Tempest 900 - Accessory Items You May Require

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Tempest900 2-Channel Operating Manual
Accessory Items You May Require
Headsets
A Headset is required for each user (XLR-4F connectors). Headsets may use Electret or Dynamic microphones. Most
major brand headsets that have the correct XLR-4F connector should be compatible, requiring nothing more than a
simple Mic Gain adjustment.
DC Power Input Cable
To power the Tempest BaseStation via DC power (Battery) instead of AC power, you will need to provide a DC Power input Cable.
RF Cable to Remote Antennas
If you plan to remotely locate your antennas to improve antenna positioning and maximize range, you must provide high quality 50 ohm RF
cables with RP-TNC connectors.
CAT-5 Cable for Remote Transceiver
If you plan to locate the Remote Transceiver more than 15 feet from the Tempest BaseStation, you will need to provide a longer CAT-5 cable.
The maximum CAT-5 cable length recommended is 1,500 feet.
BaseSync DE-9 Cable(s)
If you use multiple BaseStations to use Accu-Sync BaseStation synchronization, you will need to provide one Accu-Sync DE-9 cable per additional
BaseStation. You cannot sync Tempest 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz models together.
Connections to the Hard Wired Intercom
XLR-3M/F for 2-Wire - If you plan to connect the Tempest BaseStation to external 2-Wire party-line intercom systems, you will need to provide
the appropriate 3-PIN XLR cabling.
RJ-45 Connector Cable for 4-Wire - If you plan to connect the Tempest BaseStation to external 4-Wire intercom systems, you will need to
provide the appropriate cabling.
RJ-45 to RJ-12 Adapter - If you plan to connect to an RTS 4W system, you will need adapters.
Auxiliary IN/OUT ¼” Tip/Ring/Sleeve Cable
If you plan to connect the Tempest BaseStation to external audio devices via the Auxiliary IN and/or the Auxiliary OUT connectors, you will need
to provide the appropriate balanced ¼” TRS cabling.
Stage Announce XLR-3F Cable
If you plan to connect the Tempest BaseStation to an external audio device via the Stage Announce connector, you will need to provide the
appropriate XLR-3F cabling.
Relay Access DA-15 Breakout Cable
If you plan to utilize any of the six available relays on the back of the Tempest BaseStation, you will need to provide an appropriate DA-15
breakout cable to access the Stage Announce Relay and Individual Relays.
LAN Connection RJ-45 / CAT-5 Cable
If you plan to connect the Tempest BaseStation to a computer or local area network, you will need to provide the appropriate RJ-45 CAT-5
cabling.