Clear-Com is pleased to announce that its Tempest2400 4-Channel Digital Wireless Intercom is one of the go-to communication systems for renowned live production audio provider Eighth Day Sound.
Based on a unique RF system design, the Tempest system enables on-tour crew members from specific departments to communicate with each other on discrete channels without interfering with other departments or wireless devices.
Eighth Day Sound Systems has built its reputation by offering clients state-of-the-art, well maintained and efficiently packaged audio equipment; seasoned crew and unparalleled service for major live events around the world. Some of Eight Day Sound’s touring credits include Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, Drake, Jay-Z, Coldplay and Kings of Leon.
For high-profile events like these, proper equipment performance is key. Tempest2400’s ability to manage multi-channel communications enables the Eighth Day Sound crew to coordinate elaborate pyrotechnics, moving stages and multiple costume and set changes.
Tempest2400 offers up to four channels of full duplex audio, allowing the production to assign separate channels to specific departments, such as lighting, pyrotechnics or sound.
At the same time, the show caller, who is responsible for giving cues, can communicate directives to the entire staff without being distracted by other conversations, as he can easily drop to a side channel when necessary.
“For shows which include moving stages, sometimes we cannot lay cable, which is why we needed a high-quality, reliable wireless system,” says Jason Kirschnick, Chief Technology Officer/IT Manager, for Eighth Day Sound. “We were thrilled to find the Tempest system.”
“We simply could not coordinate productions of this size and complexity without its multi-channel capabilities, ability to play well with other wireless devices and overall reliability. It has become as important to us as one of our engineers.”
“Clear-Com’s customer service and willingness to help tailor the best system for individual customer needs are also a major plus.”