming calls by
shortly pressing it. The key will blink green while the call is being established or ringing, and
stays illuminated when it is successfully established.
The rightmost key (red telephone handset) allows the user to hang up an already established
call by means of a long-press. On the other hand, this key also rejects an incoming call, also
with a long-pressing. This key blinks in red during the release of the call, and it finally
extinguishes.
3.8. Microphone ON / OFF (MUTE) key.
This key puts or removes the microphone input ON AIR. The key illuminates in red when the
microphone is sent to program.
3.9. Status indicators.
Three general indicators can be seen in this area:
Incoming audio presence indicator (Rx). It is possible to adjust its threshold level and
expiration time using the remote control software (By default it illuminates when the
received signal is above -57 dBFS and extinguishes when it is below that level for
longer than 2 seconds.).
IP ready indicator. This indicator is off when there is no LAN connection, and stays
illuminated when the unit is ready to establish a communication. When it is configured
in Proxy SIP mode, this implies that there is Internet connectivity and the device has
successfully registered in a SIP server. If it blinks, that means that registration failed, but the
unit at least has Ethernet link. On the other hand, if the unit is operating in RTP Raw mode (with
DHCP option active), when this indicator blinks that means that there is physical LAN link but
the unit hasn’t been able to get proper IP configuration yet.
Bluetooth indicator. This indicator is off when the integrated Bluetooth module is off. It
blinks blue when it is on and ready to pair for audio, and stays illuminated blue when
the unit has been successfully paired for audio with a smart device (usually a mobile
Phone). The red color is associated to the control link: so if the unit is paired both for audio and
control (TALENT Pilot App is connected), this indicator will look steady pink, while if it is only
paired for control it will blink between red and pink.
When activating Bluetooth, two visible devices should appear. The first one
("AEQ_TALENT_xxxx", where xxxx is the device’s serial
number) allows for Bluetooth audio connectivity after
pairing it. The second one ("AEQ_TALENT_BLE_xxxx")
allows for control from "AEQ TALENT PILOT" App (in this
case, pairing will be automatically performed when
opening the App and selecting this device).
G
H
I

AEQ TALENT
15
4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OPTIONS FROM "AEQ ControlPHOENIX"REMOTE
CONTROL SOFTWARE.
Configuration and operation of TALENT can be carried out remotely by means of "AEQ
ControlPHOENIX" software (AEQ TALENT, Phoenix STRATOS, STUDIO, MERCURY,
VENUS, VENUS V2, VENUS V3 and ALIO Audiocodecs Configuration and Control Software).
The version that is provided together with the equipment (2.2.1.47 or higher) can control up to 2
units per software instance. If you need to manage more than 2 audiocodecs at the same time,
please contact AEQ sales department to purchase a multicodec-license for "AEQ
ControlPHOENIX".
Furthermore, version 2.2.1.47 (or higher) does NOT allow you to control units with CPU version
5.50 or higher and units with previous versions SIMULTANEOUSLY. In that case, these last
ones should be upgraded to version 5.50 or higher.
Please have the user manual of this application at hand. Install and configure it and add the
equipment to the controlled equipment list in order to follow the explanations provided in this
and following chapters step by step. This manual will describe particular TALENT options only,
as well as some important procedures, while the detailed operation is detailed in "AEQ
ControlPHOENIX" user’s manual.
4.1. Individual codec control window.
The individual codec control window is thoroughly described in chapter 6 of "AEQ
ControlPHOENIX" user’s manual. The screen corresponding to TALENT is as follows:
The name assigned to the device can be seen in the lower area of the window ("AEQ 03" in this
example), as well as the corresponding URI.
Additionally, we can see the equipment’s IP address. By clicking on this IP, an Internet browser
will pop up showing TALENT Web management window allowing, among other things, to
update firmware and obtain real-time IP traffic statistics when the channel/s is/are connected.
The left zone shows the general status of the communications channel, (CONNECTED, OK,
REGISTERING, etc), as well as the configured working mode and encoding and the remote
equipment’s data (IP address and port or name) in case it is connected. We can click in any of
both areas in order to show a window that provides all the details of the channel we have
clicked on:

AEQ TALENT
16
•INTERFACE: indicates the operating mode of that channel (RTP Raw, DIRECT SIP or
Proxy SIP)
•Coding: indicates the coding algorithm (RTP) or profile (SIP): This section also
indicates the binary rate (192 Kbps for example), sampling frequency (48 KHz, for
example) and mode (Mono, Stereo, Dual, JStereo or MS Stereo).
•Status: SIP registering status for IP connections using Proxy SIP mode
("REGISTERING", "REGISTRATION_ERROR", "REGISTERED") or interface status
("OK", "CONNECTED", "CONNECTED_NO_DATA / NO_SYNC").
•CONNECTED TO: calling/called equipment’s name or number (identifier, number or
Unknown when ID is not provided) or "not connected" when there is no established
communication.
On the right part, we can find the call button/indicator and the "SYNC" indicator, as well as two
audio presence indicators for both directions: transmission ("TX") and reception ("RX").
The call key changes from to depending on whether a communication is
currently established or not. When it is green, clicking on it opens the call window (see section
6.6 of "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" user’s manual). When it is red, clicking on it hangs up the
current call, after asking for confirmation:

