Glensound VITA BB PLUS User manual

Commentary Interface
Highlights
Overview
Network Audio Commentary Interface
VITA BB PLUS
Network Audio Commentary Interface
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Commentary Unit With Talkback And
Dante Network Audio Interface
Two Assignable
4 Wire Circuits
Monitoring
With Left/Both/Right
Switching
Power Via
PoE
BB
BIG Buttons!
Network
Remote Control &
Configuration
The flexibility of the talk button configurations means that the Vita BB Plus can also be used
as a talkback unit as part of a Dante® / AES67 network.
The Vita BB Plus can connect to any Dante® or AES67 network, or to other audio equipment
via Glensound’s own Dante® interface units.
The VITA BB PLUS is a very powerful Dante® network audio interface, in a traditional desktop
style. It has a mic/line input and headphone monitoring connection for a single user, and
contains two 4 wire circuits. One of these is typically used as an on air channel, and the other
as a talkback channel.
The high quality microphone input, with the Glensound Referee compressor, makes the Vita
BB Plus suitable for on air commentary use, perfect for a small OB or in an off-tube booth .
Dante® & AES67
Compatible
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Features
Dante® Network Audio Interface
VITA BB PLUS
Network Audio Commentary Interface
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- Always on and mutes when pressed (cough)
- Latching on/off
-Intelligent mode where a short tap is latching, but a longer hold becomes
momentary
The VITA BB PLUS has two 4 wire circuits. These are typically used as main programme
on air, with a separate talkback circuit. The large push buttons for each circuit are
configurable and can operate in different modes, to allow configuration for different
types of uses:
l Headphone Monitoring
- Momentary push to talk (PTT)
l Two Four Wire Circuits
- Pressing one button mutes the other circuit (talkback)
There are 6.35mm and 3.5mm jack sockets for headphone monitoring on both the
front & rear of the unit. Each of the two 4 wire inputs can be selected to be in the left
ear, right ear, or both ears of the headphones, depending on the user’s preference.
The level of each input can also be independently selected.
The headphone amplifier is intelligent and capable of driving correct levels into low
or high impedance headphones and capable of connecting directly to both stereo or
mono headphones and earpieces.
The headphone monitor also includes sidetone (at a programmable level) - sidetone
is the commentator’s own voice.
The Vita BB Plus is a single user unit, with one high quality input. The input is
mic/mic+48v/line switchable, on a 3 pin XLR, with a variable gain control. As the Vita
BB Plus can be used for on air broadcast, Glensound’s Referee compressor limiter is
used to control the audio levels and prevent any clipping. The Referee compressor
has been developed over many years of working with sports commentators, and
provides a gently increasing compression as the input signal approaches clipping. In
normal use the compressor is not active as it only starts working as clipping
approaches, so normal dynamic range is maintained.
l Single Input
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Features
Dante® Network Audio Interface
VITA BB PLUS
Network Audio Commentary Interface
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The meter indicates the outgoing level in dBs and provides indication of the level in
6dB steps from -12 to +6.
l PPM Meter
There is a simple to use 4 segment PPM meter on the front panel of the VITA BB Plus.
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The VITA BB PLUS is Dante®/ AES67 network audio compatible. The network
connection is via a single Neutrik XLR RJ45. This link carries:
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- 2 audio inputs
l Network Audio Link
- 2 audio outputs
- Any other Dante compatible unit
- An AoIP44, DARK88 or DARK 1616 audio input/output interface
l Power
Audio connections across the network can be to:
- Another VITA as a point to point 4W connection
ip
- An Express Commentary Unit, an Inferno Commentary Unit or a GS-FW012 ip
4 wire unit as part of a talkback setup.
The Vita BB Plus is powerd by PoE from a network switch or PoE midspan power
supply.
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Features
Dante® Network Audio Interface
VITA CONTROLLER
Network Remote Control & Configuration
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lIntelligent - a short press locks the button, where a
longer press acts as momentary
Vita Controller can disable the local controls on the unit. This gives
security to the engineer using Vita Controller that they have full
control of all levels and operation and cannot be overridden. If the
local controls in Vita Controller are not disabled, adjustment on
the local unit will override the remote setting.
The operation of a button can also mute the other circuit. For
example, this is used to mute the program mic when the talkback
button is pressed.
lLatching - a single press locks the button on or off
lCough
There are settings to select mic, mic +48v, or line inputs. A rotary control then acts as the
gain level up and down. This all operates in real time.
lAlways ON
l Remote Control Of Mic Gain Levels
lAlways OFF
l Talk Button Configuration
Directly clicking on the program or talkback button on Vita Controller will work in the
same way as if it was pressed locally on the Vita itself. This allows an engineer to have
remote control of the mic on/off function. Each button can be set independently in the
following modes:
lMomentary - button is active only when held
l Local Control Security
Vita Controller is a Windows 10 PC application, and it can be downloaded for free from
http://www.glensound.com/product-details/vita/ . When launched, Vita Controller
scans the network for all connected Vita and Vita Plus units which show up on the left
hand side. The function of each Vita/ Vita Plus/ Vita BB Plus is replicated on Vita
Controller, with each unit receiving its own visual controller module.
l Network Remote Control
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Vita Controller gives full remote control of
mic on/off, gain levels and configuration of
any number of different VITAs connected
across a network.

Specification
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FEATURES
POWER
AUDIO
PHYSICAL
Size
Power On LED
PoE
Mechanics
Consumption
Weight
114 x 172 x 81mm (WxDxH)
Bright Blue
E & OE
May be powered by PoE
All aluminium construction, anodized and
laser etched, nylon dipped sides
<7 Watts
720g
Mic Input Gain Range
Mic Input Impedance
Mic + Phantom Power Line Up
Equivalent Input Noise
Dynamic Mic Line Up
Line Input Impedance
Maximum Input Level Before Clipping
Line Input Line Up
Headphone Volume Pot Range
-18dB to +12dB
2k4
42dB
124dBu
(22-22kHz RMS terminated 300 Ohms)
58dB
>30k
Dynamic Mic: -2dBu
Mic + 48V PH: +12dBu
Line: +18dBu
0dBu (Gain range +/-15dB)
+10dB to Off (+10dB to -20dB configuration option)
Headphone Impedance
Headphone THD + Noise (ref =8dBu)
Headphone Frequency Response
Maximum Headphone Output
Headphone Noise
32 to 1000 Ohms
(Auto output level to match impedance)
0.008% @ 1kHz
>= -0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz
+15.8dB into 600 Ohms
-74dB @ lineup (residual noise)
Designed For Sport News & Events
VITA PLUS Dante® Commentary
Frequency Response
Mic: > +/-0.25dB 50Hz to 22kHz
(-2 @ 25Hz)
Line: >= -0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz
Dante Network Interface
Sample Frequency: 48 - 96kHz
Resolution: 24 Bit
INCLUDED ITEMS
Handbook
Physical A5 (download also available)
Specification
THD + Noise (Ref +8dBu)
100Hz = 0.016%
1kHz = 0.012%
10kHz = 0.011%
Rj45 Network Cable
2 metre Cat5 Rj45plug /Rj45plug cable
VITA BB PLUS
REMOTE CONTROL
General
Windows 10 application. Direct install on PC.
(Not App store download)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
o o
0 to +50 C (32 to 122 F)
Storage Temperature
o o
-20 to +70 C (32 to 158 F)
Relative Humidity
0 to 95% non-condensing
Shipping Size:
Shipping Carton
SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS
290x230x140mm
Rugged export quality cardboard
Weight: 2.22Kg