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1 January 2013 saw a line-in-the-sand drawn for the legal use of many wireless microphone systems widely used by dance teachers and in schools, colleges and universities across the UK. According to national specialist retailer and installer EAV Pro Audio, up to 75% of users were unaware of the impending change, meaning they may now be breaking the law, unwittingly.
Following the ‘digital TV switchover’ this year, some of the radio frequencies currently used by wireless microphones have been re-allocated to allow the broadcast of Freeview television signals and new 4G mobile technologies. The knock-on effect is that many wireless microphones in use may now conflict with these signals and are therefore now illegal to use.
EAV managing director, Glyn Chapman said, “We’re shocked by just how little awareness there is amongst schools, colleges and universities about the changes in the law.” He went on to say, “in our experience, up to three quarters of education users don’t understand the changes, let alone know if their equipment is compliant.”
Not all equipment is affected by the changes, but the technicalities can be complicated by the number of microphones in use, the location and frequency settings currently in use. EAV is urging all wireless users to seek professional advice if they haven’t already.
Talking about how people can check their compliance with the law, Glyn said, “we urge people to use our online equipment checker at www.e-av.co.uk or call us for free advice if they are concerned - we’re always happy to help demystify the complexities of the technology!”
Wireless microphone users can check their compliance by using the special free tool at www.e-av.co.uk or by calling 0845 125 9409 and talking to one of EAV’s specialists, again free of charge.
Aerobic, Blues, Cool, Fitness, Gymnastic, Hip-Hop, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Salsa (Cuban), Samba, Zumba Dance
Dance Newsletter
Edited: Fri, 11 Jan 2013
Following the ‘digital TV switchover’ this year, some of the radio frequencies currently used by wireless microphones have been re-allocated to allow the broadcast of Freeview television signals and new 4G mobile technologies. The knock-on effect is that many wireless microphones in use may now conflict with these signals and are therefore now illegal to use.
EAV managing director, Glyn Chapman said, “We’re shocked by just how little awareness there is amongst schools, colleges and universities about the changes in the law.” He went on to say, “in our experience, up to three quarters of education users don’t understand the changes, let alone know if their equipment is compliant.”
Not all equipment is affected by the changes, but the technicalities can be complicated by the number of microphones in use, the location and frequency settings currently in use. EAV is urging all wireless users to seek professional advice if they haven’t already.
Talking about how people can check their compliance with the law, Glyn said, “we urge people to use our online equipment checker at www.e-av.co.uk or call us for free advice if they are concerned - we’re always happy to help demystify the complexities of the technology!”
Wireless microphone users can check their compliance by using the special free tool at www.e-av.co.uk or by calling 0845 125 9409 and talking to one of EAV’s specialists, again free of charge.
Aerobic, Blues, Cool, Fitness, Gymnastic, Hip-Hop, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Salsa (Cuban), Samba, Zumba Dance
Dance Newsletter
Edited: Fri, 11 Jan 2013
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