Biamp TesiraFORTE X Series User Manual

TesiraFORTÉ X
The TesiraFORTÉ X is the next generation of Tesira DSP processing and is introduced in conjunction with Tesira 4.0
software and firmware. TesiraFORTÉ X combines powerful elements of multiple previous Tesira devices in one product
for quick and easy integration in medium to large conference spaces.
The TesiraFORTÉ X 400/800/1600 products are conference room DSPs featuring multiple network and analog audio
connection points. With 4, 8, and 16 channels of Acoustic Echo Cancelation (AEC) respectively, users can choose the
model that meets the number of microphones required for the room.
TesiraFORTÉ X is designed to be used primarily with Biamp’s beam-forming microphones, PoE amplifiers and
speakers. A system including these elements and a UC-room system, display and camera will provide a complete
technology solution for a UC-enabled conference room.
The typical function of the TesiraFORTÉ X is to process local Biamp microphone input and speaker output signals in
support of audio-only and audio/video conference calls from dedicated conference rooms, but TesiraFORTÉ X can also
be custom programmed for many other applications.
TesiraFORTÉ X offers installers two discrete modes of operation. The default behavior allows single-button press auto-
configuration assisted by Biamp Launch. The second option allows users to manually configure and completely
customize the device signal paths a la a traditional Tesira DSP device.
TesiraFORTÉ X discovery and connection can be done through the Biamp Discovery app or using Biamp
Tesira software (version 4.0 and higher).
Models
There are 3 TesiraFORTÉ X models supporting various densities of AEC processing depending on your requirements.
All are externally physically identical aside from their model name. The same power supply model is used for all 3 units.
• TesiraFORTÉ X 400 has 4 channels of AEC,
supporting up to 4 Parlé microphones
• TesiraFORTÉ X 800 has 8 channels of AEC,
supporting up to 8 Parlé microphones
• TesiraFORTÉ X 1600 has 16 channels of AEC,
supporting up to 16 Parlé microphones
When using Biamp Launch auto-configuration a maximum of 8 Parlé microphones are supported on TesiraFORTÉ X
1600. Up to 8 channels of amplification are supported on all models when using Biamp Launch auto-configuration.
These limitations do not apply to manually configured TesiraFORTÉ X.
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Biamp TesiraFORTE X Series Specifications

General

AEC Channels	8
Analog Inputs	4
Analog Outputs	4
Sample Rate	48 kHz
Control Ports	RS-232, GPIO
Processing Power	DSP
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
USB	Yes
VoIP	Yes
Audio Channels	64
Network Audio Channels	64
Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable

Summary

TesiraFORTÉ X

Models

Describes the three models (400, 800, 1600) and their AEC channel counts.

Biamp Launch

Auto or manual configuration

Explains the two operational modes: auto-configuration and manual configuration.

Auto-configuration

Details the automated system discovery, configuration, and tuning process.

Manual configuration

TesiraFORTÉ X or Devio SCX?

Network Connectivity

Details the 5-port network appliance, including port functions and PoE+.

Network discovery

Explains how to discover the device on the network using specific tools.

Password

Web user interface

Network behavior

Network Port Modes

Details port 1 (Control/VoIP) and ports 2-5 (AVB/Dante) and their functions.

Network Protocols

Covers support for 802.1x, RSTP, and IGMP network protocols.

AVB and Dante Port Rules

Describes how ports manage AVB/Dante traffic based on detected protocols.

MAC Addresses

Network Topology

Discusses physical and logical separation of network ports for optimal performance.

Network Command String block

Control devices

Firmware Update

Input / output options

Dante and AVB

Details support for Dante, AVB, and AES67 audio interfaces and connectivity.

AVB

Further elaborates on AVB capabilities, implicit AVB, and limitations.

Dante Audio Capabilities

USB X Interface

USB Port Configuration

Details mono/stereo options and speakerphone vs. line in/out modes.

HID Mute Sync and AEC Offloading

Explains UC platform integration features via USB.

Windows Audio Enhancement Issue

Identifies and explains a known issue with Windows audio settings.

VoIP X Features

Troubleshooting VoIP X

Offers guidance on troubleshooting VoIP registration, logging, and configuration.

AEC Overview

Analog I/O

Describes the 2 channels of mic-line input and 2 channels of mic-line output.

GPIO

Details the 4 channels of General Purpose Input/Output and their configurations.

Installation

Mounting

Details the wall mount, cable management, and power supply connection.

Cooling

Describes the active cooling system and airflow.

Hardware bundles

Lists available hardware bundles for different room sizes.

TesiraFORTÉ X Initialization

AEC Initialization Settings

Details AEC channel selection during initialization.

VoIP Initialization Settings

Details VoIP configuration options during initialization.

USB X Initialization Settings

Details USB configuration options during initialization.

VoIP X Control/Status

Dante for Control Systems

3rd-party control systems

Larger Forte X system considerations

AVB Network Diameter

Discusses hop limits and network diameter for AVB systems.

AVB networks

AVB Latency and Pass-through

Details latency contributions from network devices and endpoints.

AVB Network Diameter and Hop Limits

Discusses hop limits for 1G networks and guarantees deterministic latency.