Overview

Telos VXs is a phone solution specifically designed for broadcast. Paired with an appropriate PBX or hosted VoIP provider, VXs can replace multiple standalone studio phone systems.

Features

• VXs allows you to buy just the number of hybrids needed for your application.

• VXs is modular and scalable, capable of handling 60 or more studios, each with its own program-on-hold audio.

• VXs is available both as a one-time buyout and annual license subscriptions.

• Lines may be shared between studios, and in the case of cloud deployments, between different studio facilities.

• VXs integrates seamlessly with all Axia consoles, providing automatically generated Livewire mix-minus channels and native GPIO commands and status indications.

• VXs connects to any broadcast console using available Telos Alliance analog, AES/EBU, and mixed signal xNodes. Indications and call control are available using GPIO xNodes, and the GPIO ports of the mixed signal xNode.

• VXs includes support for AES67, including SMPTE ST 2110-30 and SMPTE ST 2022-7 redundancy.

• VXs works with the full range of VSet call controllers.

• In addition to G.711, VXs supports the G.722 codec, which offers wider than normal caller bandwidth of 50-7000 Hz.

• Fifth-generation Telos Adaptive Telephone Technology, including dynamic EQ, AGC, adjustable caller ducking, and audio dynamics processing by Omnia.

• Wideband acoustic echo cancellation eliminates open-speaker feedback.

• XScreen call-screening software from Broadcast Bionics is provided at no cost.

VSet Phone Controllers

While you can control the VXs with call screening software and Axia consoles, most systems will include one or more Telos VSets. These are phone-like controllers that have handsets for off-air conversations. VSets are available in 6 or 12 line models.

VSets work like a traditional Telos call controller, for instant familiarity with operators.

VSet Desktop Controller and Console Controller

The Telos VSet Desktop Controller provides visual line status indicators, and provides control for up to 12 lines in an attractive desktop enclosure.

The enclosureless version, called the VSet Console Controller, is typically integrated into legacy broadcast consoles using custom metalwork. A drawing package is available for custom applications. Many console manufacturers already have metalwork designed for the VSet Console Controller available for purchase.

Call Screening Applications

Given the enduring popularity of the Telos VX platform, several different companies have developed call screening software packages that support it. You can learn more about them here: https://www.telosalliance.com/call-management-software-guide.

We’ve partnered with Broadcast Bionics to offer XScreen, a locally deployed call screening system with optional cloud integration. The free version is fully capable when compared to the call screening software supplied with legacy POTS based phone systems, but the paid version offers a number of new features many find useful. You can find more information here: https://www.bionics.co.uk/xscreen.cshtml.

Acoustic Echo Canceller

Fraunhofer’s acoustic echo canceler algorithm solves the problem of callers hearing an echo of themselves when talent is interacting with them on a monitor speaker, rather than headphones. The AEC in the Telos VX is impressive, allowing very high loudspeaker volume with no noticeable echo transmitted to callers.