The Legacy 5 from Telex is a versatile five-user wireless intercom system ideal for use in field production work or sports applications. It offers full-duplex communication so users can speak and listen simultaneously with no "push-to-talk". Audio is transmitted using 802.11 wireless LAN technology for ease of use and is encrypted using 64-bit DES technology to ensure your conversations stay private.
The system offers two separate conversation channels, allowing two teams to work using the same system without interfering with each other's conversations. The system comes complete with a base station, five wireless beltpacks, battery chargers, a gooseneck antenna mount, antenna, and carrying case.
The base station is a compact and durable full-featured unit. It offers an intuitive interface with a single select button to choose from one of the 11 available RF operating channels. The unit can operate via external power or an internal battery.
The wireless beltpack is slim, unobtrusive, and easy to use. It has a large power/volume control knob, conversation channel select buttons, and a talk button for choosing between momentary and latch on/off mode. Headset connection is via a standard 4-pin XLR connector.
Note! Headsets with standard 4-pin XLR connectors are required for each beltpack and are available separately.
| RF Technology | IEEE 802.11 (WiFi) |
| Operating Frequency | 2.412 - 2.462GHz |
| FCC License | None Required |
| Encryption | 64-bit Digital Encryption Standard |
| Frequency Response (Audio) | 400Hz - 5.5KHz (+/-1dB) |
| Dynamic Range | Greater than 75dB |
| Beltpack Headset Output | 200mW into 300 ohms |
| Beltpack Mic Gain Adjustment | 10 Levels with Voice Prompts |
| Antenna |
Base Station: 11 dBi Dual Patch Antenna Beltpack: Internal Dipoles |
| Battery Type/Life |
Base Station: Lithium Ion Rechargeable, 10 Hours Typical Beltpack: Lithium Ion Rechargeable, 8 Hours Typical |
| Battery Charge Time |
Base Station: 8 Hours Typical Beltpack: 6 Hours Typical |
| Low Battery LED |
Base Station: 30 min Typical Beltpack: 15 min Typical |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Base Station: 6 x 6.4 x 2" (152 x 163 x 51 mm) Beltpack: 5.25 x 3.75 x 1.68" (133 x 95 x 43 mm) Carry Case: 23.5 x 8.5 x 20.5" (597 x 216 x 521 mm) |
| Weight |
Base Station: 2.2 lbs (992 g) Beltpack: 12.5 oz (354 g) Carry Case: 12.5 lbs (5.4 kg) (Not Loaded) |
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Comments about Telex Legacy 5 - 5-User Full-Duplex Wireless Intercom System:
The system configures itself which makes it very easy to use. The only problem I found so far is a feedback sometimes produced as soon as you turn the beltpacks on.
The signal seems to work just fine in a studio environment (have not tried it yet in a large facility).
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