Post and Broadcast
Sound Mixer Globetrots with Lectrosonics
Chasing reality TV productions around the world, sound mixer Stu Chacon brings along a lot of wideband wireless equipment for every occasion.
RF
Business
Shure Petitions FCC for Dedicated Wireless Mic Channel
Shure has petitioned the FCC to ensure a dedicated “vacant” 6 MHz UHF channel is available in each market for wireless microphone use.
Gear and Technology
Lectrosonics Unveils New DCHR Digital Receiver
Lectrosonics’ new DCHR miniature digital receiver offers stereo or mono operation from a single RF carrier.
Gear and Technology
Shure Launches SLX-D Digital Wireless System
Shure has released the SLX-D system, the digital successor to its long-running SLX wireless line.
Business
FCC Announces Repack Complete, Spectrum Open for Wireless
As of July 13, the 600 MHz spectrum, which numerous models of wireless RF microphones and other pro audio devices were allowed to operate within before the auction, has officially been vacated.
Gear and Technology
Audio-Technica Updates Wireless Manager Software
A-T has added new functionality, tools and interface updates to its Wireless Manager software.
Recording
The Bachelor Hooks Up with Lectrosonics
The long-running reality TV series, The Bachelor, is captured via 14 cameras and related audio pros running at all times.
Business
Masque Sound’s Scott Kalata on Exceeding Expectations
The director of theatrical operations at Masque Sound shares that while the audio provider is known for its work on Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and touring productions, there’s far more going on inside its New Jersey headquarters.
Live
Grammys Go Digital from Mic to Mixer
More than 20 channels of Sennheiser Digital 6000 RF were deployed in both production and MC capacities at the Grammy Awards ceremony.
The Wire
RF Venue Launches DISTRO9 HDR Antenna Distribution System for Wireless Microphones
Unique high-performance antenna distribution system accommodates up to nine wireless microphone systems with two separate antenna coverage zones and superior gain flatness across VHF, T-Band, and UHF spectrum ranges. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: RF Venue, the global leader in antennas, spectrum...
Live
Sennheiser Digital 6000 Wireless Captures CMAs
Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum and others used Sennheiser Digital 6000 Wireless systems during the recent CMA Awards.
Live
Wrangling the RF of David Byrne’s American Utopia
David Byrne’s American Utopia tour is playing Broadway through February, featuring a massive band that is mobile throughout the performance, thanks to RF wizardry.
Post and Broadcast
Bal Takes Lectrosonics to the Hop
Location recordist aims to reduce frequency use.
Gear and Technology
Lectrosonics Debuts M2C Active Antenna Combiner
The unit is aimed for use with the company’s digital transmitters.
Live
Can RF Mics Be Harmonized Globally?
By Clive Young. Getting the world to sing in perfect harmony may be impossible, but getting its wireless mics harmonized might just happen.
Post and Broadcast
Firehouse Fires Up RF for NBA All-Star Weekend
Firehouse Productions tackled RF duties for multiple broadcasts surrounding and including the game.
Recording
Reworking a Career to Keep Working in Audio
“I was finally able to invest in my career,” says sound mixer Minter.
Live
Frank Carter’s Festival Freedom
A swap to new wireless system gave the rising punk band freedom to roam.
Post and Broadcast
The Wireless of Splitting Up Together
Production sound mixer Bryan Sol Aponte talks capturing the ABC comedy.
Live
AES Live Sound Events You’ve Got To See
Here's just a handful of the fascinating live sound events happening today at the AES Convention.
Gear and Technology
Innovations: Pliant CrewCom Wireless Intercom System
By Tom Turkington. Ultimately the best way to greatly increase operational range is to put the RF where you need it. CrewCom’s distributed architecture and proprietary network allows system administrators to do just that.
Live
Santa Fe Opera Gets Atomic with Lectrosonics
For a production of Doctor Atomic held a mere 20 miles from Los Alamos, NM, the Santa Fe Opera turned to Lectrosonics wireless gear
Post and Broadcast
Lectrosonics Skydives into M:I – Fallout
Lectrosonics gear was put to the test during the filming of stunts for the latest hit Mission: Impossible film.
Post and Broadcast
Wisycom Helps Break Cancer
Wisycom gear is being used on Danish charity show, Break Cancer.
Gear and Technology
Radio Active Designs Debuts TX 2-4U Combiner-Splitter
The unit lets wireless operators send two transmit signals to four zones.
Business
Adlib invests in Sennheiser Digital 6000 as it refreshes RF inventory
Adlib has “a great relationship with ”, according to director Dave Kay
Festival Profile
Firehouse, Shure Take On iHeartCountry Fest
The annual iHeartCountry Festival recently took over Austin’s Frank Erwin Center to bring fans a dozen top names in country music. Providing audio for the occasion was Firehouse Productions.
Business
Shure Rides in Rose Parade
Rat Sound opted for a Shure Axient and UHF-R wireless system to help navigate the crowded RF environment at the 125th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA.
Gear and Technology
At NAMM: Shure Bows ULX-D Digital Wireless Mic
Shure is introducing the ULX-DTM Digital Wireless system, designed for use in corporate, education, worship, and live performance facilities.
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