Designed to integrate with other Henry Engineering products such as the Sports Pod, the Henry Engineering Sportscaster Audio Control Systemis an audio control system for coordinating a sporting event for radio or video broadcasting. It may only take up 1 RU of rackmount space, but the SportsCaster boasts a panoply of controls and connections for on-air talent and behind-the-scenes players alike. Use the SportsCaster to coordinate between announcers, color commentators, spotters, field reporters, camera operators, crowd microphones, and more.

For Sporting Events    Mixer & Router for Announcers & More    Route Crowd Noise, Field Reporters, Etc.    Switch Audio between On-Air & Intercom    Intercom & Cross-Comm Functions    For Use with Sports Pods    Comprehensive Talkback Routing    Comprehensive Headphone Controls    XLR, 3.5mm & RJ45 Connections    1 RU of Rackmount Space

On the front of the unit, you'll notice a section for Sports Pods, complete with level pots and mute switches. These controls allow the mixer to balance the voices of up to three on-air announcers or mute them, if they should go off on a dangerous tangent. The announcers route their Sports Pods (available separately) into this section so that the mixer can balance their signals.

The SportsCaster provides control sections for the field reporter and two auxiliary channels; the aux channels can be used for crowd-noise, PA system announcers, and other applicable audio sources. These can be switched between the full "program" mix (what everyone will hear on air) and a cue mix, for behind-the-scenes directives, if need be.

In the Talkback section, you'll notice three different switches: Pods, Field, and Cam. Pressing one of these buttons will route talkback audio to the announcers, field reporter, or camera operators respectively, effectively allowing the producer to address anyone individually with the push of a finger.

For the camera operators and field reporter, a three-knob mixing section is provided. This lets the producer control the level of the communications, program, and cue mixes fed to the headphones of those in the field.

The Producer gets another headphone-mixing section, with three level controls for the intercom, cue mix, and overall program. Below these knobs are three L-C-R pan switches, which let the producer pan different people to different parts of the audio spectrum. Thus, the producer can choose to put the overall program mix in the center, while the intercom only comes through the left headphone. To the right of this section are connections for the producer's headphones and talkback microphone. A talkback level knob rounds out the front-panel controls.

The SportsCaster offers a two-way intercom between the producer and announcers, and between the producer and the field reporter. A Cross-Comm feature allows three-way intercom between all three when it's necessary for the announcers to coordinate directly with the field reporter.

The rear of the unit offers eight XLR inputs and three XLR outputs, all of which correspond to the various players involved (announcer, field reporter, overall program, etc). Controls for mic and line-level are on hand, as are three 3.5mm Mic Remote inputs for the Sports Pod. Using a standard Cat 5 cable, you can also route audio from a Sports Pod directly into the SportsCaster, daisy-chaining the other two Sports Pods into the first one.

• Talent-mic audio mixing
• Talent-headphone audio distribution
• Talkback-/Intercom-Mic facility for producer
• Duplex intercom between Producer and Talent
• Producer headphone audio mixing
• Headphone mix for field reporter and camera operators
• Field-reporter headphone output
• Duplex intercom between producer and field reporter
• Party-line intercom between producer/talent/field reporter
• Camera-operator headphone output
• Talkback from producer to camera operators
• Inputs for crowd mic, PA announcer, etc.
• Cue bus to audition auxiliary sources
• Main Program output to air or streaming

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will that have 2.4 cellphone interference? Do you have a long wired connection cable choice between the motors and any of the transmitter hand units? How long can it be and where do I get it?

A: We are not aware of any interference that would be caused by cellphones with this unit. There is a longer 18" Motor to Motor cable available as well, B&H # TIWCT037PS45. https://bhpho.to/31AvKRj

Q: 2. Doe this item work with a Catapult Mini TX on the one side and a Catapult Mini RX on the end with this item in the middle?

A: It is our understanding that the Radial Engineering Catapult RX4 Cat 5Snake for Audio/AES Routing (Receiver) does a variety of configurations. This includes TX on one side and RX on the other.

Q: 3. This unit offers quarter inch balanced inputs. Is there a unit which offers XLR inputs? Output options are great. Input options are lacking.

A: There does not appear to be a unit similar to the Henry Engineering Patch Box II Analog Stereo Output Multiplier and Signal Converter with XLR inputs, however our selection of "press box" items features similar functionality with mostly XLR connectivity: https://bhpho.to/3DwDvLw

Q: 4. How could I use REC button on RED camera?

A: Yes, you would just need to purchase the Tilta Nucleus-M RED DSMC2 Run/Stop Cable, B&H # TIRS02RD. https://bhpho.to/2LqDeP5

Q: 5. Does this include the IR cable that runs to the projector and gets taped to the IR window on the projector?

A: The Projector Controller for Epson ships with: 1 PixiePlus Circuit Board 6 White Plastic Button Inserts and 7 Rubberized Button Pads IR Emitter IR Emitter Bud Holder 1 6VDC Regulated Power Supply 50 RS-232 Dongle Cable Assembly IR Emitter Cable Anchors 2 Bezels (ivory and white) Installation Guide PixiePlus ELPSP10 Supplement Mounting Screws Paper Clip (for IR-learning)Required and Optional parts and accessories (not included): 1 Leviton Decora wall plate (Required. Match to bezelcolor.) 1 Single-Gang Back Box (Optional. SP Controls recommendsusing a grounded back box) PixiePlus programming tool (PXE-PGM-TOOL) for reconfigurationof the PixiePlus RS-232 codes or schedule events(Optional)

Q: 6. Hello, do you currently sell the additional motors for this item?

A: At the time of this posting, February 1st 2018, we do not sell additional motors separately. However it is possible that we will have the motors listed individually once this product has been released and out for a while.

Q: 7. I have a Allen & Heath Zed 24 mixer. Where do I get the outputs to go into this patch box that are R&L on mixer?

A: Next to the Main Left and Right outputs on the Zed 24, there are secondary outputs that you can use to connect the Left & Right signals to the Henry Engineering Patch Box II.

Q: 8. If used with the Henry Sportscaster unit, what all channels of audio & comm are carried through the Cat 5 port?

A: The dual RJ45 link ports on the Henry Engineering Sports Pod Microphone/Headphone Controller and Intercom System distribute power as well as local and return audio to all units connected via Cat 5 cable.

Q: 9. Will this also control Panasonic projectors?

A: The Epson ELPSP10 PixiePlus Control System - BH #EPELPSP10 is not designed for compatibility with Panasonic or any other brand of projector.

Q: 10. Can you program any buttons to function as a record button?

A: As part of the Nucleus-M system, the Wireless Handgrip provides a run/stop function for select cameras. Check with manufacturer for compatible cameras.