Trilogy Communications, provider of digital intercom systems and master reference generators to the broadcast industry, will launch its new distributed matrix intercom, Gemini, at IBC 2010.

Gemini addresses the demanding needs of today's broadcast and professional media industries namely; expandable structure to cope as requirements change, choice of operator panels to suit both application and user, simple installation over short and long distances and absolute reliability, to deliver a unique intercom solution that combines full programme quality audio with integrated IP capability.

Gemini's architecture is built on the concept of a de-centralised, scalable platform of 32 port matrices each with IP connectivity. The 20 kHz audio performance is preserved both internally and over a Gemini network of up to 256 ports using the proprietary High Speed Link (HSL) over standard Cat 5 or fibre connections. This approach eliminates the single point of failure, and combined with both the use of a dual redundant ring of audio and IP failsafe routing, ensures that Gemini delivers ultra resilient performance.

Gemini's flexible design is suited to every application ranging from small single studios to the largest multi-studio complex, and using Gemini's seamless IP interfacing, a network can be expanded almost limitlessly in terms of system size and geographic location via LAN, WAN or Satellite. Gemini's IP credentials are further enhanced with its comprehensive bandwidth management capabilities capable of accommodating variable network conditions.

Barry Spencer, general manager at Trilogy Communications, said: "The Gemini architecture offers a new and totally unique intercom solution combining a broadcast quality digital audio network with integrated IP capability. It addresses the demanding needs of today's globalised broadcasters, as well as addressing the ever more blurred distinction between ‘intercom' and ‘programme' audio."

www.trilogy-broadcast.co.uk