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RF system preparation
Neil White:
So I think much of the success or failure of the deployment of RF systems comes down to attention to detail. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to discuss some of the things that can make the difference, perhaps both from the perspective of engineers who are using the systems and the rental companies supplying them.
To get things started:
Fresh or fully charged batteries in all transmitters and IEM packs.
All settings matching across all transmitters / receivers. Much easier to check before handing out the packs to the artists that the squelch / limiter / eq / balance is set consistently across all the systems.
Good labelling. I've seen both silver sharpie on black tape or PTOUCH labels (white on clear) work well.
What other details do you look for in a well prepared RF package?
Jens Palm Bacher:
--- Quote from: Neil White on September 12, 2015, 06:54:18 AM ---So I think much of the success or failure of the deployment of RF systems comes down to attention to detail. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to discuss some of the things that can make the difference, perhaps both from the perspective of engineers who are using the systems and the rental companies supplying them.
To get things started:
Fresh or fully charged batteries in all transmitters and IEM packs.
All settings matching across all transmitters / receivers. Much easier to check before handing out the packs to the artists that the squelch / limiter / eq / balance is set consistently across all the systems.
Good labelling. I've seen both silver sharpie on black tape or PTOUCH labels (white on clear) work well.
What other details do you look for in a well prepared RF package?
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Good, recently tested, rf cables. Bonus point for writing the RF loss on the cable.
A good selection of spare products and spare frequencies.
Clamps and bars to mount antennas.
Foam windshield for HH's and miniature mics. Proper rycote fur if used outdoors for speech.
Neil White:
--- Quote from: Jens Palm Bacher on September 12, 2015, 08:29:29 AM ---Good, recently tested, rf cables. Bonus point for writing the RF loss on the cable.
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There has been plenty of discussion about RF cable, but mostly with regard to the connection between rack and antenna. Are people using the manufacturer supplied cables (often RG58) that come with most equipment for connections within the rack between receivers and antenna distro for example? Or is there an advantage to building short links with something like LMR-195?
Pete Erskine:
--- Quote from: Neil White on September 12, 2015, 05:04:32 PM ---There has been plenty of discussion about RF cable, but mostly with regard to the connection between rack and antenna. Are people using the manufacturer supplied cables (often RG58) that come with most equipment for connections within the rack between receivers and antenna distro for example? Or is there an advantage to building short links with something like LMR-195?
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I stick with everything, even 25' LMR440UF N. I USE 2' BNC AT ANTENNAS TO PREVENT STRAIN.
Lyle Williams:
Make sure you have a plan for where the bodypacks will go. Something that works with the energy level of the act.
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