VANCOUVER, BC, Canada – Pete Erskine, communications manager at Whistler Medals Plaza for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, relied upon HME's DX121 wireless intercom system.
To stay on top of the show, the production channel conference was mixed into the 4-wire port back to the DX121 intercom system using a route audio function. The relay was set to operate when the ISO key on the wireless beltpac was pressed to activate GPI #1.
The DX adapter connected via a db9 cable to the GPI of the Riedel panel, when activated, dimmed the production feed in the beltpac headsets to facilitate communication on the ISO channel.
This setup allowed Erskine to cover all his required tasks from anywhere on site.
"In an event so large and massive, I really needed an intercom system that would help me balance several channels at the master station matrix panel while staying in constant contact with my crew. But I also needed to have the flexibility to leave the booth to go backstage" said Erskine. "The DX121 gives me all of those things but leaves out the hassle of strapping on several radios."
Additionally, Erskine designed a special adapter to quickly interface the unit to all major matrix systems (in this case a Riedel) so he could walk in and be online at any facility in minutes. Connection to the artist was via the DX121's 4-wire interface. The IC channel was connected as a point-to-point to the stage manager's panel.
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