Just to clarify, again, they are NOT the same product. They are products which, if set to a certain mode of operation, are compatible (with the exception of call signals). They are not in any way, shape, or form the same product, however, and in balanced mode, a Telex AudioCom system will NOT be ClearCom compatible at all.
As for HME, various HME products have been pretty standard on Broadway and tours for quite some time. The analog systems are great, and the new DX200 series has been getting pretty good reviews. We've got a full set at the shop, and so far everybody who's rented it has been happy. There's a slight bit of latency, and some other quirks, that take getting used to, but for com they're serviceable.
The other new kid on the digital block is ClearCom's CellCom system, but because of coverage issues, ClearCom won't sell it to you unless they do a site survey to ensure adequate coverage, and as such won't sell it for anything other than a permanent install. (This may change, but this was the case as it stood when I spoke with them at LDI back in October.)
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Currently I'm looking at a company called HME. They provide wireless systems that are more affordable to smaller theatres. As I understand it, they started by making wireless headsets for fastfood restaurants, but are looking to break into the performance market. They do not require licensing...so are no hassle that way. I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything...good/bad about them. The benifit by purchasing this would be a startup kit being around $5000rather than $6-8,000.
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