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Act now to prevent ‘Silent
Nights’ this Christmas
With the deadline for
operating UHF wireless microphones using channel 69 swiftly approaching, users need to think
quickly about obtaining a microphone licence and check that they have all the compatible
hardware they need by the end of 2012.
Do I need a
microphone licence?
The answer to this frequently raised question is generally
yes! Anyone who is using a microphone be
it for a company presentation in a hotel function room or a sermon in a Sunday
morning church service, needs a microphone licence to safe guard the quality
and reliability of their broadcasts.
Why should I buy a radio microphone licence?
Holding a microphone licence guarantees your use of a
designated frequency to broadcast on without the concern of others being able
to legally utilise that channel and interrupt any presentations or broadcasts
you may be making.
Why the change now?
Recently the government sold off may frequencies which
people were broadcasting on, including channel 69. As many users were broadcasting illegally or
without licences, the number of active users was masked and it appeared that
the sale would affect far less people than it actually has. Subsequently many users have had to replace
their hardware to continue to broadcast as these channels will no longer be
available after 31st December 2012.
Moving forward, if all users hold a licence this will clearly demonstrate
the number of active users and help to prevent this from happening again in the
future.
What about other users in my venue?
Hotel function rooms and church halls are often used by DJs
for corporate or private functions. DJs
can broadcast on licence free channels and these will not interfere with the licensed
frequencies you want to broadcast on.
What about the
hardware?
Generally the equipment needed to operate on licensed
channels is of a higher quality, with more accessories, which in turn provides
superior performance. Typically licensed
hardware includes;
- A rechargeable battery system so you know your microphone is always ready for use and you do not have to constantly buy new batteries.
- External and specialist aerials to ensure that you have a perfect reception in all areas.
- Rack mountable accessories to ensure that you equipment can be stored neatly to improve its longevity and give good ROI, (return on investment).
- A good range of interchangeable microphones and heads for all types of voice and sound reinforcement applications.
What do I need to do?
If you are unsure about how to proceed to ensure that you are ready for the switch over at the end of 2012, please contact us at CGA Integration and we can talk you through all your requirements and the steps you need to take to make sure that the transition is seamless.
If you are unsure about how to proceed to ensure that you are ready for the switch over at the end of 2012, please contact us at CGA Integration and we can talk you through all your requirements and the steps you need to take to make sure that the transition is seamless.
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