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IFB - IFB (Interrupt Foldback) is a special type of communication in which a listener at a particular
intercom output port normally hears an audio program source connected to a particular intercom
input port. A keypanel operator can activate a key to interrupt the audio program source and then
talk to the listener. Normal operation resumes when the keypanel operator releases the key.IFB is
typically used to cue on-the-air talent. For example, the news anchor during a news broadcast
typically listens to the broadcast audio mix in an earset (except that the news anchor's own voice
audio is removed from the mix). A director at a keypanel can interrupt the broadcast audio to the
news anchor's earset and provide new information to the news anchor. IFB could also be used with
a PA (public address) system that normally broadcasts background music. The background music
can be interrupted while someone is talking over the PA.IFB's are set up by defining the IFB inputs
and outputs using the intercom system configuration software. The intercom output port is called
the IFB output and the program input port is called the IFB input. IFBs can also be given names
which are meaningful to keypanel operators. Once an IFB has been set up and named, it can be
assigned to any keypanel key (provided that IFB assignment has not been restricted or disabled in
the intercom system configuration software). For further information about IFBs, see the AZedit
user manual.
ISO (Camera ISO) - ISO is a means for a keypanel operator to isolate a particular intercom port for private
communication. While the intercom port is isolated, it can only hear audio from the keypanel
operator. ISO is frequently used in television broadcasting to temporarily isolate a member of a
camera party line. The isolated camera operator can then receive directions without interference
from other audio traffic on the party line. ISOs are setup using the intercom system configuration
software. Each ISO can also be given a name which is meaningful to keypanel operators. Once an
ISO has been set up and named, it can be assigned to any keypanel key (provided that ISO
assignment has not been restricted or disabled in the intercom system configuration software). For
further information, see the AZedit user manual.
Matrix - Matrix is a term inherited from earlier point-to-point intercom systems, where all point-to-point
communication was accomplished by closing specific switches in a switching matrix. Examples
include the RTS CS9500, CS9600, and CS9700 Intercom Systems. In many instances, Matrix is
used interchangeably with Intercom System. RTS ADAM, ADAM CS, and Zeus Intercom
Systems, on the other hand, do not use a switching matrix, but use a method called Time Division
Multiplexing (TDM), in which communications are routed as digital packets. However, use of the
term “matrix” persists since packet routing basically accomplishes the same thing as a conventional
switching matrix: namely, connecting distinct talkers and listeners.
Party Line (PL) - A party line (also called a conference line) is a group of intercom ports which can always talk and/
or listen to each other. Party lines have default names PL01, PL02 etc. These names can be changed
to more meaningful names using Other Alpha setup in AZedit. Members are assigned to a party
line using Party Line setup in AZedit. Once a party line has been set up, it can also be assigned to a
keypanel key either from the configuration software or at a programmable keypanel. This allows
the keypanel operator to talk and/or listen to the party line without being a member.
IMPORTANT: Do not confuse special lists and party lines. A special list is used when a keypanel operator needs to
occasionally talk or listen to a group of intercom ports that are otherwise unrelated. A party line is
typically used when several users of non-keypanel devices (such as belt packs or camera intercoms) are
engaged in a specific common activity and they need to talk and/or listen to each other all the time.
Keypanels are almost never members of party lines (although they can be). However, a keypanel key
can be assigned to occasionally talk or listen to a party line if desired. Just remember: party lines are
primarily set up for party line members, with occasional access by keypanel operators, while special
lists are set up exclusively for keypanel operators to talk or listen to several unrelated intercom ports.
For specific information about party line setup, see the AZedit user manual.
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