{"product_id":"glensound-spark-1-single-user-commentary-1-talkback","title":"Glensound SPARK 1 - Sub Compact Single User Commentary With 1 Talkback Channel","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe Spark is the most technically proficient commentary or announcers interface available, from such a small design.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor applications where desk space is at a premium, but quality and features are still paramount, Glensound proudly introduce the Spark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSpark 1 - With 1 talkback channel and monior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eGlensound Grade Mic Amp: The Spark includes the highly regarded Glensound Grade mic amp system.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis results in a clean audio input without distortion or clipping, that can be taken live to air with confidence and without any further processing.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe mic input is on the rear panel via a 3 pin XLR socket.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA small pot adjusts the gain level and there is a switch for 48v phantom power.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMic gain, phantom power and the compressor can also be set via the GlenController remote software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eGlensound Referee Compressor\/Limiter System: Glensound has been fine tuning the way input signals are managed for decades.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eGlensound boxes are used in live news and sport environments, where the announcer can get immediately over enthusiastic, and be screaming down the microphone.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eGlensound manage this input in two ways.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOne by giving the input a high headroom to prevent clipping in the first place, then by using a specially configured compressor\/limiter system.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis system does not affect the general dynamics of the audio, so there is no lifting of levels.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt only becomes active as the signal reaches peaks and approaches clipping.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThen a gentle compression is added that, in a unifron mannar, becomes harder and harder as the signal approaches clip.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe result is a background system, that has no affect on the general dynamics of the input, but prevents it from clipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eHeadphones: The rear panel has a 6.35mm jack socket for connecting headphones from 32-1000 ohms.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Spark features Glensound's automatic impedance matching system.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis means the relative headphone pot level will be consistent regardless of the impedance of the headphones used (as long as they are between 32-1000 ohms).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003ePower: Power is supplied on the network connection via an Neutrik EtherCON locking RJ45 connector.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe SPARK must be connected to a PoE network switch for power, or by using a midspan PoE injector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eTalk Buttons: For clarity, the Spark uses large and bright LED buttons for mic on\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eand talkback.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese can be configured via GlenController remote software, and can be set in the following way: Always on, Always off, Always on but muted when pressed (cough button), Latching on, Momentary push to talk, Intelligent (momentary and latching)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eInteraction can also be set for the talkback button, to set if the activation of this button should mute the main programme mic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eHeadphone Mixer: The front panel has a small monitoring pots that are routed to the headphones from the inputs on the Dante network.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese are sprung pots that are kept flush with the panel when not in use.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePressing them in slightly allows them to spring out to make adjustments, and then return to the flush position.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis method allowed the functionality of pots for the monitoring input, but also allowed us to keep the overall dimensions of the Spark to a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eUsing the GlenController remote, a total of 4 inputs can be adjusted directly (with only two adjustable directly on the unit) and each input can be set to a separate pan position.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe pots can also be set to cut at the full anti clockwise position, or just to a dim level so that the user cannot turn the monitoring input all the way off.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese features are also present on the further auxiliary and background monitoring inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThere are 4 further inputs to the headphone monitoring that can be adjusted on Glencontroller only: Sidetone to adjust the users own voice level in their headphonesl, Aux 1, Mono input direct to headphones controlled only in GlenController (Aux 1\u0026amp;2 controlled together), Aux 2 - Mono input direct to headphones controlled only in GlenController (Aux 1\u0026amp;2 controlled together), Bkg - Stereo input direct to headphones controlled only in GlenController. HP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eRouting Table: The Spark features 8 inputs and 8 outputs across the Dante network, but it only directly needs 4 inputs and outputs.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis means that we have 4 inputs and 4 outputs on the network available for further use.