Intelligent and seamless interfacing to the outside world is the key to success in many intercom applications. Riedel offers diverse interface solutions for the seamless integration of radios, telephones, ISDN, digital as well as analogue party-lines, audio routers or Audio-over-IP.

The new Riedel Actor is a revolutionary solution that allows intelligent trunking between Riedel Artist Digital Matrix Intercom systems and third party intercom installations.

All available audio connections are handled in an intelligent way. Multiple calls to one destination use only one trunk line. Also calls from one source to multiple destinations will use only one trunk line. This enables an efficient use of available audio bandwidth. ACTOR operates as an interface between the two systems and shows the local resources of the Riedel Artist Digital Matrix Intercom to the 3rd party system as if they were an integral part of that system and vice versa.

ACTOR is self-configuring and auto-senses the amount of available audio connections. It understands the “language” and functions of third party intercoms. This way Riedel’s ACTOR helps to secure previous intercom investments and enables customers to proceed in future intercom installations with a Artist Digital Matrix Intercom solution from Riedel.

The Connect IPx2 is the latest addition to Riedel’s comprehensive Voice-over-IP product range. It is the small brother of the Riedel Connect IPx8 panel interface and is designed to connect up to two Artist control panels to the matrix via IP based networks. The device is available in two versions: The CAT5 version is for connecting panels and other AES signals, while the AIO version is perfect for the connection of 4-wires and other analog sources. The panel interface Connect IPx2 flawlessly connects any Artist 1000, 2000, 3000 or 5000 series control panel with full functionality to Artist matrices via IP-networks.

The RiFace is a universal radio interface to link wired communication systems with radio systems. Originally introduced in 1992, Riedel‘s RiFace established itself as the standard for the integration of 2-way radios into wired intercoms.

The new RiFace G2 expands the possibilities of the highly acclaimed industry standard interface:

• Convenient operation via color display and rotary encoder
• Advanced signalisation
• Slot for option cards
• Reduction in weight
• Enhanced thermal management

The Riedel DCA-1000 expands the possible length of coax links. The standard maximum distance between an Artist control panel and a matrix mainframe over a single coax cable is 500 meters (1,650 ft).The new Riedel DCA-1000 is a tiny converter box that enables panels to be connected to matrix mainframes via coax over a distance of up to 1,000 meters (3,300 ft).

Connect Solo interfaces your intercom system via analogue a/b telephone conncetions to PSTN public telephone networks. Combining two independent analogue POTS telephone hybrids in just one halfrack/1RU unit, the compact system is designed for easy installation in studio and mobile applications. The device can be used stand-alone or integrated with an intercom system.

Connect Duo interfaces your intercom system to ISDN (European protocol) and PSTN public telephone networks. It combines an ISDN S0 interface and an analogue POTS telephone hybrid in one halfrack/1RU device and enables you to dial, make and receive calls to and from any PSTN, ISDN or mobile phone as well as G.722 reporter codecs. Since the unit can transmit and receive two separate audio channels over one single S0 interface it allows connections to two separate destinations to be established. When used with Artist intercom systems you can even remotely control panels via ISDN.

Connect IP provides high quality audio-over-IP interfacing for intercom systems. The 19”/1RU unit allows for matrix-to-matrix connections and matrix-to-control panel connections as well as for the distribution of audio lines over IP. The interface converts one AES3-stream into compressed IP data and vice versa. Connect IP can be configured to your individual bandwidth needs, always providing an unmatched combination of audio quality and low network traffic. The device supports remote user control key-panels with full functionality.

Connect IPx8 provides low-bandwidth Audio-over-IP interfacing for intercom systems. The 19”/1RU unit converts eight AES or analogue signals into compressed IP data and vice versa. The device is available in three versions: The CAT5 and COAX versions are for connecting panels and other AES signals, while the AIO version is perfect for the connection of 4-wires and other analog sources. The device supports remote user control key-panels with full functionality.

The 19“/1 RU 4-channel 2/4-wire interface IF-2104 converts four partyline channels to transformer balanced audio inputs and outputs (4-wire) on individual XLR-connectors. The 2/4-wire hybrid features automatic nulling. The interface detects the S-CALL and switches built in relays to activate paging systems, radio equipment or other external devices.

The C44plus System Interface seamlessly integrates digital partylines in matrix intercom environments and can also serve as a stand-alone matrix for small applications. The plus-version features a USB-port on the front to connect a PC to configure the internal 24x24 matrix via the new Performer Audio Assignment Software.

The 19“/1RU unit converts four two-channel CAT5 matrix ports to four phantom powered beltpack lines. The beltpacks are connected to the C44plus via standard 3 pin XLR cables. Up to 16 beltpacks can be daisy-chained on each line, one C44plus can power up to 38 beltpacks. For stand-alone use the device features an integrated 24x24 ports digital intercom matrix, which can be configured via Riedel’s Audio Assignment Software. Pre-programmed configurations can be loaded via the DIP-switches on the front.

Full digital interfacing is provided for Artist and Performer 32 matrix systems. Analogue 4-wire I/Os and GPIs are provided for interfacing to 3rd party intercom systems. The C44 provides short-circuit protection on each powered line individually. Separate DC inputs and outputs at the rear of the unit can be used to provide redundant power.

The Windows-based Performer Audio Assignment Software is an intuitive tool for editing the settings of eight pre-programmed configurations, which can be activated through DIP switches on the front of the Performer C44plus. This expansion will enable the C44plus to serve as the heart of a small stand-alone intercom solution.

The PMX-Series panel multiplexers are used to remote up to four (PMX-2008: eight) intercom panels from the Artist matrix using a fibre link. Depending on the SFP modul (SM/MM) the system allows operation of a group of intercom panels over a distance of up to 500 m (1,600 ft) or 2 km (1.2 miles) in a cost-effective way while reducing setup time to a minimum.

The RIF-1032 is an external GPI interface designed for the Artist digital intercom. The device connects to the expansion ports of all Artist 1000, 2000 and 3000 series control panels, as well as the DIF-1000, via CAT5 cabling. While six RIF-1032 GPI interfaces can be cascaded for each matrix port, this versatile interface provides 32 single-fused, potential free change-over contacts as well as potential free inputs.

The FBI converts an Artist panel port from CAT5 to fibre in a bidirectional way providing long distance operation of Artist control panels. As the unit offers both connectors, for the matrix and for the panel, it can be inserted on either side. The interface may also be used for the bidirectional transmission of an AES3 signal. Distances up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) can be realised using duplex multimode fibre.

The CIA interface converts an Artist panel port from CAT5 to 75 Ω Coax and vice versa. Since Artist control panels provide both CAT5 and coax interfaces for connection to the matrix, CIA’s can be used to adapt an Artist matrix port to the existing infrastructure, especially useful for OB-vans and mobile applications. Distances up to 500 m (1,800 ft) can be realized using 0.8/4.9 video cable.