Glensound GS-PASTE 201 - Line Powered TBU (Telephone Balancing Unit)

Glensound GS-PASTE 201 - Line Powered TBU (Telephone Balancing Unit)

The Glensound GS-PASTE 201 is a line powered, heavy duty analogue telephone balancing unit. It allows professional audio equipment such as mixers, talkback systems or headphone circuits to be connected to a traditional analogue telephone line.

A tone generator has been included to help with line balancing. Once a line is connected the tone can be switched on, so that the R and C can be balanced accordingly. Instructions for this are printed on the side of the unit.Once the best balance is achieved, the tone can be turned off.

A front panel LED indicates an incoming call. There is also an audible ringer which can be turned off if required.

Inputs

• Audio input is line level on a balanced Neutrik XLR
• Input level control
• Multi coloured LED indicates level sent to the line

Outputs

• Audio output on balance Neutrik XLR.
• Output level control

Telco Connections
There is an RJ-11 connector for external handset to allow dialling of outgoing calls. An On/Off Hook switch (with indicator) allows answering of calls when and external telephone is not connected.

There is also an RJ-11 connector for connection to a normal telephone line. A recessed switch switches RJ-11 telephone line pairs (there are 2 different standards used Worldwide), for worldwide compatability.

Glensound GS-Paste 201 Features

• Provides balanced audio input and output from a normal POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) line
• No batteries or mains required
• Input compressor (prevents overloading of telephone line)
• R/C & line balance controls
• Internal tone generator for line balancing

Specifications

• Audio Input:
• Transformer balanced on neutrik XLR
• Input impedance: >10k
• Nominal input level: 0dBu
• Front panel gain control: +/- 10dB
• Maximum input level: +18dBu
• Compressor/ Limiter: Internal efficient compressor/ limiter for controlling levels to the line.
• Audio Level Indication:
• Large front panel tri colour LED:
• BLUE = Off hook and level
• GREEN = level >-10dBu
• RED = level >-3dBu
• Audio Output:
• Transformer balanced on neutrik XLR
• Output impedance: 50 Ohms
• Nominal output level: 0dBu
• Maximum output level: typically +6dBu (limitation is level of audio on telephone line)
• Front Panel gain control: +/-10dB
• Telephone Line:
• Line Type: Direct Exchange Line (DEL) (standard analogue line used worlwide)
• Line Connector: RJ14 6P6C (RJ11 6P2C compatible)
• Connector Pinout: Can be switched between PINS 2/5 and 3/4 (provides Worlwide compatibility)
• Pinout Switch: Rear panel recessed