The codec supports line hunt call answering in multiple stream Tieline codecs, whereby line hunt groups can be assigned for multiple incoming callers on a first come, first served basis. This is ideal for separating groups of inputs and outputs between different studios or stations and this feature is available in Merlin, Genie and ViA codecs.

 

As an example, when dialing a codec using a multi-stream program with line hunt groups configured, select Line Hunt as the routing type. Then select the group to which the audio stream should be routed by the answering codec, e.g. Group 1 in the following example.

 

Incoming Caller ID

Tieline codecs also support incoming caller IDs, so you can uniquely identify codecs or Report-IT users when they call in. This is particularly useful for identifying inbound callers when using line hunt answering mode.

 

Any Tieline G5 codec dialing into a codec can display a designated Caller ID in the Connection panel. In the following example, Studio A and Studio B have called into a multi-stream codec using a specific caller ID, which is displayed next to the stream name.