By Bill Di Paolo
Over the past several years, in-ear monitors have taken over the stage, providing clearer sound and less gear on stage plus helping protect the hearing of performers. With this, however, comes more RF spectrum congestion as well as the need for additional and antennas.
Against this backdrop, I recently had the opportunity to check out a CP Architectural Antenna from RF Venue that’s designed for in-ear monitor systems operating in the 470 to 698 MHz portion of the spectrum. (The overall operating range is stated as 400 to 800 MHz.) Offering a slim profile enclosure, the CP Architectural can be installed on walls and ceilings, and can be painted to match its surroundings.
Unlike LPDA (log-periodic dipole array) or “paddle” antennas with a fixed polarization, the CP Architectural uses a unique circularly polarized design to provide transmit-signal coverage for IEM systems from a polished and professional package that room designers and architects appreciate. It builds on the company’s popular foldable CP Helical antenna in being engineered to eliminate the most common signal dropouts while also reducing noise and interference.
The CP Architectural is a great fit for houses of worship and other venues with installed IEM systems.
Read the full review at www.prosoundweb.com
RF Venue
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