Sound On A Whole New Scale™ The Tesira line of digital signal processors takes our legacy for customizable, configurable, medium-scale platforms and extends it to the large, extra-large, and super-scale platforms. By using Audio Video Bridging (AVB), an IEEE open standard, its networking capabilities are among the most flexible, scalable, and affordable on the market. The Tesira line includes the SERVER (can be deployed as a redundant pair), SERVER-IO, and TesiraFORTÉ, with each offering different networking capabilities for different installation environments.

Biamp Systems most recent update is the state-of-the-art of everything they know and love about audio. Now Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO can use Dante™ (DAN-1 card), CobraNet® (SCM-1 card), and AVB (AVB-1 card) in a single chassis — making for a very powerful, future-proofed, and robust network.

Lab.Gruppen D Series Amplifiers
With seamless integration into Tesira, the D Series units function as a discrete high-power output device in the Tesira environment, with multi-channel audio inputs, control and monitoring all carried over a single Cat-5e/6 network cable.

Available in 3 power configurations (8000 W, 12000 W and 20000 W), D Series heralds the introduction of Rational Power Management™ (RPM) technology. RPM allows truly flexible allocation of total available power without loss of channel count, to ensure the most efficient and rational use of overall amplifier inventory.

The combination of unique amplifier technologies and innovative CAFE software tools enable better mains management and allow substantial savings to be made on critical infrastructure such as cooling and UPS systems, lowering the overall installation and running costs of a venue audio system.

• Comprehensive amplifier surveillance
• Full functionality as Tesira expander device with integration of amplifier configuration and surveillance
• Hot-swappable - Host name hot swap with complete configuration transfer
• Power state management for auto power down and ultra-low draw sleep state
• Platform indicators for Alarm, Activity, Status and Power
• Per-channel indicators for Load, Amp, Signal and Mute
• Ethernet-based Audio Video Bridging (AVB) networking
• GPIO and RS232 connectivity for integration flexibility

The Tesira SERVER delivers highly scalable processing that can grow over time with the needs of the end customer — with up to eight DSP-2 cards in a single chassis. Plus two network cards for AVB or CobraNet® in any combination. The SERVER is built for maximum flexibility, enabling I/O devices to be located at end points. Any I/O device can harness available processing.
An integral network card provides network connection for configuration setup and control of the Tesira network. The modular DSP features two new Biamp algorithms, SpeechSense™ and AmbientSense™, which enhance speech processing by more accurately distinguishing between human speech and noise. The DSP also provides extensive audio processing, including but not limited to: signal routing and mixing, equalization, filtering, dynamics, and delay as well as control, monitoring and diagnostic tools; all configured through the Tesira designer software. The ultimate advantage iswith so much scalable power, the Tesira SERVER can help you do more with less. That translates into future-proof profits.

• Supports up to 8 DSP-2 cards
• 420 x 420 channels of I/O over AVB
• Supports optional 32 x 32 CobraNet audio networking
• Supports optional 64 x 64 Dante audio networking
• System configuration and control via Ethernet or serial connection
• Front panel OLED display for device and system information
• New processing algorithms: SpeechSense and AmbientSense
• Signal processing via intuitive software allows configuration and control for: signal routing and mixing, equalization, filtering, dynamics, delay and much more
• Extensive input, output and logic expansion devices supported as part of the Tesira digital audio networking platform
• Rack mountable (3RU)
• CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant

Tesira SERVER Card Options

SIC-4
The Tesira SIC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. Each SIC-4 provides 4 channels of mic or line level audio input. The inputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip indicator, +48V phantom power, mute, level and signal invert.

SEC-4
The Tesira SEC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each SEC-4 provides 4 channels of mic or line level audio input with Acoustic Echo Cancellation. The SEC-4 utilizes the next generation of the proprietary Sona™ technology and also features two new Biamp algorithms, SpeechSense and AmbientSense which enhance speech processing by more accurately distinguishing between human speech and noise.

SAC-4
The Tesira SAC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each SAC-4 provides four channels of mic or line level audio input with Ambient Noise Compensation. The SAC-4 features a new Biamp algorithm, AmbientSense, which intelligently distinguishes ambient noise from program material or announcements, thus greatly improving processing performance over traditional ambient noise compensation.

