techietim
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Hey all!
Slightly odd one here, we are trying to think up a way that we can have Sound 1 with a direct communication/signal link to Sound 2 on stage.
Annoyingly our theatre's comms are all on the same channel for crew, and for shows with larger crews trying to speak to Sound 2 directly through comms can be almost impossible.. (yes we probably should remind tech staff about comms etiquette!)
For obvious reasons stuff like radios are out of the window (noisy/headset obstructs) and we don't have any budget for this so can't even run in a temporary comms circuit for sound.
Previously the solution has been to flash the cue light a few times but this is a little risky and not really professional!
Even if there's a solution whereby Sound 2 (on stage) can signal Sound 1 (operator in auditorium) (and vice versa) to get them on the main comms circuit temporarily, that would do! The signal button on the main comms is forever being pressed though hence it's not a reliable way to communicate between sound ops.
Let me know if I have missed anything. I am reasonably happy with electronics so all suggestions welcomed.
Thanks in advance! Tim
Slightly odd one here, we are trying to think up a way that we can have Sound 1 with a direct communication/signal link to Sound 2 on stage.
Annoyingly our theatre's comms are all on the same channel for crew, and for shows with larger crews trying to speak to Sound 2 directly through comms can be almost impossible.. (yes we probably should remind tech staff about comms etiquette!)
For obvious reasons stuff like radios are out of the window (noisy/headset obstructs) and we don't have any budget for this so can't even run in a temporary comms circuit for sound.
Previously the solution has been to flash the cue light a few times but this is a little risky and not really professional!
Even if there's a solution whereby Sound 2 (on stage) can signal Sound 1 (operator in auditorium) (and vice versa) to get them on the main comms circuit temporarily, that would do! The signal button on the main comms is forever being pressed though hence it's not a reliable way to communicate between sound ops.
Let me know if I have missed anything. I am reasonably happy with electronics so all suggestions welcomed.
Thanks in advance! Tim