Patel began his career in the television industry in 1978 where he worked for the BBC in White City, London. For the past 39 years, Patel has found the changes in technology and television entertainment compelling enough to keep him interested and excited about what he does. He has always worked primarily as an engineer and most recently has worked with several DPs on Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, the iTunes Film Festival in London and the first ever LIVE Snickers commercial for Super bowl 2017 in 4k. Patel’s interests outside of work include enjoying the national parks, camping, volleyball, soccer and hiking.
Tracy Leming is Imagecraft’s General Manager. After 20+ years in the TV industry Tracy has done everything from front desk reception to rental agent. Tracy enjoys her job, loves her clients, and is excited to be at Imagecraft. Tracy moved from a small town in Northern California to the Los Angeles area in 1997. In her spare time Tracy likes to garden, travel, paint furniture, and play softball. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Tracy is especially close to her two children, Kourtnee and Brandon, and has a boxer named Dude.
Jason Been is the Owner and President of Imagecraft Productions. Jason has been in the television production industry for over 20 years. He started his career in San Diego working sporting events with the San Diego Chargers and San Diego Padres. He soon met Robin Hirsch and Gar Smith, Co-Founders of Imagecraft Productions. He moved to LA to work with Robin and Gar and ended up on staff with Imagecraft full time. Jason eventually took ownership of Imagecraft and has continued to build it into one of LA’s best production equipment rental houses.
Efren Navarro is one of Imagecraft Productions’ shop techs. Efren is a born and raised Californian who has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Efren has experience working with cameras, lenses, operating switcher boards, working as a lighting tech and grip. Efren is hands on and face to face with clients on a daily basis at Imagecraft. He knows the importance of good customer service and works hard to make sure Imagecraft’s clients are happy and have what they need.
Nick Casas has been working in rental houses for over 10 years. Nick works alongside his brother Jason Casas and Efren Navarro building, shipping, and receiving equipment for clients. Nick loves to play golf and enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible.
Jason “JC” Casas started working in production as a driver in 2008. He really enjoys the fast pace work flow of a shop and learning about the new innovative equipment. After working at several rental houses around LA, JC found his way to Imagecraft. “This is my fourth year with Imagecraft and I love the small family feel of the office.” Being a shop tech is something he finds challenging and rewarding day in and day out. JC loves a great game of golf, shooting firearms, playing slow pitch softball, fishing, and spending any chance he gets with family.
Rob Dietze graduated from University of Central Florida with degrees in Film, Radio and Television. He began his career working at Universal Studios Florida as a Live Show Technical Director, Weapons Tech, and Pyro Tech. In 2001, Rob moved to Los Angeles where he began doing freelance production work. Rob met Jason while working on ‘Supernanny‘ as a First AC and Technical Coordinator. In 2011 Rob made the move from freelance to staff as Imagecraft’s Camera Engineer.
In a land where the evil Emperor K-os reigns, one girl embarks on a journey to restore order, schedules, and the integrity of math for the people of the land, The Crew. Meet Lindsay. Lindsay was just an average A+ student at Miami University of Ohio double-majoring in communication and interactive media studies, working 2 part time jobs, and playing softball. Until one day, she saw an ad for Miami’s film club… and everything changed. After dipping her toe in as Director of Programming for the region’s first international film festival, she dove in to every film/commercial/doc project available and gradually realized she wasn’t the same as the other kids. Her skills were unlike anything they’d ever seen. She could itemize budgets, locate large crews, color-coordinate spreadsheets, and manipulate a scheduling matrix with the swiftness of a ninja through the shadows. After graduating early, she tried to hide her abilities and disguised herself as a mindless PA at a local news station, but the calling was too strong and the world needed her. In 2010, she headed to LA in search of a challenge. Her pilgrimage took her from freelance PA to Coordinator to Manager, through the realms of Film, Livestreaming, Music Videos and Commercials until she arrived in a foggy, rule-defying land called Reality TV. In 2011, she discovered a time portal that took her to Imagecraft. There she found a properly equipped battle station where she continues to coordinate her plans. Will she ever defeat her lifelong nemesis, K-os? Will she find the enduring strength to do battle with his minions, The Producers? Will she become the hero we need? Now playing in a Burbank rental house near you.
Ben Fuller is originally from small town Massachusetts, and moved to LA in 2004 to pursue acting. He started at Imagecraft in 2006, and transitioned pretty early on from runner to shop tech, and shortly after to shop manager. Ben is now Imagecraft’s Rentals Manager. “Getting to deal with clients on a daily basis is a good place for me. I still maintain open lines of communication with the shop staff, which has evolved quite a bit since my days in the trenches.” Ben is a huge Boston sports fan, a karaoke junkie, and is always up for an adventure.
Mark Alexander has been in the TV industry since 1980. Mark started his career at B.E.R.C. as a driver, and landed here at Imagecraft Productions 37 years later. Mark’s experience in the industry ranges from delivery driver, to Sound Operator, to Director of Field Operations, and eventually to his position here at Imagecraft as Strategic Account Manager. Mark has been married to his wife Kelli for 35+ years. They have 2 kids and a miniature dachshund named Cool. He loves wine tasting, plays in a dodge ball league, and is an avid reader of history and non-fiction books. He’s even a single digit golfer…sometimes.