SOC-4
The Tesira SOC-4 is a modular analog output card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each SOC-4 provides 4 channels of line level audio output. The outputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each output includes mute, level, signal invert and full-scale output reference.

STC-2
The Tesira STC-2 is a modular telephone interface card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. The STC-2 allows a Tesira system to connect directly to standard analog telephone lines. Being more than just a normal "hybrid," each channel includes line-echo cancellation, noise suppression, caller ID decoding, ring detection/validation, DTMF decoding, and call progress tone decoding. When used in conjunction with Automatic Echo Cancellation processing, Tesira becomes an extraordinarily powerful, flexible and affordable conferencing platform.

SVC-2
The Tesira SVC-2 is a modular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. The SVC-2 allows a Tesira system to connect directly to IP-based telephone systems. When used in conjunction with Automatic Echo Cancellation processing, Tesira becomes an extraordinarily powerful, flexible and affordable conferencing platform.

SCM-1
The Tesira SCM-1 is an optional digital audio networking card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. The SCM-1 allows a Tesira system to send and receive digital audio using the CobraNet networking standard. Each SCM-1 CobraNet card allows for interconnectivity of 32 x 32 channels of digital audio.

DAN-1
The Tesira DAN-1 is an optional digital audio networking card for Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO that interfaces with other audio devices utilizing the Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®. Featuring the Brooklyn II Module, the DAN-1 allows for up to 64 x 64 channels of digital audio into and out of a Tesira system.

The Tesira SERVER-IO offers the flexibility to have scalable DSP and I/O in the same device, with up to three DSP-2 cards and up to 12 I/O cards, as well as AVB, CobraNet® and/or Dante™.

The SERVER-IO can support up to 12 standard Tesira I/O cards for up to 48 channels of audio I/O (e.g. mic and line level, VoIP, and telephone interface). The SERVER-IO can be configured with up to three total audio networking cards per server. The combinations of networking cards can include up to one AVB-1 Audio Video Bridging network card, up to two SCM-1 CobraNet network cards, and up to two DAN-1 Dante network cards in any configuration. An integral network card provides network connectivity for configuration and control of the Tesira network.

The on-board DSP features two new Biamp algorithms, SpeechSense™ and AmbientSense™, which enhance speech processing by more accurately distinguishing between human speech and noise. The DSP also provides extensive audio processing, including but not limited to: signal routing and mixing, equalization, filtering, dynamics, and delay as well as control, monitoring and diagnostic tools; all configured through the Tesira design software.

Customizable I/O configurations enable easy right-sizing of system design, and I/O can be distributed from a central location. And the SERVER-IO integrates flexibly, by allowing control networking to run on a separate (existing) Ethernet network. With so much flexibility in one device, the Tesira SERVER-IO can help you do more with less. That's truly a next-generation, future-proof approach.

• Supports up to 3 DSP-2 cards
• Up to 12 I/O cards with a maximum of 48 channels of audio
• Up to 420 x 420 channels of digital I/O over AVB
• Supports optional 32 x 32 CobraNet audio networking
• Supports optional 64 x 64 Dante audio networking
• System configuration and control via Ethernet or serial connection
• Front panel OLED display for device and system information
• New processing algorithms: SpeechSense and AmbientSense
• Signal processing via intuitive software allows configuration and control for: signal routing and mixing, equalization, filtering, dynamics, delay and much more
• Wide selection of I/O cards available
• 4-channel Acoustic Echo Cancellation card (also includes AGC and ANC) and Ambient Noise Compensation card available
• Extensive input, output and logic expansion devices supported as part of the Tesira digital audio networking platform
• Rack mountable (3RU)
• CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant

Tesira SERVER-IO Card Options

SIC-4
The Tesira SIC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. Each SIC-4 provides 4 channels of mic or line level audio input. The inputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip indicator, +48V phantom power, mute, level and signal invert.

SEC-4
The Tesira SEC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each SEC-4 provides 4 channels of mic or line level audio input with Acoustic Echo Cancellation. The SEC-4 utilizes the next generation of the proprietary Sona™ technology and also features two new Biamp algorithms, SpeechSense and AmbientSense which enhance speech processing by more accurately distinguishing between human speech and noise.

