The Clear-Com HelixNet Version 3.0, a software-only update to the HelixNet digital network partyline (PL) platform, is now shipping. The update allows current HelixNet operators to achieve a six-fold expansion in supporting more communication channels in live and recorded productions. HelixNet 3.0 expands the system channel capacity of a single Main Station to 12 PL channels as an out-of-the-box standard configuration. For productions needing more communication links and customization, HelixNet can be expanded to a 24 PL channel system with a simple purchase of a firmware license. HelixNet 3.0 is also highly customizable. In standard partyline systems, individual users need to accept the default user setting for all users. With Version 3.0, every user device has the ability to assign a role.
