Author: Dallas McIntosh
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Working with Netgear AV M4250 Network Switches
NETGEAR AV Line M4250 switches can be configured using multiple interfaces, each suited to different use cases: The AV UI is designed for rapid deployment using pre-defined profiles optimised for common AV applications. It also allows users to create and save custom profiles Default Configuration Out Of Band (OOB) Management Port The OOB management port…
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Intercom Building Tool
Introduction An Excel based template spreadsheet has been designed to help collect information for the use in the design of the intercom system for your event. The information will assist prep staff preparing the system during prep. You can download a copy of the Excel spreadsheet using this link Intercom build tool 2026.xlsx Channels and…
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Re-sizing ODIN following a port upgrade
ODIN will generate error messages if the licenced number of ports does not match the software configuration. To re-size the intercom, follow this procedure in AZ Edit. Enable re-sizing options Navigate to Options> Preferences and ensure the boxes are checked for: Click Apply, then ok and send the change to the intercom. Access the intercom…
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Eliminating Background Noise on RTS Party Lines
Overview When party lines include audio sources other than RTS keypanels, background noisemay be present on the keypanels because the audio is continuously active.This background noise can be mitigated by enabling VOX (Voice‑Operated Exchange)on the associated ports and leveraging a keypanel auto‑talk function.This document outlines the recommended configuration steps within AZedit to reduce oreliminate background…
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Unity Intercom Quick Guide
The following quick guide explains the features on the Unity Intercom app Interface Overview Operation
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Assigning Keys on a RTS Digital Beltpack (DBP)
Digital beltpacks from RTS can be configured using the software packages IP Edit, AZ Edit and Neo. There are some functions that the user can configure from the device itself, providing the device has not been restricted in the software application. Changing the volume of a DBP channel The left encoder controls channels A and…
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Changing the Operating mode of an RTS DBP
RTS Digital Beltpacks (DBP) with firmware version v 2.0.0 can now be toggled between OMNEO and RVON modes, without the need to re-flash firmware. RVON is RTS Intercom’s proprietary Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), allowing devices to be deployed across a wide area network, including the internet. DBP controls The controls for the DBP are…
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RTS Call Indicators
We have produced a signalling beacon to provide a visual alert of incoming calls on RTS ODIN and OMS intercom systems. These are useful in areas of high ambient noise, or when the Keypanel speaker cannot be used. The device consists of a power supply and relay, housed in a 3-D printed enclosure with top-mounted…
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DANTE Technical Dives
DANTE Technical Dives Audinate recently ran a series of short webinars that may be of interest to those working in Audio and Comms. A recording of each Technical Dives will be available from the Audinate website soon. In the meantime, handouts from each of the webinars are included in the links below. DANTE Over Distance…
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ODIN and OMS Intercom Functions
Introduction ODIN is a matrix intercom solution, with options to license up to 128 ports per unit. The intercom can be scaled up by connecting up to a maximum of eight ODINs. This achieves a maximum of 1024 ports. ODIN is suited to large, complex intercom configurations. OMNEO Main Station (OMS) is a digital partyline…
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OMNEO Main Station – OMS
OMNEO Main Station (OMS) is a digital partyline Intercom solution, capable of the many applications required on events. OMS is similar to ODIN, which is a matrix intercom system, but has some features that are different and some limitations. What are the capabilities of OMS? OMS comes in various formats, which are determined by the…
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Riedel Performer AAS ( Audio Assignment Software.)
The following guide explains how to interface Riedel Performer (C44+) and Bolero (NSA) channels using the AAS software. Assigning channels Decide the names of each channel. In this example there are 5 channels to be shared (interfaced) between the wired and wireless systems. We will refer to these as 4-Wires, as listed below. 4-Wire Channels…