The Commentator provides sportscasters with two unique functions. First it simulates a Panic Button by allowing the sportscaster to talk to his producer/statistician “off air” during a live broadcast through Channel B and then resumes the live feed through Channel A at the push of a switch. Channel B becomes the Cough Drop, although the producer will hear the cough.

Secondly, the live broadcast feed and the producer/statistician feed are summed into a single stereo ¼” headphone jack allowing the broadcaster to hear both signals at once. Independent volume controls for each input provide mixing capabilities. The sportscaster can be in constant communication with the support team at all times, conveniently and with no problems for the on-air broadcast. Also, phantom power from the FOH mixer powers both channels when a condenser microphone is being used, and there is no “pop” switching between channels. If the battery in the Commentator dies, the circuit automatically reverts to Channel A.

Features:

• Allows a broadcaster's microphone to be switched between output A (broadcast)or output B (statistician/producter)
• Two 1/4" T/R/S inputs for input A (live broadcast) and input B (statistician/producter)
• Inputs are summed into a single headphone jack allowing the broadcaster to hear both signals
• Mixed controls for each input allow complete control over input levels
• Status indicator light
• Includes AC power supply