Clear-Com IF4BD 4-Wire Intercom Interface - 2x Module Version
Enhance your communication setup with the Clear-Com IF4BD! This remarkable 4-wire interface effortlessly links camera intercoms, two-way radios, fiber optics, and other 4-wire devices to a standard Clear-Com intercom line. The 1-RU chassis can hold up to four individual interface modules, each equipped with its own 4-wire terminal block and XLR-3M connector for seamless connection to Clear-Com.
Featuring broadcast-quality circuitry, it matches industry-standard 600-ohm transmit/receive lines (at normal levels) to Clear-Com line level. The IF4-B accepts balanced or unbalanced 4-wire input and is transformer isolated. It gets powered by the Clear-Com intercom line, using standard two-conductor shielded mic cable.
Features:
- • Modular design: Get one to four 4-wire interfaces in one rack space, offering flexibility and convenience.
- • Versatile connectivity: Connect TV cameras, 2-way radios, fiber-optic circuits, and more to Clear-Com party-line intercom with ease.
- • Individual controls: Each interface has its own transmit, receive, and null controls for precise adjustment.
Specifications:
- General:
- Frequency Response: 200 Hz - 17 kHz, ±3 dB
- Hybrid Null: >40 dB
- Distortion: <0.5% THD
- Clear Com Line Level: -15 dBv nominal
- Line Impedance: 15K Ohms bridging
- Transmit:
- Switchable gain, transformer isolated
- Line Output:
- Impedance: 600 Ohms
- Level @ 1 kHz: -25 dB to +10 dB
- Carbon Mic Output:
- Impedance: Approximately 150 Ohms
- Level @ 1 kHz: -34 dB to +1 dB
- DYNAMIC MIC Output:
- Impedance: Approximately 120 Ohms
- Level @ 1 kHz: -71 dB to -36 dB
- Receive:
- Transformer Isolated
- Level: Adjustable, -30 dB to +10 dB
- Impedance: 10K Ohms bridging
- Connectors:
- (4) 3-pin XLR and (4) 4-pin terminal blocks
- Power:
- DC Voltage: Powered by Clear-Com line
- DC Current: 50 mA per module
- Dimensions:
- 1.75' H x 19' W x 6.8' D
- (45 x 487 x 180 mm)
- Weight:


The Clear-Com IF4BD 4-Wire Intercom Interface - 2x Module Version is designed for professionals in the broadcast, event, and communication industries. It's perfect for anyone looking to enhance their intercom system's connectivity. This interface allows you to connect various 4-wire devices like camera intercoms, two-way radios, and fiber optics to a standard Clear-Com intercom line. It comes in a 1-RU chassis that can hold up to four individual interface modules. The unit has a frequency response of 200 Hz - 17 kHz, ±3 dB, and offers features like modular design, versatile connectivity, and individual controls. It weighs 3.25 lbs (1.47 kg) and has dimensions of 1.75' H x 19' W x 6.8' D (45 x 487 x 180 mm). Whether you're setting up a small event or a large-scale broadcast, this interface can help you achieve seamless communication.