The End Of UHF Mics?
 
Be Prepared for big changes February 2009

Even our Competitors Agree:

Shure:
“…the FCC has ruled that wireless microphones may continue to use all presently unoccupied TV channels until the end of the DTV transition."
“Wireless microphones may continue to operate on all of these frequencies, just as they do now. However, wireless microphones that operate on frequencies above 698 MHz should not be used after February 19, 2009.” Read More...

Sennheiser:
“Wireless microphones primarily operate on frequencies in the UHF TV spectrum. Changes in technology and national policy will affect wireless microphone operation in the future.” Read More...

Audio Technica:
“When new FCC rules are implemented in 2009, a wide variety of unlicensed devices may be allowed to operate in so called white space areas. Should this happen, traditional wireless products used in live audio production, newsrooms, sporting events, boardrooms and other applications may not be able to operate without interference.” Read More...

PAMA (Professional Audio Manufacturer’s Association)
“This delicate balance that allows low-powered wireless microphones to operate with extremely high levels of reliability will be turned upside down in a world where UDs (unlicensed devices) flood the TV broadcast bands en masse.” Read More...

Don’t Throw the Dice:
Get Out of UHF Now
Even if the government opens a few UHF frequencies at the last minute, everyone agrees that the number of clear channels will be severely restricted and even more crowded than they are today. Fortunately there is a solution. Sabine has been perfecting professional wireless systems that operate entirely outside of the UHF band since the FCC announced these changes six years ago, and now we have thousands of systems operating flawlessly worldwide.