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Henry Engineering

The Henry Engineering Sports Pod is a microphone/headphone controller and intercom system designed to provide talent at sporting events and broadcasts with a mix local and IFB headphone audio in addition to duplex off-air communication with a producer or engineer. It can be linked with multiple Sports Pods via Cat 5 cabling without requiring a power source for each unit. With simple front-panel controls Mic On, Cough, and Talkback buttons plus a customizable Headphone Mix via local and return volume controls and pan switches the Sports Pod is easily operable by persons who aren't familiar with technical equipment. A 3.5mm remote jack allows the mic to be turned on or off remotely for added convenience. The Sports Pod features a balanced XLR mic input with a rear-panel gain control, a balanced XLR mic/line output, separate 1/4" local and return audio inputs, and a 1/4" headphone output. A 1/4" transformer-balanced talkback output allows the mic signal to be sent to a dedicated talkback amp and speaker whenever the talkback button is pressed. The Sports Pod can be powered by a wall transformer, a MultiPhones Master unit, or a SixMix USB audio console (all optional).Broadcast-Friendly Operation Announcer s mic/headphone controller and intercom system for use by talent at a remote broadcastIdeal for use at sporting events, on-location broadcasts, or in any studioSimilar to Henry Engineering s Talent Pod, but with three additional features an integrated intercom system, active mic audio on/off switching, and the ability to remotely control the micSolves the problem of providing talent with a mix of local and return (IFB) headphone audio, and provides duplex off-air communication with a producer or engineerSimple design allows for error-free use by non-technical usersProvides an easy way to link several units for use at broadcasts with multiple announcersWhen used with a MultiPhones II Master unit (available separately), duplex off-air communication (intercom) is possible, allowing the producer to talk to the talent via the talent s headphone audio1/3-rack width, rack-mountable via rack shelf (available separately)Supports mounting using separately available desk mount or wall/cabinet mounting bracketsSimple Controls Illuminated Mic On/Off button lets the announcer control his micCough button momentarily mutes mic audioMic can also be turned on/off via a remote push button, with a Tally LED to remotely indicate when the mic is onTalkback button lets the talent to talk to an off-site producer or engineer pressing the Talkback button mutes mic audio from the main (air) output and sends it to the Talkback outputIndividual volume controls for local and return audioPan switches allow independent positioning of local and return audio in the left, center, or right channelLoc button enables monitoring of the mic via the local headphone input if there is no source of local headphone audioFlexible Connectivity Balanced XLR female mic input with adjustable gain on rear panelBalanced XLR male mic/line outputSeparate 1/4" inputs for local and return audio1/4" headphones output1/4" transformer-balanced talkback outputDual RJ45 link ports distribute power and local/return audio to all units connected via Cat 5 cableSPST momentary closure turns mic on/off via 3.5mm mic remote jackExpandable for Multiple Announcers Use additional Sports Pods (available separately) so that each announcer can control their own mic, headphone volume, mix, and pan settingsMultiple Sports Pods can be quickly linked with Cat 5 cables, distributing power and local/return audio to all units and eliminating the need for multiple power sources and complicated wiringCompatible with Talent Pods, MiniPods, and Guest Pods (all available separately)Supports standalone use or integration with Henry Engineering s MultiPhones system or SixMix USB audio consolePowering Options Power Sports Pods with an external wall transformer; one transformer will power several units linked with Cat