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RF Explorer Pro

Introducing the RF Explorer® Pro The RF Spectrum Analyzer Built for Wireless Audio

Out of sight and out of mind – RF Venue Architectural Antenna duo deliver invisible performance for wireless mics and IEMs

— The CP Architectural Antenna™for dropout-free IEM performance with optimal audio quality and the Diversity ...

The Top Three Wireless Microphone Problems and How to Solve Them

Wireless microphones are prone to interference, noise, drop-outs, and many other RF problems. These problems ...

Best-Tronics Touring Case Study

— Top touring artists including Queensrÿche, Veil of Maya, and Mt. Joy rely on the Chicago-area wiring and RF ...

RF Venue essential accessories selected by leading live sound professionals

— “Here we are on Broadway, in the middle of Manhattan during the holiday season, and the RF Venue® gear ...

New Orleans Saints Case Study

Tim Kilbride, owner of AV company The Sound Source, relies on RF Venue essential accessories for productions ...

Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford Case Study

Integrator DNR Laboratories was able to replace over 30 elements of a pre-existing wireless system with just ...

Wireless System Builder v. 2.0 is Live

Walpole, MA, USA, June 8, 2023 — RF Venue, a global leader in essential RF accessories for wireless audio, ...

Working Across Wireless Brands

By far the most common misconception we hear is the claim that one manufacturer's wireless system won't work with another, or that antennas and signal distribution accessories aren't compatible between brands.  In this post we breakdown RF Venue's product compatibility and debunk some common myths.

New England First Robotics Case Study

— High school students compete in First Robotics’ sophisticated robotics tournaments, but wireless microphone ...

Strawberry Sound Queenstown, NZ Case Study

— A newly renovated retail destination in the New Zealand resort town turned to RF Venue’s aesthetically ...

RF Venue wireless audio essentials now available in D-Tools

— As part of an integrated product library of more than 786,000 products from more than 2,380 manufacturers, ...

CueBlue School Case Study

The Diversity Architectural™ Antenna offers a single wireless solution for band, choir and gym spaces and ...

Harry Potter Yule Ball Case Study

— A pair of Diversity Fin® Antennas fed into a 4ZONE™ Antenna Combiner and a DISTRO4™ Antenna Distribution ...

Water Country Water Park Case Study

— A combination of RF Venue Diversity Fin™ and CP Beam® antennas assures an uninterrupted wireless signal for ...

Mastermind Diversity Architectural Antenna Case Study

— The Orange County, California congregation uses live music as part of its worship, but simple quarter-wave ...

Audio-Technica Europe Adds RF Venue Essentials

RF Venue Essentials are now available through Audio-Technica Europe and their distribution partners.

RF Venue’s new Diversity Architectural Antennas and 4 ZONE combiner employed at University Park United Methodist Church

Matched with an RF Venue 4 ZONE™ active antenna combiner, four of the wireless audio essential provider’s new ...

Wireless System Builder by RF Venue

WirelessSystemBuilder.com by RF Venue is a new free tool for matching compatible wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems to available white space spectrum at any location in the US.    

Snowshoe Mountain Case Study

— The Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event encompassed downhill, cross-country and short-track ...

In Concert Productions Case Study

In Concert Productions employs RF Venue’s DISTRO4™ antenna distribution system, 4 ZONE™ active antenna ...

Rattletrap Case Study

Australia’s In Phase Productions had struggled with dropouts and other wireless anomalies at the Rattletrap ...

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero Case Study

The historic and highly emotional event in Lower Manhattan, on the site of the 9/11 attacks, presented one of ...

Burning Hills Amphitheatre Case Study

The 40 wireless channels of the show, which celebrates the region’s western legacy, have come to rely on RF ...

The Church For All Nations Case Study

The Colorado Springs house of worship was plagued by challenging RF problems, but online resources provided ...

Prestonwood Baptist Church Case Study

RF Venue smooths out the challenging wireless environment for Prestonwood Baptist Church’s massive holiday productions

RF Venue’s Don Boomer to host InfoComm 2022 Education Session “Avoiding Wireless Mic Dropouts”

With changes and continuous limitations to the wireless spectrum, it's getting harder to maintain reliable ...

