{"product_id":"glensound-spark-sub-compact-single-user-commentary","title":"Glensound SPARK Sub Compact Single User Commentary","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spark is the most technically proficient commentary or announcers interface available, from such a small design.  For applications where desk space is at a premium, but quality and features are still paramount, Glensound proudly introduce the Spark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpark  - With single programme monitor input, and one master output\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlensound Grade Mic Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Spark includes the highly regarded Glensound Grade mic amp system.  This results in a clean audio input without distortion or clipping, that can be taken live to air with confidence and without any further processing.  The mic input is on the rear panel via a 3 pin XLR socket.  A small pot adjusts the gain level and there is a switch for 48v phantom power.  Mic gain, phantom power and the compressor can also be set via the GlenController remote software.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlensound Referee Compressor\/Limiter System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlensound has been fine tuning the way input signals are managed for decades.  Glensound boxes are used in live news and sport environments, where the announcer can get immediately over enthusiastic, and be screaming down the microphone.  Glensound manage this input in two ways.  One by giving the input a high headroom to prevent clipping in the first place, then by using a specially configured compressor\/limiter system.  This system does not affect the general dynamics of the audio, so there is no lifting of levels.  It only becomes active as the signal reaches peaks and approaches clipping.  Then a gentle compression is added that, in a unifron mannar, becomes harder and harder as the signal approaches clip.  The result is a background system, that has no affect on the general dynamics of the input, but prevents it from clipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rear panel has a 6.35mm jack socket for connecting headphones from 32-1000 ohms.  The Spark features Glensound's automatic impedance matching system.  This 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower is supplied on the network connection via an Neutrik EtherCON locking RJ45 connector.  The SPARK must be connected to a PoE network switch for power, or by using a midspan PoE injector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor clarity, the Spark uses a large and bright LED buttons for mic on.  This can be configured via GlenController remote software, and can be set in the following way:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways on\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways off\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways on but muted when pressed (cough button)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatching on\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMomentary push to talk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent (momentary and latching)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front panel has a small monitoring pot that is routed to the headphones from the inputs on the Dante network.  This is a sprung pot that is kept flush with the panel when not in use.  Pressing it in slightly allows it to spring out to make adjustments, and then return to the flush position.  This 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the GlenController remote, a total of 4 inputs can be adjusted directly (with only one adjustable directly on the unit) and each input can be set to a separate pan position.  The pot 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.  These features are also present on the further auxiliary and background monitoring inputs. There are 4 further inputs to the headphone monitoring that can be adjusted on Glencontroller only:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidetone to adjust the users own voice level in their headphones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux 1 - Mono input direct to headphones controlled only in GlenController (Aux 1\u0026amp;2 controlled together)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux 2 - Mono input direct to headphones controlled only in GlenController (Aux 1\u0026amp;2 controlled together)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBkg - Stereo input direct to headphones controlled only in GlenController.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouting Table\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Spark features 8 inputs and 8 outputs across the Dante network, but it only directly needs 4 inputs and outputs.  This means that 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