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This article describes the audio settings for devices running firmware version 7.1 or later. For description of older versions see [[Audio Settings (SIP) - older versions]]
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>The Audio Settings page - Advanced Configuration mode</td>
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This article describes the '''Audio Settings''' for [[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|Zenitel IP devices]] running firmware version 7.1 or later. For audio settings in older versions see [[#Audio Settings in firmware 6 and older|Audio Settings in firmware 6 and older]].
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From the Audio Settings page one can set loudspeaker volume, enable various audio signal processing features and more.
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== Accessing the Audio Settings page ==
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How to access the Audio Settings page depends on the mode of operation:
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*Edge mode: '''Edge Configuration''' > '''Audio Settings'''
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*SIP mode: '''SIP Configuration''' > '''Audio Settings'''
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*ICX-AlphaCom mode: '''Advanced ICX-AlphaCom''' > '''Audio Settings'''
  
== Main Audio Settings ==
 
Audio settings are used to set various speaker and microphone related options, tone volume, automatic volume control, noise reduction, line in/out settings, ringing tones, and other. Select '''SIP Configuration''' > '''Audio Settings''' to access the page for configuring Audio parameters.
 
 
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* ''Some settings are dependent on device type and some are shown only when certain accessories are selected''
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* ''Available settings depends on device type and whether or not accessories are selected.''
* ''The menus and parameters displayed may vary depending on the device type (e.g. Compact, Industrial or Ex'').}}
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* ''More options become available when enabling '''Advanced Configuration''' mode''.}}
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== Normal Configuration Mode ==
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"Normal Configuration Mode" is the default view in the device web interface. One can set the level of the internal loudspeaker, as well as Line Out level and the output level on any accessories connected (e.g. handset, headset or external speaker).
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In addition one can enable/disable [[Automatic Gain Control (AGC)]], [[Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)]] and [[Automatic Volume Control (AVC)]]. Not all these features are available for all types of devices.
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[[File:AudioSettingsBasic.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Audio Settings - Normal mode]]
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*The available volume range for the loudspeaker depends on the intercom/device type. See [[#Gain range for Zenitel devices|table below]] for details.
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*When the loudspeaker volume is set to 0dB (default) it will produce a nominal loudspeaker output of 65 dBA at 0.5 meter distance.
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==== Devices in ICX-AlphaCom mode ====
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When a device is used in ICX-AlphaCom mode the following settings are controlled by the ICX-AlphaCom server, and configured from [[AlphaPro]]:
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* Internal Loudspeaker volume
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* Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
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* Line Out level
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These settings should not be changed in the device web interface, as they will be overwritten by the settings done from AlphaPro.
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[[File:Volume AlphaPro.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Audio related settings controlled from AlphaPro]]
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== Advanced Configuration Mode ==
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When selecting '''Advanced Configuration''' mode in the top right corner of the web interface, the Audio Settings page will change, and is divided into the following sections:
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* Audio Outputs
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* Audio Inputs
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* Audio signal processing
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* Other Audio Related Config
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[[File:AudioSettingsAdv.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Audio Settings - Advanced Configuration mode]]
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=== Audio Outputs ===
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{{Note|Available settings depends on device type and whether or not accessories are selected.}}
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[[File:AudioSettingsOutputs.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Audio Output settings - Advanced Configuration mode]]
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* '''Internal Loudspeaker''': The value in the left field ("Gain") sets the regular volume. The value in the right field ("Override Gain") sets the volume when the Volume Override feature is active. For details, see [[Volume and handset override (Edge)|here (Edge)]] and [[Volume and handset override|here (ICX-AlphaCom)]].
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* On Turbine devices the "audio source" for playing in the speaker can be selected:
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** '''Main Audio Line''': Play audio from VoIP signal (default)
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** '''Pure Line IN Signal''': When the device is in idle, play audio from the Line IN input. When the device is in a call, play audio from the VoIP signal
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** '''Pure Line In+GPIO''': When the device is in idle, play audio from the Line IN input ''if Input 6 is active''. When the device is in a call, play audio from the VoIP signal
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* '''Handset Loudspeaker''':  Sets the level for regular volume (left field) and Volume Override (right field). This setting appears only when Accessories = Handset (or '''Headset''') is selected. 
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* '''Line Out''': The value in the left field ("Gain") sets the regular volume. The value in the right field ("Override Gain") sets the volume when the Volume Override feature is active.
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* Additional options available when "No Accessory" is selected:
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** '''Main Audio Line''': Play audio from VoIP signal
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** '''Pure Mic Signal''': Audio from microphone without any signal processing
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** '''Processed Mic Signal''': Audio from microphone with signal processing
  
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* '''Selective PA''': Used for special application. Leave it disabled.
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* '''Force Loudspeaker Ringing''': Enable the ringing signal from an incoming call to be heard in the internal loudspeaker if a headset, handset or external loudspeaker is used.
  
