Seriously bad news about radio mics

As a result of the analogue tv shutdown and the sale of this spectrum for mobile and wireless data, the 700mz band where most radio mics now work, inc the 40 units I have, will become illegal to use after Jan 2014 and will anyway not work because of interference from the new services. It is estimated that 850,000 radio mics will be made redundant, useless and illegal. The new band is a lower frequency, which will not accommodate as many channels in the lower cost units and the professional units which will take many channels are in the $4-6000 range per unit. It is important to plan ahead because when reality hits early nexr year, the demand for new gear is going to be unable to be met, supply will be very tight and prices very likely to rise. To solve our problem and hopefully yours, we have taken an agency for "Line 6" digital radio mics, these are award winning mics working in the 2.4gz band and each unit receives 4 frequencies and picks the best signal. We now have a 12 channel system set up and ready to demonstrate. So of course I want to sell you gear, that's my business, but whether you choose to deal with me or your favourite supplier you need to act soon to organize for next year. Our set up is mainly lapel/beltpacks, but we do have a couple of handhelds, these can be profiled to sound like various well known mics. http://voicecouncil.com/review-line6-wireless-mic/ the review says 12 channels, 14 are now available.

Important changes: After 31 December 2014, wireless microphones will no longer be able to operate in the 694-820 MHz frequency range. The restack of television services will also change channel availability below 694 MHz. Check with your wireless microphone manufacturer or supplier to find out if your mic will be effected. quite how using a unit in a frequency it's not allowed to be used in is not illegal is beyond me, if you read the ACMA report you will find it laced with coulds, should, may, etc.if you are using spectrum some company has spent billions on either you won't be able to work there or you may interfere with their signal. The arena shows have no issues, with the $5-10k mics you can use 100 channels. "And, yes, everyone on the 694 to 840 MHz bands will have to replace their wireless rigs eventually, but wait until 2015 and watch the prices come down as the lemming rush subsides. "So if you want to gamble with your show, and if you think that half a million mics will be available for the lemming rush, not to mention that at the moment the Aus dollar is high, making imports cheaper, then by all means wait I can't afford to.

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