Xpeak
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Coordinating the technical team within a broadcast production is essential. The technology behind the Xpeak Intercom System provides the highest-quality intercommunication circuits in the simplest way possible. With Xpeak, forget about communications and focus on production.
Change the Rules of Broadcast Production
Xpeak is the true plug-and-play intercom solution. Hardware or software panels interconnect over virtual networks as if they were all in the same physical production centre, whether or not they share the same LAN, even dispersed across different locations with Internet or WAN access. The Xpeak system allows its devices to discover each other automatically, even without prior subscription to the network, making it absolutely easy to set up both local and distributed intercom systems.
Matrix-less with crosspointsSuccess story: Zebra develops a proof of concept for Remote Production with AEQ Xpeak Intercom via Starlink Satellite
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Xpeak supports three operating modes. Virtual matrix mode enables system elements to form a peer-to-peer device network with Ethernet virtualisation. 4-channel Party Line mode determines which channels each panel will talk to and receive from. Additionally, Xpeak panels can work within existing AEQ systems: with ConeXia and CrossNET matrices or with the EasyNET partyline.
Xpeak System Components
Xpeak_R
Xpeak_R
Xpeak_R rack user panels communicate as peers as well as with the rest of the family panels and interfaces, whether on the same local network or at remote locations with Internet or VPN access. Their 8 levers and 16 virtual keys simplify operation. Equipped with USB input for headsets and Bluetooth connectivity. Dual Ethernet connector: switch mode and daisy chain.
Rack User Panel
Xpeak_D
Xpeak_D
Xpeak_D desktop user panels are the ideal choice for desk environments. They feature 8 levers and 16 virtual keys for easy use, with Talk-Listen and Volume functions. Display-based signalling speeds up equipment handling. USB input and Bluetooth for headsets. Dual Ethernet connector: switch mode and daisy chain.
Desktop User Panel
Xpeak_BP
Xpeak_BP
Xpeak_BP is the new generation of wired beltpack for the Xpeak global distributed intercom system. It features 4 crosspoint keys over two pages and is PoE-powered. It has Bluetooth and USB connectivity, compatible with a wide variety of headsets. It can be integrated into intercom systems with AEQ ConeXia or CrossNET matrices.
Wired Beltpack
Xpeak_Virtual
Xpeak_Virtual
Xpeak_Virtual virtual user panels are PC applications for Windows. Ideal for users who remain coordinated while working intensively on a PC where the application is integrated. The user can combine operation and coordination from an on-screen window or a generic external keyboard. 8 virtual crosspoint keys. Compatible with Xpeak in all operating modes.
Virtual User Panel
Xpeak_IF
Xpeak_IF
The Xpeak_IF interface bidirectionally connects the Xpeak system to 4 external audio sources in analogue, digital USB, or IP Dante/AES67 formats. It is the perfect complement for working with camera or PA systems, RF intercoms, sound consoles, and others. It also adds 4 GPI and 4 GPO to the system. 1.54" colour TFT display for IP, audio presence and status.
Audio and Control Interface
Xplorer
Xplorer
The Xplorer WiFi wireless intercom beltpacks have a working mode compatible with Xpeak. They feature 4 crosspoint keys over two pages (8 virtual keys) and rechargeable batteries with up to 20 hours of operation.
Wireless Beltpack
How does it work?
Xpeak is the true plug-and-play intercom solution. The hardware or software panels are interconnected to virtual networks acting as if they all resided in the same physical production centre.
Whether or not they are on the same LAN, or scattered in different locations with Internet or WAN access, the Xpeak system allows its devices to auto-discover each other, even without being previously subscribed to the network. This absolutely facilitates the deployment of local and distributed intercom systems.
Smart connection for simply intercommunications
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Expand your workflow with the Xpeak Control Software
Ready-to-use system
Xpeak automatically detects devices upon connection to a switch or the Internet, with no prior configuration required: they are ready to use immediately.
