with output power equivalent to 4Kw Xenon Lamp!
UHF Antennas, Distribution Units, Coaxial RX8 Cables & RF spectrum Visualiser.
RF VENUE
U.S.A.
After an initial period of R&D, beta testing, and market research, in 2011 RF VENUE began marketing a range of patented wireless products that fall into two categories: Antennas (transmitting and capturing signals) and Distribution (moving those signals around). RF Venue is on a mission to help businesspeople, performers, pastors, and anyone else who needs to speak, listen, or perform—inside or outside— communicate well without the distraction of RF dropouts or interference. RF can be complex, and many customers consider it to be mysterious. RF Venue takes the mystery out of RF so you don’t have to worry about it.
RF Venue often innovates and invents by learning about customer challenges and then developing a way to overcome the problem. Make your wireless microphones and in-ear monitors work and sound better with “RF Venue” range of products…
CP Beam™
Item Code: CPB
The RF VENUE CP Beam™ antenna is a high performance, directional UHF antenna in a lightweight, portable package. Unlike other bulky helicals that require flight cases, the CP Beam is quickly deployed and stowed – fitting in a 2RU rack drawer and weighing just 2.5 lbs. 9 dBd of gain makes it an ideal choice for long range applications.
Widely used on major concert tours for monitoring and comms, the CP Beam connects to any brand IEM, wireless mic, or UHF intercom.
Diversity Fin®
Item Code: DFIN
The RF VENUE patented Diversity Fin® is a multi-purpose antenna for wireless microphones that reduces dropouts using a cross-polarized, hybrid design. It combines one LPDA and one dipole antenna in an orthogonal (right angle) configuration. One element captures vertically polarized waves, and the other horizontally polarized waves—doing the same job as two “shark fin” paddles while greatly improving RF and audio performance.
COMBINE8™
Item Code: COMB8CPB
A complete system, engineered to work together to combine up to 8 IEM transmitters of any brand into a single helical antenna. The CP Beam helical antenna also steps up an IEM system’s transmitting power by nearly 8X, focusing the signal directly on your performers and not scattering the signal where it isn’t needed. This allows you to use the lowest possible setting of your transmitter’s output power which greatly reduces intermodulation interference to both your wireless mics and your IEMs. An extra benefit that improves RF signal and audio quality!
The 8 Channel IEM Upgrade Pack is designed to work with all brands of IEM systems and maximize performance at low power settings 50 milliwatts or lower.
The COMBINE8 IEM combiner brings together up to eight in-ear monitor transmitter signals into a single rear panel mounted antenna connector. Any brand IEM set to transmit 50 mW or less may be used, as well as any type of directional antenna. It also provides DC power to up to 8 IEM transmitters with an external power supply, removing the need for wall warts.
COMBINE4™
Item Code: COMBINE4
The RF VENUE COMBINE4 IEM transmitter combiner brings together up to four in-ear monitor transmitter signals into a single rear panel mounted antenna connector.
Any brand IEM may be used, as well as any type of directional antenna. It also provides DC power to up to four IEM transmitters to reduce cable clutter and wall warts.
IEM transmitter combination is important for multi-channel systems to minimize intermodulation products arising from multiple adjacent transmitters interfering with one another.
The CP Beam antenna is a recommended accessory for the COMBINE4 and is available in a bundled package. Replacement power cables are available.
DISTRO9 HDR
Item Code: DISTO9HDR
The RF VENUE DISTRO9 HDR represents a unique approach to high quality RF signal distribution for wireless microphones. A new and proprietary design eliminates old internal splitters most antenna distribution systems still use and replaces them with state of the art “divide by three” circuitry, providing up to 9 low-noise channels of diversity wireless. And each output is clean: DISTRO9 HDR employs low noise figure amplifiers and superior gain structure providing the high dynamic range over the spectrum.
Any DISTRO9 HDR RF output can be cascaded to a second DISTRO9 HDR, eliminating the need for dedicated cascade ports and providing up to 17 wireless microphone channels in just two units of rack space.
