kalmatthew Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Can somebody tell me wether or not it is possible to modify a CANS unit to add a push to talk switch in as well as the normal push and hold. I was planning to just wire it in paralel but thought I would check first. Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 The Guy I normally hire most of my cans from has modded all his so that they are all just PTT simply by replacing the switches with un-latching ones. This does work amazingly well, (particularly when it is not a 100% professional crew production,) in cutting down random noise and chatter. He also replaced some of the loop out XLRs' with jacks wired across the PTT switch on some belt-packs, so that sections where you can't hold the pack, and you need to talk eg sound, vision etc can use a standard yamaha keyboard footswitch. This does work verry well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 He also replaced some of the loop out XLRs' with jacks wired across the PTT switch on some belt-packs, so that sections where you can't hold the pack, and you need to talk eg sound, vision etc can use a standard yamaha keyboard footswitch. Now there's a damn fine idea. I don't see why wiring the switches in parallel wouldn't work, so long as some bozo doesn't leave the push to hold switch on :P Regards, Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalmatthew Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 It is just for me so that as I find it more convinent, I like the idea of the foot switch hmmmm, will give that some thought THanks Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robloxley Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 And if you ever come across the Stonewood (nee Metro) Audio cans boxes, they come as standard with a two-way PTT or ON switch - pity they have a habit of snapping off when you drop the box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 ... pity they have a habit of snapping off when you drop the box!Along with the volume knob :P Some latching talk switches have a small metal link that you can remove to make them non-latching. PS. James, like the footswitch idea! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 James, like the footswitch idea! I'l pass all your compliments back to Graham next time I see him then . :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 If the beltback is a Canford TecPro unit, it will be quite hard to add a second button, as the existing talk button uses all 6 connections of a double-pole, double-throw switch. I think the older strand units also worked in a similar way. Its much easier to remove the mechanical catch from the switch, which will transform from a latching switch into a momentary. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 I have come across belt packs with a toggle switch - centre = off, one way latched, the other was sprung to give you your PTT function. unfortunately it was a long time ago, and I can't remember who made them, but I like this idea better than two parallel switches, as if you are fumbling around in gloomy conditions, you can do it by touch, not sight - one switch, both jobs. I will see if I can find out who made them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Were they the white Metro units? Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 I think they were white or off white in colour, but I still can't remember who made them.... a sign of old age I think. or maybe too much sun. hasn't the weather been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Yep very very nice down on the sunnie south coast! What a week to have off work! Woo! Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robloxley Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 I think they were white or off white in colour, but I still can't remember who made them.... a sign of old age I thinkOriginally made for Metro Audio, now sold directly by Stonewood Audio, who are the people who made them all along - afair. As an aside, was interested to see you can still get the digital routing matrix thingy once also sold by Metro - the ACCENT 8x8, by HACOUSTO Manufacturing BV of the Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielArkley Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I have come across belt packs with a toggle switch - centre = off, one way latched, the other was sprung to give you your PTT function. unfortunately it was a long time ago, and I can't remember who made them, but I like this idea better than two parallel switches, as if you are fumbling around in gloomy conditions, you can do it by touch, not sight - one switch, both jobs. I will see if I can find out who made them...We have those at school (well ones that do the same thing anyway - might not be the same ones :blink:). Unfortunatley, we just broke up for the six weeks, so I wont know who made them since then. However, Stonewood seems to stick in my mind ? Edit: Darn, should have read the post above mine. Sorry ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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