What is a Telephone Hybrid?
A hybrid telephone system act as a stepping stone between a Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and a
traditional headphone set. Usually, the purpose of such a phone is to provide an uninterrupted
communication solution to a VoIP setup. The earliest hybrid phones were developed to convert
the 2-wire or 4-wire POTS with the packet switching model. Hybrids perform the necessary
conversion here for different communication channels. Before this, the conversion of 4-wire was
required to send a signal over long distances with the help of repeater amplifiers. With the help
of hybrid technology, the direction is independent of any transportation medium. A hybrid
telephone system provides some key benefits. Some of them are listed below.
- No-risk migration to VoIP telephone
The telephone hybrid reduces the risk of VoIP telephone and traditional analog phones. They
have advance infrastructure that offers parallel calling. The mixture of traditional and newer
technology ensures that you get an uninterrupted connection during the switchover.
- This reduces the calling cost
The digital means of internet efficiency and voice data always provide an affordable way
compared to the old telephone system.
The hybrid telephone provides an efficient management connection even in the peak load time.
Telephone Hybrid Unit
Telephone hybrid provides an interface between a public telephone Broadcast network and professional
audio equipment. They provide a protective shield between the two network signals, allowing
space for varying line signals. They automatically cancel out the unwanted signal, which in
return facilitates two-way communication.
The telephone hybrid unit on both sides has a standard telephone connection, a separate terminal
for audio input/out, and a handset connection for a broadcast mixer. A large number of telephone
hybrids are used in television broadcasting applications. This is the easiest way to connect
external callers to the studio mixing console.
Broadcast Telephone Hybrid
In the broadcast studio, a telephone hybrid is a device that packs all the functions to connect a
telephone line. This line provides a physical and electrical interface between studio equipment
and a telephone line. These type of devices often features some different processing units which
include equalization, filtering, and dynamics control. Some advanced units automatically
maintain the consistency of equalization varying source audio. Some feature echo cancellation
feature over loudspeakers and a microphone.
Telephone Hybrid Broadcast key features:
- High-performance dual hybrids
- Configuration for 6 to 12 telephone line
- An easy approach to select Studio/Producer Mode
- Web browser support for call screening and control
- Auto-attendant for automated incoming calls
- Two or more lines can be assigned to VIP mode
- Selectable auto-disconnect caller
- Talent maintain control for caller ducking
Telephone hybrids Broadcast used in the studio applications are normally rack-mounted units. It has an RJ
connector for the mainline and multiple options over the studio equipment connection. There is
various extension product that allows you to package two or more hybrids units. This involves
different variations that accommodate either VoIP, ISDN, or a telephone line. In addition to this,
the hybrid unit also offers different capabilities like DTMF, Caller ID detection auto-answer, or
detection.
Digital hybrids are more suitable for dealing with calls that have a slight delay in the signal. For
example. Conference and satellite calls. There are different hybrid units that you can opt for.
This includes analog Tele hybrid, DSP based telephone hybrid, DSP based GSM hybrid, and HD
voice. Each of these units is suitable for specified needs and requirements. The GSM unit offers
much more performance optimization and power improvements over the DSP. They also feature
Echo cancellation and digital hybrids for fluctuating line conditions.
