Making the Case for Two-Step Intercom Redundancy in Broadcast and Media Production With the complexity of live broadcast and production environments today, especially those utilizing hybrid and remote workflows in the wake of the pandemic, the success of full-duplex wireless and wired intercom systems is more important than ever.  If the primary IP or power connection goes out, so does everything connected to them – rendering potential catastrophe on a broadcast or live production ...

Designing an intercom system can be challenging! That's why I wanted to write a guide to give people a step-by-step process that is both effective and straight-forward. It doesn't have to be complicated, I promise! Communication systems are often based on several design criteria that a designer may consider such as the technical ability of the user to use an intercom station, the frequency that an intercom may be used versus the cost for wiring a facility. Communications systems ...

Headsets are one of the most important parts of an intercom system, so how do you know what is the right headset to use? When it comes to selecting an intercom headset, your environment and personal wearing style are just a couple factors to consider. This guide offers a knowledgeable overview of what you need to know when selecting an intercom headset and will demystify several technical points that may sometimes seem challenging or frustrating for even advanced intercom users.

Some of the terms used when discussing production intercom for televisions or theater may be new to you as they are unique to intercom applications. Although many of the terms are common to other audio applications, to be certain, you understand their meanings we offer the definitions in this Glossary. This Glossary also appears in the Comprehensive Guide to Clear-Com Analog and Digital Partyline Systems.