Need a 1 way communication system

Syeed Ali · November 6th, 2010, 07:08 AM

I'm the cameraman/director on a shoot and I need a one way communication sytem that allows me to talk to the presenter so that i can tell hime what to do and which questions to ask. It needs to be wireless.

I can't seem to find the right type of equipment. I need:

1. A mic & sender unit for me to talk into
2. An earpeice and receiver for the presenter

Anyone know where I can get or adapt a sytem for this use.

Thanks for reading (and I hope I've posted this in the right section)

Ray Barber · November 6th, 2010, 09:45 AM

I use simple PMR licence free radios. Mine have VOX (voice operated switches) so I can keep both hands free. Take a look here Pama - Walkie Talkies - PMR446

David W. Jones · November 6th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Purchase a used IFB setup.

Paul R Johnson · November 6th, 2010, 03:46 PM

Always worth looking at the Canford site - Canford - Professional Audio and Video Equipment - handy for the actual ear tubes presenters like.

Brian P. Reynolds · November 6th, 2010, 05:03 PM

I have used an MP3 FM transmitter like used on ipods etc so they can be used in cars...
They have about 10-15m range, very cheep and the receiver is a standard FM pocket radio tuned to that frequency. Just plug the T/B mic into something to get the level up a bit then into the transmitter.

Warren Kawamoto · November 6th, 2010, 08:32 PM

I used a cheap but good wireless microphone...the Sony UTX-B1. Keep the transmitter/mic in your pocket, and have the presenter with the receiver/earphone. If you need to talk to him, simply talk into the lav mic. If you have 2 sets, you can even do full duplex and everything is crystal clear. No buttons to push, no dropouts or interference. You can find these sets on ebay.

Battle Vaughan · November 6th, 2010, 09:43 PM

Don't know if it's available in GB, but a brand of wireless intercoms popular here is Eartec. They make a lot of different items, might be worth browsing their line. B&H Photo (bhphotovideo.com) is a vendor in the States.

Giroud Francois · November 7th, 2010, 05:24 AM

The Super Sneak - Hidden In-Ear Audio Receiver Kit - eBay (item 150476544926 end time Dec-03-10 14:43:57 PST)

problem is if you work in a loud environment (music on stage or lots of applause) , the power of the earpiece could be not enough, in that case a wired earplug is better.
you can also use this kind of kit with mobile phone.

November 6th, 2010, 07:08 AM	#1
Syeed Ali Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 161	Need a 1 way communication system - any ideas? I'm the cameraman/director on a shoot and I need a one way communication sytem that allows me to talk to the presenter so that i can tell hime what to do and which questions to ask. It needs to be wireless. I can't seem to find the right type of equipment. I need: 1. A mic & sender unit for me to talk into 2. An earpeice and receiver for the presenter Anyone know where I can get or adapt a sytem for this use. Thanks for reading (and I hope I've posted this in the right section)

November 6th, 2010, 09:45 AM	#2
Ray Barber Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 103	I use simple PMR licence free radios. Mine have VOX (voice operated switches) so I can keep both hands free. Take a look here Pama - Walkie Talkies - PMR446 __________________ Six out of seven dwarves are not Happy

November 6th, 2010, 10:21 AM	#3
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Purchase a used IFB setup. __________________ David W. Jones www.joneshdfilms.com

November 6th, 2010, 03:46 PM	#4
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,045	Always worth looking at the Canford site - Canford - Professional Audio and Video Equipment - handy for the actual ear tubes presenters like.

November 6th, 2010, 05:03 PM	#5
Brian P. Reynolds Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 466	I have used an MP3 FM transmitter like used on ipods etc so they can be used in cars... They have about 10-15m range, very cheep and the receiver is a standard FM pocket radio tuned to that frequency. Just plug the T/B mic into something to get the level up a bit then into the transmitter.

November 6th, 2010, 08:32 PM	#6
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	I used a cheap but good wireless microphone...the Sony UTX-B1. Keep the transmitter/mic in your pocket, and have the presenter with the receiver/earphone. If you need to talk to him, simply talk into the lav mic. If you have 2 sets, you can even do full duplex and everything is crystal clear. No buttons to push, no dropouts or interference. You can find these sets on ebay.

November 6th, 2010, 09:43 PM	#7
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	Don't know if it's available in GB, but a brand of wireless intercoms popular here is Eartec. They make a lot of different items, might be worth browsing their line. B&H Photo (bhphotovideo.com) is a vendor in the States.

November 7th, 2010, 05:24 AM	#8
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	The Super Sneak - Hidden In-Ear Audio Receiver Kit - eBay (item 150476544926 end time Dec-03-10 14:43:57 PST) problem is if you work in a loud environment (music on stage or lots of applause) , the power of the earpiece could be not enough, in that case a wired earplug is better. you can also use this kind of kit with mobile phone.