SAC-4
The Tesira SAC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each SAC-4 provides four channels of mic or line level audio input with Ambient Noise Compensation. The SAC-4 features a new Biamp algorithm, AmbientSense, which intelligently distinguishes ambient noise from program material or announcements, thus greatly improving processing performance over traditional ambient noise compensation.

SOC-4
The Tesira SOC-4 is a modular analog output card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each SOC-4 provides 4 channels of line level audio output. The outputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each output includes mute, level, signal invert and full-scale output reference.

STC-2
The Tesira STC-2 is a modular telephone interface card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. The STC-2 allows a Tesira system to connect directly to standard analog telephone lines. Being more than just a normal "hybrid," each channel includes line-echo cancellation, noise suppression, caller ID decoding, ring detection/validation, DTMF decoding, and call progress tone decoding. When used in conjunction with Automatic Echo Cancellation processing, Tesira becomes an extraordinarily powerful, flexible and affordable conferencing platform.

SVC-2
The Tesira SVC-2 is a modular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. The SVC-2 allows a Tesira system to connect directly to IP-based telephone systems. When used in conjunction with Automatic Echo Cancellation processing, Tesira becomes an extraordinarily powerful, flexible and affordable conferencing platform.

SCM-1
The Tesira SCM-1 is an optional digital audio networking card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. The SCM-1 allows a Tesira system to send and receive digital audio using the CobraNet networking standard. Each SCM-1 CobraNet card allows for interconnectivity of 32 x 32 channels of digital audio.

DAN-1
The Tesira DAN-1 is an optional digital audio networking card for Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO that interfaces with other audio devices utilizing the Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®. Featuring the Brooklyn II Module, the DAN-1 allows for up to 64 x 64 channels of digital audio into and out of a Tesira system.

TesiraFORTÉ is the next step in Biamp Systems plan: four different models optimized for specific applications with fixed I/O configurations. All of the Biamp Systems models are well-suited for many applications, from background music to court recording to soft codec integration. The chart below illustrates some of the differentiating factors for each model.

Biamp System also recognize that some applications don't require audio networking. That's why they offer an AVB and a non-AVB version for each model. The non-AVB models have all the same functionality as the AVB versions, except those specifically related to AVB networking. They can still interface with third-party controls and be controlled and programmed remotely over a network. The non-AVB TesiraFORTÉ models are ideal for conference rooms that require their own audio DSP in the room.

TesiraFORTÉ hosts a Tesira configuration file and, therefore, does not require a SERVER or SERVER-IO in order to function. TesiraFORTÉ can also host a Biamp Canvas™ file and can be controlled by Biamp Canvas interfaces. The AVB models can host all expander-class devices (audio and logic expanders) as well as send firmware updates via the Ethernet port. All TesiraFORTÉ models can host Tesira TEC-1 control devices, EX-LOGIC devices and can connect via Ethernet or RS-232 with third-party control systems. TesiraFORTÉ is accessible locally or remotely over Ethernet for management and maintenance.

USB AUDIO
In order to enhance the functionality and flexibility of TesiraFORTÉ, Biamp Systems added a USB port to each model. Each model supports up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio that can be allocated in the programming interface. With multiple combinations of inputs and outputs, transporting audio over USB makes TesiraFORTÉ a powerful solution for a number of common business challenges. Here are a few applications where you may want to consider using USB audio:

TesiraFORTÉ AI — Standard Model for High-Quality Audio
At its best in small-to medium-sized rooms such as conference rooms or council chambers, the sweet spot for the AI model is installations requiring high-quality audio solutions such as those with voice lift and mix-minus.

For those customers who want to link multiple rooms together for centralized control, or add them to an existing Tesira AVB network, TesiraFORTÉ AVB AI models are the right choice for general audio applications.

The TesiraFORTÉ AI is a better choice for those environments where a standalone DSP is needed for localized audio per room.

• 12 mic/line level inputs, 8 mic/line level outputs
• Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio
• RS-232 serial port
• 4-pin GPIO
• 128 x 128 channels of AVB (AVB model only)
• Fully compatible with Tesira servers, expanders, and controllers (AVB model only)
• Included default configuration file allows for plug-and-play usage

TesiraFORTÉ CI — External Codec Conferencing Solution
Soft codec conferencing is quickly becoming the way the world does business, and TesiraFORTÉ CI is the ideal model to help you get the most from this technology. By passing all audio signals through a powerful DSP that’s built to make sure every word is heard, you get the best of both worlds.

