Sonifex HY-03S Automatic Analogue TBU, Rack Mounted

Sonifex HY-03S Telephone Hybrid - Automatic Analogue TBU, Rack Mounted

The Sonifex HY-03S is a single automatic analogue TBU, 19" (48.3cm) rack-mount unit.

The analogue Sonifex HY-03 telephone hybrid is the replacement for the HY-02, which for many years has set the standard as an excellent value, high quality telephone hybrid.

The HY-03 retains many of the features of the HY-02 and adds some additional ones. Some of the features of the HY-03 include :

• Fully automatic - adapts to varying line conditions and has automatic signal limiting.
• Local and remote line hold switching - calls can be remotely switched through a mixing console.
• Momentary or permanent latching remotes can be enabled.
• Balanced mic/line input - 10k ohm balanced input selectable for 0dBu clean feed line, or microphone level with adjustable gain.
• Balanced output - 0dBu low impedance balanced output, with output gain adjustment.
• Mixed output - the output can be a mix of the caller and mic/line input signals for recording both sides of the telephone conversation.
• Integrated ring detector - automatic call answering after a pre-determined number of rings.
• Fitted with K-break disconnect detection as standard with an option for dial-tone disconnect using the optional HY-03DTD board. The HY-03DTD board can be configured to disconnect on recognizing the dial tone used in a specific country.
• Line limiter, bandpass filter and output noise gate with preset threshold providing low distortion crystal clear audio.
• 28dB typical line balance rejection.
• Built in power supply with switchable 115V, or 230V, mains input.
• BABT approval compliant with European PTT specifications.

Which Format Is Most Suitable?

The HY-03 analogue hybrids are available in three models :

• HY-03 Single free-standing automatic analogue TBU.
• HY-03S Single 19” rack mounted automatic analogue TBU with ringing detector.
• HY-03T Twin 19” rack mounted automatic analogue TBU.