Pliant Technologies has unveiled the latest update to its CrewCom wireless intercom system, showcasing the enhancements at IBC 2018.

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Improved Performance

The updated CrewCom features enhanced firmware that allows for higher user counts, increased RF coverage performance, and adds several new useful features. The system now gives customers the ability to use hubs for a more efficient system deployment.

CrewCom's Fiber Hub (CHB-8F) expands system capabilities by allowing up to eight connections using standard SFP-based ports along with a single copper port for interface to existing CrewNet connections.

User-Friendly Design

The CrewCom wireless products offer the ability to easily put global-friendly, dependable RF coverage where needed, all while employing a consistent user interface throughout the system. This enables the system to easily adapt to the RF challenges facing production and industry professionals.

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Pliant Technologies' Vice President of Global Sales, Gary Rosen, commented on the company's experience with CrewCom: