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Product Overview
The Biamp TesiraFORTE AVB AI is a fixed I/O digital audio DSP for conference rooms and meeting spaces. It provides 12 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs with up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio and 128 x 128 channels of AVB networking. It is a strong choice for small to medium rooms, council chambers, and distance-learning environments that require acoustic echo cancellation, voice lift, and mix-minus processing.
Product Description
The TesiraFORTE AVB AI is a digital audio server providing extensive audio processing including acoustic echo cancellation, signal routing and mixing, equalization, filtering, dynamics, and delay, plus control, monitoring, and diagnostic tools configured through Tesira software. It supports 128 x 128 channels of AVB digital audio networking and port authentication via IEEE 802.1X. It can operate standalone or be combined with other TesiraFORTE devices, Tesira servers, expanders, and controllers. USB audio integration lets the device interface directly with USB audio hosts to support modern conferencing solutions. The TesiraFORTE AVB AI is best suited to small- and medium-sized rooms that need high-quality audio with AEC, voice lift, and mix-minus.
Key Features
- Acoustic echo cancellation — AEC technology on the input channels delivers clear, natural conferencing audio.
- Configurable USB audio — 128 x 128 channels of AVB networking, fully compatible with Tesira AVB devices. interfaces directly with USB audio hosts for modern conferencing platforms.
- Networked audio — Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio
- Comprehensive DSP — Signal routing, mixing, equalization, filtering, dynamics, and delay are configured in Tesira software.
- Gigabit Ethernet and control — A Gigabit Ethernet port, RS-232 serial port, and 4-pin GPIO support system configuration and control.
- Front-panel navigation — A 2-line OLED display with capacitive-touch navigation aids on-device status and setup.
- Rack-mountable design — The 1RU chassis with internal universal power supply fits standard equipment racks.
Typical Applications
- Conference room
- Boardroom
- Training room
Technical Specifications
| Type | Fixed I/O conferencing DSP |
| Analog I/O | 12 mic/line inputs, 8 mic/line outputs |
| AEC | Yes |
| USB Audio | Up to 8 configurable channels |
| Networked Audio | Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet port |
| Control | RS-232 serial, 4-pin GPIO |
| Display | 2-line OLED with capacitive-touch navigation |
| Form Factor | Rack mountable (1RU), internal universal power supply |
| Compliance | CE marked, UL listed, RoHS compliant |
| Warranty | Biamp 5-year warranty |
Competitor Comparison
| Capability | Biamp TesiraFORTE | QSC Q-SYS Core | Symetrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Fixed I/O conferencing DSP | Software-based Q-SYS processing core | Fixed and modular DSP processors |
| Acoustic echo cancellation | Yes, on dedicated input channels | Yes, via Q-SYS software | Yes, on AEC models |
| USB audio | Up to 8 configurable channels | Via USB bridging | Via USB models |
| Networked audio | AVB or Dante depending on model | Q-LAN (AES67) | Dante / AES67 |
| Configuration | Tesira software | Q-SYS Designer | Composer software |
| Conference room focus | Optimized for small to medium rooms | Scalable across room sizes | Scalable across room sizes |
| Warranty | 5-year Biamp warranty | Varies | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
What rooms is the TesiraFORTE AVB AI designed for?
It is designed for small to medium conference rooms, council chambers, and distance-learning environments needing AEC, voice lift, and mix-minus.
Does it support USB conferencing?
Yes. It provides up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio for direct connection to USB audio hosts.
Can it be combined with other Tesira devices?
Yes. It can operate standalone or be combined with other TesiraFORTE devices, Tesira servers, expanders, and controllers.
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