• 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 directly to our DARK units.
• Single mic/line/48v input with Referee compressor/limiter
• Headphone mixer has 7 inputs supplied from the Dante network, plus the local input (sidetone)
• Each headphone input has left/both/right headphone switching 
• 7 talkback circuits are programmable via the Dante network
• Browser based remote control of input gain and switching functions
• PoE, Mains or DC powering options 

Links To Dante Compatible Network Or DARK88 Break Out Box
Inferno can be used on its own when connected to a Dante audio network. Many audio routers, consoles and intercom systems are Dante compatible, and will accept the Inferno link, enabling Glensound grade commentary into the audio network.

There are primary and secondary Dante network connections

Inferno can also be used outside of a dedicated Dante network when connected to one of our DARK or AoIP44 break out boxes. This connection can be direct or across a structured network. The DARK or AoIP44 units allow all of the audio inputs and outputs to be located in a place separate from the Inferno.

Programmable On A Dante Audio Network
When connected to a Dante network, sources and destinations can be configured from any part of the network using the free Dante controller software. Details are available at www.audinate.com.

Seven Talkback Circuits
The seven illuminated talkback buttons route the audio input to 7 different destinations and remove the audio from the main programme output.

Eight Input Headphone Mixer
Seven external sources plus sidetone are presented on eight level controls allowing the user to create their own required monitoring mix of all sources. Each input can be independently selected to be on the user's left ear, right ear or both ears. The headphone connection is available on a 3.5mm and a 6.35mm jack socket.

Single Input
The single input is switchable on the rear panel to be line/mic/48v and has adjustable input gain. The input also features Glensound’s Referee compressor limiter system. This applies a variable rate compressor to the input peaks so that no clipping occurs, without affecting the rest of the audio signal.

Remote Control
The Inferno contains a web server, allowing remote functionality to an engineer from any PC connected to the network via any web browser.  Enter the IP address of the Inferno in the browser for remote control of the front end mic gain.  It also allows configuration of each push button on the unit to be on/off latching, momentary (push to talk), always on, and off when pushed (cough), or in an intelligent mode where a short press latches or a longer press is just momentary.

15 segment LED PPM Meter 
Audio input level is indicated on the 15 segment PPM meter.

Power On Dante Link Or Locally
Inferno can be powered via the network audio connection if it conforms to the PoE standard. There is also an internal 100v-240v mains supply.

Scalable Commentary

• Start with one Inferno into a Dante network
• Add Multiple Inferno at any time for 2, 3, 4 ,5 or more commentator system
• Use the DARK units for a simple point to point networked audio break out box

Based on industry standards, Dante is an uncompressed, multi-channel digital media networking technology, with near-zero latency and synchronization. Dante is the preferred audio networking solution that has been adopted by more pro-audio AV manufacturers than any other networking technology. Interoperability is not a dream of the future, but a reality today. Hundreds of Dante-enabled products are available from the world’s leading manufacturers, enabling you to mix devices from multiple manufacturers.

Economical and Versatile
One cable does it all. Dante does away with heavy, expensive analogue or multicore cabling, replacing it with low-cost, easily-available CAT5e, CAT6, or fiber optic cable for a simple, lightweight, and economical solution. Dante integrates media and control for your entire system over a single, standard IP network.

Dante systems can easily scale from a simple pairing of a console to a computer, to large capacity networks running thousands of audio channels. Because Dante uses logical routes instead of physical point-to-point connections, the network can be expanded and reconfigured at any time with just a few mouse clicks.

Outstanding Quality
Since audio is transmitted digitally, you don’t have to worry about the common analogue challenges of interference from other electrical equipment, crosstalk between cables, or signal degradation over long cable runs.

Easy To Install
Setting up Dante networks couldn’t be easier. You no longer have to shudder when considering the deployment of an audio network. Even the most complex networks can be set up and configured quickly and easily with Dante, making system integration simple. Dante automatically handles the technical complexities for you.

Signal routing and system configuration with Dante is fast, simple, and incredibly flexible. Dante Controller is a powerful software application that manages devices on the network. Setting up a Dante network is typically just a matter of plugging devices into an Ethernet switch and connecting a computer to the network. All Dante devices are automatically discovered and displayed in Dante Controller, so you can be up and running in seconds.

Easy to Use
With Dante Controller you can easily edit device names and channel labels, control sample rates, and set device latencies. There is no longer any need to remember device IDs or channel numbers. Instead, a single audio channel is referred to just like an email address: “commentatorA @ studio or ”news_mic @ voboothA”. Set it and forget it. Once the network is configured, the computer running Dante Controller can be removed from the network, and reconnected only if changes are required or system monitoring is desired. Signal routing and other system settings are stored safely in the Dante devices themselves, so they are automatically restored if a device is power-cycled.