RF Venue’s Diversity Architectural Antenna Makes High Performance Invisible

The new Diversity Architectural™ Antenna delivers famed RF Venue performance in installations where ...

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church & Magnolia AV Solutions Case Study

The parishioners of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church are now worshiping in their new facility, next door to ...

Simpsonville Arts Center Case Study

Part of the year-long Arts Center renovation, RF Venue’s DISTRO9 HDR™ RF distribution amplifiers and a ...

Preparing your Wireless System for Easter

AV systems integrators like Zach Lahm, Senior Solutions Engineer at HouseRight in Lexington, Kentucky, look ...

CiAV/Brookstown United Methodist Church Case Study

The RF Venue Diversity Fin® Antenna is the linchpin for a new wireless-microphone infrastructure at the ...

Frequency Productions Case Study

The Diversity Fin® Antenna, deployed at a presentation and event space in the Los Angeles area that was ...

Urban Electra Case Study

Part of Urban Electra’s signature performance style is to place all four members on widely scattered stages ...

+100,000 Square Feet. Rows and Rows of Slot Machines. And lots of Signal Dropouts.

Huge casino venue posed complex geometry and distance challenges across multiple buildings, but the Diversity Fin and CX22 antennas, Optix Series 3 RF over fiber optic systems, 4 ZONE active antenna combiners and a DISTRO4 antenna distribution amplifier from the toolkit of RF Venue products provided the perfect solutions

RF Venue Wireless Upgrade Packs eliminate dropouts for houses of worship

RF Venue provides complete plug-and-play systems that make it easy to deal with interference in a manner not ...

The RF Spotlight Antenna from RF Venue improves wireless reliability in a crowded RF spectrum for “The Special Event”

The Special Event is the ultimate showcase for live-event production, and the opening-night party showcase ...

RF Venue’s Comprehensive Wireless Systems Training Draws Accolades

Three-tiered training program serves to educate and train industry professionals and end users on wireless ...

Triton Technology Relies on RF Venue Solutions for Wireless Audio Customers from Houses of Worship to Softball Stadiums

St. Edmunds Church in San Marino, California, and the Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park in ...

Is Your Church's Wireless System Ready?

As the Easter holiday approaches, preparing your technical teams to setup wireless mics and in-ear systems is a top priority.  With the recent increase in live video streaming for church services, making sure wireless audio has a consistent, clear sound that Doesn't Drop Out, has never been more important.

5G Cell Phones vs Wireless Mics

New 5G Services Going Live in the US There has been a lot in the news lately regarding the new 5G wireless ...

RF Venue introduces FREE Wireless Performance Calculator

Online tool allows simplified wireless microphone system reliability predictions in seconds

What's the Most Important Part of any Church Production Live Stream?

By Brian Blackmore The Answer is Audio. Learn how a fast-growing, multi-site church improved audio quality ...

The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs Makes a Safe Bet with RF Venue

RF Venue antenna and distribution technology was extended during the expansion of the popular gambling ...

RF Venue Announces the Release of the Diversity Omni™ Antenna

All-new antenna is perfectly suited for multi-zone projects for omnidirectional coverage of any ...

RF Venue CP Beam Antenna at the Tokyo Olympics

When your wireless mics have to work the first time, every time, you call Steve Caldwell, technical manager and RF Engineer at NW Group based in Sydney, Australia.  Steve has worked RF at every Olympics since 2000 except for Beijing, and leans heavily on the RF Venue CP Beam helical antennas in his RF system designs.

Check Your Wireless Mic's Performance

New Wireless Microphone Performance Calculator is online.  Simply enter the data required from the pre-filled dropdown boxes and click calculate to estimate the performance of your wireless system.  

How to choose Frequency Blocks for Wireless Mics

Generally speaking, there are two major challenges to be solved to ensure trouble-free wireless mic ...

