[QLab] Trigging a Tele-Q

[Eric Lott]

I know trigging a Tele-Q from QLab has been mentioned here before, but it seems it was just in passing. Looking for a few more details on the execution of it. I know a MIDI relay box was in the system and thats simple enough, but the real part I am unclear on is from the relay to the Tele-Q box. Any insight and information would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,

Eric

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http://www.tele-q.com/operating.php

"To remotely activate Tele-Q through a 4-wire line, solder a jumper
between 3 & C. Now whenever pin 3 is brought to ground, pin 2, Tele-Q will
be activated."

So one of these,

http://www.midisolutions.com/prodrel.htm

& the Tele-Q

& Qlab with the right midi message going to the RELAY & you should be able
to do this.

The question:

Can the RELAY handle the current draw of the Tele-Q?

Should be since the trigger for the Tele-Q should be buffered but maybe not.

This would be a question for Tele-Q.

The RELAY can handle .5 amps / 500ma

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[John Gromada]

I find a finger generally works very well.

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A finger works but since there is no inherent timing (on/off) to a Tele-Q,
I can see why programming it would be helpful & consistent. Otherwise,
you're left to count 1,000 2,000 etc...

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[Ted Pallas]

I tell my operators to do it in waltz time.

On 2 3
Off 2 3
On 2 3
Off 2-
Hello?

Leonard Cohen's "Take this Waltz" is in a pretty close tempo.

Ted Pallas
Live Media Design
Sandwich Construction Consultant
cell - 516 286 9661

Pardon the typos, sent from my Casio SK-1

[Mike Post]

A Tele-Q has a momentary contact switch so all you'd have to do is open the box and attach the MIDI relay contact across the posts of the switch. To be cool about is, you could do some sort of connector breakout to let you plug in the MIDI control but still leave the Tele-Qs switch still active. Whichever device, the MIDI relay or your finger, made the contact, the phone would ring.

Mike Post

> I know trigging a Tele-Q from QLab has been mentioned here before, but it
> seems it was just in passing. Looking for a few more details on the
> execution of it. I know a MIDI relay box was in the system and thats simple
> enough, but the real part I am unclear on is from the relay to the Tele-Q
> box. Any insight and information would be greatly appreciated.

[*]

http://www.tele-q.com/generalinfo.php

"All connections (except AC Adapter) are made through a single 6-6 modular
jack (RJ-11) on the front of the unit. Standard telephones are fitted with
a 6-4 modular plug, which will mate with the 6-6 jack. By using a 6-6
modular plug, you have access to the unit’s primary power and remote
control lines. This feature offers a number of control options such as
automated cueing or wireless control."

So you shouldn't have to hack in the box or void your warranty to remote
trigger the device.

Instead bring out a 6 pin RJ cable to an inline break out box (build it
into a bud box,etc...) & give yourself access as described below:

"To remotely activate Tele-Q through a 4-wire line, solder a jumper
between 3 & C. Now whenever pin 3 is brought to ground, pin 2, Tele-Q will
be activated."

If this isn't clear enough, email:

ma...@tele-q.com

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http://www.tele-q.com/generalinfo.php

"All connections (except AC Adapter) are made through a single 6-6 modular
jack (RJ-11) on the front of the unit. Standard telephones are fitted with
a 6-4 modular plug, which will mate with the 6-6 jack. By using a 6-6
modular plug, you have access to the unit’s primary power and remote
control lines. This feature offers a number of control options such as
automated cueing or wireless control."

So you shouldn't have to hack in the box or void your warranty to remote
trigger the device.

Instead bring out a 6 pin RJ cable to an inline break out box (build it
into a bud box,etc...) & give yourself access as described below:

"To remotely activate Tele-Q through a 4-wire line, solder a jumper
between 3 & C. Now whenever pin 3 is brought to ground, pin 2, Tele-Q will
be activated."

If this isn't clear enough, email:

ma...@tele-q.com

On Mon, April 4, 2011 5:58 pm, Mike Post wrote:

[Clay Benning]

We've done exactly this on our Tele-Qs. You can use the button or connect
an XLR cable to control the ringer. The MIDI Solutions relay box works
great for this.

Clay

> A Tele-Q has a momentary contact switch so all you'd have to do is open
> the box and attach the MIDI relay contact across the posts of the switch.
> To be cool about is, you could do some sort of connector breakout to let
> you plug in the MIDI control but still leave the Tele-Qs switch still
> active. Whichever device, the MIDI relay or your finger, made the
> contact, the phone would ring.
>
> Mike Post
>