Tech Update Henry Updates Sports Pod and Talent Pod II

Henry Engineering’s popular Sports Pod and Talent Pod II units are now available with an optional Retractable Desk Stand.

“This new design positions the unit for easy use and viewing, and can retract for storage or transport,” it said in its announcement. “The Desk Stand can be used with any Sports Pod or the new Talent Pod II from 2020 or later.”

The Talent Pod is an announcer’s mic and headphone controller for use by talent at a remote broadcast. It is suitable for use at sporting events and on-location broadcasts.

The new Talent Pod II includes two significant improvements to the original version. First, mic audio is now switched on/off using electronic switching. This eliminates any chance of pops or other switching noises, especially when used with condenser microphones; it also improves reliability.

Second, the Talent Pod II’s main microphone output is now at line level. This reduces the chance of hum or noise pickup when there is a long run of cable from the unit’s output to the audio console. The user can set the output to a mic-level output if this is preferred.

Info: www.henryeng.com.