Why Wireless Mics Drop Out and How to Prevent It

During this 30 minute session you will learn

Understanding Local Interference and Range

Understanding Multi-Path Interference
Multi-path interference is caused by reflections of your transmitter’s signal, primarily by metal objects in your venue and other boundaries. These reflections flip the polarity of the signal and arrive out of phase which causes cancellations in your receiver’s antennas.

Understanding Cross-polarization Fades

Debunking Analog vs. "Digital Wireless" Microphones

You may be confused by all the claims going around as to whether you need different antennas and antenna distribution systems to work with your digital wireless mic system. This is a question we hear all the time, and more so now that new more affordable digital wireless mics are coming on the market. 

"In-Stock" is the new "On-Sale"

How can A/V integrators stay ahead of rising demand for wireless audio projects? Demand is very strong for RF ...

In-Ear Monitor Combiners and Audio Quality

One major benefit of using in-ear monitor (IEM) combiners with a good quality helical antenna is how much it can improve system sound quality.  This is often overlooked since we focus so much on the RF side of the system to reduce intermodulation distortion (IMD) and improve signal to noise, but ultimately, highest quality sound is the goal.  So how does good RF impact audio?     

MSI Japan Distributes RF Venue

RF Venue patented antennas and RF signal distribution systems, which are compatible with the leading wireless microphone and IEM brands, are now available from MSI Japan, which will also provide after-sales support and service.

Combine8 - You Won't Believe Your Ears

Introducing the RF Venue 8 Channel In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Upgrade Pack. You can now combine up to 8 IEM ...

Church Service Streaming Ups Ante for Wireless Microphone Systems

Update on Churches embracing live streaming and managing RF systems when the audience is online. "We stream to 9 locations and online, if the word isn’t heard it's game over."  Integrators and end users discuss.

The Time Has Come. RIP 600 MHz in US

Heads up- your wireless microphones and IEMs in the 600 MHz band are now officially illegal.  FCC TV re-pack update, changes to spectrum conditions, and potentially impact on the T-Band 470-512 MHz

RF Training Session #6 Recording: Spectrum Analysis Tools

Webinar Recording for Session#6: Spectrum Analysis Tools.  Hardware spectrum analyzers, software, and remote monitoring and management for wireless microphones and IEMs.

RF Training Session #5 Recording: Coax Cables

Webinar Recording for Session#5: Coax cable types, signal loss, impedance, do's and don'ts, and the ever popular 50 ohm vs. 75 ohm are discussed, along with Q&A from participants. 

RF Training Session #4 Recording: Create a Link Budget

Webinar recording from the fourth RF Training and Q&A Session:  Create a Link Budget

RF Training Session #3 Recording: Antenna Placement

Webinar recording from the third RF Training and Q&A Session:  Antenna Placement Considerations for Wireless Mics 

RF Training Session #2 Recording: Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Webinar recording from the second RF Training and Q&A Session:  Why Wireless Mics Dropout

RF Training Session #1 Recording: Why Wireless Mics Dropout

Webinar recording from the first RF Training and Q&A Session:  Why Wireless Mics Dropout

How to Connect 81 Channels of Wireless Mics with the DISTRO9 HDR

The new DISTRO9 HDR can configure large wireless systems.  Here's the configuration for up to 81 channels and a breakdown of the "divide by 3" architecture.

RF Venue Launches DISTRO9 HDR Multi-Zone Antenna Distribution System

Unique high performance antenna distribution system accommodates up to 9 wireless microphone systems with two separate antenna coverage zones and superior gain flatness across VHF, T-Band, and UHF spectrum ranges.

TV Repack revisited

As we head into a new year, most people are now aware that the 600 MHz spectrum was largely sold off and that mobile phone service is moving in and lighting up.  Here's an update to see where we are in that process.

Spacing Wireless Mics & In-Ear Monitors Part 2

We received a number of questions about it and decided to do a follow up post with more detail and explore some more advanced techniques. The most frequent question we received was about the guard band between groups:  What's the right amount of spacing between my mics and IEMs?  

Setting Up Wireless Mics and IEMs Together

How to configure wireless microphone and In-ear monitor systems for best performance. Antenna placement, frequency spacing, RF coordination software, and bandpass filtering are covered.