Network Health and Management
Real-time information about the health of your network is essential for a proper understanding of its performance. There is a rich suite of diagnostic tools within Dante Controller, providing visibility into the network health status through features such as device latency monitoring, active clock health monitoring, packet error reporting, and bandwidth usage statistics.

Glitch-Free Redundancy
Many Dante-enabled devices support 'glitch–free' redundancy, enabling a secondary physical network to be provided, duplicating the audio traffic on the primary network. This automatically prevents any audio loss or interruption in the event of a connectivity problem on the primary network.

Unicast or Multicast
Dante audio channels can be configured as unicast or multicast as appropriate, to make best use of available bandwidth. Unicast provides a direct point-to-point stream for unique channels; multicast sends an audio stream to multiple devices simultaneously.

Fully Integrated with Windows and Mac OS X
With Dante Virtual Soundcard, your computer becomes a Dante audio interface for multitrack recording and media playback, using the computer’s existing Ethernet port — no additional hardware is required. Digital Audio Workstations, software-based media players, Skype, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify and other applications are easily integrated into your network via Dante Virtual Soundcard.

Visit the Audinate website to learn more about DANTE - click here 

AUDIO INPUT

Input Type: Neutrik 3 pin XLR

Input Impedance: Mic: 2k4
                              Line 100k

Equivalent Input Noise: 127dBu (22Hz-22KHz) RMS A weighted Terminated with 300 Ohms)

Frequency response:  Mic -2dBu @25Hz flat @50Hz till 22kHz (+/- 0.25dBu).
                                   Line flat till 22kHz

Distortion at +8dBu:  100Hz = 0.023%
                                   1kHz =0.012%
                                   10kHz = 0.014%

Line Up Gains:            Dynamic Mic: 58dB
                                   Mic + Phantom Power: 35dB
                                   Line: 0dB

Gain Range:                Mic: -30 to +15dB
                                   Line: +/-15dB 

Max Input Before Clipping (@line up): 
                                  Dynamic Mic: +10dBU,
                                  Mic+phantom: +18dBu
                                  Line: +18dBu

HEADPHONES

Headphone Impedance: 16-1000 ohm (auto output level to match impedance)
Headphone Noise:  -76.6dB @ line up (residual noise)
Headphone Frequency Response:  >-0.1dB 22Hz to 22kHz
Headphone THD + Noise (Ref +8dB): 0.008% @ 1kHz
Connection: 6.35mm & 3.5mm stereo jack plugs
Headphone Volume Pot Range: +10dB to Off (can be configured +10dB to -30dB)
Maximum Headphone Output: +16.8dB into 600 Ohms

DANTE/AES67 NETWORK INTERFACE

Physical: 2 x Neutrik Ethercons Cat6 RJ45s & 2 x SFP slots
Type: Fully redundant Primary & secondary circuits
Sample Frequency: 48K
Resolution: 24 Bit
Control & Routing: Via Free Dante Controller
AES67: Can be configured for AES67

POWER

Mains: 1 x Filtered IEC, 100 to 240VAC (+/-10%) 47-63Hz
PoE: Can be powered by PoE on either Copper network interface
DC Input: 2.5mm Barrel, Centre +Ve, 9 - 15 Volts
Consumption: Front Panel Power On LED: Bright Blue
Rear Panel Power On Indicators: 1 green LED showing presence of each of the above power sources

PHYSICAL

Size: 137 x 210 x 86mm (WxDxH)
Weight: 1.25Kg
Mechanics: All aluminium construction, anodised and laser etched, powder coated sides
Shipping Carton: Rugged Export Quality cardboard carton 610 x 420 x 170mm (WxDxH)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to +70°C (-4 to 158°C)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing

INCLUDED ITEMS

Handbook: Physical A4 (Soft copy can be downloaded)
Mains Cable: UK & EU only, 2 metre mains plug to IEC
RJ45 Network Cable: 1 off 2 Metre

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Carrying Case: Polypropylene Carrying Case
SFP Fibre Modules: Multi Mode, Single Mode and Bi-directional on single Fibre available
External DC Power Supply: Switch mode (100 - 250VAC) desktop style with IEC mains input & 1.5 metre DC output cable  

An optional carrying case is now available, made of longlife polypropylene with foam cut out for the Inferno, complete with a headset/ mains/ CAT6 cable.

The case comes in black, screen printed with a white Glensound logo. 

Glensound Inferno at ISE 2023
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• Dante Application Example 1 Single Commentary Unit with Pitch Side Reporter Connecting to Existing Dante Network
• Dante Application Example 2 Multi System Commentary On Existing Dante Network
• Dante Application Example 3 Single Commentary Unit to Dark 1616 For Connecting to Old Analaogue and AES3 Infrastructure
• Dante Application Example 4 System Overview
• Dante bandwidth
• Glensound AES67 Dante guide
• Inferno manual v7
• Inferno V2 WEB

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