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JK Audio THAT-2 Telephone Handset Audio Tap

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JK Audio THAT-2 Telephone Handset Audio Tap
Key Features
  • Record and Play Phone Calls
  • XLR and RCA I/O
  • Works with Multiple Receiver Types
  • No Power Required
The JK Audio THAT-2 is a telephone audio interface that connects between the telephone receiver and base. THAT-2 is designed to capture audio to record and play sound bytes or to send IFB dialog over phone lines. The compact telephone tap features balanced and unbalanced XLR and RCA I/O connectors.

The audio connections are used for sending line level signal down phone lines or capturing a mix of send and receive audio. A 3-position switch enables THAT-2 to be used with either a carbon, dynamic or electret style receiver (receivers with keypads are not compatible). Level adjust dials provide control over send and receive levels. THAT-2 is a compact, passive device that requires no external power source.

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JK Audio THAT2 Overview

The JK Audio THAT-2 is a telephone audio interface that connects between the telephone receiver and base. THAT-2 is designed to capture audio to record and play sound bytes or to send IFB dialog over phone lines. The compact telephone tap features balanced and unbalanced XLR and RCA I/O connectors.

The audio connections are used for sending line level signal down phone lines or capturing a mix of send and receive audio. A 3-position switch enables THAT-2 to be used with either a carbon, dynamic or electret style receiver (receivers with keypads are not compatible). Level adjust dials provide control over send and receive levels. THAT-2 is a compact, passive device that requires no external power source.

Convenient Design
THAT-2 is a compact telephone tap that connects between the receiver and base of any standard analog telephone. The tap allows users to send line level feeds down telephone lines or capture send and receive signal for sound byte recording.
Handset Selector
THAT-2 is compatible with dynamic, electret or carbon style receivers (handsets with keypads are not compatible).
Balanced I/O
A choice of balanced XLR and RCA unbalanced connections allow seamless integration with professional or consumer level audio gear.
UPC: 814170010352

JK Audio THAT2 Specs

Input
Balanced: XLR Female
Unbalanced: RCA Phono Jack
Output
Balanced: XLR Male
Unbalanced: RCA Phono Jack
Handset
Compatible with various carbon, dynamic and electret handsets.
Not for use with handsets that have keypads
Isolation
Isolation 1500V
Phone Line
RJ11C
Impedance
Line Input: 10k ohms, 250 mV RMS, +12dBM
Line Output: 600 ohms, 100 mV RMS, -16dBm
Power Requirements
Passive
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.77 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.75 x 4.4 x 2.25"

JK Audio THAT2 Reviews

THAT-2

By Theodore
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-18

I recently purchased a THAT-2 from B&H to record some of the teleconferences I've had with various doctors during this Covid-19 shutdown. My phone is an older style office type desk phone with all the buttons on the desk set. The information on the B&H website clearly states the THAT-2 will will not work with phones that have buttons on the handset. Setting it up required a little experimentation since I don't know what type of microphone my handset has and the instructions aren't real clear about what settings to use for the other controls on the device. I use a miniature Sony digital recorder to record the phone calls and once I got the THAT-2 set up properly, the system works flawlessly. I've only had it for a couple weeks, but if it continues to work as it does now, I would recommend it to anyone with similar needs.

very capable with caveats

By Anonymous
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2014-09-05

In lieu of a comparatively much more expensive phone line tap, this HANDSET tap is great for inserting mixer or device audio into phone calls and conferences. Just note that you'll need to provide your own land-line telephone WITH a detachable wired handset (something that is becoming incresingly rare with the ubiquity of cellular devices). That said, this device handles sound cleanly and with a quality that JK Audio is known for.

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I am experience a clicking noise when I feed an ...

I am experience a clicking noise when I feed an audio signal through the THAT2 unit. Any recommendations on how to resolve that noise? or suggestion on different equipment.
Asked by: Tom
Clicking is often from telephone line. Try using the line input, as a test to see if its clean, then you know its the phone line.
Answered by: james
Date published: 2021-03-09

question

I am trying this device with an Olympus digital recorder, connected via RCA cable. How do I reduce static noise? It seems that the noise level is amplified when connected. Not sure if the issue is THAT-2 or my battery-powered digital recorder...
Asked by: Anonymous
I have not yet put into use this device
Answered by: Carlos Alberto A.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

What is the best method to record digital audio (MP3) from telephone interviews using this device? Should it be connected directly to a PC or a digital recording device, like an Olympus recorder? If to PC, is there a specific software to use to record the audio input? If digital recorder is the better option, is there a recommended recorder to use? Finally, what kind of cable should be used to connect the THAT-2 device to the digital audio recording device (PC or digital recorder). Thanks!
Asked by: Anonymous
Hi Not sure if I can offer much help. I upgraded to the Inline Patch Audio Interface years ago. Regardless, I have always used XLR connectors that downsize (not sure if this is the correct term) to 3.5 mm male and connect to an audio recorder (Olympus LS-10). For some reason, I always have experienced interference. Thus, I have an IL-19 hum fighter between the device and the XLR connection. Recording to a computer has given me issues. Perhaps it is my set up.
Answered by: Juan F.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Does this work with VOIP? Or only POTS lines?
Asked by: Anonymous
I've actually used this with an NEC DT700 which is a VOiP phone with a standard style handset. It worked pretty well. I would imagine that it works with any phone that has a standard RJ-11 handset connector.
Answered by: Nick J.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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