Making Multi-Zone Wireless Mic Systems Work

New England-based integrator Commlink showcases a well-engineered multi-zone wireless microphone system at ...

TV repack is rolling along

We first called attention to the TV repack back in 2018, and now we're in phase 4 of the 10 phase plan. Most ...

What to do when the wireless just won’t work

Problems are bound to happen sooner or later with wireless microphone and IEM systems.  From ever-changing spectrum conditions, to new system upgrades and frequency band changes, the work seems to never end.  Here are some strategies for common problems.

Spectrum Analysis for Wireless Mics and IEMs: Part 3

Part 3 of our series on spectrum analysis for wireless mics and IEMs: identifying and managing RF interference.  Noise floor, out of band interference, IMD, and over-the-air-TV are covered.

Spectrum Analysis for Wireless Mics and IEMs: Part 2

Part 2 of our series on RF spectrum analysis for wireless microphones and IEMs, including Operational Scans, what to look for and how to use spectrum analysis to optimize antenna placement.

Spectrum Analysis for Wireless Mics and IEMs: Part 1

Part 1 in our series on spectrum analysis for wireless mics and IEMs.  Introduction and overview of spectrum analysis and the first steps in using an RF spectrum analyzer to establish a baseline scan for your wireless system.

Combining Distros Part 2 : Cascading multi channel receivers

Using antenna distribution systems with multi-channel wireless mic receivers is covered.  Diagrams for how to configure multi-channel systems for lowest noise and highest signal to noise.

The Road From Here to There: RF Link Budgeting for Wireless Mics

Understanding (and measuring!) signal levels and RF link budgets can be the difference between success and failure.  In this post we step through the various stages of an RF signal path for a wireless mic system.

Down on the Farm ... the Antenna Farm that is.

I think by now everyone is on board that having an antenna farm is NOT a best practice. But what exactly makes them a problem? Let’s take a look.

Combining Multiple Distros for best performance

I’m pretty sure most understand the need for antenna distribution when using multiple wireless microphone ...

Gee, I always wondered about that

I know, Active sounds better than Passive and more sounds better than less. But with radios, most often, the exact opposite is true. Active antennas are merely passive antennas that have built-in amplifiers intended to make up for loss from long coax runs. Contrary to what some may think, they do not extend range.

Audio-Technica to Help Distribute RF Venue Wireless System Accessories in North America

Starting today, RF Venue's patented antennas, RF signal distribution systems, and spectrum analysis tools will be available to all Audio-Technica dealers in North America.

Antenna Polarization (not a trip to the Arctic)

Antenna polarization and its effect on wireless microphones.  Cross polarization signal fading and multi-path are also covered.

RF 101: Tricks & Tips

Today, we are going to discuss a few tips and tricks you can add to your skill set. These tricks will improve ...

The Importance of RF Coordination

The need for proper RF coordination is becoming more critical by the day. As the FCC continues to sell off ...

RF 101: Must-have tools in the RF toolkit

4 Tools that should be in every RF toolkit.  Filters, splitters, spectrum analyzers, and frequency counters are covered.

Multi-Zone Antenna Systems - Coverage Everywhere

Designing and deploying multi-zone antenna systems for wireless microphones.  Distributed Antenna Systems "DAS" techniques.

Squelch and Wireless Mic Range

Wireless microphone squelch: how it works and how it affects the range of your system.  Consider squelch settings closely when optimizing your wireless mics for power and range, factoring in noise from multiple distros.

Antenna Placement for Wireless Mics

Best practices for antenna placement for wireless microphones.  Minimum and max distances, antenna types to consider and other practical tips to get the best performance out of your wireless system.

Remote Monitoring RF Spectrum at NYC Fashion Week

Drop in on a live look at the RF spectrum scene during NYC Fashion Week

Keeping Wireless Mics On the Air

Simple tips to keep your wireless microphones on the air

I had one of our dealers tell me at the recent InfoComm show that he had saved his customer $20,000 by simply correcting a less than stellar installation and adding some RF Venue gear instead of replacing the entire system

Bandpass Filters, Part Deux

At the recent InfoComm show we shot these scans showing how our 470-560 MHz Bandpass Filter can help keep you out of trouble in a hostile RF environment like a trade show.  Here are the before and after shots.