=== Normal Mode ===
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Normal mode is the default view in the device web. This gives access to some basic settings. For more advanced functionality, advanced mode must be enabled (see next section)
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'''Stations with additional output for External Loudspeaker:'''<br>
[[File:AudioSettingsSIPv7.1.png|thumb|left|700px|Normal mode]]
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The [[IP Flush Master -V2|IP Flush Master]], [[IP-CROR]] and the [[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|TFIX-V2 series]] of stations have an additional output for external loudspeaker. This loudspeaker output needs to be enabled from the web interface, and volume can be configured separately from the internal speaker:
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[[File:AudioSettingsOutputsExt.PNG|thumb|left|700px|External Loudspeaker configuration]]
 
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| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Description'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Range'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Default'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Accessory'''
 
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| '''Internal Loudspeaker''' || ''Set speaker volume level'' || -10 - +18 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;" | &nbsp;
 
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| '''Line Out''' || ''Set Line Out gain level'' || -20 - +20 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;" | &nbsp;
 
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| '''Handset Loudspeaker''' || ''Set Handset loudspeaker gain level'' || -15 - +6 (dB) || '''0''' || Handset
 
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| '''Headset Loudspeaker''' || ''Set Headset loudspeaker gain level'' || -15 - +6 (dB) || '''0''' || Headset
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;" | &nbsp;
 
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| '''AGC (Automatic Gain Control)''' || ''If speech level and environmental noise are very unstable it may be turned on'' ||  || '''Disabled''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;" | &nbsp;
 
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| '''ANC (Automatic Noise Cancellation)''' || ''Feature to remove background noise from the microphone signal'' ||  || '''Enabled''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;" | &nbsp;
 
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| '''AVC (Automatic Volume Control)''' || ''Check this box to automatically adjust the volume according to the background noise level'' ||  || '''Disabled''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;" | &nbsp;
 
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=== Advanced Mode ===
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=== Audio Inputs ===
When selecting [[Advanced Configuration Mode (SIP)|Advanced Mode]] the Audio Settings menu change, and is divided into three main sections as shown in the image below:
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In this menu you select the input gain for the internal microphone, and other input sources that might be connected to the device.
[[File:AudioSettingsSIP advanced v7.1.png|thumb|left|700px|Advanced mode]]
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{{obs|You should normally '''not change the "Internal Microphone Gain"''' for "standard products". This gain is calibrated for these products to avoid clipping or feedback from loudspeaker to mic, and to produce a "nominal voice signal" with talker at "nominal distance". The microphone gain configuration is mainly intended for Kits with unknown microphone or for finetuning/calibration of component variations in known products.}}
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If the device has '''headset or handset''' connected, the gain from this microphone can be adjusted separately:
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[[File:AudioSettingsAudioIn.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Audio Input options in a [[IP Desk Master -V2-P w/handset|Desktop station with handset]]]]
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On devices with '''Analog Line In''' option (e.g. [[TKIE-2|TKIE kit]]), you can choose to use the microphone or the Line In as input source (only when "No Accessory" is selected):
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[[File:AudioSettingsLineIn.PNG|thumb|left|700px|On devices with '''Analog Line In''' option (e.g. [[TKIE-2|TKIE kit]]), you can choose to use the microphone or the Line In as input source (only when "No Accessory" is selected):]]
 
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By clicking on the yellow <span style="background:#ffd400">'''FACTORY RESET AUDIO SETTINGS'''</span> all audio settings are reverted to factory default. This includes [[Distributed Automatic Volume Control (DAVC) (SIP)|DAVC]], [[VAD|VAD (Sound Detection)]] and [[Tone Test (SIP)|Tone Test]] settings
 
