What is this technician holding below the camera's view in this TV interview?

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During a recent TV interview with an American football player, a technician was seen holding an instrument that sparked curiosity among viewers. The device appeared to have an LED numeric display and multiple connections, leading to speculation about its purpose. Some suggested it could be a light meter for color balance or a monitor to help the interviewer stay centered during the interview. Others theorized it might be related to the player's microphone or an emitter for AI tracking technology used in sports broadcasts. The discussion highlighted the possibility that the device was a makeshift solution due to technical difficulties, as it seemed to serve a specific function in the chaotic environment of a live interview. The conversation also touched on the unusual size of the display and its potential role in aiding the interviewer's performance amidst the noise and distractions of the event.
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berkeman said:
one camera view briefly showed this technician from the interviewing team
Are you sure that's not somebody just 'freeloading' on the interview? The cameraman does not seems to have the same kind of badge or whatever the technician has.

Gaussian97 said:
Have you ruled out the possibility of being part of the microphone the player is wearing?
I think you are right. Quite some equipment there, usually
Random link for an interview with headset
 
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Rive said:
Are you sure that's not somebody just 'freeloading' on the interview? The cameraman does not seems to have the same kind of badge or whatever the technician has.
At the end of the interview, the football player gave the headset to the technician with the beard and the cameraman and interviewer and technician seemed to be gathering together.
 
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Then the only thing I can think of is, that there was too much noise there to do the interview without a headset: you can't hear the noise since all gear there had noise cancellation, except the ear of the player - and there was some glitch with the setup.
 

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