Talking Tech with CNK Engineering’s Marty Pietz

How long are these good for? (my 600 MHz wireless mics)

How far will this antenna reach?

It’s baseball season again and boy does that make me happy. What does that have to do with antennas? Well …

Ariel Ramos: High Stakes RF in Santo Domingo

Ariel Ramos, above.

LEDs may be lights out for your wireless mics

As if there weren’t enough challenges facing us from shrinking bandwidth, new cell phone service in the 600 ...

Microsoft to bring 2 million rural residents online- but at what impact to wireless audio?

The Microspace Whitespace Project will introduce wireless broadband access to 2 million Americans and affect available spectrum for wireless microphone users.

Bruce Arledge Jr: From BOOM Trac to the Grammys

Regular pieces in his toolbox include transmitters and recievers from Sennheiser, though Arledge is quick to point out that every job has it’s own unique challenges, and frequency coordination is always the bottom line.

Free Space Path Loss vs. Coax

I am often asked whether it is better to position your transmitter close to your receiver and suffer the ...

AES/NAMM Wireless update

The National Association of Music Merchants (aka NAMM), has always been about musical instruments. But it had ...

A Month Until The Big Game: Prepping RF with Ben Stowe

Coordinating RF for a sold-out football game in a stadium of 21,000 fans, broadcast live to a crowd of millions on ESPN

Bandpass Filters Are Your New Friend

With the increasing challenges posed by FCC TV channel reassignment, the 600 MHz cell phone service rollout, ...

The Road to Repack: Broadcast Spectrum Transformation

As we begin 2018, one topic that’s on the minds of audio professionals across North America is the TV ...

One man, a Guitar, and Chewie: Ed Sheeran’s RF Tech Dave White on the Perils of Worldwide Touring

photo credit: Omar Franchi Photography

The Paradox of Part 74 and recent notes from RF seminars

I recently attended several wireless audio seminars: the SynAudCon Making Wireless Work event in Dallas, as ...

Talking Church Installs with Summit Integrated Systems

Product Line Walk-through [Video]

We produced a walk-through video at InfoComm showcasing RF Venue antennas, signal distribution, and spectrum ...

Spotlight Antenna + Filter = Goodbye Interference

The recent InfoComm Conference proved a perfect situation to showcase RF Venue's best antenna for crowded RF environments.

Talking Strategy with Cody Heimann of nashville's open channel coordination services

Now Shipping New 4 Zone Antenna Combiner and Band-Pass Filters

We're excited to announce we're shipping a new 4 Zone Antenna combiner for multi-zone wireless microphone projects, as well as new 50 MHz band-pass filters!

Managing the Expectations of Your Wireless Installation Clients

Multi-tasking On the Road: Talking Tech with Drew Curtis

Event Day: How to Ensure Your Wireless Audio Setup Runs Smoothly

Setting up wireless audio for a live event comes with its fair share of stress. A lot of pieces have to come ...

6 Wireless Audio Problems and Challenges You Might Face

When you’re integrating a new wireless audio system, there are a lot of moving parts. Not only do you have to ...

From Modest Roots to Stages Worldwide: Navigating the Waters with MercyMe’s Daniel Martin

We never know the random connections that propel us through life, the moments that somehow unlock doors that ...

All Systems Go: Upkeep with the NFL's Ryan Stotts

If you've installed any wireless system, you know the actual installation is only half the battle. My ...

Best Practices for Setting Up a Wireless Audio Event

Whether you’re installing wireless audio for a live event or building an audio system for a venue to use at ...

Why You Should Use Frequency Coordination Software Every Time

Today, RF environments are more crowded than ever. With the further loss of 84 MHz in the UHF band and the ...

On Set with Chris Howland, LA’s Sound Mixer

There’s an old saying here in LA: everyone’s an actor, a drummer, a voice-over actor, an illustrator, a ...