  
  
Click on the wanted bar to expand the menu and view the options.
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==== Audio Outputs ====
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On devices with a '''digital MEMS microphone''' (e.g. TCIS and TCIV+ stations), one can choose to use an external electret mic instead.  
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[[File:AudioSettingsAudioInCmpt.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Audio Input options in TCIV+ station]]
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[[File:AudioSettingsOutputv7.1.png|thumb|left|700px|Audio Outputs]]
 
 
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{| border="1" }
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Sub Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Description'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Range'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Default'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Accessory/Device'''
 
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|colspan="6" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Internal Loudspeaker'''
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Set speaker volume'' || -10 - +18 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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| '''Override Gain''' || || ''Sets the speaker volume during volume override'' || -10 - +28 (dB) || '''18''' ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| Source
 
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| '''Main Audio Line''' <br> Pure Line In Signal <br> <br> Pure Line In +GPIO <br> <br> || ''Play audio from VoIP signal'' <br> ''Device in idle: Play audio from the Line IN input. <br> Device in a call, play audio from the VoIP signal'' <br> ''Device in idle: Play audio from the Line IN input '''IF''' input 6 is active. <br> Device in a call, play audio from the VoIP signal'' || || '''Default''' <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> || Turbine <br> Turbine+
 
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|rowspan="2"| Option
 
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| '''Standard Loudspeaker''' <br> Not Connected  || ''Standard Loudspeaker connected'' <br> ''No loudspeaker connected'' || || '''Default''' <br> <br>  || IP Flush Master V2 <br> IP-CROR <br> TFIX v2
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''External Loudspeaker''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| IP Flush Master V2 <br> IP-CROR <br> TFIX v2
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Set speaker volume'' || -21 - +11 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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| '''Override Gain''' || || ''Sets the speaker volume during volume override'' || -21 - +12 (dB) || '''11''' ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| Option
 
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| Standard Loudspeaker <br> '''Not Connected'''  || ''Standard Loudspeaker connected'' <br> ''No loudspeaker connected'' || || <br> '''Default''' <br>  ||
 
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|colspan="6" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Line Out'''
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Set Line Out gain level'' || -20 - +20 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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| '''Override Gain''' || || ''Set Line Out gain level during volume override'' || -20 - +21 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| Source
 
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| '''Main Audio Line''' <br> Pure Mic Signal <br> Processed Mic Signal || ''Play audio from VoIP signal'' <br> ''Audio from microphone without any signal processing'' <br> ''Audio from microphone with signal processing'' ||  || '''Default''' <br> <br> <br> || Only available when <br> no accessory chosen
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Handset Loudspeaker''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''All Handset modes''' <br> IP Flush Master v2 <br> IP-CROR
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Set Handset loudspeaker gain level'' || -15 - +6 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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| '''Override Gain''' || || ''Set Handset loudspeaker gain level during volume override'' || -15 - +9 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Headset Loudspeaker''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''All Headset modes''' <br> IP Flush Master v2 <br> IP-CROR
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Set Headset loudspeaker gain level'' || -15 - +6 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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| '''Override Gain''' || || ''Set Headset loudspeaker gain level during volume override'' || -15 - +9 (dB) || '''0''' ||
 
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|colspan="6" style="background:#ffffe0;"|
 
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| '''Force Loudspeaker Ringing''' || || ''Enable the ringing signal from an incoming call to be heard in the <br> loudspeaker if headphones, handset or external loudspeaker is connected.'' || || '''Disabled''' || Handset or Headset <br> IP Flush Master V2 <br> IP-CROR
 
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==== Audio Inputs ====
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*'''Electret Mic''': Use an electret microphone connected to the the analog mic input instead of the digital microphone.
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*'''Digital Mic''' (default): Use the built-in MEMS microphone
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There is also an option to switch between the internal digital mic and an external microphone by activating an input. This makes it possible to connect a handset or headset to TCIS/TCIV+, and connect the hook-switch of the handset to the input.  One can choose which input to use for the hook-switch.
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*'''I/O Pin A>D Switch''': When the input is active the analog mic input is enabled. When the input is deactivated, the digital mic is enabled. The input must be configured as "Input" in the IO Settings page. Use case is connection of a handset, where the hook-switch is connected to the input.
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*'''I/O Pin A>D Switch (until call-end)''': When the input is triggered e.g. by a push button, the analog mic input is enabled. The analog mic input will remain active until the call is ended, then the digital mic is enabled. Use case is connection of a headset, where a push-button connected to the input switches the audio to the headset during the call.
  
