Henry Engineering TALENT-POD-II Mic & Headphone Control

Performing remote broadcasts, particularly in sports with multiple announcers, can be a complex endeavor. One of the challenges is providing individual headphones for each announcer while incorporating Return (IFB or "back-haul") into the local headphone feed. Additionally, accommodating different mixing preferences, such as specific channel preferences or adjusting IFB volume, adds to the complexity. Managing this equipment setup and wiring can become overwhelming.

Fortunately, the solution lies in the Talent Pod II. It offers a straightforward and foolproof approach to remote broadcasts. With Talent Pod II, each announcer has control over their own microphone and headphones. Whether you need to mix local and return audio into the headphones, create custom mixes for each announcer, or provide off-air cues exclusively to specific individuals, Talent Pod II simplifies the process. No need for distribution amplifiers (DAs) or intricate wiring configurations—Talent Pod II handles it all with ease.

Henry Engineering Specifications:

• Mic Input: Any Lo-Z balanced microphone, female XLR
• Mic Output: Line or Mic level, Lo-Z, balanced, male XLR
• Mic Pre gain: 30-50 dB, adjustable via rear panel Gain trim
• Local, Return Inputs: -10 dBu to +4 dBu, 20K bal or 10K unbal, ¼” TRS jack
• Link I/O: Links multiple units with cat5 cable, distributes Power, Local, Return audio to all units
• MODE switch: MODE switch Selects split-mono or stereo headphone audio
• LOC switch: LOC switch Selects Local input or Mic preamp as Local source
• Headphone Output: >24 ohms,  ” and 3.5 mm jacks provided
• Power: 12 VAC, 50 ma per unit, provided by wall transformer or MultiPhones Master unit or SixMix USB audio console, PowerPod, or MultiPhones Master
• Physical Size: 5.75” w X 5.50” d X 1.60” h, 3 lbs, steel enclosure