SAN DIEGO — HME was selected as the exclusive provider of wireless intercom and onsite paging solutions for the presidential debates, which started on Sept. 26 at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. and finish Oct. 15 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. — including the vice-presidential debate.
Using a combination of HME’s wireless intercom and onsite paging system allows the debate organizers to coordinate behind-the-scenes activities.
“HME is very excited to be involved in such an historic event. It is nice to be a part of something that is so important to all of us. We were very pleased that our pager products are also being included in the event,” stated Mike Hughes, Professional Audio Division VP & general manager.
The production staff coordinate behind-the-scenes activities using HME’s DX200 professional digital audio systems. This wireless communication system enables staff to be completely mobile, secure and interference free. The system provides multiple channels to communicate between campaign and event staff. They will be using three DX200 systems and about 24 belt-pacs for stage management coordination. One intercom is configured for the management crew of the Democratic Party, another intercom is configured for the management staff of the Republican Party, and the last intercom allows the producer to talk to either stage management group without the other group hearing the conversation.
“The DX200’s were used four years ago at the 2004 debates and producer, Martin Slutsky, wanted the same system again due to the crystal clear secure communications and flawless performance,”said Larry Estrin, owner of Best Audio and director of Audio and Production Communications for the debates. Larry Estrin has been outfitting the debates since 1988 and is working with On Stage Audio as the equipment vendor.
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