By Mike Sokol
Wireless audio gear is a great thing, providing mobility for microphones and instruments; plus, wireless in-ear monitors (IEMs) have revolutionised live stage monitoring. Gone are the big (and heavy) floor wedges and amplifier racks, along with the 100-plus dB SPL stage noise producing ear-damaging levels.
That said, wireless systems are not without problems. In addition to frequency coordination within a tight RF spectrum window, we must consider antenna placement and patterns to reduce the drop-outs while delivering optimised reception and performance.
We’ve all heard the failures. The pastor walks to the centre of the room, and suddenly the wireless mic drops out. The guitar player loses signal during the most prominent solo of the night. And when IEM beltpacks lose the signal, we see singers pop out their earpieces, struggling to hear the mix.
It’s a lesson in frustration, and the performers are always looking at the person behind the mixing consoles. Ugh!
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RF Venue
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