Clear-Com, an HME company, is a trusted global provider of professional real-time communication solutions and services since 1968. We innovate market-proven technologies that connect teams together through wired and wireless systems. Clear-Com products facilitate the seamless coordination of any activity all while maintaining a level of reliability, security and simplicity.
Clear-Com was the first to market portable wired and wireless intercom systems for live performances. Since then, our history of technological advancements and innovations has delivered significant improvements in the way people collaborate in any professional setting where real-time communication is required. For the markets we serve – broadcast, live performance, live events, sports, military, aerospace, and government – our communication products have consistently met the communication requirements of varying size and complexity.
Our reputation in the industry is not just based on our product achievements, but around our consistent level of customer engagement, dedication to delivering the right solutions for specialized application, and the expertise to make it work.
Clear-Com takes a consultative approach to help customers get the most value out of their communication investment. Our developers and engineers design applicable products because they come from the industry we serve. they know that when the curtain rises and the on-air tally lights, the intercom cannot fail. Our market-savvy and product-knowledgeable sales and field engineers partner with our distributors, integrators and customers to design the optimal infrastructure, whether it’s for a ‘one night stand’ or a ten-year capital project.
FreeSpeak II 1.9GHz wireless intercom
The flagship wireless evolved even better!
FreeSpeak II® is a high-performance wireless solution operating in the 1.9 GHz frequency bands designed for extensive communication in large-scale operations.
FreeSpeak II BP19 Beltpack
The FSII-BP19 is a rugged, water-resistant beltpack that operates in the ISM license- free 1.9 GHz frequency range. Featuring the “Clear-Com Sound”, the FSII-BP19 has high audio bandwidth for superior intelligibility and listening comfort.
• Supports up to 200 beltpacks on a single system (see Capacity Chart for details)
• Encoder Volume Swap between A&C and B&D
• “Listen Again” message replay
• Simple 2-channel partyline operation to 5-channel intercom on the same beltpack
• Typical range 300ft (90m), outdoor range 800ft (240m)
• Robust radio link works in high multipath or reflective environments
• FSII 1.9 beltpacks with firmware version 5.3.32.0 upwards support Bluetooth® headsets
• IP53 rating for wet and dusty conditions
• 18+ hour battery life or USB port for continuous operation
FreeSpeak II 1.9GHz IP Transceiver
The FreeSpeak FSII-TCVR-IP-19 is an active high-capacity IP antenna transceiver designed to support the RF coverage and capacity of FreeSpeakII and Icon 1.9GHz wireless beltpacks.
The Transceivers utilize a custom Clear-Com ceramic filter to suppress out-of-band RF noise, ensuring robust performance for a high density of up to 10 beltpacks per unit. The system follows standard PTP clocking principles, allowing for simple setups to multi-level PTP Leader redundancy.
• High-Capacity Transceiver, (10) FreeSpeak Beltpacks per Transceiver
• support seamless roaming
• 1.9GHz DECT Wireless
• Omnidirectional Coverage
• Networked Infrastructure
• Remote Power – PoE and also support Fiber Connectivity - SFP
• Ruggedized Design - IP53
FSIC-BP19 Beltpack – meet the new standard!
The beltpack has an ergonomic design with nine programmable keys, large color screen, dedicated A & B encoders, individual level controls for C & D, a dedicated master volume control, and a built-in mic and speaker station mode. The beltpack can
be deployed on the same wireless network as the existing FreeSpeak II 1.9 GHz beltpack giving users two devices to utilize.
• 1.9 GHz radio (Compatible with FSII)
• High Resolution Color Display
• 9 Programable keys on beltpack
• Beltpack supports Bluetooth 5.3
• 4 Individual level controls on Beltpack
• 18 Hr. Battery Life
• Dark Mode for Theater
• Mic and Speaker PTT operation
HelixNet Wired Intercom
The HelixNet® Digital Network Partyline Intercom System delivers intuitive and familiar workflows of Clear-Com’s analog partyline in a networked intercom system. Built on 50+ years of Clear-Com’s heritage and experience with the elegantly simple analog partyline systems, HelixNet is a next generation partyline intercom system for users requiring fast setups, effortless management, scalability, deployment quality and adaptability to traditional and modern cabling infrastructure without interference from channel crosstalk, noise or buzzes.