Managing the Costs of a Wireless Audio Project

You’re a dedicated professional with a passion for great sound and expertly integrated audio systems. But ...

Evaluating the Site: Operation Area and RF Spectrum Analysis

One of the most important parts of a wireless audio installation is the site visit. You’ll never be able to ...

Working with Venues to Create Wireless Audio Project Plans

A successful wireless audio installation includes managing many pieces aside from the technical components. ...

Managing a Wireless Audio Installation Project

Setting up a wireless audio system in a new venue can be a challenging undertaking.

Reflections on NAMM ‘17, Faulty Synthesizers, and Gear Lust

Those of you faithful Audio Gloss readers may notice a different name attached to this post. As the world ...

A New FCC Rises

Flash Summary

A Chairman's Farewell

Below, is the transcript of the final public address of former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler.

Bernie Beaudry: “The Definition of Tough”

Almost exactly two months ago, a 328 lb defensive lineman ran out of a paper mâche tube filled with purple ...

40,148 Fans, 15º F, and 2 RF Coordinators for '17 NHL Centennial Classic

Confused, I asked Ike Zimbel, seasoned RF Coordinator and owner of Zimbel Audio Productions, how he and only ...

On the Road With Skillet, from Paris to Moscow

As touring schedules grow longer and more unwieldy, many bands seek to transform the grind of life on the ...

Incentive Auctions Conclude First Phase, Stage Two, with $54.6 Billion Ask

Through now familiar smoke and mirrors, analysts, economists, and various industries scramble for scraps of ...

Incentive Auctions Fail to Meet Final Stage Rule, Reset to be Scheduled at Lower 114 MHz Target

This morning the spectrum policy, broadcast, and telecom worlds awoke to a flurry of headlines, all urgent, ...

What in Blazes is Going on with the Incentive Auctions?

"After five years of speculating about the Incentive Auction, it’s about to get real… Last year, I described ...

Correct Antenna Distribution in Three Simple Diagrams

Never heard of antenna distribution for wireless audio? Or heard about it, but don't really know what it is?

Why Wireless Range Shootouts Don't Work, Part Two

One part was not enough. And another part, “Part Three,” will follow this.

Why Wireless Range “Shootouts” Don’t Work

“Shootouts” or “Range Tests,” as commonly performed, reveal next to nothing about the performance of an ...

The Million Dollar Homes of Many San Francisco Tech Execs Have Slower Internet Connections than You Do

After InfoComm, I made haste for the western shore, to convalesce on the foggy slopes of San Francisco.

RF Venue, Inc. at Infocomm, 2016

Thanks to everyone who came by the booth to say hello at InfoComm last week.

At Long Last, Incentive Auction Bidding Begins

This is the beginning of the end for wireless audio in UHF.

What’s Up With the Tin Bins?

Go backstage on any major show or event, and you’re bound to see something strange: row upon row of baking ...

Incentive Auctions Begin, Spectrum for Wireless Audio Axed up to 60%

[CORRECTION: this article previously claimed a reduction of 70% of bandwidth, not 60%. And current bandwidth ...

Video: Shop Tool Radio Interference

We put together this brief micro-PSA about the hazards that common equipment found in any stage/prop shop, ...

RF Distribution for Metallica’s Ambitious, Explosive, Crowd-Swooping Super Bowl "The Night Before" Show

Metallica’s live shows are stuffed from beginning to end with booming spectacles and wild interactivity that ...

Every Fiber-Optic Connector Used in Entertainment Production in One Giant Infographic

This poster-sized chart visually organizes every common fiber connector and its accompanying specifications ...

Multi-Mode vs. Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable: Debates and Differences

If you must know one thing about fiber-optic cable, it’s the difference between single-mode and multi-mode ...

Blue Angels Take Flight with RF Venue and In Concert Productions

The Blue Angels, famed Navy aerial demonstration squadron that’s wowed airshow audiences since 1946, recently ...

Technical Grammar Police: “Antennas” or “Antennae”?

