JackMVHS
Member
I know that there have been plenty of threads on CB about wireless intercoms, but I think I have a new idea. Our school has a decent clear com wired system with plenty of 1 channel belt packs and amazing headsets, all with crystal clear sound. The problem is that several crew members MUST be wireless. In the past we rented high end walkies, but I found these to be very frustrating to get on the same channel, deal with interference and static, and try to hear people who are whispering quieter than the static. So I started looking at Clear Com and Production Intercom's wireless options and realized we can't afford that. I came across an idea on a thread here about using phone lines with wireless phones, but I came up with a new, digital, idea.
iPod Touches/iPhones and Skype. I'm thinking about borrowing a couple iPod Touches to install skype on, add a headset with mic, and start a conference "call". Then put a laptop with skype on it in the booth and hook it into the intercom system. What do you think of this idea? How would I wire the laptop into the intercom system, obviously without the call function?
If I can get this to work it would be a very practical and low cost alternative to a wireless intercom system, provided I can find several iPods.
If clarification is needed just ask!
Thanks
~JackMVHS
EDIT: Now that I think about it, a fleet of laptops and iPods could create a cheap and high quality wireless intercom system...
iPod Touches/iPhones and Skype. I'm thinking about borrowing a couple iPod Touches to install skype on, add a headset with mic, and start a conference "call". Then put a laptop with skype on it in the booth and hook it into the intercom system. What do you think of this idea? How would I wire the laptop into the intercom system, obviously without the call function?
If I can get this to work it would be a very practical and low cost alternative to a wireless intercom system, provided I can find several iPods.
If clarification is needed just ask!
Thanks
~JackMVHS
EDIT: Now that I think about it, a fleet of laptops and iPods could create a cheap and high quality wireless intercom system...
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