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marine applications. “With our inhouse state-of-the-art de- sign and engineering resources, we have developed a high level of expertise in producing systems that are built to overcome the obstacles to effective communication at sea,” said Bob

Daigle, Systems Product Manager at David Clark Company.

The company has identi?ed three overarching considerations – scalability, versatility and simplicity – that impact the selec- tion, installation, con?guration and use of communication sys- tems designed for this demanding market segment. These issues are addressed most effectively by the David Clark Series 9100

Digital Marine Communication System. The system provides clear, headset communication for an unlimited number of us- ers, radios and other devices, with each user being afforded up to four mode selections to program to their unique job criteria.

Scalability for future-proof communication solutions

Scalable digital architecture supports a virtually unlimited number of users. The heart of the 9100 Digital System is the

Master Station. All wired and wireless user interfaces and com- munication headsets are connected through this unit. The Mas- ter Station features four card slots for connectivity to Headset

Stations, Wireless Gateways, mobile radios, loud hailers and other devices. The Switch Card and Radio/Aux Card Modules enhance system ?exibility and scalability to provide an unlim- ited number of crew members with individualized, streamlined control over a suite of audio and communication devices.

System versatility meets ever-changing mission protocols

The 9100 Digital System provides high performance Eth- ernet/IP versatility and offers a modular approach to system interface connectivity to two-way radios and other common ancillaries. As the mission pro?les of military and ?rst re- sponders on board HSC continually evolve, this architecture provides digital processing of both input and output signals and immense control over communications routing to meet a wider variety of complex command and control requirements.

One of the unique capabilities of the 9100 Digital System that enhance communication versatility and ?exibility is the ability to seamlessly integrate wireless headset technology. The integration of wireless technology with the 9100 Digital Sys- tem provides a hybrid communication solution, combining the reliability and dependability of a wired system with the added freedom and mobility that wireless technology pro- vides. With a myriad of tasks that deck crew must perform on high-speed craft, the ability to communicate with the op- erator and other crew members untethered and hands-free greatly increases safety, situational awareness and ef?ciency. www.marinelink.com