By Full Compass LiveThe time to replace those old 600 MHz wireless systems is now
Have you been putting off replacing your older 600 MHzDefinition:
Abbreviation for Megahertz. 1,000,000 Hertz, or one million cycles per second. wireless systems? You’re not alone. The FCC’s auction of the 600 MHz spectrum for systems such as wireless mics and in-ear monitors means that these wireless systems at greater risk of interference or even complete failure.
Risks of Not Replacing 600 MHz Wireless Systems
The most common issues are ‘popping,’ static, erratic signals, and even loss of transmitted sound. The wave of 600 MHz mobile devices invading these frequencies means time is now of the essence and putting off replacement is no longer an option, even for those in seemingly rural areas. If your 600 MHz wireless microphoneDefinition:
A microphone with a transmitter that sends radio-frequency signals to link wireless with a receiver, obviating the need for a cable. or in-ear monitorDefinition:
1. (audio) A loudspeaker or headphone/earphone used for accurate reference monitoring for recording or broadcast. 2. (live performance) A device that reproduces sound, like an in-ear monitor or speaker wedge, so performers can hear themselves. See: IEM. 3. (computers) A device that provides a graphic representation of operations occurring inside the computer. 4. (video) A device that enables seeing what is occurring with a video shoot, or program material from a broadcast or other video media source. systems are suddenly prone to issues after years of operation, the mobile device transmissions on this spectrum are likely the cause.
Upgrade to Get Compliant and Stay Safe
The simple solution for smaller wireless systems (10 devices or fewer) is to replace existing systems with a new frequency-agile system from a single manufacturer. In this way, the coordination of frequencies is made much easier due to the manufacturer’s software to manage their own systems and use auto-setup to coordinate multiple wireless devices. In this way, replacing old 600 MHz wireless systems with newer wireless systems makes combining wireless mics, in-ear monitors, intercomDefinition:
A device that provides voice communications between two or more points. In entertainment, allows communications among stage/studio personnel, and for video, handles director to camera communications. stations, and wireless instruments is pretty straightforward right out of the box.
Unsure if you have 600 MHz Wireless Systems?
Our wireless experts are available to review the make and model of any microphone, in-ear monitor system, wireless instrument packs, or any wireless intercom systems to let you know if any of your equipment falls into this now defunct frequencyDefinition:
A value, expressed in Hertz, that indicates how many cycles of a periodic signal occur in one second. range.
Even if you have existing wireless systems that are not in the 600 MHz spectrum, be sure to check with our wireless experts so that they can help you plan your next purchase to take into consideration the frequencies used by your existing systems as there are other frequency bands at risk for interference as new mobile devices are added to the already crowded frequency space.
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