Multizone installations are easy with the DISTRO9 HDR two zone antenna inputs, providing coverage for large areas or multiple rooms, each with DC power available for in-line amplifiers or active antennas. Featuring a robust internal power supply, the DISTRO9 HDR can provide clean DC power to wireless microphone receivers with an optional DC cable kit, and can also be powered directly from a DC battery source for location sound cart applications. An internal I/O section provides a range of future module add-on capabilities ranging from remote web-based spectrum monitoring (REMOTE spectrum analyzer LAN card) to bandpass filtering, and more.
DISTRO4™ - With Cascade
Item Code: DISTRO4
The RF VENUE DISTRO4 distributes diversity RF and DC power across four wireless microphone receivers of any brand. A true “distribution amplifier,” DISTRO4 splits signals from two antennas (or one Diversity Fin) connected to the rear panel and amplifies them before delivering the signals to multiple receivers in a rack. An additional cascade port is included for daisy chaining multiple units together to accommodate up to 16 receivers per antenna pair.
DISTRO4 features a 2000 mA internal power supply (no wall wart) and compares to antenna distributors twice its price. It includes all RF and DC power cables needed to connect a 4 channel wireless microphone system as well as cascade to one additional DISTRO4.
The DISTRO4 is also sold bundled with a Diversity Fin antenna and coax cables. Replacement power cables are available.
4 ZONE™
Item Code: 4ZONE
4 Zone Antenna Combiner for Wireless Microphones 470 – 960 MHz
The RF VENUE 4 ZONE antenna combiner takes the complexity out of multi-zone wireless microphone projects. 4 ZONE combines together up to four separate pairs of diversity antenna connections for multi-purpose rooms, indoor-outdoor configurations, or main stages with secondary breakout rooms.
For fine tuning RF levels in each coverage area, 4 ZONE provides individual channel RF signal attenuation control down to -31dB in 1 dB steps. And for active antennas or in-line amplifiers, it features selectable 12V DC power to accommodate long cable runs.
With selectable ON/OFF inputs, 4 ZONE also allows for quick control of coverage zones for roaming microphone transmitters, so you can choose which zones are active as a live event or location sound project progresses, saving setup and breakdown time onsite.
When used in conjunction with up to four Diversity Fin Antennas and one or more DISTRO4 antenna distributors, 4 ZONE completes a turnkey package for any multi-zone wireless microphone project.
Replacement power cables are available.
RF Explorer® Pro Audio Edition
Portable Spectrum Analyzer
The RF VENUE RF Explorer® Pro Audio Edition is an all-new portable RF spectrum analyzer designed specifically for use with wireless microphones and in-ear monitor systems.
RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition is the perfect addition to any audio pro’s toolkit. With a 50 ohm BNC input connector designed to interface directly with wireless audio systems and accessories such as remote antennas, antenna distribution systems, or RF over fiber modules, the Pro Audio Edition spectrum analyzer is the ideal tool to troubleshoot, optimize, and commission your next wireless system.
Compatible with RF Venue’s Vantage Mac OSX software as well as multiple PC applications, the Pro Audio Edition comes packed with a range of new features.
- 15-2700 MHz Wideband scanning range
- Configurable Low Noise Amplifier
- Save / Load Presets for fast setup and recall
- Configurable Input Attenuator
- One-Click WiFi Analyzer mode displays 2.4 GHz channels
- 16 hour lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- -120 dB Sensitivity and auto-configurable resolution bandwidth (RBW)
The RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition’s easy-to use interface takes the complexity out of RF spectrum analysis for audio, empowering audio engineers and wireless audio system managers to better monitor, manage, and configure their systems in today’s ever-changing RF spectrum landscape.
Carrying case, UHF band articulating whip antenna, and shielded USB cable included
Software is sold separately.
RF Venue RACKPRO
RackPro, 1RU Spectrum Analyzer..