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBelow we show how we utilise the I\/O resource of the Spark to maximise its flexibility for various applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMic\/Line Input - This is the main mic\/line input and can be switched to: The Main programme output on Dante out 1, via the top panel button, Talkback output 1 via Dante out 5, via the top panel button or GlenController, Talkback output 2 via Dante out 6, via GlenController only, Talkback output 3 via Dante out 7, via GlenController only, Permanent live output on Dante out 2, It is also mixed via a top panel control into a two channel headphone output as sidetone monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDante Inputs: Cue input 1 via Dante in 1, is sent to the headphones via a front panel mix pot or GlenController, Cue input 2 via Dante in 2, is sent to the headphones via a front panel mix pot or GlenController, Cue input 3 via Dante in 3, is sent to the headphones via GlenController only, Cue input 4 via Dante in 4, is sent to the headphones via GlenController only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFurther Outputs: Dante out 3 and 4 - These outputs are in parallel to what is sent to the users headphones, making the 2 channel headphone mix available on the network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDante out 8 - This is a 1kHz tone for assisting with line up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSystem Control: The following settings on the Spark are configurable on the unit directly: Master headphone volume\/panning, Mic sidetone volume\/panning, Incoming call chime volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eUsing the blue side panel buttons enables configuration mode directly on the Spark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eUsing the Windows 10 app GlenController enables full remote configuration and monitoring and enables the following control: talk button config options, Mic input gain\/pan, Phantom on\/off, Compressor on\/off, Pot\/switch lock, Headphone levels volume\/pan, Mic sidetone volume\/pan, Headphone monitoring pot range, Incoming call chime volume, PPM meter per input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMulti Channel Sync With Your Computer Application: The Spark can easily connect with a PC or Mac and exchange bi-directional multi channel audio.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTo do this use the Dante Virtual Sound Card (VSC).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is very low cost and available directly from the Audinate web site at www.audinate.com.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Sparks I\/O can then interface with any application running on a PC or Mac by simply selecting Dante VSC as its sound device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThis has been very popular when using browser based multi channel intercom and IP solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eLatest Dante Broadway Design: This Broadway Design can receive audio from multiple network connections, and allows a higher number of Dante inputs and outputs across the network.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe design on the Spark actually presents itself on Dante Controller with 8 inputs, and 8 outputs (see routing table graphic at top for further info)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe Spark 1 is the first of Glensound's next generation of commentary unit using Audinate's Broadway Dante chipset.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a sub compact, single user unit, with 1 talkback circuit.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is fully integrated with GlenController, allowing comprehensive remote control and monitoring functions.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWith the increased demand for remote production and home working, the Spark fits the bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSingle user commentary using Dante Broadway module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFull remote control and monitoring using Windows 10 app GlenController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSub compact desktop design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAdditional Dante functionality with 8 x inputs \u0026amp; 8 x outputs on Dante Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMic preamp: -70dBu to -7dBu input range for -18dBFS lineup, 47dB adjustable gain range, Impedeance 2k4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFreq response: +\/- 0.01dBu 22Hz to 22kHz., -1.5dB roll off at 20Hz, High Q notch filter at 20kHz, EIN 126dB 22Hz to 22kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eTHD at 0dBu output (-54in (dynamic), 39db gain to lineup at -18dBFS), 0.074% @ 100Hz, 0.069% @ 1kHz, 0.061% @ 10kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eTHD at 0dBu output (-38in (condenser), 22db gain to lineup at -18dBFS), 0.011% @ 100Hz, 0.011% @ 1kHz, 0.009% @ 10kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003ePhantom power = +48V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eHeadphone output: Impedeance 32-1000 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eMax output level +18dBu into 600 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFreq response: +\/- 0.01dBu 22Hz to 22kHz, -0.5dBu roll off 100Hz to 22Hz, -0.5dBu roll off 12kHz to 22kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDistortion 0.01% @ lineup output level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eNoise -83dBu @ line up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eSample rate 44.1kHz and 48kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eWeight: 0.4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Light',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eWidth 8cm\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDepth 12.5cm\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHeight 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Glensound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46378869227709,"sku":"1058609","price":2098.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/Glensound_Spark1.jpg?v=1770409027","url":"https:\/\/fr.moogaudio.com\/products\/glensound-spark-1-single-user-commentary-1-talkback","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}