Powered by Clear-Com’s advanced I.V.Core® technology, developed to provide efficient and easy-to-use partyline mixing on Ethernet networks. Invisible to the user, I.V.Core continuously analyzes voice activity, talk and listen levels through the system routing relevant audio packages to user stations and interfaces for optimal bandwidth utilization and listening experience. Mixing and processing power is dynamically added to the system with each user station and interface in real-time, allowing the system to expand without the need of additional cards, routing or configuration – just like analog partyline.
Familiar Partyline Channels
Built around familiar and innovative partyline channels, where all channel users can hear all talkers, HelixNet provides an easy transition for intercom users, allowing them to focus on their primary task with minimal assistance or training. Users can select or be assigned any of the system’s 12 or 24 channels with independently mixed Program Audio without change in system configuration, wiring, crosstalk or noises. Ease of deploying channels on HelixNet allows for efficient communication.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Concurrently capable of supporting user station connections over traditional XLR audio cabling and Ethernet networks allows for the most suitable connectivity for the application at hand. Robust Powerlines allow user station network and power connections from a main station using rugged diagnostics. Ethernet and fiber provide the ability to utilize structured cabling as well as standard or converged networks, automatically adaptive to a wide range of network quality. Flexible power options over Powerline, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and local AC or DC power. HelixNet is unique in its infrastructural flexibility.
Effortless Administration
HelixNet user stations are automatically discovered, firmware matched and added to the system without configuration. Designed for fast operation, easy of use and flexible deployment, HelixNet allows configuration locally using intuitive front panel menus on the user stations, or centrally from the system’s Core Configuration Manager (CCM), an intuitive administration interface accessible on web browsers.
Flexible Interfacing
A wide variety of interfaces can be modularly added to HelixNet main stations to create the most common interfacing requirements, such as 2-wire and 4-wire line level. Seamless integration with LQ Series IP interfaces further expands interfacing density and enables the ability to add Station-IC or Agent-IC Virtual Intercom Clients for Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS, VoIP SIP telephone interfacing, two-way radio interfacing, GPIO and IP connections to E-IPA and/or IPA32 card-equipped Eclipse HX matrix systems.
Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Intercom System
LQ Series Interface
LQ Series are Audio-over-IP interfaces for moving and distributing audio and communications signals to/from one or more communication points depending on your configuration. You can network geographically-dispersed audio and communications devices of any brand or technology type over secure LAN, WAN or even the Public Internet. You can also use LQ Series to scale your existing traditional intercom for system expansion and greatly enhance communication with IP capabilities with SIP telephony and mobile apps.
Simplifies Cable Runs
Laying down new cables for every new communication setup could be daunting. With LQ, all connections are virtual—over the Internet or IP network—enabling users to only be concerned with the end-point positions. It is truly as easy as plug-and-play.
Scale With Ease
Expand your intercom footprint by deploying LQ interfaces at your desired intercom access points. Industry-standard analog partyline systems can be extended by simply adding beltpacks at the remote location without another system. HelixNet digital partyline systems channel count can increase by another six-fold. Moreover, all traditional Clear-Com intercom system can now integrate with SIP and mobile app communications seamlessly.
Reliable Connections Virtual Anywhere
Deploy with the peace of mind that your IT/IP infrastructure will remain unaffected by the LQ network due to efficient use of IT bandwidth. LQ works over a wide range of networks with different quality of service (QoS) parameters and signal distribution speed remains high throughout the network.
Platform & Connectivity
Link with virtually any type and brand of intercom or audio device on 2-wire, 4-wire, GPIO and IP platforms. What was once technically impossible or cost prohibitive to connectis now easily achieved over secure IP networks
StationIC for Windows & Mac
Station-IC is a virtual desktop client that provides a scalable intercom user station on WindowsOS and MacOS computers. Connecting to Eclipse HX IP-capable matrices or LQ Series IP Interfaces, Station-IC provides access to the system’s resources which can include one-to-one, one-to-many, partyline, ISO and IFB communication in addition to call signals and logic controls. Individual keyset listening levels help users focus on specific channels while monitoring others. All of this functionality can be tailored to each user to create an efficient intercom user station.
