RF Venue has launched 4 Zone-Network, an advanced version of its 4 Zone active antenna combiner with full network control, eliminating the need for front panel operation.
With 4 Zone-Network, A/V and RF technicians can now manage multi-zone wireless microphone coverage remotely using a standard web browser, a feature that will be particularly helpful in large venues such as stadia or where microphone systems are used for disparate purposes across various rooms such as in conference centres, schools or houses of worship.
The 4 Zone-Network integrates a built-in browser-based interface that allows users to make configuration changes from any PC, tablet or phone. This feature significantly speeds up set-up and simplifies adjustments both before and during live events.
These remote control capabilities include zone management, allowing users to toggle antennas on or off across up to four independent zones. Additionally, RF performance optimization by way of remote attenuation adjustment and remote toggling of 12V DC power to active antennas and inline amplifiers is available on a per-channel basis. Workflow efficiency and flexibility are further supported by the ability to store and recall presets for repeatable setups and faster changeovers.
‘For many venues, wireless coverage isn’t as simple as managing a single stage area,’ says Chief Innovation Officer at RF Venue, Chris Regan. ‘Our original 4 Zone introduced the market to simple, plug-and-play Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). Now with the new 4 Zone-Network, we’ve added the number one requested feature – the ability for users to monitor system status and make adjustments from wherever they are, even mid-event.’
The 4 Zone-Network builds on the dependable architecture of the original 4 Zone multi-zone antenna combiner (which remains available). As with all RF Venue wireless essentials, this single-rack-space unit is brand-agnostic, working with any wireless microphone system. It is also compatible with RF Venue’s full antenna line-up and the Optix2-S3 RF-over-fibre product, which allows remote antennas to be extended up to 5km without signal loss.
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