AES Los Angeles 2014
Live Sound Track Event LS5
Friday, October 10, 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm (Room 406 AB)
Live Sound Seminar: LS5 - RF Spectrum Update: How Much Loss and When?
Chair:Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics - Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Panelists:
Mark Brunner, Shure Incorporated - Niles, IL USA
Joe Ciaudelli, Sennheiser - Old Lyme, CT USA
James Stoffo, Radio Active Designs - Key West, FL, USA
Abstract:
Recent rulings by the FCC on RF spectrum as applies to wireless microphones will have a profound effect on our industry in the years to come. Added to the loss of the 700 MHz band just a few short years ago, now the 600 MHz band is about to be auctioned. Due to this pending loss of spectrum and the resulting crowding in the remaining UHF bands, the panel will discuss strategies for success going forward, along with the potential for new frequency bands to become available for wireless mic use on a shared basis. An additional topic will be the expanded license eligibility for sound companies and venues that routinely use 50 or more wireless mic channels (including IEMs and intercoms).