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[[File:AudioSettingsAudioInAD.PNG|thumb|left|700px|Switch between analog mic and digital mic by input 5 (= hook-switch). Mute the loudspeaker when the handset (= analog mic) is in use]]
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[[File:AudioSettingsInputv7.1.png|thumb|left|700px|Audio Inputs]]
 
 
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| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Sub Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Description'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Range'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Default'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Accessory'''
 
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| '''Internal Microphone''' || || ''Adjust the microphone gain level'' || -10 - +10 (dB) || '''0''' || No accessory <br> Handset w/offhook <br> Handheld microphone <br> Headset w/autodetect
 
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|colspan="6" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Line In'''
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Adjust the Line In gain level'' || -10 - +20 (dB) || '''0''' || No accessory
 
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|rowspan="2"| Activate
 
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| '''Not Connected''' <br> Line In 1 vrms || ''Line In not in use'' <br> ''Line In is active input'' ||  || '''Default''' <br> <br> ||
 
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|colspan="6" style="background:#ffffe0;"|
 
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| '''Handset Microphone''' || || ''Adjust the handset microphone gain level'' || -10 - +10 (dB) || '''0''' || All Handset modes
 
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|colspan="6" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Headset Microphone'''
 
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| '''Gain''' || || ''Adjust the headset microphone gain level'' || -10 - +20 (dB) || '''0''' || All Headset modes
 
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|rowspan="2"| Activate
 
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| '''Electret Mic''' <br> Dynamic Mic || ''Electret type microphone in headset'' <br> ''Dynamic type microphone in headset'' ||  || '''Default''' <br> <br> ||
 
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==== Audio Signal Processing ====
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=== Audio signal processing ===
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From the '''Audio signal processing''' menu you can configure a number of audio related features. Below are links to articles that describe each feature, and how it is configured:
<li class="mw-customtoggle-2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding:10px 0 10px 5px; color:white;">Audio Signal Processing <span class="mw-customtoggle-2" style="font-size:normal; display:inline-block; float:right; "><span style="color:white; padding-right:15px;" class="mw-customtoggletext">[Show/hide]</span></span></li>
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*[[Automatic Gain Control (AGC)]]
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*[[Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)]]
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*[[Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)]]
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*[[Far End Signal Squelch (FESS)]]
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*[[Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)]]
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*[[Automatic Volume Control (AVC)]]
  
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=== Other Audio Related Config ===
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[[File:OtherAudio.png|thumb|left|700px|Other Audio Related Config]]
[[File:AudioSettingsSignal7.1.png|thumb|left|700px|Audio Signal Processing]]
 
 
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| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Sub Item'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Description'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Range'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Default'''
 
| align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Relevant device(s)'''
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''AGC (Automatic Gain Control)''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| Turbine
 
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| '''Enable AGC''' || || ''To be used with caution and in special conditions where Near-End talker may be <br> operating in varying distances deviating from the nominal talker distance to the station'' ||  || Disabled ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| AGC mode
 
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| '''Digital SW AGC''' <br> Analogue HW AGC (quiet profile) <br> Analogue HW AGC (noisy profile)|| ''For majority of use cases <br> Analogue HW AGC is used only for analogue microphone, and basically for <br> "Push to Talk"/"Talk back" applications and not in Open Duplex modes.'' || ||  '''Default''' <br> <br> <br> ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| AGC gain profile <br> ''Only for AGC mode  Digital SW AGC''
 
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| '''Standard''' <br> Moderate <br> High <br> Very High|| ''The target signal gain level. "Standard" shall aim to keep a "nominal voice signal level at approx -23 dBFS. <br> The other options will target increasingly higher signal levels. Use with caution.'' ||  || '''Default''' <br> <br> <br> <br> ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| AGC speed <br> ''Only for AGC mode  Digital SW AGC''
 
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| '''Slow''' <br> Fast|| ''Attack and decay rates of the algorithm'' ||  || '''Default''' <br> <br> ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| All
 
