a method and system for visually signaling the selection of a specific television or video camera source during the live editing of multiple camera sources is disclosed . the system includes an adapter and a power console in combination for receiving a plurality of tally signals from a video switcher and converting each of the tally signals into an encoded sub - audible continuous tone control squelch system tone . the system also includes a tally system having a plurality of belt - pack assemblies for receiving the encoded sub - audible ctcss tone and illuminating tally lights corresponding to the camera selected by the switcher .