Configure and Monitor
Each station can be labelled and configured according to its role. The Xpeak Control Software's intuitive interface gives access to all user panels to customise keys and communication flows.
Complete system control
The software enables managing devices as if you were physically in front of them, enabling full supervision and control of all coordination from a single platform.
Operates in multiple scenarios
The simplicity of Xpeak and the large number of devices that a system can integrate makes it ideal for any scenario where human team coordination is essential.
In addition to all types of remote productions such as sports, social or political events; or coordination of different work centres such as emergency rooms or TV and radio production; it is especially recommended for all types of local coordination requiring up to around 30 users, including: TV, film and theatre productions, concerts; leisure centres such as theme parks or cruise ships; corporate or industrial centres such as airports, hospitals…
Technical Specifications
Xpeak_R and Xpeak_D
- • 8 lever-type crosspoint keys with associated RGB LED. • 2 screens for menu and contextual key information. • Rotary encoder, menu key and signalling LEDs. • Internal power supply. • Internal 1 Gbps Ethernet switch with two external RJ45 ports for "Daisy Chain" connection to a single switch port. • GPIO: 10-pin mini hartmann connector — 2 optocoupled GPI and 2 GPO, external circuit power pin and ground. • Bluetooth: audio interface with phone or headset. • Front audio: gooseneck electret microphone + 84 dB SPL internal speaker at 1 m. • USB audio: front USB for headsets + rear type B USB for PC audio. • Combines audio signals from all connected devices.
- Xpeak_R: 482.6 × 44.5 mm. Depth 103 mm. Xpeak_D: 217 × 105 mm. Depth 101 mm.
- • Talk, listen and volume on each lever key per crosspoint. • Key pagination: 2 pages, 16 virtual levers total. • Echo cancellation process.
Xpeak_BP
- • 4 crosspoint keys with associated RGB LED. • Screen for menu and contextual information, with on/off function. • Two rotary encoders for volume. Two menu keys. • USB: 1 rear USB connector for headset. • Bluetooth for audio interface with phone or headset. • Ethernet network connection with locking RJ45 connector. • PoE power. • GPO: one GPO output via two pins. • Anti-shock plastic belt-pack chassis.
- Front: Width 92 mm. Depth 70 mm. Height 130 mm.
- • Key pagination: 2 pages, 8 virtual keys total. • Echo cancellation process. • Group LEDs: programmable colour to indicate the group each key belongs to. • Front visual incoming call indicator. • Key and communication status displayed in the corresponding quadrant on screen.
Xpeak_IF
- Converter for 4 analogue, USB and AoIP Dante/AES67 I/O audio channels to 4 bidirectional G722 channels for integration with the virtual matrix or party-line.
- • USB connection: 4 type B USB audio ports for PC audio. • Ethernet connection: internal switch with two external ports (uses: daisy chain, separation between Dante audio and coded audio+Control). • GPIO: mini hartmann connectors with 4 optocoupled GPI and GPO, external power pin and ground. • 1.54" colour TFT display: IP, audio presence and status. • Encoder and menu key for navigation and configuration.
Xpeak_Virtual
- • Virtual user panel. PC software (Windows). • 8 virtual crosspoint keys. • Compatible with Xpeak in all operating modes.
Xplorer for Xpeak
- • 4 crosspoint keys with associated LED. • Screen for menu and contextual information. • Two rotary encoders for volume and menu navigation. Two menu keys. • Rear connector for specific headset. • WiFi Ethernet network connection. • Rechargeable battery power: 20 hours operation. Charging dock. • Anti-shock plastic beltpack chassis. • Dimensions: Front Width 92 mm, Depth 70 mm, Height 130 mm.
- • Internal programming of Xpeak functionality. • On-screen display of Xpeak status and menus. • 2 key pages, 8 virtual keys total. • SDN support for virtual network. • Group LEDs: on-screen signalling of user groups. • Party Line mode with high-quality G722 audio. • Virtual Matrix mode with high-quality G722 audio. • Local key reprogramming in virtual matrix mode.