Kiloview Intercom System (Basic) Software up to 32 terminals

The Kiloview Intercom System Basic software (often abbreviated as KIS Basic) is a lightweight, server-side multi-channel communication platform engineered for live broadcast environments, remote production teams, and hybrid AV networks.

Functioning as a digital voice matrix, KIS Basic allows on-site crew members, control room directors, and field operators to talk and listen to each other with ultra-low latency. It transforms existing Kiloview hardware encoders/decoders and everyday consumer smart devices into fully integrated intercom belt-packs.

Core Engineering and Operational Features

• 32-Terminal Hard Cap: The software acts as a communications server hosting up to 32 concurrent connected terminals. A terminal can be a piece of Kiloview hardware (such as an NDI converter or rackmount encoder) or a human operator accessing the system via an app or browser.

• Zero-Hardware Client Accessibility: Operators do not need specialized, expensive physical belt-packs. Crew members can join the voice circuit simply by pulling up the server's web portal on a standard smartphone, tablet, or PC web browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Edge) or by scanning an administrator-generated QR code.

• Ecosystem Native Integration: KIS Basic is built to naturally extend Kiloview's IP video hardware lines (such as the N5, N6, N50, and N60 bidirectional converters). By plugging a standard 3.5mm or USB headset directly into the field converter, the camera operator is instantly patched into the main production talkback channel without additional cabling.

• Admin-Centric Control Surface: Through a web dashboard, the system administrator maintains total control over the environment. Admins can view real-time connection telemetry, edit terminal labels, dynamically toggle any user's microphone on/off, or use the "Kick-Out" function to instantly disconnect a terminal from the network loop.

• Secure, Encrypted Data Streams: To protect confidential executive production notes, unreleased media coordination, or security talkback from eavesdropping, the system encrypts voice data packets using SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol) encoding/decoding layers.

• Automated Token Profiling: Once a new Kiloview device registers with the central intercom server, the system automatically auto-populates editable terminal information (such as target IP address, base device type, and system performance metrics) to simplify profile setups under time constraints.

Key Limitations (Basic vs. Pro)

While KIS Basic handles localized, single-channel team talkback efficiently, it is restricted when compared to the Pro version:

• No Multi-Channel Grouping: KIS Basic operates as a single, large "party-line" loop. It lacks the advanced zone management found in KIS Pro, meaning you cannot divide users into isolated sub-groups (e.g., separating the lighting crew from the audio team). Everyone hears everyone.

• Mono Audio Capture Only: Voice pipelines are mixed strictly down to mono channels.

• Standard Administrative Controls: It lacks the multi-tier role permissions and advanced WebRTC multi-server deployment protocols available in the Pro version.

Software Technical Specifications Matrix

💡 Operational System Tips for KIS Basic

The Redundant Circuit Breaker Rule: When setting up a temporary flypack or mobile production setup on a Linux server, always make sure your host machine is connected to a stable local network subnet alongside your video switchers. Since KIS Basic relies entirely on standard IP networking packets, any severe localized video data spike can cause audio stuttering. For best results, assign a dedicated VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) strictly for your intercom voice traffic and device control data, completely separating it from high-bandwidth Full NDI video lines.

• Deploying Quick Mobile Belt-Packs via QR Codes: If you have temporary freelance crew or operators arriving on short notice without hardware headsets, open the KIS Basic administrator dashboard on your workstation. Generate user profiles for them, which automatically creates unique QR Access Codes. The incoming crew members can scan the codes using their iPhones or Android devices to instantly open their mobile browsers and join the intercom loop as wireless belt-packs—no software downloads or account sign-ups required.

• Managing Open Mic Clutter: In a single party-line setup with up to 32 people, background noise can quickly overwhelm the channel if multiple operators leave their microphones open. Instruct your crew to use the browser interface's built-in Mute toggles or Push-to-Talk (PTZ) modes, allowing the main director's instructions to remain clear and unobstructed.