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  • 1.  Stage Crew Two Way Radios

    Posted 08-14-2024 09:22

    Hi all!

    I am looking to get two-way radios for my High School program. I want them to have ear pieces and mics, but not cover the ears. Obviously, cheaper is better, but quality is important.

    Help? I just can't seem to quite find what I am looking for on Amazon.



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    Alissa Vogelgesang
    Jeffersontown High School
    KY
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  • 2.  RE: Stage Crew Two Way Radios

    Posted 08-15-2024 08:23
    You want to get a ClearCom or EarTec system. Those are the two manufacturers we recommend. Both offer a variety of headsets and system layouts. Your local AV vendor can help you find what's needed for your space, and what is needed for emergency communications by your local Authority Having Jurisdiction.


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    Kristi Ross-Clausen
    Safety Maven/Consultant
    IATSE 470/Actors Equity Member
    Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education
    Association for Quality in AV Board
    AVIXA/USITT
    Teacher, Author, Speaker
    www.theaterhealthandsafety.com
    Appleton, WI
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  • 3.  RE: Stage Crew Two Way Radios

    Posted 08-15-2024 13:49
    Two way radios are a poor solution.  Intercom is a basic piece of theatre equipment and really a safety item.  Take a look at Pro Intercom for affordable and rugged wired intercom.  For wireless, about the only real affordable option out there is Eartec.  They also have a box that you can use to interface their wireless headsets with any 3 or 4 wire wired system as well.

    kdl
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  • 4.  RE: Stage Crew Two Way Radios

    Posted 08-19-2024 08:10
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    Agreed! – headsets are a safety/liability issue, and a fundamental component of any theatre's operations. 

    While I can't recommend any one brand, for anyone thinking about installing or upgrading a headset system, I've attached a complimentary copy of the Headset chapter from my book, High School Theatre Operations. 

    Here's also some free resources for helping with ideas to level up support and funding from your admin:  https://www.presett.org/resource-library.html



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