AEQ TALENT
17
4.1.1. CONFIGURATION Menu.
At the right side, the button gives access to a configuration menu with the following
options: "General", "Contacts", "Ethernet", "Miscellaneous" and "Network".
Just click on this button again in order to close this menu.
The "General" option is the most important one among those associated to the configuration
menu: you can configure the audio routing and levels from/to the equipment, the selected audio
encoding algorithm, the interface to be used (from "INTERFACE" drop-down menu) and access
to "Advanced" channel configuration and IP interface configuration ("I/F setup" button).
The general view offers a graphic representation of the audio flow inside the unit. The
equipment’s inputs (microphone and line / Bluetooth input), are shown at the left, entering the
input mixer (that can be open by clicking on the "Config Mix" button – see paragraph 4.1.2).
This mixer outputs two buses: TX PROGRAM and CUE prelisten.
The first bus is sent to the PROGRAM block, where several aspects related to communications
(communication type, ports, etc), coding algorithms, etc. can be configured.
The CUE bus is routed directly to the outputs block, as explained below.
The output block is presented at the right, where the stereo headphones and stereo line /
Bluetooth output appear. PROGRAM TX and RX buses, as well as CUE, arrive to this block in
order to be able to output or monitor them. The "OUTPUT MIXER" block allows for the
configuration of the assignment of buses to outputs, level control and send/receive balance
adjustment by clicking on the "Config Mix" button.
The amplifier symbols at the inputs are filled in red colour when they are ON air, in order to
ease quick identification of the audio routing at a glance.

AEQ TALENT
18
NOTE: The "Config Mix" button opens the complete mixer that controls both the inputs and the
outputs, just the same as the button located at the right side of the individual codec
window, as you can see in section 4.1.2.
Other configuration menu options are "Contacts" (call book management), "Ethernet" (device IP
configuration), "Miscellaneous" (several adjustments) and "Network" (other network functions
parameters). Details about these menus are provided in chapter 6 of "AEQ ControlPHOENIX"
user’s manual.
Just click on the button again to close this menu.
4.1.2. Mixer control window.
Also at the right side, the button opens a window where all parameters of the TALENT
mixer can be controlled: level and gain for inputs and outputs, output routing and level, etc.
Audio can be controlled in real-time from the control PC alternatively or in parallel with the unit
front panel and "AEQ TALENT PILOT" App.
MIC and Line/ Bluetooth input channels feature the following controls:
-"ON AIR" key. It will change to red color when activating the corresponding button or key,
and so will the amplifier symbol at each input in the General view, simultaneously, in order
to ease audio routing understanding at a glance.
-Mix fader: allows for adjustment of the corresponding input: The selected value is shown
under the fader. Adjustment range is from 0 to +60dB for the microphone input and -3 to
+20dB for the line / Bluetooth input.
-"PH" (Phantom) button: activates or deactivates Phantom supply for the microphone input.
The right area of the Mixer window provides control over the two outputs (headphones + Line /
Bluetooth out) in a similar way: the source can be selected for each output from PROG bus,
MIC input or Line / Bluetooth input.

AEQ TALENT
19
The volume of each output can be varied by means of the associated fader. The adjustment
range for the headphone output is from -67 to +3dB, while it varies from -62 to +8dB for the line
/ Bluetooth output.
Last, it is possible to adjust the balance between transmitted and received program signal with
the "TX/RX PANORAMA" slider for the headphone and line / Bluetooth outputs currently
listening to the program bus.
4.1.3. Vumeters window.
Last, you can access to the equipment’s remote vumeters by clicking on the button. They
will appear into a floating window that you can move to the desired position.
By default, it is possible to open up to 2 vumeters windows in the application (for example, to
check audio transmission between two connected pieces of equipment under the application’s
control). If you try to open a third vumeter window, the first one will be closed. Click on the right
top cross in order to close a vumeters window.
However, the maximum number of vumeters that can be simultaneously displayed can be
altered in the "Remote connection" tab of "General Application Values" (see section 5.1.9.1 of
"AEQ ControlPHOENIX" user’s manual).
The vumeters represent the transmitted audio level to the L and R channels, and the received L
and R channels from the communications channel.

AEQ TALENT
20
4.2. Connection modes.
In order to establish an IP communication, first we need to choose one of the three available
connection modes: "PROXY SIP", "DIRECT SIP" and "RTP Point to Point (RAW)".
We can access the IP configuration submenu by clicking on "I/F Setup". This menu is described
in sections 6.1.4.2 and 6.1.4.3 of "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" user’s manual.
It is important to know the details of each type of connection, so they are explained below.
4.2.1. RTP Point to Point (RAW).
This type of connection is selected when the connection over IP uses the RTP protocol only.
Calls are sent by specifying the destination’s IP address:port, which must be known at both
sides. Obviously there is no advanced signaling protocol in this scenario and you will need to
agree on audio coding algorithms at both ends and manually establish the communication in
both directions.
In order to avoid that hassle (making the call from both ends, hanging up separately and
agreeing on the encoding algorithm) "SmartRTP" can be activated in both involved audiocodecs
(provided that they are AEQ Phoenix units compatible with this mode). This way, the call can be
established from one end only (and thus, we only need to know the IP address and ports of one
of the communication ends).
When calling in RTP mode, the destination identifier must look like this:
<IP_address>:<destination port>, for example: "172.26.33.28:5008"
The specified destination port must match the Local port set up for the remote equipment. That
is, in order to make a RTP call, we must know the IP address and local port of the remote unit
even if "SmartRTP" is used.
However, if the destination unit is behind a router (NAT), then a port-forward rule needs to be
applied on the router to re-direct the public destination specified in the destination identifier
towards a certain internal IP address (the destination codec’s local IP address) and port. The
internal port doesn’t need to be the same as the external or public port, but it usually is)
When you create a Call Book, these fields describing a contact can be
modified in the Call Book that can be accessed from a codec individual
control window through the "Contacts" option in "Configuration" (see
section 5.1.7 of "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" user’s manual).
You can access the IP configuration submenu for RTP
mode (especially in order to set the “local port”, where
the codec channel expects the audio to be received at)
by clicking on "I/F Setup" button, and that it is explained
in section 6.1.4.3 of "AEQ ControlPHOENIX" user’s
manual.