Gene Duggan has worked for Imagecraft Productions since 2012. Gene started his career in the TV production industry in 1990 at B.E.R.C., working his way from equipment delivery driver to operations manager. Gene is now Imagecraft’s Director of Sales and Business Development. At work, Gene’s number one priority is his clients and their productions. In his spare time, Gene enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and playing golf, softball, and basketball.
Model 230 Announcer’s Console
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The Model 230 Announcer’s Console is designed to serve as the audio control “hub” for announcers, commentators, and production personnel. The tabletop unit is suited for numerous applications including on-air television and radio broadcasting. The Model 230 is compatible with essentially all broadcast and production audio system environments. Standard connectors are used to interface microphone, headphone, on-air, talkback, IFB, and party-line intercom signals.
Key Features
Microphone preamp with selectable gain and 48 V phantom power
Two line-level inputs
Broadcast IFB input
Three pushbutton switches offer programmable “click-free” audio path control
Transformer-balanced main output
Line-level talkback output
Dual-channel intercom interface with “auto-terminate”
Stereo headphone monitoring of selectable sources
Two rotary headphone output level controls
Microcontroller-directed audio routing
Auxiliary relay contacts
Powered by intercom, IFB, or by external DC source
All configuration switches and trim potentiometers accessible via the bottom of the enclosure
Specifications
General Audio (Mic In-to-Main Output):
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.2 dB, mic in/main out
Distortion (THD+N): 0.008%, measured at 1 kHz, mic in/main out
S/N Ratio: 86 dB, referenced to –42 dBu mic in/–2 dBu main out
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 108 dB
Connectors:
Mic In, Line In 1 & 2, IFB In, Intercom Interface: 3-pin female XLR
Main Out, Talkback Out: 3-pin male XLR
Headphone Out: ¼-inch 3-conductor phone jack
24 Vdc Power In: 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power jack with locking bushing, compatible with Switchcraft S760K plug
Spare Connector Locations: 3
Allows up to three Neutrik NC*D-L-1 connectors to be installed (*=3F, 3M, 5F, 5M, 6F, 6FS, etc.)
Microphone Input/Preamplifier:
Type: electronically balanced
Input Impedance: 2 k ohms
CMRR: >80 dB, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 40 dB gain
Gain Range: 20 to 60 dB, nominal, adjustable in 10 dB steps; 0 dB (no gain) also available
Compatibility: dynamic or phantom-powered mics
Phantom Power: 48 Vdc, nominal, meets IEC 61938 P48 standard
Compressor:
Threshold: 2 dB above nominal level
Attack/Release Time: 2 mSec/100 mSec
Slope: 5:1
Status LED: compressor active
Line Inputs: 2
Type: balanced, transformer-coupled
Impedance: 10 k ohms
Nominal Level: –12 dBV to +6 dBu, adjustable
IFB Input:
Type: 2-channel, unbalanced (pin 1 common; pin 2 DC with channel 1 audio; pin 3 channel 2 audio)
Impedance: 10 k ohms
Nominal Level: –10 dBu
Intercom Interface:
Type: 2-channel, unbalanced (pin 1 common; pin 2 DC with channel 1 audio; pin 3 channel 2 audio)
Compatibility: single- and dual-channel intercom systems such as from RTS® and Clear-Com®
Impedance: 10 k ohms
Nominal Receive Level: –10 dBu
Nominal Talkback Level: –10 dBu
Sidetone: 0 to –18 dB, adjustable
Main Output:
Type: balanced, transformer-coupled
Nominal Level: –2 dBu
Maximum Level: +20 dBu into 2 k ohms
Impedance: 100 ohms
Line-Level Talkback Output:
Type: transformer-coupled with series capacitors and isolation resistors
Impedance: 600 ohms
Nominal Level: +4 dBu
Maximum Level: +11 dBu (compressor restricts maximum)
Headphone Output: 1, stereo
Compatibility: intended for connection to mono or stereo headphones or headsets with nominal impedance of 100 ohms or greater
Type: voltage driver
Maximum Output Voltage: 12 Vpp, 150 ohm load
Auxiliary Relay:
Function: software configurable
Contacts: 2, form C (Common, Normally Closed, Normally Open)
Rating: 1 A, 30 W (resistive)
Access: requires user-implemented connector scheme
Power Sources:
IFB Input: 24-32 Vdc, 125 mA
Intercom Interface: 24-32 Vdc, 125 mA
External: 24 Vdc, 90 mA @ 24 Vdc; acceptable range 20-30 Vdc. Each unit shipped with a universal input/24 Vdc output power supply.
Options: direct microphone output card, line-level output card
Dimensions (Overall):
8.1 inches wide (20.6 cm)
3.3 inches high (8.4 cm)
8.5 inches deep (22.4 cm)
Weight: 4.5 pounds (2.1 kg)
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