With the USB port enabling direct integration with soft codec technologies, and AEC technology ensuring superior conferencing audio, both the AVB and non-AVB CI models are built for truly collaborative communications.

• 12 mic/line level inputs with AEC, 8 mic/line level outputs
• Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio
• RS-232 serial port
• 4-pin GPIO
• 128 x 128 channels of AVB (AVB model only)
• Fully compatible with Tesira servers, expanders, and controllers (AVB model only)
• Included default configuration file allows for plug-and-play usage

TesiraFORTÉ TI — Conferencing Over Standard Telephone Service
The TesiraFORTÉ TI models are built to provide specialized conferencing capabilities using standard telephone service. For those customers who conference over analog telephone lines, the TI model is a cost-effective solution for getting quality audio in their conference rooms, without having to pay the cost of reconstructing existing infrastructure.

Whether you plan to link multiple rooms together, add them to an existing Tesira AVB network, or keep the units separate, the TI models facilitate broad communication over standard telephone lines and leverage AEC, with or without AVB.

• 12 mic/line level inputs with AEC, 8 mic/line level outputs
• Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio
• RS-232 serial port
• 4-pin GPIO
• Standard telephone interface via a RJ-11 connector
• 128 x 128 channels of AVB (AVB model only)
• Fully compatible with Tesira servers, expanders, and controllers (AVB model only)
• Included default configuration file allows for plug-and-play usage

TesiraFORTÉ VI — VoIP Conferencing Solution
Equipped with AEC and VoIP technologies, the TesiraFORTÉ VI models were born for conferencing. Audio solutions using VoIP can be challenging, complex, and time-consuming to design and install. With the VI, VoIP teleconferencing has never been easier. Biamp Systems have leveraged many years of experience creating high-quality VoIP solutions to bring you the VI model for high-level VoIP teleconferencing. Having the USB port and VoIP capabilities gives you two options for conferencing, and even more ways to manage your network.

• 12 mic/line level inputs with AEC, 8 mic/line level outputs
• Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio
• RS-232 serial port
• 4-pin GPIO
• SIP VoIP interface via a RJ-45 connector
• 128 x 128 channels of AVB (AVB model only)
• Fully compatible with Tesira servers, expanders, and controllers (AVB model only)
• Included default configuration file allows for plug-and-play usage

The Tesira EX-MOD is a modular expander device designed for use with Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTE AVB devices. The EX-MOD offers remote placement of input and output capabilities. Exact I/O configuration can be customized specifically for the local zone.

The modular design allows for flexibility to change or expand the local system. The EX-MOD can be configured with up to three 4-channel input and/or output expander cards for a maximum of 12 channels. The EX-MOD expander communicates with the Tesira AVB network for audio networking, configuration and control.

• Up to 3 I/O cards: EIC-4, EEC-4, EOC-4 and EIOC-4
• Up to 12 channels of analog audio
• AVB connection to Tesira system for audio networking, configuration and control
• Plug-in barrier strip connections on cards
• Front panel LEDs for device status indications
• Internal universal power supply
• Rack mountable (1RU)
• CE marked, UL listed, RoHS compliant

Tesira EX-MOD Card Options

EIC-4
Tesira EIC-4 is an expander card with 4 analog input channels for use with the Tesira EX-MOD device. The EIC-4 is one of four optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira EX-MOD. Each EIC-4 provides 4 channels of mic/line level audio input. The inputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip indicator, +48V phantom power, mute, level and signal invert.

EEC-4
Tesira EEC-4 is an expander card with 4 analog input channels for use with the Tesira EX-MOD device. The EEC-4 is one of four optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira EX-MOD. Each EEC-4 provides 4 channels of mic/line level audio input with AEC. The inputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip indicator, +48V phantom power, mute, level and signal invert.

EOC-4
Tesira EOC-4 is an expander card with 4 analog output channels for use with the Tesira EX-MOD device. The EOC-4 is one of four optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira EX-MOD. Each EOC-4 provides 4 channels of line level audio output. The outputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each output includes mute, level, signal invert and full-scale output reference.

