About the Telex BP-2002 2-Channel Wired Intercom Beltpack Transceiver
The Telex BP-2002 is a professional two-channel wired intercom beltpack transceiver designed to provide flexible and reliable communication for critical production environments such as broadcast studios, live event coordination, and theatrical productions. This dual-channel capability allows a single user—such as a camera operator, stage manager, or lighting director—to independently monitor and communicate on two separate party-line channels simultaneously. This functionality is essential in complex productions where a crew member needs to listen to the director on one channel while also being in contact with their specific department, such as camera or lighting, on a second channel, without requiring two separate beltpacks. The unit features a robust die-cast metal housing, built to endure the physical demands of daily professional use.
Operational control is facilitated through an intuitive yet comprehensive interface, featuring two large rotary knobs for independent channel selection and separate volume controls for each channel. A pivotal control is the talk switch, which allows the user to select which of the two active channels to transmit on, or to engage a "mix" mode to speak to both channels at once. The beltpack incorporates a high-quality, noise-canceling dynamic microphone with a professional XLR connector and provides both high-impedance and low-impedance headphone outputs to accommodate standard communications headsets or high-isolation, high-volume headphones used in loud environments. A dedicated call button can send a visual cue to compatible master stations, providing a silent method to request attention.
Engineered for seamless integration into standard two-wire party-line systems, the BP-2002 operates on the DC voltage supplied by a central system power supply. It connects via a standard 4-pin XLR jack for the intercom line, supporting daisy-chain connections with other beltpacks and stations to extend the network. This dual-channel transceiver exemplifies the flexibility required in modern production workflows, offering users a powerful, consolidated communication tool that enhances situational awareness and coordination by providing direct access to multiple conversation streams from a single, durable personal unit.