
bhi DSP Noise Cancelling products
Compact In-Line Module User Guide - Iss 3
Introduction
In many applications both amateur and professional, monaural noise cancellation is
sufficient, but as radio technology moves forward the use of Stereo audio has started to
become more popular, especially with SDR radios. This means that functions like aural
spectrum visualisation may be used more particularly in the HF bands.
The bhi unit provides both mono and stereo noise cancellation. It caters for high level
and medium level audio input signals and is mainly designed for headphone use but the
unit will drive a pair of amplified speakers or a 4/8 ohm passive mono speaker.
The bhi Compact In-line module makes use of bhi’s improved dual channel DSP noise
cancelling technology, which can handle mono and stereo signals, and has an improved
noise suppression algorithm that brings improved speech quality to the listener. The
resultant processed speech doesn’t suffer as much with residual artefacts when
operating in higher noise levels and is clearer and more intelligible.
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Compact In-Line controls and features
How to connect to your Compact In-Line Module:
Please refer to the connection diagrams on page 3 onwards to find the one that
suits your setup.
1. Use the ALD-007 stereo plug lead supplied to connect your radio or receiver to the unit. If using
the standard “EXT SPKR” socket on your radio or receiver connect this to the “Speaker In”
socket. If using “Line Out” or the headphone socket on your radio or receiver connect to “Line
In” on the unit. Note: It will not damage your radio if you connect the stereo lead to the
standard 3.5mm mono extension speaker socket on your radio.
2. Use the fused DC power lead supplied to connect to a 12V DC power supply, or fit 2 x AA
batteries by removing the battery housing using a suitable screwdriver. The batteries will be
bypassed if a DC power lead is used. If NiMh batteries are used they must be charged externally
as there is no trickle charge facility within the unit. A separate 12V DC power supply 1030-UKPACOMPACT is available as an optional extra
Note: Ensure correct polarity of the power cable connections to your power supply to
avoid potential damage to your bhi unit from reverse polarity connection.
3. Connect a pair of headphones, powered stereo speakers, or a mono speaker to the Phones
socket.
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Note: The Compact In-Line is designed to be used mainly with headphones but can drive a 4 or 8
ohm mono speaker. Just connect your mono speaker to the “Phones” output socket. If you want to get
the max audio output possible from your mono speaker then you will need to connect your mono speaker
as in the diagram below “Bridge Tied Load”.
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Key Specifications
Power Supply
External supply: 8 to 16V (nominally 30mA, max 350mA peak)
Reverse polarity protected.
Internal batteries: Type: AA x 2 (Alkaline or NiMh recommended)
Reverse polarity protected. No trickle charge facility
Batteries must be charged externally
Low battery indication threshold: 2.1V ±0.1V
Low battery indication: LED colour changes to red.
End-of-life threshold: <1.5V
Life: 40 hours typical (Alkaline or 2500mAH NiMh).
Auto power-off: 60 minutes if input signal < 60mVpk-pk
Auto power-off can be disabled if desired.
Audio Inputs
Speaker level in: Stereo or Mono
Input Impedance: ~7 Ohms
Max withstand input power: 2 Watts RMS per channel
Max input amplitude: 3.9Vpk-pk
Line level in: Stereo of Mono
Impedance: 6.7k Ohms typical
Max input amplitude: 1.6Vpk-pk
Overload indication: LED flashes for at least 3 seconds
Audio Outputs
Phones out: Stereo or Mono
Impedance: > 4 Ohms (Can also be used as Line Level output).
Max power output: 0.2 Watts RMS per channel
Volume levels: 16 levels in 3dB steps.
DSP Noise Filtering
Modes: Enabled / Disabled (0dB suppression)
Levels: 8
Noise suppression: 9.0dB typical (Level 1)
40dB typical (Level 8)
Accessories/optional extras
1030-UKPA-COMPACT – UK 12V DC 500Ma mains plug-in power supply 2.1mm plug Centre +VE.
(Supplied with a 1.3mm to 2.1mm adapter).
PSU12-2A-WW + ADAPTER1.3MM worldwide 12V DC 2A mains plug-in power supply 2.1mm plug
Centre +VE. Note: Both items need to be ordered separately.
ALD-007 – Spare 3.5mm stereo jack plug to 3.5mm jack plug lead 1.2M long.
ALD-008 - 3.5mm stereo jack plug to 3.5mm jack plug lead 3M long.
LSPKR – 20W 4 Ohm mono extension speaker
SPKR8 – 8W 8 Ohm mono extension speaker
ADAPTER1.3MM – 2.1 to 1.3mm power adapter for use with your own power supply. For use with a
2.1mm centre positive power connector.
See our website www.bhi-ltd.com for more information on all our accessories and other amateur radio
products.
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1. bhi support
Every bhi noise eliminating product comes with a 12 month guarantee against defective materials and
workmanship. If you do have a problem then please contact). If you have not resolved your problem then
please contact us. Before you make your call please have the following information to hand:
1. Your serial number (found on the back of the unit).
2. Details of when and where you purchased the unit.
See our website www.bhi-ltd.com for FAQs and answers to common questions; otherwise most queries can
be resolved over the telephone or via email. If not we will arrange with you to have your unit sent back
to us for analysis, repair or replacement (if within 12 months from date of purchase, if outside the guarantee
period an estimate of the cost of repair will be given). For contact details please refer to the back cover of
this manual. If you have any suggestions for improvements please complete and return the customer
feedback form. Note: Opening the case will void any warranty unless agreed beforehand by bhi Ltd. No
user serviceable parts inside
Important Information:
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without the written consent of bhi Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. bhi Ltd makes no representations or
warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, bhi Ltd reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of bhi Ltd to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
Weee Statement for correct disposal of this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems). This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of
wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe
recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
bhi Ltd, 22 Woolven Close,
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RR, England
Telephone: + 44 (0)1444 870333
Email: info@bhi-ltd.com - Web: www.bhi-ltd.com
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