JK Audio Broadcast Host - Manual (Page 14)

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Broadcast Host™ Broadcast Field Mixer
1. Will the digital hybrid provide phantom power for a
condenser mic?
No, this device will not provide phantom power. If you connect a microphone
directly to the Broadcast Host, you should use a dynamic mic.
2. What happens if someone takes a second phone off-hook when
the Broadcast Host is on a call?
Broadcast Host will treat the other local voice the same as the caller. It will
attempt to keep transmit audio from returning back with the caller’s audio, but
this becomes more difficult with this scenario. The local voice will certainly
sound much louder than the distant caller’s voice.
3. Why is there a Send 2 mini-jack on the back of my
Broadcast Host?
This is a second line level input to the Broadcast Host. Here you can connect
another device, such as a CD player, the Line Out from your computer
or even the output of your personal audio player, to add audio to the
conversation. This enables you to play background music or other sound
bites during your discussion. Do not connect a microphone to this jack. This
is a mono input. If you connect a stereo output here, such as a computer line
out, you will only receive Left channel audio.
4. How do I record onto my computer and edit the files?
You will need to purchase or download any audio editing software of your
choice. You may also need to edit the audio configuration files on your
computer or in your software to allow recording in stereo. Broadcast Host just
enables you to access the audio from your phone line.
5. Why does my laptop only record half of the conversation? I’m
using the Stereo output on the Broadcast Host and I have a
stereo cable.
Most laptop computers only have a mic input, which is mono. You will need to
either get a sound card with a stereo line level input for your laptop or use a
USB or FireWire interface product.
6. Does Broadcast Host work with Vonage IP telephony?
Yes, however customers have reported one glitch in the Vonage system. If
the Broadcast Host is set to auto-answer or if the call is manually answered
on the first ring there will be a considerable amount of noise on the call. This
can be avoided by initiating the call from your location or manually answering
after the second ring. If auto-answer is an integral part of your application
you may contact Vonage directly to downgrade to a previous version of their
firmware. This information is valid as of September 24, 2013. We have no
direct connection with Vonage and therefore will not know when this particular
problem is resolved.
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