When OTS first started participating in the trade show circuit, it became evident that potential customers wanted to hear and see underwater communications at work. This meant OTS would need a demonstration tape featuring divers talking underwater. After Michael Pelissier talked to Al Giddings, Howard Hall and a few other film makers, the price of $1,000.00 a minute for a finished video tape was shocking. Knowing OTS had to have a show tape, Michael went out and bought a Hi-8 V99 Sony Camcorder, an underwater housing and lights and got busy. Experimenting with ways to put real-time audio into underwater video systems, Mike and Jerry found the end results to be studio quality sound that sent a shock wave to all producers and directors who had seen the demonstration tape.
The Emmy! — In 1991, Michael, Jerry, and OTS were presented with a National Emmy Award for the impact underwater communications had on film making. The use of underwater communications allowed for talents to talk real time on camera and for film makers to seamlessly direct underwater. The Emmy award winning documentary “Expedition Earth,” starring Peter Benchly and Stan Waterman, was filmed at Cocos Island with underwater shooter Marty Snyderman and underwater sound shooter Michael Pelissier.
Today, OTS has made a name for itself in the television and film industry. It is not uncommon to turn on the television and see someone using an OTS Guardian Full Face Mask and OTS underwater communications.
For any needs regarding potential film or T.V. filming with OTS comms please consult an OTS sales representative for information.
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Full Face Masks
OTS Guardian FFM
OTS Guardian Talent Mask
Interspiro Divator MKII
Mask/Communications Combo Packages
GRD-BUDS Guardian Mask w/ Buddy Phone
MKII-BUDS Interspiro Divator MKII w/ Buddy Phone
Hard Wire Communications (Recommended)
MK2-DCI 2 Diver Air Intercom
Comrope (4 Wire)
Earphone/Microphone Assemblies
Through-water Communication
Buddy Phone Transceiver – 1/2 Watt
Buddy Phone RX-100 Receive Only
Aquacom SSB-2010 Transceiver – 5 Watts
Aquacom SSB-2001B-2 Transceiver – 5 Watts (2 Channel, No Voice Menu)
SP-100D-2 Buddy Phone Surface Station – 1/2 Watt
CDK-6 Surface Conversion Kit
STX-101 Aquacom Surface Station – 5 Watts
Earphone/Microphone Assemblies (Required for SSB Diver Units)
Accessories
VSB-2 Audio/Video Adaptor Patch Cable
RX-100-D-RO Buddy Phone Receive Only w/ Audio Out Patch Cable
Guardian Mask Accessory Rail System
Full Face Mask Protective Bag
2 Gas Manifold Switch Block
360 Degree Hose Swivel
Rechargeable Batteries
Chargers