Production Intercom BP.15 Miniature Beltpack 1 channel
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Catalog #
INTE-0029 |
Production Intercom BP.15 Miniature Beltpack 1 channel
The BP.15 continues a tradition of superior performance, now in a tiny package, 1/7th (0.15) the size of the BP-1 (by volume). All the functions of a full-sized belt pack are retained. The signal button and the mic On/Off button are shaped differently for easy recognition by touch, in the dark. Two LEDs are mounted, one to indicate signaling (red, bright) and one (green, low output) to indicate that the microphone is On. The BP.15 is available with an optional vibrator in addition to the standard signal LED. The volume control is a thumbwheel, again reducing the likelihood of accidental damage. There are two recessed controls. One controls 'sidetone'—the sound of your own voice which you hear in your own earspeaker. The second recessed control adjusts the sensitivity of the microphone input circuit to allow for different outputs of dynamic and electret microphones. The microphone input circuit includes a limiter which keeps the microphone input from being over loaded, causing distortion. The amplifier circuit delivers a crisp, clear signal to the earspeakers for excellent speech recognition, but with a wide enough frequency response to minimize the possibility of ear fatigue during a long performance. Miniaturization has its costs. The size will not accommodate the conventional three XLR jacks on the bottom (rear) panel. The 4-pin head set jack had to be retained but we have substituted a miniature XLR-type jack for the other two. The BP.15 comes with a cable constructed from a length of our steel reinforced cable with the miniature plug on one end and a 3-pin female XLR on the other. A second cable is available with the miniature plug on one end feeding into a Y with a male XLR on one leg and a female on the other for looping onward to the next station in the system.
Durability: The BP-1 has a long reputation for ruggedness and reliability. The BP.15 incorporates the very same characteristics that earned the BP-1 those accolades. The cabinet is a strong, aluminum extrusion with internal ribbing which not only adds to its strength but provides for support of the printed circuit board along the full length of both sides. The durable end bezels deflect damage. The same (almost indestructible) belt clip used on the BP-1 is used on the BP.15. Realizing that belt packs are bound to live a rough life, we take every possible opportunity to secure components and 'ruggedize' the complete product.
Value: Simple, quick assembly has kept the cost of the BP.15 very competitive. Use of only the best available components results in a low predicted incidence of warranty repairs—probably the most important cost savings of all.
Compatibility: The BP.15 is designed to operate with all 18~30V DC, 200 ohm unbalanced intercom systems. |
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