Ring-Down Circuits in Broadcast Television
A ring-down is a dedicated telephone circuit between two locations. There are no phone numbers and nothing to dial. Pick up either handset and the telephone at the other end rings. For college football...
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Lip Sync Alignment Tool
Audio early or late? A lot of the time, checking lip sync means standing in front of a camera and counting while someone in the truck tries to decide which way it is off....
Shure SE215 Pro Review
We can deliver a clean, properly mixed IFB signal from the truck all the way to the jack on the beltpack. But if talent cannot hear it over a loud crowd, the system has...
An A2’s Guide to Labeling Everything
Labeling is not administrative work added after setup. It is part of the signal path. A useful label can identify a fiber strand, trace a problem, restore a connection, and strike the show without...
How to use Fiber-Optic Tools
Fiber tools are useful only when you understand what each one proves. A red light at the far end does not automatically mean the fiber is clean, within the optical loss budget, or ready...
How to Troubleshoot with a Whirlwind Qbox
A Whirlwind Qbox can listen to a signal, send a signal, indicate the presence of DC, and help an A2 move through a problem one connection at a time. Its real value is not...
The Broadcast A2 Tool Kit: What to Carry and Why
The right A2 tool kit is not the biggest one. It is the bag that has the next tool you need: something to follow signal, prove a cable, make a quick repair, or keep...
Tangle-Free Work Gloves
Tangle-Free Work Gloves™ are purpose-built for technicians who regularly handle audio, video, data, and power cables. Their textured grip surfaces improve cable control, while integrated visual guides support proper over-under coiling technique.
Timecard Calculator
Calculate regular hours, daily overtime, and double time across a customizable work period. Enter times in familiar formats such as 9AM, 9:30PM, or 21:30.