CrewCom Overview
CrewCom is a versatile yet straightforward communications solution built on an intelligent wireless and wired
network-based distributed system architecture. Innovative technologies have been specifically developed to facilitate
intercom system growth and effortless adaptation, along with unparalleled digital wireless reliability for consistent
operation, even in the most demanding production environments.
Decentralized Network Architecture
The CrewCom system utilizes a proprietary network backbone, known as CrewNet™, to coordinate and transport all
system timing, audio, signaling, and controls. This efficient, decentralized resource network delivers increased
flexibility over that of traditional technologies, using a distributed network-to-device intelligence within a modular
building block structure. System components can easily be placed where they are needed or scaled to facilitate
system growth, reconfiguration, and effortless adaptation to changing environments. For increased infrastructure
flexibility, the CrewNet network is capable of operating over standard Cat 5e (or greater) and/or Single Mode Fiber
(SMF) connections.
Flexible RF Platform
CrewCom’s RF platform is vast and flexible to meet the needs of virtually any wireless communication challenge
facing production and entertainment professionals worldwide. Each CrewCom wireless product is available in the
2.4GHz and 900MHz (North America, Australia, and New Zealand only) ISM bands and any combination of these
frequency ranges may be simultaneously used on the same CrewCom system. CrewCom makes it easy to operate in
challenging RF environments by combining support for multiple simultaneous frequency bands, while also allowing
for simple system setup without the need for an RF engineer.
In addition, a more robust RF link enhances RF range and reliability through a newly developed dual carrier double-
send transmission scheme that minimizes the adverse effects of inter-symbol interference. This innovation allows
increased useful RF range and improved performance, especially in large, reflective environments.
Intuitive User Experience
CrewCom’s family of products is designed around a system architecture that offers a high density of users with a
more manageable infrastructure and lower cost per user than typically found in large-scale wireless installations. The
CrewCom system not only consists of a range of wired and wireless hardware products but also incorporates an
intuitive software application, known as CrewWare, working together with the system hardware to enhance the
experience of system administrators, designers, integrators, and users. Each device’s user interface allows a quick
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