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| '''Enable AEC''' || || ''Tuning of the AEC algorithm in levels'' ||  || '''Enabled''' ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| AEC mode
 
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| Low <br> '''Moderate''' <br> High <br> Half Duplex|| ''See separate article {link here}'' || || '''Default''' <br> <br> ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''ANC (Automatic Noise Cancellation)''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| All
 
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| '''Enable ANC''' || || ''Tuning of the ANC algorithm in levels'' ||  || Enabled ||
 
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|rowspan="2"| ANC mode
 
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| '''Low''' <br> Moderate <br> High <br> Very High|| ''For most scenarios the "Low" works best. Higher levels will reduce noise levels more, <br> but also may produce significant impact on the Near-End talker signal quality.'' || || '''Default''' <br> <br> <br> <br> ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''FESS (Far-End Signal Squelch)''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| All
 
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| '''Enable FESS''' || || ''Squelch algorithm silencing the signal level below threshold. Main use case is external interface input <br> like signal from a Radio Systems where there is fixed noise level on signal when no voice activity.'' ||  || '''Disabled''' ||
 
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| '''FESS Threshold''' || || ''Silence signal if RMS energy of a 100ms sampled frame is less then this level'' || -92 - 0 (dBFS) || '''-60''' ||
 
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| '''FESS Activation Delay''' || || ''If signal is silenced use this delay before opening up again (to avoid fast squelch on/off)'' || 0 - 1000 (ms) || '''100''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''Loudspeaker DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| All
 
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| '''Enable DRC''' || || '' Noise Gate with Gain option'' ||  || '''Disabled''' ||
 
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| '''DRC Gain''' || || ''Signal gain to apply on "nominal voice audio levels"'' || -0 - 20 (dBA) || '''0''' ||
 
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|colspan="5" style="background:#ffffe0;"|'''AVC (Automatic Volume Control''' || style="background:#ffffe0;"| All
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* '''Audio Engine Mode''': Option to enable [[HD audio for background music distribution|HD-Audio for high quality music streaming/playback]].
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* '''Add Number of Mixer Channels''' (ICX-AlphaCom mode only): This parameter defines the number of mixer channels when the device is used as a [[Multiconference|Multi-Conference Mixer]].
| '''Enable AVC''' || || ''Volume is adjusted according to the ambient noise level'' || || '''Disabled''' ||
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* '''Disable sync of audio config from Alphacom''' (ICX-AlphaCom mode only): When checked the device will ignore audio settings received from the ICX-AlphaCom. This enables configuration of all audio parameters from the station web or from Zenitel IMT tool. Affected parameters are described here: [[Audio_Settings_(Devices)#Devices_in_ICX-AlphaCom_mode]]
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| '''AVC Advanced Settings''' || || ''Enable to show advanced options'' ||  || '''Disabled''' ||
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=== Factory Reset Audio Settings ===
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All audio settings configured from the Audio Settings page can be reset to default values by selecting [[Factory Reset Audio Settings]].
|colspan="6"|'''Advanced AVC Enabled:'''
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==Gain range for Zenitel devices==
| ''Lower Threshold'' || || ''Threshold level for AVC start working'' || 30 - 80 (dBA) || '''65''' ||
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The audio input and output levels of the Zenitel IP devices are normalized based on [https://www.itu.int/en/about/Pages/default.aspx ITU recommendations].
| ''Upper Threshold'' || || ''Threshold level for AVC stop working'' || 80 - 120 (dBA) || '''100''' ||
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*The input signal which is used for the output measurements is an ITU Voice Signal with an average RMS energy of -23 [[Abbreviations and acronyms|dBFS]].
| ''Attack Rate'' || || ''How fast gain is raised when ambient noise level is increasing'' || 1 - 100 (dBA/sec) || '''10''' ||
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*Output levels are measured at a distance of 0.5 meter (1.0 meters for IP speakers).
|-
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* A loudspeaker volume set to 0dB (default) will produce a nominal loudspeaker output of 65 dBA at 0.5 meter distance.
| ''Decay Rate'' || || ''How fast gain is reduced when ambient noise level is falling'' || 1 - 100 (dBA/sec)  || '''10''' ||
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*Kit output levels are based on the same speaker arrangement as for the comparable intercom station.
|-
 
