Clear-Com, an HME company, is a trusted global provider of professional real-time communication solutions and services since 1968. We were the first to market portable wired and wireless intercom systems for live performances. Since then, our history of technological advancements and innovations has delivered significant improvements in the way people collaborate in any professional setting where real-time communication is required. Our reputation in the industry is not just based on our product achievements, but around our consistent level of customer engagement, dedication to delivering the right solutions for specialized application, and the expertise to make it work.
Over 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence
In 1968, Charlie Butten transformed live event communications by adapting microphone cable for headset intercom—an innovation that gave birth to Clear-Com. That breakthrough laid the foundation for decades of engineering leadership, culminating in Charlie receiving an Emmy® Award for his pioneering contributions to broadcast technology.
Today, Clear-Com continues to lead with advanced intercom-over-IP architectures, AES67-compliant audio transport, and digital duplex wireless systems that integrate seamlessly with workflows for ultra-low latency, scalable, and secure communications. Our virtual intercom clients extend IP-based systems to remote operators, directors, and talent via secure browser or app interfaces, enabling hybrid and geographically dispersed workflows. For over 50 years, Clear-Com has delivered interoperable, future-ready tools trusted by professionals worldwide.
Broadcast
Clear-Com products are relied upon for some of the world's largest and most expansive broadcasts, where failure on-air isn't an option.
Live Events
Clear-Com empowers live performance teams with cutting-edge communication tools, making every cue, every transition, and every show happen perfectly—without compromise.
Commercial
Clear-Com provides reliable, real-time intercom solutions for entertainment, broadcast, and beyond—serving corporate, industrial, education, and marine sectors with scalable, secure systems for clear, seamless coordination.
Sports
On the field of play, reliable communication is a must. Clear-Com's intercom performs flawlessly, even in harsh weather and crowded RF environments.
Company Overview
Communications are one of the hidden secrets to the success of so many different kinds of collaborative activities. Clear-Com and Dale Pro Audio have collaborated over the years in providing the right solution to a wide spectrum of different users, large and small. We look forward to working together to help address your communications needs, both now and as they evolve in the future.
The Power Move: Arcadia Central Station
Arcadia Central Station is a scalable intercom system core supporting all types of intercom user stations from FreeSpeak Wireless, HelixNet Wired V-Series Keypanels, to 2-wire analog partyline. Coupled with LQ, I.V. Direct, Dante, and analog interfacing of audio and control, Arcadia fits any infrastructure, locally and globally.
The future of intercom is here, and it's more powerful, flexible, and intuitive than you ever imagined. Arcadia supports all types of user stations FreeSpeak wireless, HelixNet networked partyline, and V-Series IrisX keypanels while providing a high density of Dante and analog interfacing, enabling you to configure an intercom system that fits your needs. Arcadia scales with your needs and delivers crystal-clear audio for reliable communication.
Benefits of Arcadia
Powerful
Assemble your intercom system with an Arcadia Central Station and add user stations of any form factor, any density, as needed, when needed; Wired, Wireless, Keypanels, Analog 2-Wire Partyline, there is no system per function required.
Flexible
Equally suitable for use with simple direct-connected devices as well as on function-separated or converged networks. 1.9GHz, 2.4GHz, and 5GHz wireless frequencies for the most capacity, spectrum, and regional needs. Connected on CAT, fiber, or good old 3-pin XLR, Arcadia fits your infrastructure.
Scalable
Flexible licensing of capacity and features allows Arcadia to grow with user requirements up to the largest system deployments. As the platform develops, users will be able to obtain capacity and capabilities for years to come.
Arcadia Featured Components
Clear-Com In Action
Hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre, TED2025 drew thousands of the world’s leading thinkers and doers. Behind the scenes, production teams depended on a robust communications backbone designed around Clear-Com’s Eclipse® Delta Frame, FreeSpeak® wireless systems, and Dante audio distribution, all networked over high-performance NETGEAR switches.
Full StoryMake The Right Choices
FreeSpeak Wireless consists of several different beltpack options, each designed to meet specific needs within professional production environments. This infographic highlights key features of each FreeSpeak beltpack to help users choose the best beltpack for their communication needs. Discover the differences of FreeSpeak Icon, FreeSpeak Edge, and FreeSpeak II, including their distinct operating frequencies, channel capacities, battery life, ruggedness, and connectivity options.
Learn MoreGet Your System Spec'd!
Trying to get your system set up and optimized? Don't let any details slip by! We have a variety of Calculators for Arcadia ports, Encore power supplies, HelixNet cabling, etc. These handy online tools give you in-depth choices to help you figure out what intercom is best for you.
Further questions? The Dale Pro Audio team is here and ready to answer your questions!
Learn MoreTo tailor your Clear-Com system to your specific application, connect with one of our team today!
To tailor your Clear-Com system to your specific application, connect with one of our team today!
