Clear-Com FreeSpeak Antenna Splitter - Manual (Page 27)

Clear-Com Communication Systems
FreeSpeak V2.0 Instruction Manual 1 - 1
GETTING STARTED:
AN INTRODUCTION
TO FREESPEAK
With a FreeSpeak wireless beltpack users can roam freely around a
studio or production facility while talking and listening to all, or
selected, members of the production team. With its six communication
routes, the beltpack gives users the flexibility to communicate quickly
and seamlessly with individuals or groups, and to change
communication routes as often as needed.
The award-winning FreeSpeak® technology, the world’s first wireless
system to include local route programming, crosspoint level control,
groups, and full non-blocking mixing facilities.
The system operates in the unlicensed 1.90 GHz band. With its unique
and innovative digital technology, which continually searches for
unused radio frequency (RF) channels, FreeSpeak avoids the noise
and interference issues associated with traditional wireless systems
using congested UHF and VHF bands.
Figure 1-1: A FreeSpeak Antenna, Beltpack, and Basestation
FreeSpeak allows a wireless system to be set up specifically tailored to
local needs by locating antennas and beltpacks in areas where they
are needed most. And because the beltpacks operate in the
unlicensed 1.90 GHz frequency spectrum, there is no interference
with existing wireless systems, even those located in the same
production area.
FreeSpeak may be used stand-alone or connected with party-line
and/or digital matrix intercom systems. The basestation holds
A FreeSpeak system
consists of three basic
elements: the basestation,
wireless beltpack, and
antenna.
With the basic three elements
the user can design a digital
wireless system for specific
requirements.
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