| ''Hysteresis'' || || ''Required mic-signal change level before new gain adjusted. This is applied when change in gain directions'' || 1 - 10 (dBA/sec) || '''3''' ||
 
|-
 
| ''Far-End Lockout Time'' || || ''Time for successive frames after AVC lock, due to far-end active or optional high near-end signal, before commencing AVC adjustments. <br> A negative sign locks AVC if signal above upper threshold'' || 1 - 100 (100ms) || '''10''' ||
 
|-
 
|}
 
</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
==New default settings==
 
===IP Intercom===
 
The IP-station audio output has been normalized based on ITU recommendations. The input signal which is used for the output measurements is an ITU Voice Signal with an average RMS energy of -23 dBFS. Output levels are measured at a distance of 0.5 meter. The actual SPL of the IP-CROR station is 3 dB lower than indicated in the table below due to the covering of the speaker grill with a foil.<br>
 
Kit output levels are based on the same speaker arrangement as for the comparable station.
 
  
 
{| border="1"}
 
{| border="1"}
 
| colspan="1" align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Product family'''
 
| colspan="1" align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Product family'''
| colspan="4" align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Gain range'''
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| colspan="4" align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Gain range (dB)'''
|-
 
| || Minimum || Default || Maximum || Override maximum
 
|-
 
|TCIS/TICV/TCIV+/TKIV+/TKIS || -10 || 0 || +13 || +23
 
 
|-
 
|-
| TFIE/TKIE || -10 || 0 || +18 || +28
+
|'''Intercom stations'''|| '''Minimum''' || '''Default''' || '''Maximum''' || '''Override maximum'''
 
|-
 
|-
| TMIS/TMIV+ || -17 || 0 || +4 || +14
+
|[[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|TCIS/TICV/TCIV+/TKIV+/TKIS]] || -10 || 0 || +13 || +23
 
|-
 
|-
| ECPIR || -17 || 0 || +4 || +14
+
| [[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|TFIE/TKIE]] || -10 || 0 || +18 || +28
 
|-
 
|-
| TFIX || -10 || 0 || +3 || +4
+
| [[:Category:Intercoms and Devices|TMIS/TMIV+]] || -17 || 0 || +4 || +14
 
|-
 
|-
| TFIX-V2 || -10 || 0 || +3 || +4
+
| [[ECPIR-3P|ECPIR]] || -17 || 0 || +4 || +14
 
|-
 
|-
|IP Desk Master (100840xxxx) || -8 || 0 || +16 || +18
+
| [[TFIX-1-V2|TFIX-V2]] (internal speaker) || -10 || 0 || +3 || +4
 
|-
 
|-
| IP Flush Master (1008431000) || -14 || 0 || +10 || +12
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|[[IP Desk Master -V2-P w/handset|IP Desktop Master]] (100840xxxx) || -8 || 0 || +16 || +18
 
|-
 
|-
| IP-Station, Clean Room/OR (1008415000) || -14 || 0 || +10 || +12
+
| [[IP Flush Master -V2|IP Flush Master]] (1008431000) || -14 || 0 || +10 || +12
 
|-
 
|-
|}
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| [[IP-CROR|IP-CROR]] (1008415000) || -14 || 0 || +10 || +12
 
 
===IP Speakers===
 
The IP Speaker audio output has been normalized based on ITU recommendations. The input signal which is used for the output measurements is an ITU Voice Signal with an average RMS energy of -23 dBFS. Output levels are measured at a distance of 1.0 meter
 
 
 
{| border="1" }
 
| colspan="1" align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Product family'''
 
| colspan="4" align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" |'''Gain range'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
| || Minimum || Default || Maximum || Override maximum
+
|'''IP Speakers'''|| '''Minimum''' || '''Default''' || '''Maximum''' || '''Override maximum'''
 
|-
 
|-
| ELSII-10WM || -10 || 10 || +16 || +17
+
| [[ELSII-10WM]] || 0 || 10 || +16 || +17
 
|-
 
|-
| ELSIR-10CM || -10 || 10 || +16 || +17
+
| [[ELSIR-10CM]] || 0 || 10 || +16 || +17
 
|-
 
|-
| ELSII-10HM || 0 || 10 || +29 || +30
+
| [[ELSII-10HM]] || 0 || 10 || +29 || +30
 
|-
 
|-
| ELSII-10LHM || 0 || 10 || +35 || +36
+
| [[ELSII-10LHM]] || 0 || 10 || +35 || +36
 
|-
 
|-
| ELSII-10PM || -10 || 10 || +13 || +14
+
| [[ELSII-10PM]] || 0 || 10 || +13 || +14
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 +
== Audio Settings in firmware 6 and older ==
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* [[Audio Settings for Devices in SIP mode - version 6 and older]]
 +
* [[Audio Settings for Devices in ICX-AlphaCom mode mode - version 6 and older]]
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* [[Audio Settings (Pulse)]]
  
