RPS Standardises On Clear-Com Intercom Systems

Clear-Com has announced that Ross Production Services (RPS), a provider of mobile production solutions for live events and broadcasts, has standardised on Clear-Com intercom technology across its fleet of mobile units, flypacks and production control rooms.

RPS delivers production services for a wide range of applications, including sports broadcasts, entertainment concerts, rodeos, esports, political debates and corporate events. To support these varied workflows, the company has deployed a fully integrated Clear-Com ecosystem connecting headquarters facilities, production vehicles and remote users.

"Every show has Clear-Com involved, from party lines to point-to-point communication and IFB connectivity," said Lance Bracale, Director of Broadcast Engineering at Ross Production Services. "Any time you step into an RPS mobile unit or control room, you will be using a Clear-Com panel."

The RPS infrastructure includes Eclipse® Omega and Delta digital matrix frames, IrisX™ user panels, Agent-IC® mobile app, LQ® Series IP interfaces and FreeSpeak® wireless intercom systems. These systems are integrated with Ross Ultrix routing environments and configured to support both on-site and remote production operations.

Bracale said Clear-Com's ability to support hybrid workflows and adapt to different production environments was a key reason behind the company's decision to standardise on the platform.

"One of the biggest things is deploying two-wire comms in the field over network using the LQ interfaces, while also being able to add four-wire connectivity when needed," said Bracale. "Agent-IC has also been incredibly valuable for at-home users and as a fail-safe option for remote connectivity."

The company's engineering and audio teams have also benefited from the flexibility of Clear-Com’s EHX configuration software, which allows teams to manage complex intercom workflows more efficiently.

"The ease of the EHX software has made it simple for engineers and A1s to program and control intercom workflows," Bracale added. "The 'Go LIVE' functionality makes changes instantaneously without needing to push a full configuration, and Supervisor Mode gives engineers visibility into what users are hearing and selecting in real time."

RPS has continued to expand its use of Clear-Com wireless technology, moving from standalone FreeSpeak deployments to IP-based wireless systems using E-IPA cards and FreeSpeak Icon™ beltpacks.

The company has also adopted remote panel connectivity and Agent-IC clients to support distributed production teams, enabling remote contributors to connect directly into production environments and operate as if they were working on location.

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