Angry Audio has introduced a device that lets you take calls on the air without a phone hybrid. It’s called simply The Phone Gizmo.
“It connects a Yealink SIP desk phone directly to your console using clean balanced analog audio. No apps. No drivers. You just plug it in and it works,” the company says.
“As POTS service fades out, the old way of putting phone calls on the air is disappearing with it. The choices have been emulated POTS to keep phone hybrids alive or replacing the whole phone system.” This device offers another choice, Angry says.
It mounts to the back of the phone with a snap-in stand that props the phone up. The Phone Gizmo is galvanically isolated for power, ground and data, so audio stays clean, according to the company.
“Since the phone is handling the VoIP side, even wideband and HD voice calls are supported.” In a SIP to SIP arrangement, the audio is 50 Hz to 7 kHz. Otherwise it delivers regular phone audio.
Audio connects at nominal +4 dBu using balanced analog lines on StudioHub R-J45 connectors. The Gizmo comes with StudioHub to XLR adapter cables.
Retail price is $349 to pair with a Yealink SIP T46U and VoIP service. The company also offers a bundle for $699 that includes the Gizmo, Yealink phone, a phone number and a year of service through Maxxphone.
Info: https://angryaudio.com/products/phonegizmo
