johnnyB7 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 hey guys we will be filming in a super puma helicopter, and i am wondering what kind of cable/adapter i will need to pick up the intercom. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 I don't remember where I got this but I have used this sort of cable for interfacing with several aviation systems in airplanes and helicopters It is essentially a breakout cable that passes the signal through the aviation system but breaks it out also to XLR male connector to connect to your system.. It is doubtful that I could find the cable in my shop but if I could find it you would be welcome to it. I will have a look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 That’s the NATO rotary wing plug. There’s really no predictable standard though without verbal confirmation form someone first though. If a tour company, often times they are custom built after factory delivery. I’ve had the NATO plug short out and attenuate the pilot’s feed on an Army UH-60, which obviously was an issue. There’s also the possibility of “general aviation” plugs - looks like a pair of phono jacks but not 1/4”. Some newer frames use the airbus connector which is just an XLR5. Sometimes you get plain Jane 1/4” connectors. In other words, bring an extra lavaliers to tape into the inside of either your or and extra set of aviation headset as a last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Waelder Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 It has been awhile but I think that Location Sound carries NATO plug interfaces in their rental inventory. Even if you are not close enough to easily rent through LSC, it would be worth a phone call to inquire. They might be able to share a source with you. (I acquired a couple of adapters for a film about the Reno Air Races, both NATO and an alternate configuration. I think I got them through LSC but the project was ten years ago. I turned them over to the production company at wrap. It was an L.A. company specializing in 3D productions and they may still have the things. I might be able to dig out contact info if locating the connectors proves difficult.) David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Remote Audio makes these cables. I saw at one Trew LA just yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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