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Crew Control: Using the 4-Button Wireless Mini-Remote for On-Field Safety and Manual Cues
Turn the compact 4-button RF remote into a tactical Crew Control safety interlock. Give ground marshals instant emergency pause authority, or stage managers manual trigger control over theatrical stage effects.
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Original Video Field Demonstration by The Great Marko
Watch on YouTube ↗Key Field Takeaways
- Assign buttons for instant show pause, resume, emergency stop, or single manual cues.
- Provides ground marshals instant kill-switch capability if spectators enter firing perimeters.
- Pocket-sized form factor with protected slide cover prevents accidental button presses.
1. Safety Interlocks for Live Events
Safety regulations at modern public events require immediate pause mechanisms if unauthorized personnel, emergency vehicles, or drones breach fallout zones. The fireTEK Crew Control feature pairs a high-priority 4-button RF remote to the system network.
2. Button Mapping Configurations
- **Button A:** Emergency Show Pause (broadcasts instantaneous halt across all modules).
- **Button B:** Show Resume (resumes audio and cue sequence from pause position).
- **Button C:** Manual Pre-Show Test Cue (single burst verification).
- **Button D:** Emergency Disarm / Blackout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the wireless range of the small 4-button remote?
The compact remote operates reliably up to 50–100 meters line-of-sight directly to the host FTQ module or controller.