 
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[[Category: ICX-AlphaCom features]]
 
[[Category: SIP intercom - Configuration]]
 
[[Category: SIP intercom - Configuration]]
 +
[[Category: IC-EDGE Configuration]]
 +
[[Category: AlphaCom features]]
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[[Category: Audio Settings and Audio Features]]

Latest revision as of 17:14, 12 February 2024

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The Audio Settings page - Advanced Configuration mode

This article describes the Audio Settings for Zenitel IP devices running firmware version 7.1 or later. For audio settings in older versions see Audio Settings in firmware 6 and older.

From the Audio Settings page one can set loudspeaker volume, enable various audio signal processing features and more.

Accessing the Audio Settings page

How to access the Audio Settings page depends on the mode of operation:

  • Edge mode: Edge Configuration > Audio Settings
  • SIP mode: SIP Configuration > Audio Settings
  • ICX-AlphaCom mode: Advanced ICX-AlphaCom > Audio Settings
Note icon
  • Available settings depends on device type and whether or not accessories are selected.
  • More options become available when enabling Advanced Configuration mode.


Normal Configuration Mode

"Normal Configuration Mode" is the default view in the device web interface. One can set the level of the internal loudspeaker, as well as Line Out level and the output level on any accessories connected (e.g. handset, headset or external speaker).

In addition one can enable/disable Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Automatic Volume Control (AVC). Not all these features are available for all types of devices.

Audio Settings - Normal mode


  • The available volume range for the loudspeaker depends on the intercom/device type. See table below for details.
  • When the loudspeaker volume is set to 0dB (default) it will produce a nominal loudspeaker output of 65 dBA at 0.5 meter distance.


Devices in ICX-AlphaCom mode

When a device is used in ICX-AlphaCom mode the following settings are controlled by the ICX-AlphaCom server, and configured from AlphaPro:

  • Internal Loudspeaker volume
  • Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
  • Line Out level

These settings should not be changed in the device web interface, as they will be overwritten by the settings done from AlphaPro.

Audio related settings controlled from AlphaPro


Advanced Configuration Mode

When selecting Advanced Configuration mode in the top right corner of the web interface, the Audio Settings page will change, and is divided into the following sections:

  • Audio Outputs
  • Audio Inputs
  • Audio signal processing
  • Other Audio Related Config
Audio Settings - Advanced Configuration mode



Audio Outputs

Note icon Available settings depends on device type and whether or not accessories are selected.


Audio Output settings - Advanced Configuration mode


  • Internal Loudspeaker: The value in the left field ("Gain") sets the regular volume. The value in the right field ("Override Gain") sets the volume when the Volume Override feature is active. For details, see here (Edge) and here (ICX-AlphaCom).
  • On Turbine devices the "audio source" for playing in the speaker can be selected:
    • Main Audio Line: Play audio from VoIP signal (default)
    • Pure Line IN Signal: When the device is in idle, play audio from the Line IN input. When the device is in a call, play audio from the VoIP signal
    • Pure Line In+GPIO: When the device is in idle, play audio from the Line IN input if Input 6 is active. When the device is in a call, play audio from the VoIP signal
  • Handset Loudspeaker: Sets the level for regular volume (left field) and Volume Override (right field). This setting appears only when Accessories = Handset (or Headset) is selected.
  • Line Out: The value in the left field ("Gain") sets the regular volume. The value in the right field ("Override Gain") sets the volume when the Volume Override feature is active.
  • Additional options available when "No Accessory" is selected:
    • Main Audio Line: Play audio from VoIP signal
    • Pure Mic Signal: Audio from microphone without any signal processing
    • Processed Mic Signal: Audio from microphone with signal processing
  • Selective PA: Used for special application. Leave it disabled.
  • Force Loudspeaker Ringing: Enable the ringing signal from an incoming call to be heard in the internal loudspeaker if a headset, handset or external loudspeaker is used.


