
In our large intercom system, we find 4 IFB x 6 large control rooms plus 4 IFB x 4 small control rooms. This makes our IFB count 40, which brings our total count so far to 100. This means we cannot use an
Cameras
Most
Miscellaneous
Static Party-Lines
On the back end of our matrix, we find a number of belt pack rings. As discussed earlier, these static
Wireless Intercom
In each studio, we have added a wireless intercom to consist of a BTR300 base and two TR300 transceivers. Each of these is counted as one port. There are 10 studios total, so our matrix count is now 178.
Telephones
We have three telco lines for each of the large studios, two for production coordination (TIF951) and one provided by a vender for talent
Studio Announce and Dressing Room Paging
We have one stage announce amplifier and one dressing room page amplifier in each large studio. That is 2 amplifiers x 6 large studios equals 12. This brings our total matrix count to 200.
Second Step--Determine the Panels
Now that we have found the matrix size (200x200) for our large application, it is time to establish the type of keypanel to specify for each of the control positions. The RTS™ matrix intercom product line has almost 25 different panels from which to choose, from four keys to 64. Generally, we are interested in the quantity of these keys that are needed for each control position. These keys (talk and listen on each panel) are programmed to emulate the four forms of communications. Discussions with operators might be of help in determining the type of intercom console to assist them in performing their jobs.
In our large system scenario, we find two styles of matrix panels are more than enough to fulfill the needs of all 10 positions in each large studio and the director/producer position in the small studios.
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