Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Good Headset Suggestions

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avcastner
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Posted: 5/20/07 at 11:30am

I use an Eartech wireless system, and we've had to send two units out of three back for servicing--and we only use them once or twice a year a week at time.

One thing I have learned, don't use wireless near your light board or follow spots--the interference renders them useless.

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ticketjunior
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Posted: 8/14/07 at 1:31am

I've used clear-com, RTS (http://www.rtsintercoms.com/) and Motorola radios. The theater I volunteer with uses both clear-com and Motorola radios. We use clear-com for audio and Motorola radios for the stage crew and lighting.

-James P. Walters
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Posted: 8/14/07 at 1:39am

I did a quick search on Ebay and there are plenty of clearcom units and Motorola radios. Looks like for a full used system from ebay for either type you're probably going to pay $1000 - $2000. That should be about 6-8 talking units.

-James P. Walters
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"We're the little guy in the ticketing business."

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Gaafa
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Posted: 8/15/07 at 12:16am

I preffer belt packs & a wired system with plug in outlets.
However years a go at a theatre in the bush, I used AC itercoms as stations, with a head set/mic modified to plug in to the station,
It worked well just plugged in to any general purpose power outlet in the building. Which was a cheap way of having a wired in dedicated instalation.
Something to think about as it can also solve FOH communication as well.
The units were cheap & they are still using them.
However as your refurbishing from scratch it may be good to look at producing an SM's show control desk, with all the fruit including CTV monitor [colour &/or Infra red] with cue station switching ect,.

Joe
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turn right @ Perth.
Hear the light & see the sound.
Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"}
May you always play
to a full house}

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avcastner Star Joined: 12/21/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 85	Posted: 5/20/07 at 11:30am
	I use an Eartech wireless system, and we've had to send two units out of three back for servicing--and we only use them once or twice a year a week at time. One thing I have learned, don't use wireless near your light board or follow spots--the interference renders them useless.
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ticketjunior Walk-On Joined: 6/23/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 8/14/07 at 1:31am
	I've used clear-com, RTS (http://www.rtsintercoms.com/) and Motorola radios. The theater I volunteer with uses both clear-com and Motorola radios. We use clear-com for audio and Motorola radios for the stage crew and lighting.
	-James P. Walters Phone: 404-272-4778 www.ticketjunior.com "We're the little guy in the ticketing business."
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ticketjunior Walk-On Joined: 6/23/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 8/14/07 at 1:39am
	I did a quick search on Ebay and there are plenty of clearcom units and Motorola radios. Looks like for a full used system from ebay for either type you're probably going to pay $1000 - $2000. That should be about 6-8 talking units.
	-James P. Walters Phone: 404-272-4778 www.ticketjunior.com "We're the little guy in the ticketing business."
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 8/15/07 at 12:16am
	I preffer belt packs & a wired system with plug in outlets. However years a go at a theatre in the bush, I used AC itercoms as stations, with a head set/mic modified to plug in to the station, It worked well just plugged in to any general purpose power outlet in the building. Which was a cheap way of having a wired in dedicated instalation. Something to think about as it can also solve FOH communication as well. The units were cheap & they are still using them. However as your refurbishing from scratch it may be good to look at producing an SM's show control desk, with all the fruit including CTV monitor [colour &/or Infra red] with cue station switching ect,.
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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