J Pearce Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Not these days hippy, but the kids at the school I work at would probably bodge it together using phones if given the task. A wifi network and a chat client plus hands free kits could probably get you quite far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Probably but on a different space time continuum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktaylor Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I believe it's cheaper to have a plain psu and extra comms pack rather than a full master station, and potentially a lot simpler in a portable style setup.This is basically the set I hire out. A lot cheaper than having a base set and all kit for three way set fits in a large B and Q metal case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owain Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 what about making up some comclone intercoms http://www.rcrowley.com/ComClone/default.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin@Wicked Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 You can get a Altair Comms System for £1435+vat consisting on a power supply, 4 beltpacks & 4 single muff headsets (all you need then is XLR cables). Altair Sales Page - WTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 You can get a Altair Comms System for £1435+vat consisting on a power supply, 4 beltpacks & 4 single muff headsets (all you need then is XLR cables). That's expensive. The headsets shown on that page at £157 each can be bought from Canford for £110 or if you go for the ASL ones they come in at under £50. You can get Tecpro power supplies for £165 instead of £255 for the Altair. You could put together a new ASL system for around £1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Someone from the Guild of TV cameramen has just put up exactly what you want on ebayhere Power supply and packs and headsets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin@Wicked Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 That's expensive. The headsets shown on that page at £157 each can be bought from Canford for £110 or if you go for the ASL ones they come in at under £50. You can get Tecpro power supplies for £165 instead of £255 for the Altair. You could put together a new ASL system for around £1,000. Thanks Brian for spotting a massive error in my price spreadsheet. List price for Tecpro Power Supply is £195 against Altair £255, however the altair beltpacks are £138ea (Tecpro £175ea) & headsets priced at £110 (£157 for XLR4mini) (will change the website)However if you wanted a Tecpro Master Station is would be £850 compared to Altair £566. 4 way system would be £1247 list price for Altair or £1335 for Tecpro. In addition, Altair equipment has a 2yr warranty (except batteries) where as I believe Canford is 12 months which is always worth a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 In addition, Altair equipment has a 2yr warranty (except batteries) where as I believe Canford is 12 months which is always worth a consideration.What does the warranty cover, though? In my experience, the most likely victim of damage is the headsets being dropped or stood on, which renders them almost useless. Would you replace one in that condition under warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjadingle Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Bit of googling found this 4 headset tecpro system £885 all in?? I think 10% consultancy fee is in order! :** laughs out loud **: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Don't forget to factor in the cost of mic cables to connect all the bits. The system linked in the post above mine doesn't include them.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordontech Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Someones just posted in the commercial forum selling a set of comms. Might be worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul TC Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The following webpage Link has details of a self build system, that is one step up from the two tin cans and string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCC1996 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 The following webpage Link has details of a self build system, that is one step up from the two tin cans and string. That looks great, but I really don't have the knowledge or skill to build something like that!! I would't even know where to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 That looks great, but I really don't have the knowledge or skill to build something like that!! I would't even know where to start! Yes, but you're at a school, and someone will. Make use of the resources schools have, which, frankly, are far better equipped and have the skills available of all but the largest of the professional operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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