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Posted by Larry J. on 03/06/06 18:24
Waiving the right to remain silent, gojlt2@gmail.com said:
> A church uses the Videonics MXPro video switcher. Three Sony
> cameras are connected to the MXPro via S-video cable. One camera
> is located next to the MXPro. The other two cameras are several
> feet away, maybe about 50 feet or more. Inexpensive Radio Shack
> two-way radios with headsets are used for communication between
> the camera operators and the director.
>
> Sometimes a camera operator cannot remember which camera is
> "live". Is there any way to connect LED's to the MXPro via a
> dedicated cable so the remote cameras can have a visual
> indication of the camera that is "live"? I can wire 3 LED's at
> each camera position to correspond with each camera position so
> each remote camera can see instantly which camera is "live", but
> I need an output from the MXPro, either a dry relay contact, or
> a switched 5v/12v DC output at 100ma. I don't see either of
> these options on the MXPro.
>
> Would someone recommend a method to accomplish this task?
Richard gave you some good info. I'll just add something...
I've directed many shows using other's equipment. Most of the time,
these systems have tallies, but when they don't, I use a running
commentary telling the camera operators who's "hot."
That's a director's job...
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Larry Jandro
Video Engineering & Equipment Rentals
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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