Efficient Operation for Multitasking
Station-IC’s ergonomic, easy-to-use interface is designed for familiarity and consistency with other user stations. Station-IC’s large Talk and Listen buttons with individual level control allow operation with mouse and touchscreens. The window can be scaled to fit the screen and shows input and output audio meters. Station-IC’s always-on-top compact mode keeps favorite intercom keys in the smallest window, while working on other applications. Favorite keys can be designated by the user, without administrator involvement, ensuring notifications of incoming calls and Eclipse reply / LQ call keys are always visible.
Event and Subscription License Options
Station-IC is licensed per computer using either Event or Subscription licenses. Event licenses enable effortless licensing for one week or one month duration from the time of first connection and are ideal for short-term surge capacity and rental applications while Subscription licenses are for ongoing requirements at the lowest daily cost. Subscription license expiration is clearly displayed to users in the last month of the subscription. Licenses can load multiple subscription extensions on a single computer for extended duration. License Tickets allow license owners to retrieve and transfer subscription licenses.
Robust Technological Foundation
Station-IC uses mission specific audio codecs designed to operate over LAN, WAN and Internet network connections of various quality. Clear-Com’s legendary IP connectivity, drastically minimizes efforts required for network management and routing. Station-IC connects to the host Eclipse HX matrix via the E-IPA/IVC-32 card or to any LQ series Interface device with available capacity.
Integrates into any Intercom System
Station-IC fully integrates into Eclipse systems with available IP port capacity while LQ offers Channel based routing with a wide variety of LQ interfaces allowing Station-IC to connect to Clear-Com’s Encore Partyline systems, TW Partyline, HelixNet, Two-Way radios, SIP telephone lines and to any other intercom system via four-wire.
Encore Analog Intercom System
Clear-Com Encore provides you with fast, simple and instant access to the person or persons you need to speak to the most on any given intercom channel. Unlike other communication options, this full-duplex platform allows people (on their independent user devices) on the same channel to carry out bi-directional, conversational-style communication, without being concerned with quality of the connection or sound. The system can scale over standard mic cable or over IP interfaces.
Intuitive plug-and-play design
Easy to install and connect over standard, two-conductor shielded mic cable. Clear-Com Encore systems have front-panel key controls or ergonomically-designed beltpacks for intuitive operations – even by the novice user.
Full-duplex, hands-free communication
With full-duplex communication, there is no delay or waiting for any user to release the communication line. Clear-Com Encore users can converse with any person on any given intercom channel(s). Encore operators have a full range of device options to remain hands-free from the intercom while on the job.
Superior Audio Clarity
Consistent audio level that does not fluctuate as users on different devices leave and join the system. Wide dynamic range and audio contouring enable the crystal clear audio known as the “Clear-Com Sound”. The beltpacks feature microphone preamp with a dynamic range of 130 db enables intelligible voice communication for every volume level.
Expandable and Extendable System
Start with a small system and easily grow it to your desired system size for your group. Effortlessly tie additional Encore systems or third-party partyline systems together. Connect to an existing Encore system over IP via LQ Series IP Interfaces for additional Encore beltpacks or user stations, as well as Clear-Com Agent-IC mobile apps and third-party VoIP telephony.
Arcadia Central Station
Arcadia Central Station is a next generation scalable IP platform that integrates wired and wireless partyline systems, including the full range of FreeSpeak™ products. With a mixture of 2-wire and 4-wire audio ports, the 1RU device serves as the centerpiece of a system that includes Clear-Com endpoints along with third-party Dante and AES67 AoIP devices.
Wired and Wireless Integration
Integration of both wired and wireless intercom systems. The 1RU device provides Helixnet IVC digital partyline, and analog 2-wire, 4-wire and GPIO connections allowing both analog and digital intercom capability including the full range of FreeSpeak™ products (E1/IP TCVRs; 1.9, 2.4 and 5 GHz beltpacks).
