MICROPHONE REELER
Microphone and loudspeaker reelers provide precise vertical positioning of microphones and active loudspeakers in theaters, auditoriums, studios, concert and conference halls, and other environments that require a quick vertical microphone or loudspeaker repositioning. Possible applications include sound recording, TV productions and microphones and loudspeakers repositioning as a part of dynamically-reconfigurable acoustics system.
The microphone reeler is available in two modifications: with 16 m and 25 m cable lengths. Other cable lengths are available on request. A professional Starquad microphone cable provides a very high EMI and RFI noise immunity and makes it possible to use the microphone reelers in the most unfavorable electromagnetic conditions, for example in the proximity of lighting equipment. The cable outer diameter may be specified at the point of order.
For safety purpose, the user can limit the maximum deployment length of the cable that corresponds to the lowest operational position of a microphone. Standard mounting options include grips for fixing the reeler on a 50-60 mm pipe and fixtures to install the reeler on a stage grid. Other fixtures are available on request.
| Cable length | 16 or 25 meters |
| Cable type | Microphone StarQuad (four insulated twisted conductors in a common braided copper shield) |
| Cable diameter | 3 mm |
| Speed | controlled up to 0.5 m/sec |
| Maximum allowable load weight | up to 1 kg |
| Positioning accuracy | +/- 2 cm |
| Microphone connector type | XLR 3 pin, LEMO optionally |
| Power supply voltage | 110-220 V AC, 24 V or 48 V DC optionally. 250 W peak power. |
| Control |
In operational mode - from control server. In Service mode - local pushbuttons. Optional, portable backup manual control buttons. |
| Dimensions |
500 х 450 х 170 mm |
| Weight |
33 kg |
LOUDSPEAKER REELER
The loudspeaker reeler is similar by design to the microphone reeler and provides the same control functions. However, it works with a specially-designed cable combining a shielded conductor pair (22 AWG) for the audio signal, an unshielded power feed pair (18 AWG) and a Kevlar core to ensure cable integrity. The maximum load of the cable is 10 kg. The use of the cable complies with all major safety standards. The speaker reeler is available in two modifications: with 16 m and 25 m cable lengths. Other cable lengths are available on request.
| Cable length | 16 or 25 meters |
| Cable type |
Special: • 22 AWG stranded conductors, shielded for audio • 18 AWG stranded conductors for power • Kevlar reinforcement |
| Cable diameter |
8,5 mm |
| Speed | controlled, up to 30 cm/sec |
| Maximum allowable load weight | up to 10 kg |
| Positioning accuracy | +/- 2 cm |
| Loudspeaker connector type | Pheonix Contact 5 pin |
| Power supply voltage | 110-220 V AC, 24 V DC optionally. 350 W peak power. |
| Control |
Control In operational mode – from control server. In service mode – local pushbuttons. In operational mode - from control server. In Service made - local pushbuttons. Optional, portable backup manual control buttons. |
| Dimensions |
700 х 600 х 170 mm |
| Weight | 42 kg |
Control system
The reelers are controlled by a special control server via Ethernet network. One control server may control up to 100 reelers.
An additional portable controller (iOS or Android-based tablet) may connect to the server to allow convenient on-site system operation.
The control system includes emergency stop functions to stop the reelers in case of danger. Optional, portable backup manual control buttons.
The control software can be integrated with third-party systems (for example, with dynamically configurable acoustics systems). DMX512 control option is available on request.
• Speed and position control of each reeler separately.
• Speed control of a group of reelers (virtually unlimited number of reeler groups may be created).
• Position presets for individual reelers and groups.
• Groups of presets for different shows.
• Individual names to every reeler, preset and group.
• Using an image (e.g. a floorplan) as a background for the reeler choice interface.
• Zero position calibration and height limit setting.
• Real-time status data for each reeler.