EIOC-4
Tesira EIOC-4 is an expander card with 2 input and 2 output channels for use with the Tesira EX-MOD device. The EIOC-4 is one of four optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira EX-MOD. Each EIOC-4 provides 2 channels of mic/line audio input and 2 channels of line level audio output. The inputs and outputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip indicator, +48V phantom power, mute, level and signal invert whereas for output includes mute, level, signal invert and full-scale output reference.

Room to grow. EX-IN, EX-AEC, EX-OUT and EX-IO expanders each provide 4 channels with PoE+, while the EX-LOGIC PoE logic expander provides 16 logic GPIO.

EX-IN
The Tesira EX-IN is a half-rack expander box for use with Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTE AVB devices. The EX-IN is a 4-channel mic/line input expander. The expander communicates with the Tesira AVB network for audio networking, configuration and control and is powered by PoE+.

• 4 channels of balanced mic or line level input
• 0–66dBgain, adjustable in 6dB increments
• +48V phantom power
• -100 to +12dB fader range for level
• Audio and control networking over AVB
• Powered by PoE+
• Plug-in barrier strip connectors
• Front panel LEDs for device status indications
• Half-rack chassis
• RoHS compliant and AES grounded

EX-AEC
The Tesira EX-AEC is a half-rack expander box for use with Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTE AVB devices. The EX-AEC is a 4-channel mic/line input expander with AEC. The expander communicates with the Tesira AVB network for audio networking, configuration and control and is powered by PoE+.

• 4 channels of balanced mic or line level input with AEC
• 0–66dBgain, adjustable in 6dB increments
• +48V phantom power
• -100 to +12dB fader range for level
• Audio and control networking over AVB
• Powered by PoE+
• Plug-in barrier strip connectors
• Front panel LEDs for device status indications
• Half-rack chassis
• RoHS compliant and AES grounded

EX-OUT
The Tesira EX-OUT is a half-rack expander box for use with Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTE AVB devices. The EX-OUT is a 4-channel line level output expander. The expander communicates with the Tesira AVB network for audio networking, configuration and control and is powered by PoE+.

• 4 channels of balanced mic line level output
• -100 to +12dB fader range for level
• Signal invert for reverse polarity
• Selectable full-scale output reference level (24dBu, 18dBu, 12dBu, 6dBu, 0dBu, -31dBu) for best interface/performance
• Audio and control networking over AVB
• Powered by PoE+
• Plug-in barrier strip connectors
• Front panel LEDs for device status indications
• Half-rack chassis
• RoHS compliant and AES grounded

EX-IO
The Tesira EX-IO is a half-rack expander box for use with Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTE AVB devices. The EX-IO is a 4-channel input and output expander. The expander features two channels of mic/line level input and 2 channels of mic level output. The expander communicates with the Tesira AVB network for audio networking, configuration and control and is powered by PoE+.

• 2 channels of balanced mic or line level input
• 2 channels of balanced line level output
• 0–66 dB gain, adjustable in 6dB increments on input
• +48V phantom power on inputs
• Selectable full-scale output reference level (24dBu, 18dBu, 12dBu, 6dBu, 0dBu, -31dBu) for best interface/performance
• Powered by PoE+
• Half-rack chassis
• RoHS compliant and AES grounded

EX-LOGIC
The Tesira EX-LOGIC is a half-rack logic box for use with Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTÉ AVB and non-AVB devices. The EX-LOGIC provides both logic inputs and outputs and through software can be configured as a control interface. There are 16 total connections that can be used as inputs or outputs. 12 of the connections are designed as Logic connections only and will accept contact closure or 5V TTL for input or provide a maximum of 40V/300mA for output. The remaining 4 connections can also be used for Logic connection or as variable voltage control input (e.g. interface to a potentiometer). The EX-LOGIC also provides a serial port for the output of command strings that can be used to send action commands to other equipment in the system. The EX-LOGIC communicates with the Tesira control network for audio networking, configuration and control, and is powered by PoE.

• 16 total logic connections can be used as inputs or outputs
• 4 connections can also be used as voltage control inputs
• Inputs can control actions within the software including: presets, mutes, ducking, room combining, paging functions, and much more
• Outputs can trigger status relays, indicators or provide logic input to other controllable equipment
• Serial port for the output of command strings
• Connects to Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO and TesiraFORTÉ devices over Ethernet
• Powered by PoE
• Plug-in barrier strip connections
• Front panel LEDs for device status indications
• Half-rack chassis
• RoHS compliant and AES grounded