Clear-Com’s Eclipse HX And Agent-IC Technology Illuminate Coverage Of Solar Eclipse

Clear-Com played a pivotal role in the seamless coverage of the recent solar eclipse on April 8. Leveraging its Eclipse HX Digital Matrix intercom system and Agent-IC mobile app software, Clear-Com provided NBC’s KXAS and Telemundo KXTX Dallas with the tools necessary to deliver captivating live broadcasts from Reunion Tower in Dallas.

The solar eclipse carried significant scientific and cultural importance. Astronomically, it provided researchers with a rare opportunity to study the sun’s corona and its effects on Earth’s atmosphere. Clear-Com said its communication solutions “facilitated real-time coordination and communication among broadcasters, ensuring the smooth transmission of live broadcasts. Beyond its scientific value, the eclipse sparked widespread public interest, serving as a unifying event that brought people together to witness a natural phenomenon of staggering beauty.”

KXAS-KXTX engineer Martin Dzurenko praised the reliability and versatility of Clear-Com’s solutions during the event. “We utilized Clear-Com’s Eclipse HX Digital Matrix intercom system and Agent-IC software to facilitate 28 live shots, seamlessly transmitting content back to our studios,” he said. “The flexibility of Agent-IC running on iPads and cell phones allowed our producers to efficiently produce the shows while maintaining constant communication with the studio.”

Delaney Duffey, an engineer at NBCUniversal, added: “Clear-Com’s technology played a crucial role in ensuring seamless communication and coordination, allowing us to capture the magic of this celestial event and share it with audiences worldwide.”

Clear-Com’s Agent-IC app, used by both station producers and on-the-ground anchors, provided real-time communication and monitoring capabilities throughout the broadcast. John Kruman, Clear-Com business development manager, highlighted the significance of Agent-IC in enhancing the production workflow. “Our Agent-IC technology empowered broadcasters to stay connected and in control, whether on-site or remotely,” he said. “We are proud to have played a crucial role in enabling NBC KXAS and Telemundo KXTX to deliver exceptional coverage of this monumental event.”