IP Interoperatability
With a multitude of third-party devices running on IP, the Central Station provides tremendous flexibility by allowing communication routes to Dante devices via 64 licensable ports.
Point-to-Point Communication
In additional to partyline when you are in even more sophisticated production Arcadia provides you with point-to-point or point-to-group comms by the provision of the powerful V-series Iris panels and FSII-BP.
Flexible and Future-Proof
The Central Station allows the user to increase the number of ports to 200 – with port licenses available in increments of 16. New future functionality will also be available through the licensing system.
Easy Setup and Monitoring
The system is configured through a redesigned Core Configuration Manager (CCM™) enabling rapid setup, configuration and monitoring. The intuitive user interface has a consistent design for a quick and simple means of configuring the Central Station with role-based beltpacks, including save and restore, text messaging, individual beltpack and group call signal and remote mic kill.
Eclipse® HX is a highly scalable, extensible and programmable advanced digital matrix intercom platform for enabling non-blocking, bi-directional communication for small to large collaborative work teams. The system enables up to thousands of direct (point-to-point) and one-to-many (group and partyline or conference) audio and data signal distributions/connections. All systems can intelligently trunk over IP (Dante, AES67 and native), redundant Fiber, MADI and audio CAT5 without compromising audio quality or performance. Eclipse HX can also seamlessly integrate with IP communications, interoperability and SIP telephony interfaces, digital wireless solutions, and many other devices—providing a comprehensive communication solution that is virtually accessible everywhere over secure and reliable connections.
Scalable To Suit Any Size Job
Connect as many of your users on the networked 64-matrix system over multiple media types. The expansive network is achieved with four high-density and high-performance system frames and supported by user devices consisting of any combination of hard-wired key panels, mobile apps, soft-panels, two-way radios, POTS, IP telephony, wired or wireless beltpacks—connected over either 4-wire, trunked IP (Dante, AES67 and native), E1/T1, Fiber, CAT5, and/or MADI.
Most Integrated User Device Options
Choose from the widest selection of user devices that most suits your communication needs. Eclipse HX seamlessly integrates the most sophisticated and robust FreeSpeak II transceiver modules and wireless beltpacks in either 1.9 or 2.4GHz or mixed frequency bands in the same matrix system. For users with their own smart devices, they can easily download the Agent-IC mobile app and immediate connect to the host Eclipse HX system once authenticated by the System Administrator. Digital two-way radio platforms and SIP telephony may also integrate with the Eclipse HX network via the LQ Series IP Interfaces. Device options are almost endless as the system can easily interface with any 2-wire, 4-wire, IP and wireless communication device.
Extend With Ease
Expand your Eclipse HX system to connect with any third-party audio, intercom and video sources. Through a host of robust system interfaces and the Host Control Interface (HCI) layer, Eclipse HX opens itself to communicate with any system in order to act as one integrated communications solution.
Meet Iris
Improve your intercom system with the latest IP audio technology and keep your production organized with V-Series Iris. These multi-color, 10-character OLED display user panels deliver high quality uncompressed AES67 audio, allows users to create color-based user groups, and can deploy up to 64 panels in an AES67-based network.
Agent IC for Android/IOS
When your core intercom user group needs to include remote users away from the main facility, providing additional communication access could be a challenge and cost-prohibitive.
Agent-IC mobile applications provides you with a cost-effective and fast-to-deploy solution that complements traditional intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX digital matrix, Encore analog partyline and HelixNet digital partyline intercom systems. Agent-IC apps operate on smart devices over 3G, 4G, LTE and WiFi networks.
Remote Intercom Access
Allow contributing team members to connect remotely and effortlessly to core intercom users.
Secure and Seamless Connections
Connect securely and confidently to multiple IP networks over 3G, 4G and WiFi with NSA (National Security Administration) approval.
Fast and Easy Deployment
Download app from the Apple iTune Store (for iOS devices) or Google Playstore (for Android devices) and be connected to the host Eclipse HX system or LQ Core Configuration Manager. Access is granted by the System Administrator.