The plural noun form of “antenna” comes in two flavors: “antennas” and “antennae.”

HaLow 900 MHz. Goodbye 900 MHz.

It seems like only a year ago—wait, actually it was two years ago that I wrote an article about the 900 MHz ...

Is VHF the Answer to the Spectrum Crunch?

Last week Lectrosonics announced the release of the IFB-VHF, a 174-216 MHz tuned version of their popular ...

Shure Europe Now the Non-Exclusive Distributor of RF Venue Products In Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Today, we're excited to announce that Shure Europe and RF Venue, Inc. have entered into an exclusive ...

WRC-15 Upholds UHF Broadcasting and Wireless Microphones As Services of Value - In Europe, Asia, and Africa - For Now

The World Radio Congress (WRC) is held every few years by The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), ...

13 Simple Tools Under $100 That Seriously Improve Wireless Audio Performance

Improving your wireless microphone or in-ear monitor system doesn't have to be expensive. There are a lot ...

At INBOUND15, Our Two Worlds Collide

A strange thing happened two weeks ago.

HeadsetGate Is Not a Conspiracy, and We Can Prove It

We know a thing or two about how wireless headsets used by the NFL work. We also actually know the ...

The Tradeoff: Higher Gain Antenna, Narrower Beam-Width

One of the tradeoffs with high gain antennas is that the higher the gain, the narrower the beam of coverage. ...

4 Proven Strategies for Fighting Video Wall RF Interference

1. Find the Interference.

Unplugging the Mystery Behind (and Inside) Video Wall RF Interference

RF interference (RFI) from LED, LCD, and other types of display walls used in productions is a big problem ...

Why Live Events Matter

The spectrum we use—the UHF broadcast band—is going away, and the devices we operate—analog FM radios—are ...

Protect Antennas and Wireless Gear from Rain, Basketballs, and Other Hazards with Transparent Domes

We often receive calls from installed A/V professionals looking for a way to mount one of our external ...

Historical Retail Wireless Microphone Pricing: 1973-2011

We spent a few hours at the Audio History Library & Museum and gathered a total of 11 publicly available ...

Cross-Industry Coalition Brings Incentive Auction Rulemaking to Screeching Halt Over Concerns About the Duplex Gap

Yesterday the FCC was—at long last—set to rule on the final rules for the incentive auctions. The incentive ...

Vintage Vega Wireless Microphone Ads from the '70s and '80s

This Saturday I spent a few hours browsing the meticulously organized files found at the sound industry's ...

Polarization, Polarity, and Polar Pattern: What’s the Difference?

We often hear these three terms confused or used interchangeably. Although they all begin with the letters ...

An In-Depth Look at Wireless Audio for The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park

This May, The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park opened with a six week run of The Tempest, ...

Jason Glass Talks Wireless for the 2015 CMA Music Festival

This year’s four day CMA Music Festival shattered attendance records and featured country music’s biggest ...

Video: How to War-Game Transmitters

War-gaming is a useful, hands-on procedure that makes coordinated frequencies as reliable as they can ...

RF Venue Co-Founder Robert Crowley Talks Product Design

Meet Bob Crowley, RF Venue co-founder, and a man of varied scientific and entrepreneurial laurels.

Three Passive Splitter Hacks for Antenna Distribution

Here are three simple and low-cost wireless audio antenna distribution configurations using the RF Venue ...

Common Sources of Interference in Small Venues

Small venues offer an abundance of errant charms. Funky seating, graffitied bathrooms, folk art: they are the ...

LPTVs and Wireless Microphones: Friends?

Broadcasters and wireless microphone users are cut from the same cloth.

Do Cellphones and WiFi Interfere With Wireless Audio Equipment?

Yes and no—but mostly no.

Don't Let Rehearsals Fool Your Wireless Microphone

Too often, we receive worried calls from techs or FOH engineers that go a little something like this: “We set ...

The Time to Get Licensed Is Now

With the 600 MHz auction knocking, it has never been more important for large-scale users of wireless audio ...

Visualizing Directional and Nearfield Antennas in Central Park

To compare the effects of two different types of antennas (and the effectiveness of the RF Spotlight at ...