Stations with additional output for External Loudspeaker:
The IP Flush Master, IP-CROR and the TFIX-V2 series of stations have an additional output for external loudspeaker. This loudspeaker output needs to be enabled from the web interface, and volume can be configured separately from the internal speaker:

External Loudspeaker configuration


Audio Inputs

In this menu you select the input gain for the internal microphone, and other input sources that might be connected to the device.

OBS icon You should normally not change the "Internal Microphone Gain" for "standard products". This gain is calibrated for these products to avoid clipping or feedback from loudspeaker to mic, and to produce a "nominal voice signal" with talker at "nominal distance". The microphone gain configuration is mainly intended for Kits with unknown microphone or for finetuning/calibration of component variations in known products.


If the device has headset or handset connected, the gain from this microphone can be adjusted separately:

Audio Input options in a Desktop station with handset



On devices with Analog Line In option (e.g. TKIE kit), you can choose to use the microphone or the Line In as input source (only when "No Accessory" is selected):

On devices with Analog Line In option (e.g. TKIE kit), you can choose to use the microphone or the Line In as input source (only when "No Accessory" is selected):



On devices with a digital MEMS microphone (e.g. TCIS and TCIV+ stations), one can choose to use an external electret mic instead.

Audio Input options in TCIV+ station


  • Electret Mic: Use an electret microphone connected to the the analog mic input instead of the digital microphone.
  • Digital Mic (default): Use the built-in MEMS microphone

There is also an option to switch between the internal digital mic and an external microphone by activating an input. This makes it possible to connect a handset or headset to TCIS/TCIV+, and connect the hook-switch of the handset to the input. One can choose which input to use for the hook-switch.

  • I/O Pin A>D Switch: When the input is active the analog mic input is enabled. When the input is deactivated, the digital mic is enabled. The input must be configured as "Input" in the IO Settings page. Use case is connection of a handset, where the hook-switch is connected to the input.
  • I/O Pin A>D Switch (until call-end): When the input is triggered e.g. by a push button, the analog mic input is enabled. The analog mic input will remain active until the call is ended, then the digital mic is enabled. Use case is connection of a headset, where a push-button connected to the input switches the audio to the headset during the call.
Switch between analog mic and digital mic by input 5 (= hook-switch). Mute the loudspeaker when the handset (= analog mic) is in use


Audio signal processing

From the Audio signal processing menu you can configure a number of audio related features. Below are links to articles that describe each feature, and how it is configured:

Other Audio Related Config

Other Audio Related Config



Factory Reset Audio Settings

All audio settings configured from the Audio Settings page can be reset to default values by selecting Factory Reset Audio Settings.

Gain range for Zenitel devices

The audio input and output levels of the Zenitel IP devices are normalized based on ITU recommendations.

  • The input signal which is used for the output measurements is an ITU Voice Signal with an average RMS energy of -23 dBFS.
  • Output levels are measured at a distance of 0.5 meter (1.0 meters for IP speakers).
  • A loudspeaker volume set to 0dB (default) will produce a nominal loudspeaker output of 65 dBA at 0.5 meter distance.
  • Kit output levels are based on the same speaker arrangement as for the comparable intercom station.


Product family Gain range (dB)
Intercom stations Minimum Default Maximum Override maximum
TCIS/TICV/TCIV+/TKIV+/TKIS -10 0 +13 +23
TFIE/TKIE -10 0 +18 +28
TMIS/TMIV+ -17 0 +4 +14
ECPIR -17 0 +4 +14
TFIX-V2 (internal speaker) -10 0 +3 +4
IP Desktop Master (100840xxxx) -8 0 +16 +18
IP Flush Master (1008431000) -14 0 +10 +12
IP-CROR (1008415000) -14 0 +10 +12
IP Speakers Minimum Default Maximum Override maximum
ELSII-10WM 0 10 +16 +17
ELSIR-10CM 0 10 +16 +17
ELSII-10HM 0 10 +29 +30
ELSII-10LHM 0 10 +35 +36
ELSII-10PM 0 10 +13 +14

Audio Settings in firmware 6 and older