This new product comes in the form of the BVRD2M master and separate BVRD2S slave, both of which are housed within a 1U 19" rack-mounting format. The BVRD2M has eight electronically balanced inputs and seven electronically balanced outputs. Inputs 1 and 2 have an 'all call' processor bypass as well as a dedicated in-built 'all call' fail safe emergency message generator in the event of a processor failure. The BVRD2M has the facility to store six messages that can be easily changed via the front panel USB port.
By utilizing the slave unit, inputs are increased by a further 12, outputs by a further 16 and messages by a further 12. Up to five slave units can be added to the master to allow a maximum of 68 inputs, 87 outputs and 30 messages for a BVRD2M system. Networking facilities are also dramatically improved and up to 128 BVRD2M units can be linked to provide an extremely sophisticated de-centralised Voice Alarm network. Currently the system can be networked using fibre, copper or VO I/P.
The master unit also has a built-in real-time clock for detailed fault and history reporting, both of which can be accessed via a modem to allow remote maintenance. Baldwin Boxall's R&D team have allowed for audio delay of up to one second on all outputs with 10 band parametric EQ to achieve a high degree of audio processing which enhances the systems intelligibility. The units will be shown complete with touchscreen and download software.
(Lee Baldock)
