Clear-Com Adds New Devices to LQ Series of IP Connectivity Solutions

	Clear-Com's LQ series IP connectivity devices

At IBC 2016, Clear-Com, a provider of wired, wireless, and IP communication solutions, will unveil new LQ software and three new IP connectivity devices to add to the LQ series family. LQ devices can also now connect directly to the Eclipse HX matrix, which enables routing of intercom audio and signals across large distances. They provide universal connectivity between any industry-standard two-wire or four-wire intercom system or audio source, anywhere over the IP network.

The new models add a third connection type to the LQ series -- four-wire audio with GPIO signaling in a nine-way connector -- which is ideal for linking two-way radios or audio and trigger signals over a IP network or the internet. The three new models are the LQ-4WG2 (two by four-wire plus GPIO), which comes as a small and portable unit, and the LQ-R4WG8 (eight by four-wire plus GPIO) and LQ-R2W4-4WG4 (four by two-wire and four by four-wire plus GPIO), which are both 1RU form.

As well as launching the three new models, Clear-Com has enabled all LQ devices to connect to the Eclipse HX matrix via the IVC-32-HX IP card. This allows industry-standard intercom systems or two-way radios to be connected to the Eclipse HX matrix across buildings, cities, or even countries over an IP infrastructure or the internet. Users can also now move high-quality audio signals, such as program feeds from IFBs providing full 20Khz audio bandwidth, between LQ devices.

The Core Configuration Manager software (CCM) for setting up and linking the LQ devices has also been updated with faster and more efficient system edits. The modern and contemporary user interface that is accessible from a browser makes it easy for users to configure all LQ devices. Users can also upgrade their existing LQ units to the latest software, which can be downloaded from the Clear-Com website.

Stephen Sandford, product manager, Clear-Com, said, "These new features and models are valuable additions to the LQ family, enabling remote IP connections to the matrix and allowing users to link two-way radios over any IP network connection. The LQ provides faultless audio and signalling anywhere on the network without loss of clarity. This is combined with the quick, intuitive, and simple installation that makes LQ an essential connectivity product."

The new LQ models, together with a broad range of Clear-Com's communications systems, will be available for demonstration at IBC 2016 on stand 10.D29.