Glensound GS-PASTE201/R2 Twin, Rack Mount Line Powered Telephone Balancing Unit
Model: GS-PASTE201/R2
About: Glensound GS-PASTE201/R2 Twin, Rack Mount Line Powered Telephone Balancing Unit
Glensound GS-PASTE201/R2 is a twin-channel, line-powered telephone balancing unit (TBU) designed for connecting professional audio systems to standard analogue telephone lines (POTS). Housed in a rugged 1U rackmount chassis, it allows audio interfacing without requiring mains or battery power—ideal for use in OB trucks, studios, and fixed installations.
Features
- Twin analogue telephone hybrids in a 1U 19" rackmount
- No batteries or mains required — fully line powered
- Balanced audio input and output on Neutrik XLR connectors
- Input compressor/limiter prevents overdriving the telephone line
- Internal tone generator for line balancing with R/C controls
- Front panel level indicators and gain controls
- Incoming call LED indicator and optional audible ringer
- RJ11 connectors for telephone line and optional external handset
- Worldwide compatibility via rear panel switch for RJ11 pinout standards
- Complies with ETSI ES203021# standards
Specifications (per hybrid module)
| Audio Input | Transformer balanced on XLR Impedance: >10kΩ Nominal Level: 0 dBu Gain Control: ±10 dB Max Input: +18 dBu |
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| Audio Output | Transformer balanced on XLR Impedance: 50Ω Nominal Level: 0 dBu Max Output: +6 dBu (line limited) Gain Control: ±10 dB |
| Level Meter | Tri-colour LED: Blue = <-10 dBu, Green = -10 to -3 dBu, Red = >-3 dBu |
| Compressor/Limiter | Integrated to control send levels |
| Telephone Line | Type: Direct Exchange Line (DEL, analogue POTS) Connector: RJ11/RJ14 Pinout: Switchable (2/5 or 3/4) |
| Dimensions (Full Rack Unit) | 153 x 103 x 45 mm per module (approx. 1U x 19") |
| Weight | Approx. 415 g per module |


























