Glensound GS-FW024 MKII Four Channel 4 Wire Subrack
Model: GS-FW024
About: Glensound GS-FW024 MKII Four Channel 4 Wire Subrack
Glensound GS-FW024 MKII is a 1U 19” rackmount 4-wire/IFB subrack featuring four independent circuits and a comprehensive feature set for advanced broadcast communication environments. With integrated microphone amplification, matrix-style routing, programmable talkback keys, and extensive monitoring capabilities, this unit is ideal for OB vans, control rooms, and studio comms hubs.
Features
- 4 independent incoming and outgoing 4-wire talkback circuits
- 1 dedicated programme input circuit routable to any 4-wire output
- Front panel electret mic and rear-panel XLR mic input, each with individual gain control
- Glensound 'Referee' compressor/limiter on mic preamps
- Programmable talkback keys (momentary, latching, intelligent lever key)
- Presence LEDs for all incoming 4-wire audio paths
- Front panel loudspeaker and 6.35mm headphone jack with cut-on-headphone-insert function
- Balanced external loudspeaker output (0 dBu)
- Internal loudspeaker amplifier (3.5 W, magnetically shielded)
- Microphone lazy output (permanently on)
- All I/O via XLR connectors
- Loop inputs for remote control of talkback keys
- Loop outputs for red light switching / loudspeaker dimming from talkback events
- Large labeling areas for clear channel identification
- Mains powered (100–250 VAC)
Specifications
| Mic Gain (External Input) | 54 dB (line-up), ±10 dB trim |
|---|---|
| Mic Frequency Response | -1 dBu @ 30 Hz, -2 dBu @ 20 kHz |
| Mic Distortion | ≤ 0.06% @ 100 Hz, ≤ 0.02% @ 1 kHz, ≤ 0.03% @ 10 kHz |
| Mic Noise | -75 dB (min gain), -54 dB (max gain) |
| 4-Wire Inputs | Transformer balanced, +10 to -∞ dB gain, max input +26 dB |
| 4-Wire Outputs | Electronically balanced, -20 dBu to +10 dBu gain range |
| Programme Input | Transformer balanced, same specs as 4-wire inputs |
| Headphone Output | +20 dBu max into 600 Ω; 16–1000 Ω impedance supported |
| LS Frequency Response | 220 Hz to 20 kHz |
| LS Dim Preset | Factory set to -14 dBu (adjustable) |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, internal PSU |
| Power Consumption | Max: 8.5 W, Quiescent: 3.7 W |
| Dimensions | 1U, 19" rackmount, 205 mm depth (excluding connectors) |
| Weight | 1.97 kg |




















