Definition of Mult box
A mult box is a device that allows a single audio source, such as a microphone, to be shared with multiple outputs for recording or broadcast. A mult box is sometimes called a press box, but that term is usually reserved for the sports media's section of an arena. It may also be called a press mult box or press bridge. The sound engineer connects several microphones to allow all of them to get clean, high-quality audio.
Reporters use a mult box frequently at press conferences, especially when politicians give such interviews in small spaces, where not all the reporters in a press pool can access the interviewee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mult box?
A mult box is a device that allows a single audio source, such as a microphone, to be shared with multiple outputs for recording or broadcast.
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