Clear-Com

Professional communication solutions for world-class productions

Clear-Com provides communication, intercom connectivity, and signal transport solutions for production coordination and operations.

For over 45 years, Clear-Com has been highly regarded within the live sound, professional audio and broadcast community. Its products actively serve a diverse set of markets around the world - broadcast, live events, sports, performance venues, pro-audio, military, defence, government, oil exploration, and corporate enterprises. Clear-Com is owned by HM Electronics (HME), with staff based out of six offices and 12 regional offices. ClearCom products are supported by the largest network of over 1,000 authorised intercom dealers, distributors and resellers in the industry.

Clear-Com’s long-standing history in critical voice communications and collective experience in the industries it serves have earned the company a highly regarded position in the marketplace. Forward-thinking product and engineering teams deliver industry-recognised, awardwinning communication technologies. Highly skilled on-site technical services teams also assure successful system installations among the world’s most prestigious customers.

Over 30,000 live event productions rely on Clear-Com intercoms globally, every year. BBC, France TV, CCTV (China Central Television), Dubai Media, Inc., and Abu Dhabi Media City are among the major broadcast centres around the world that use Clear-Com. Most recently, Clear-Com solutions were installed and rigorously used at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games, Commonwealth Games, Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada, 25th Golden Melody Awards, 2014 Tour de France, Dubai New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show, etc.

A Foundation for Forward Innovation Clear-Com is known for its heritage in designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative intercommunication products for professional applications. In 1968, it introduced the first partyline beltpack for live production, which was recognised by the broadcast industry with the Technology & Engineering Emmy Award in 2010. In 1976, Drake Electronics (which later became Clear-Com) pioneered the first matrix intercom for national broadcasters. HM Electronics, the corporate parent, was the first to deliver a VHF wireless and a

Dubai’s 2014 NYE fireworks show broke the Guinness World Record with the help of Clear-Com

UHF wireless intercom in 1979 and 1990, respectively.

Its digital partyline and digital matrix intercoms hold the record for having the highest channel/port density for a single unit. Clear-Com has the most expansive wireless portfolio, which can accommodate any application size, budget and complexity. It is also the only provider to offer an integrated wireless beltpack capability for its matrix intercoms. Its range of connectivity solutions easily and reliably link intercom systems together over IP network and its signal transport solutions enable audio, video and intercom signals to be routed over a high-speed fibre network.

Digital Partyline System HelixNet Digital Network Partyline is a technologically advanced yet easy-to-use intercom for small- to mid-size group communications. HelixNet systems can be seamlessly linked over LAN or fibre to function as a cost-effective solution for larger applications. Multiple HelixNet main stations can support up to 60 HelixNet user devices, which include digital beltpacks,

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Digital Matrix Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Intercom is a four-wire, point-to-point communications platform for mid- to- large-scale implementations. Available in a variety of frame sizes, Eclipse HX is an ultrafast platform that allows users to rapidly make system changes. High port density per frame means more economical deployment of communications. Eclipse HX is also expandable with its wide range of

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6News. Abu Dubai Media City. Ajman TV. Al Jazeera. Al-Ain University EC2. Al-Futtaim. Altinçizme. Associated Press. Astana Media Centre. ATV. BBC. CNN Turk. Digiturk. DTV. EBC. Emirates Media Inc., Abu Dhabi TV. Ethiopia TV. E-vision. FAB. FBTV. France Television. GSTV. Harbiya Conference Centre. Interstar. ISIK TV. Kanal 7. Kanal D. KRAL TV. MRTC. MTV Arabia. NTV. NW University in Qatar. Onside Friends Arena. Oslo Opera House. PBS Malta. QVC UK. connectivity options (T1/E1, Ethernet/IP, CAT5, MADI, and Optical Fibre). Extend the system even further by integrating Clear-Com Concert, a flexible intercomover-IP software solution.

V-Series Control Key-panels, which are compatible with Eclipse HX systems, are available in a 12-key and 24-key form with push buttons, lever keys and rotary keys. Multi-functional V-Series panels can route two channels of audio and intercom over IP, reducing equipment costs and simplifying setup and operation. Operators can toggle between two predefined language displays on the panel, which support international fonts such as Cyrillic, Kanji, Katakana and Arabic.

Digital Wireless Intercom Systems FreeSpeak II Digital Wireless Intercom operates within the license-free 1.897 GHz- 1.933 GHz frequency band. FreeSpeak II combines DECT and wireless autoroaming technologies to allow users to move freely without experiencing audio fading or losing connection. FreeSpeak II can operate as a stand-alone system, with up to 20 full-duplex wireless beltpacks connected to one base station. As an integrated solution where beltpacks are seamlessly connected to a matrix frame, up to 50 user connections can be achieved. Five-way antenna splitters and up to 10 active antennas can be installed to create an exceptionally wide coverage zone for beltpack users to roam.

HME DX Series Wireless Intercoms are reliable 2.4 GHz digital wireless intercoms for small-to mid-size applications. Spectrumfriendly technology is embedded for interference-free operation. There are five wireless intercom options to choose from. HME DX Series systems are easy to set up and use, and expandable to accommodate larger productions. Portable systems and base station options are available.

Intercom Connectivity and Signal Transport Solutions Intercom Connectivity (ICON) Solutions link local or geographically distributed

Muziektheater relies on FreeSpeak II for production communications

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Over 30,000 live event productions rely on Clear-Com intercoms globally, every year.

intercoms over Ethernet/IP networks. They provide reliable and secure connections for broadcast teams that are based in different locations and cover single or multiple events.

LQ Series IP Interfaces, a family within ICON Solutions, can connect any brand’s 4-wire audio and 2-wire partyline audio with call signaling over IP networks. Up to six LQ Series interfaces can be linked together. Unlike other devices that have a pre-selected system-wide codec, LQ Series allows users to adjust the bitrate, bandwidth and delay on a per port basis. Ports from any device can also be linked to create virtual partylines.

ProGrid and BroaMan Signal Transport Systems rapidly distribute all audio, intercom and video signals as well as control data to critical production areas. Simple cabling requirements over optical fibre enable time and cost-savings on installation and maintenance. The modular approach to building out each system enables users to create a tailored solution that is ideal for their application.

Global Partner Network for Customer Support Clear-Com’s global operation and partner network are extensive and far-reaching. Clear-Com combines the strengths of over 1,000 partner companies and over 10,000 communications experts to form a worldwide support network that helps customers from virtually any part of the globe. Each Clear-Com partner is welltrained on Clear-Com products and may provide varying levels of system commissioning and post-sales support. In addition, rental houses affiliated with the Clear-Com Global Rental Group offer intercom product rentals and event support. CoNTACT

Clear-Com office Europe, Middle East, and Africa headquarters 2000 Beach Drive Cambridge Research Park Cambridge CB25 9TP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1223 815000 Fax: +44 1223 815001 Email: salessupport emea@clearcom.com Website: www.clearcom.com

Regional sales Manager Samer Mouwanes Middle East, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus Tel: +971 (0) 555 78 75 78 Mob: +971 (0) 50 175 57 87 Email: samer.mouwanes@ clearcom.com Facebook: ClearCom Twitter: clearcomsystem LinkedIn: clear-com