The on going frequency migration from Channel 69 to Channel 38 for wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring is a key issue for the UK production industry. Channel 38 will be available for PMSE use over virtually all of the country when Radio Astronomy vacates on 21 September 2011. Channel 38 will be fully available once DSO is complete in 2012. With this in mind PLASA 2011 was the ideal opportunity for Sennheiser to highlight the importance of rental companies and venues being ready for the switch-over.
A major feature of Sennheiser’s Stand was the company’s latest Channel 38 compatible equipment.
On show for the first time was the new UK-specific variant of the 3000 and 5000 series wireless systems. 3000/5000 GB systems can be tuned from the bottom of Channel 38 up through 184MHz to 790 MHz, providing an extremely flexible solution for larger shows where many wireless microphones and in-ear systems are required.
The 2000 GBw series range of wireless transmitters and receivers offers a comprehensive selection of components for vocals, instruments and in-ear monitoring. Series 2000 is extremely flexible, providing a sound investment that can be relied upon for years and the GBw version can be tuned from the bottom of Channel 38 – 606MHz – up to 678MHz.
3000/5000 GB, 2000 GBw and G3 GB series can all be managed through Sennheiser’s Wireless System Manager software ensuring that there is a high quality, Channel 38-compliant wireless system available for any eventuality.
“From the very beginning of when the frequency switch-over was mooted, we at Sennheiser have been actively engaging with the industry to highlight the challenges it presents and the changes that need to be implemented,” says Alan March, Sennheiser business development manager.
“As well as developing new frequency variants of our own equipment, we are keen to discuss any issues that users may have with the changeover. We look forward to meeting as many people as possible at PLASA2011 to discuss anything that they feel needs clarifying.”
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