Performing Arts Center with Eclipse, FreeSpeak, and Mentrix

A large theater production requires communication across many different spaces and roles, from audio and lighting positions to backstage areas, dressing rooms, production offices, and front-of-house staff. These users may need wired, wireless, panel-based, or virtual intercom depending on where and how they work. An Eclipse Delta matrix provides the central communications backbone for this system, bringing these different workflows together while providing the flexibility to use the right endpoint for each position.

How it Works

The Eclipse Delta serves as the main matrix, with E-IPA and E-DANTE64 cards providing IP and Dante connectivity. FreeSpeak II IPT transceivers on the AES67 network support a combination of FreeSpeak II 1.9 GHz and FreeSpeak Icon beltpacks for wireless users. Mentrix panels provide dedicated intercom positions for audio, lighting, production offices, and dressing rooms, while Agent-IC gives lobby and front-of-house staff access from mobile devices and Station-IC supports additional production offices. Avalon connects HelixNet 4-key beltpacks used by spot operators and HelixNet wall stations in dressing rooms back to Eclipse through I.V. Direct. An LQ interface accommodates visiting third-party 2-wire and 4-wire systems, while Dante connects program audio from the mixing console and routes announce feeds to lobby and backstage speakers.

Featured Products used in this Application:

• Mentrix Flex Panel*
• Avalon IP Station
• Eclipse HX Delta 
• FreeSpeak II 1.9 GHz Beltpack
• FreeSpeak Icon Beltpack
• LQ Series

*COMING SOON