Clear-Com Encore AB-120 Commentator Console (Last Time Buy)

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Clear-Com Encore AB-120 Commentator Console (Last Time Buy)

$1,980.00

AB-120 — Encore Commentator Console with 2-wire, Program Audio, Mic Output

Last Time Buy Through Q2 2025

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The AB-120 Announcer Console is a compact desktop unit designed specifically for sports, live-event broadcasting and voice-over work. The AB-120 integrates all the inputs, outputs and controls necessary at the announce position, including intercom, IFB and a silent “Mic Mute” button that provides noise-free “Cough” and “Mic on/off” switching.

Note: Access the Encore Power Supply Calculator to estimate power requirements for analog partyline systems.

DETAILS

  • Broadcast quality mic preamp with Jensen™ output transfer

  • Talent talk-back circuit automatically mutes mic output to air

  • Silent mic mute button for cough and mic on/off functions

  • Easily adapts for use with any mic or headset

  • Quick and simple set up using standard XLR mic cable

  • Wide range, high-output headphone amplifier

  • Binaural headset output allows talent to hear stereo program, IFB and/or intercom

  • IFB input accepts either unbalanced program or powered IFB

  • Interfaces with intercom and IFB systems

  • Powered by the intercom line, IFB line or external DC source

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Max Gain

Dynamic Mic - Partyline: 41dB + 3dB

Dynamic Mic - Hot Mic Out: 40dB + 3dB

IFB Input - Headset Out: 40dB/22dB (switchable) + 3dB

Partyline - Headset Out: 34dB + 3dB

 

Rear Panel Connectors

Headset: XLR-6F-Switchcraft pin layout*

Compatible with balanced microphone headsets such as CC-400-X6.

Microphone Out: XLR-3M

Intercom: XLR-3M/F

IFB: XLR-3F

Power: 2.1mm jack

 

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

(1) Mute button

(1) Mute indicator LED (red)

(1) Talk back button

(1) Talk back indicator LED (green)

(1) Interrupt level control

(1) Non-Interrupt level control

 

Power

Intercom/IFB Voltage: 25 - 30V DC

Current: 100mA idle, 120mA max

DC Adapter: 100 - 240V

Voltage: 30V @ 0.5A

 

Environmental

32° – + 122°F (0° – + 50°C)

 

Dimensions

6 x 3 x 8in (WxHxD)

(152 x 76 x 203mm)

 

Weight

2.0lbs (0.9kg)

 

*IMPORTANT: XLR Connector Compatibility

Clear-Com products featuring 6-pin XLR connectors utilize the Switchcraft XLR pin layout. Compatible connectors are available from manufacturers, such as Switchcraft and Neautrik, yet compatibility must be verified. Neutrik 6-pin XLR connectors must include “S” in the part number to ensure compatibility.

dBu is an absolute measurement. 0dBu is referenced to 0.775 volts RMS

 

Headset Microphone Input

Input Type: Dynamic, Electret

Input Impedance: 1kΩ 

Max Input Level: -60dBu to -40dBu switchable

 

Headset Output

Load Impedance: >= 4Ω 

Output Impedance: 47Ω 

Output Limiter Threshold: -4dBu, + 3dB

Max Output Level Before Distortion: -4dBu

 

Partyline Output

Off Noise: <-80dBu

Output Impedance: >10kΩ 

Maximum Output: -4dBu

 

Partyline Input

Maximum Level Before Clipping: +3dBu

Sidetone Null Capability: >25dB

 

Frequency Response

Dynamic Mic - Partyline: 40Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

Dynamic Mic - Line Out: 20Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

Dynamic Mic - 4-Wire Out: 100Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

IFB Input - Headset Out: 100Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

Partyline - Headset Out: 150Hz - 22kHz, + 3dB

Max Distortion Dynamic Mic - Partyline: <0.1%

Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <0.05%

IFB Input - Headset Out: <0.5%

Partyline - Headset Out: <0.1%

 

Noise

Dynamic Mic - Partyline: <-75dBu

Dynamic Mic - Line Out: <-85dBu

IFB Input - Headset Out: <-65dBu

Partyline - Headset Out: <-65dBu