Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Clear-Com Partnership Enhances Communication for World-Class Productions

	"Clear-Com is essential to our live operations, from new works to full-scale pre-Broadway musicals," says Elms.

For decades, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has relied on Clear-Com for high-performance communications that ensure precision and coordination during every production. The theatre recently upgraded to Clear-Com's award-winning Arcadia central station, FreeSpeak II digital wireless intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network partyline system. Located in downtown Berkeley, California, the theatre's two spaces -- the 599-seat Roda Theatre and the 399-seat Peet's Theatre are now equipped with Clear-Com's digital communications technology.

The new system, overseen by sound and video supervisor Lane Elms and senior sound engineer Angela Don, brings together an Arcadia base station, FreeSpeak belt packs, FreeSpeak antenna distribution units, and FreeSpeak antennas, as well as multiple HelixNet stations, HelixNet remote stations, HelixNet belt packs, and powerlines. Arcadia serves as the central hub for the theatre, integrating FreeSpeak II and HelixNet channels into one system. This unity is crucial for managing productions that span both theatres, enabling real-time communication between crew members across Berkeley Repertory Theatre's stages.

"Clear-Com's reliability and top-tier performance have supported our productions for decades," says Elms. "Clear-Com is essential to our live operations, from new works to full-scale pre-Broadway musicals. Our recent upgrade to a digital system has enhanced this even more, allowing us to seamlessly interface with our backstage page, lobby paging system, and archival recording systems. Beyond Clear-Com's technology, we're fortunate to have such a good relationship with their team. From the beginning, Clear-Com has checked in regularly -- a practice that regional sales manager Jay Wallace continues today. It's reassuring to know Clear-Com is just a phone call away, and we're proud to consider them part of our Berkeley Repertory Theatre family."

Wallace, who has worked closely with the theatre for years, underscored Clear-Com's relationship with the team, "Berkeley Repertory Theatre's dedication to creating one-of-a-kind high-quality theatre has been so exciting to watch and support. We're honored to provide their work with a reliable system that meets their needs."

"Clear-Com's Arcadia system unifies the FreeSpeak II and HelixNet systems, allowing shared channels and expanding the team's ability to coordinate complex productions across both stages. This integrated approach allows for greater flexibility, from monitoring multiple channels to creating customized workflows that enhance efficiency," the company says.

"Clear-Com's solutions are more than just equipment -- they're an integral part of our theatre," says Don, senior sound engineer at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. "It's great to know we have such dedicated support, from technology that meets our evolving needs to a team that's always there for us."