All About IFBs

IFBs play a small but important role in the world of wireless audio and pro sound, but are seldom found ...

What is Squelch?

Wireless microphones are designed with squelch circuits to mute audio when the receiver loses or cannot find ...

Don't Forget to Gain Stage Your Transmitter

Gain staging wireless microphones is an important but overlooked step in getting wireless systems to sound ...

The Trouble with Analog FM

Most wireless microphones use analog wideband FM modulation to transmit audio in wireless form.

When Installing Wireless A/V in Large Facilities, Anticipate Growth

As a Technology Manager, I have struggled with planning ahead to ensure wireless microphone systems will play ...

Another Look at RF for the Super Bowl

The man behind Watson Audio Corporation, Jeff Watson, took on RF PL Tech (AKA Wireless Comms Tech) at this ...

Paddle Antennas are 50 Years Old; It’s Time for Something Better.

Years ago, while RF Venue was in early stages of R&D, we spent a lot of time in the field observing ...

Contemporary NORTHchurch.tv Improves Wireless with Antenna Distribution

This isn’t the first time we’ve stressed just how important antenna distribution is for high performing multi ...

Why Coaxial Cable Goes Bad

As far as cable goes, coaxial cable is more susceptible to damage than most. That doesn’t stop many audio ...

Everything You Need to Know about 2.4 GHz Wireless Microphones

New 2.4 GHz wireless microphones dropped at this year's NAMM, including the AKG DMSTetrad, and Sennheiser ...

RAD UV-1G Intercoms Land at Pro Bowl and Super Bowl

Yesterday we spoke with wireless guru James Stoffo during a rare break in his busy end of season football ...

Eight Indispensable Books for the Audio Professional

No formal audio engineering degree? No problem. We polled three leading educators and asked around the RF ...

RF Optix Nominated for CAS Technical Achievement Award

The RF Optix fiber optic remote antenna system has been nominated for a CAS Technical Achievement Award.

Thoughts On Municipal Broadband

There has been no shortage of regulatory intrigue on the subject of public internet and WiFi.

UK OFCOM Agency Publishes Study on WSD/TVBD Interference to Wireless Microphones

In November the UK’s FCC equivalent, OFCOM (Office of Communications), released a report on the impact of ...

Rich Topham of Professional Sound Services

Last week I sat down with Rich Topham, President of New York Based Professional Sound Services, to talk about ...

How Dynamic Microphones Create Audio Signal

On cue from Jacob O’Neal’s excellent animation of loudspeaker operation, we set out to illustrate and animate ...

A New Chapter Opens for the RF Venue Blog

The official RF Venue blog has a new name: Audio Gloss.

RF Venue Releases Two New Antenna Distribution Products for Mics and IEMs

It's been a while since we've written anything that's actually related to our business, but here it is: we've ...

Five Things Every Audio Pro Should Know How to Do

These five common concepts and skills separate the skilled audio professional from the beginner.

The Ultimate Guide to In-Ear Monitors, Straight from the World’s Best Monitor Engineers

Bar none, in-ear monitoring is the most tempermental component of a wireless audio rig. Countless times, ...

Five Wireless Microphone Mistakes That Are as Common as They Are Avoidable

They’ve happened to the best of us. After paging through stacks of manuals, phoning and perhaps yelling at ...

Comparing UHF and 2.4 GHz Wireless Microphones

A lot of our dealers are asking about the benefits and drawbacks of UHF/TV-Band (470-698 MHz) wireless mics ...

Big Changes for Wireless Audio Industry in Store, Reveals New FCC Document

On Tuesday, the FCC convened to discuss wireless microphone regulation at the September Open Commission ...

The Godfather of WiFi Wants Wireless Microphone Users to Pay for Spectrum

Michael Marcus knows a thing or two about wireless. His contributions to regulations and technologies in the ...

Why Helical Antennas Give Better Wireless In-Ear Monitor Reception

Wireless in-ear monitors are an important part of any touring kit. Though the audience never hears IEM feeds, ...