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
David we at the Phoenix
Thu, 8 Oct 2009, 11:13 amDavid we at the Phoenix Theatre did the same & use the Altair talk back system. Supplied by David Ashton of All Things Theatre a forum member here in Perth.
Having evaporated from Phoenix Theatre, I believe the system is great & works well. I'm sure David from ATT would be able to advise you if your contact him.
There is a bit on Talk back systems here on this forum in the f&q section Understanding radio mics.
& other old topics in 'Tech Talk'.