Clear com to Telex

[Studio]

I was wondering if it is possible to bridge a telex headset system with a clear com system.

 

[Anonymous067]

That all depends on what type of headset connector the Telex uses and what type of Clearcom system you have. If its a standard 4 pin headset, it will probably work with most Clearcom packs. This is provided the pack or the headset isn't a stereo headphone setup, because that doesn't run on a four pin but a six pin system for the headset.

This probably should've been posted in the sound forum fyi.

 

[Studio]

Can I use telex belt packs with a clear com system (all 3pin xlr)?

 

[Footer]

Can I use telex belt packs with a clear com system (all 3pin xlr)?

Yup, you can. There is a jumper in some telex packs that you have to move to stop some call light funkiness, but all in all it should work even without the jumper move. Look at the manual of your specific pack, it should mention it.

I am running a production intercom power supply with PI, Clearcom, and Telex packs all in the system and it works fine.

 

[echnaret]

I know my high school and college have both used Telex headsets with ClearCom beltpacks (i've heard the Telex ones are cheaper). They all work fine together.

 

[dramatech]

Telex makes beltpacks that are for use on a clearcom type system, and they make beltpacks that are specic to the original telex type system. They are not compatible. If using the wrong type of telex pack on a clearcom system, there will be a reduced volume and the mic will be very low and distorted.
The fact that Telex owns clearcom and RTS companies, indicates that they will make beltpacks or interfaces to go between the different systems. Production intercom is of the clercom type system.

 

[Chris15]

I recall writing up a converter within the last month - go look for it, I think it was about squark boxes.