HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
16’s. Talkback is always available from the mix console and the level can be adjusted with the HRM-16’s TALKBACK VOLUME control.
There are two talkback modes designed for live and studio situations:
LIVE/STAGE MODE (DEFAULT)
This mode establishes communication from the HDS-16 to all HRM-16’s but not between them. Each HRM-16 user must depress their TALK button or switch to speak with the HDS-16 but can always receive from it. The HRM-16 users will not hear other HRM-16 users or their own voice. This is useful for live situations where
a single HRM-16 user’s communication with the mix engineer does not require interaction between musicians. Live/Stage was selected as the default mode to eliminate feedback from adjacent stage monitors.
STUDIO MODE
This mode establishes communication among all HRM-16’s and the HDS-16 much like an intercom system. Any HRM-16 user with their TALK button depressed can speak to all HRM- 16’s and the HDS-16. Each person will also hear their own voice.This mode is useful to enable discussion between the musicians and mix engineer between takes.
Figure 2: Detail of HDS-16 front panel: Talkback and TT inputs
