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Whirlwind THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console with Individual Input Volume Controls

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Whirlwind THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console with Individual Input Volume Controls
Key Features
  • Two Headphone Inputs with 1/4" and XLR
  • Controls for Headphone Inputs 1 & 2
  • Separate Main & Talkback XLR Mic Outputs
  • Latching Switch for Main Output
Designed for use by sportscasters, the THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console from Whirlwind features separate main and talkback XLR microphone outputs, with a latching switch that controls the main mic output, and momentary switch for the talkback output, which mutes the main mic output. Additionally, a momentary cough switch can be used to silence the mic for use in its namesake application. The unit can provide 36V phantom power for condenser microphones.

The THS 4's headphone section features 2 inputs, each with an XLR and 1/4" connector, with each input being able to be assigned to left, right, or both ears, and with individual input volume controls and dip switches to route the input signals to each ear. Input signals can be either balanced mono or unbalanced stereo. A rear-panel switch selects the proper mode.
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Whirlwind THS 4 Overview

Designed for use by sportscasters, the THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console from Whirlwind features separate main and talkback XLR microphone outputs, with a latching switch that controls the main mic output, and momentary switch for the talkback output, which mutes the main mic output. Additionally, a momentary cough switch can be used to silence the mic for use in its namesake application. The unit can provide 36V phantom power for condenser microphones.

The THS 4's headphone section features 2 inputs, each with an XLR and 1/4" connector, with each input being able to be assigned to left, right, or both ears, and with individual input volume controls and dip switches to route the input signals to each ear. Input signals can be either balanced mono or unbalanced stereo. A rear-panel switch selects the proper mode.

Two line-level inputs with individual volume controls and input routing switches
Two headphone signal inputs can be assigned to either or both ears
Balanced or unbalanced inputs on XLR or 1/4" TRS jacks
Passive Mic Out for on-air reliability
Mic output switching is completely silent
Active line-level Talkback Out with level adjust
Mic On, Cough, and Talkback switches for control
1/4" TRS and 3.5mm headphone jacks
PS12AC1A power adapter included
UPC: 692465024228

Whirlwind THS 4 Specs

Number of Channels
2
Input Connections
Each Input: XLR and TRS 1/4" / 6.3 mm (Balanced Mono or Unbalanced Stereo)
Output Connectors
Headphones
1 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1 x XLR Passive Microphone Output (for Use with Headset Mic)
1 x XLR Talkback Output Transformer-Balanced Line-Level XLR (with Level Control)
Headphone Output Power
200 mW at 30 Ohms
Drives Headphones from 30 to 600 Ohms to Full Power
Function Controls
Controls for Headphone Inputs 1 & 2
Mic On, Cough, and Talkbalk Switches
Power
12 VAC (Adapter Included)
Dimensions
7.2 x 5 x 2.5" / 18.3 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.7 x 7 x 3.2"

Whirlwind THS 4 Reviews

Equipment great.  Customer Service from Whirlwind horrible

By RB TX
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-11-06

Bought two units. They work great until the power supply went out on one. Talked with Whirlwind who said it was under warranty but I'd have to go through B&H for a RMA. B&H, understandably doesn't want to deal with something purchased 6 months ago. Not happy.

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Does this device allow the announcers to hear ...

Does this device allow the announcers to hear each other?
Asked by: Joe
Yes, the Whirlwind THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console with Individual Input Volume Controls allows each user to listen to the other channel.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2025-01-10

What is the difference between this box and the ...

What is the difference between this box and the THS3? They look the same except the knobs are labeled different.
Asked by: Scott
The difference between the Whirlwind THS 3 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console with Left/Right Headphone Volume Controls and the Whirlwind THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console with Individual Input Volume Controls is the way the signal is routed and how the rotary controls affect the signal. On the THS 3, the left volume control is used to adjust the volume of the left earpiece and the right volume control is used to adjust the volume of the right earpiece. The controls on the THS 4 are used to adjust the input volume levels for input 1 and input 2 before the signal feeds to the input assignment switches. The controls on the THS 3 affect the volume level after the signal passes through the input assignment switches. The input assignment switches for both the THS 3 and THS 4 allow you to configure the routing for the two channels and select whether the audio signal is sent to the left earpiece, right earpiece, or to both earpieces.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2022-07-21

question

How do you plug this into a Behringer audio board? Could this work as a sideline reporter kit?
Asked by: Paul
Should work and connect via the provided I/O:Mono In: 1 x 3-pin XLR femaleStereo In (L/R): 2 x 3-pin XLR female, balancedMic In: 1 x 3-pin XLR female Phone: 1 x 3.5 mm jack; 1 x 1/4 jackMic Out: 1 x 3-pin XLR male
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Do you need two boxes for the producer to talk to ...

Do you need two boxes for the producer to talk to the talent or can you simply plug a microphone into one of the XLR inputs to talk to talent?
Asked by: Joe
A producer’s mic is normally sent through an aux buss on the console and then sent to the talent. You cannot plug a mic in as the inputs on the THS series are line level. More details can be seen in the THS 4 owner's manual which can be downloaded from the Whirlwind website. Go to this link: http://whirlwindusa.com/media/uploads/ths_3-4manual.pdf.
Answered by: Whirlwind Expert
Date published: 2019-08-01

Can the announcer hear themself through the ...

Can the announcer hear themself through the headphone jack without sending a signal back through inputs 1 or 2?
Asked by: Jon C
The Whirlwind THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console with Individual Input Volume Controls (BH # WHTHS4) provides self-monitoring directly through the headphone output.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2025-01-03

Can I input a Clearcom signal into one of the xlr ...

Can I input a Clearcom signal into one of the xlr inputs for communication?
Asked by: Danny
Yes, the inputs on the Whirlwind THS 4 Talkback Headphone Box and Sports Announcer Console accept line level audio signal so you can connect the output from a ClearCom system to an XLR input on the THS 4.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2022-12-05

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Can I buy the power supply separate?
Asked by: Anonymous
The power supply can be ordered from your dealer. it is model # PS12AC1A.
Answered by: Tom V. Whirlwind Expert
Date published: 2018-10-24

question

Can you use Sennheiser Headphone with boom mic's (Headset) with this machine? is it for one microphone set up only (i.e only one commentator)do you have Australian power plugs for these
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes the THS4 with work with Sennheiser Headsets. It has one mic/headset input.We do not supply Australian power plugs, one can either use an adapter or find their own wall supply that has a 12 V AC 1 Amp output. See our website at www.whirlwindusa.com to learn more and download the product manual.
Answered by: Tom V. TeachLogic Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26
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