Radio choice for backstage crew
Thu, 8 Oct 2009, 08:13 amthestormdragon5 posts in thread
Radio choice for backstage crew
Thu, 8 Oct 2009, 08:13 amHi
I'm looking for some advice on choice of radios for our backstage crew.
We currently use Uniden hand-held units (with mic/earpiece) but we don't get great coverage and the headsets don't last very long (one season is about it).
I'm aware that the best solution is a wired communications set but we:
a) don't always have the SM, AD, lighting/sound operators in the same place, and
b) the SM and ASM need to be free to roam around and remain in contact
We're in a large modern hall (about 50m x 25m).
Can anyone please offer any alternatives / suggestions etc?
Many thanks
David
I've recently installed an
Thu, 8 Oct 2009, 10:23 amI've recently installed an Altair comms system, which is both wired and wireless if you require it.
None of these things come cheap.
The wireless/wired base station which can handle 20 wired and 4 wireless is about $2000
Wireless beltpacks will set you back around $900-1000 each, plus $150 for headsets
Wired beltpacks will cost about $200 each, plus headset.
Battery charger for the wireless packs is about $350 I think.
For wireless comms, these are pretty cheap.
www.meltheco.org.au