Switchable configurations for an audio conferencing system can be useful for divisible rooms with movable dividers, partitions or walls. This article outlines using two HDL310 systems configured with a divisible room. This configuration is suitable for divisible rooms that change from two smaller rooms into one large room.
When setting up a switchable configuration an Ethernet switch is added to the HDL310 system installations. The switch routes the audio signal from the microphone and speaker bars to each connect module.
Choosing a switch
When choosing an Ethernet switch the following specifications should be considered.
Two-way A/B switch
Minimum of 100 Mbps data rate
Be able to pass PoE power
3 - RJ45 ports (A,B,C)
In most cases, an Ethernet A/B switch that meets these specifications will be suitable for setting up HDL310 systems into switchable configurations.
Examples of suitable switches
Brand of switch | Product webpage |
|---|---|
Cables online | |
L-Com | |
Black Box (North America) | CAT6 A/B Switch - Latching RJ45 Remote Control, Dry Contact (SW1040A) CAT6 A/B Switch - Latching RJ45 Remote Controlled Ethernet RS232, Dry Contact (SW1041A) |
Firmware requirements
Each HDL310 system should have the latest firmware version installed for an optimum audio conferencing experience.
Room size considerations
Room size is an important consideration when configuring a divisible room. The divisible room should meet the size requirements for HDL310 systems when divided into smaller spaces and the size requirements for an HDL410 system when combined into a large space.
• HDL310 - spaces up to 30' x 30' (9.1 x 9.1 m)
• HDL410 - spaces up to 35' x 55' (10.7 x 16.8 m)
HDL310 - combining two systems
Install the HDL310 systems according to the installation instructions, with the addition of the Ethernet switch as shown in the diagram below.