The RF VENUE full-featured hardware spectrum analyzer, the RF Explorer® RackPRO from RF Venue fills 1RU of rack space and is designed for managing and monitoring any wireless audio system from a laptop or equipment rack. Powerful frequency coordination and interference monitoring is now easily mastered and within budget for both large and small venues. While most other spectrum analyzers provide laboratory precision across wide frequency ranges, the RackPRO is engineered with essential features that operate only in the required spectrum range for wireless mics and IEMs.
There’s no need for you to ever fly blind again, because real time, scalable visualizations illuminate local spectrum at the click of a mouse or push of a button. The RackPRO delivers a real-time view of RF activity, ensuring you can stay ahead of interference and have confidence in your wireless systems.
Software for the RF Explorer is sold separately to accommodate user preference and different operating systems. For Mac users, RF Venue’s VANTAGE™ offers a suite of simple-yet-powerful tools for spectrum analysis. For Windows users, Clear Waves® from Nuts About Nets, provides clear visualizations as well as useful tools. Both VANTAGE and Clear Waves edit and export frequency sets that are compatible with Professional Wireless Systems® IAS, or Shure® Wireless Workbench.
Cables
Item Code: RG8X#
The RF VENUE Coaxial cabling can make the difference between flawless RF performance and total system failure. Even the slightest crimp or ding in coaxial cable can cause signals to drop sharply or short out.
RF Venue provides premium made in USA low loss, 50Ω RG8X coaxial cable with BNC male connectors for wireless audio applications. Our cables are custom run to our specifications: double shielded braid over foil with a perfect balance between loss and flexibility. We terminate in-house and QC on calibrated Agilent network analyzers for guaranteed performance.
Available in a variety of lengths from 5′ to 150′.
Custom lengths available, contact us for pricing.
In-Line Amplifier
Item Code: ILAMP-ACT
The RF VENUE In-line Amplifier is designed to compensate for signal loss on long coax runs. One in-line amplifier can compensate 10dB of cable attenuation which is about 20 meters of RG-58 cable. Can be powered by power output from an antenna distributor/receiver or DC adapter (+12V/0.5A). The red light indicates the unit is getting power. Up to two can be cascaded.
A BNC female to BNC female adapter or coax jumper is required for cascade (not included). Two are required for diversity applications.
A Wall mount adapter is included.
Band-pass Filters
Item Code: BPF
The RF VENUE Band-Pass Filters help eliminate “out of band” signals that can saturate the front end of wireless microphone receivers and can greatly improve dynamic range by reducing noise and third party interference outside the range of operation.
Featuring industry standard BNC connectors and a small 3″ x 1.75″ footprint, these hand-tuned band-pass filters require no power or user configuration and can be easily connected in-line with wireless microphone antennas to reduce noise and improve wireless system performance.
470-530 MHz Band-pass Filter Compatibility
- Shure G50, G1
- Audio-Technica DE2
470-560 MHz Band-pass Filter Compatibility
- Shure G50 and H5
- Sennheiser A and A1
- Sennheiser 6000/9000 Low Band
- Lectrosonics Blocks B19, B20 and B21
530-590 MHz Band-pass Filter Compatibility
- Audio-Technica EE1
- Shure H50
560-608 MHz Band-pass Filter Compatibility
- Shure J1 and J3
- Sennheiser G
- Sennheiser 6000/9000 High Band
- Lectrosonics Blocks B22 and B23
Simply connect the band-pass filter in-line with your wireless microphone remote antenna connections for 40 dB of side rejection. Note: (2) required for diversity wireless microphone systems.
2x1SPLIT
Item Code: 2X1SPLIT
The RF VENUE 2x1Split is used to make an 8 channel IEM combiner, create a distributed antenna system, or to tap into your spectrum analyzer to get more insight into your setup.
Intended to use with wireless audio systems and is compatible with all brand wireless microphones and in-ear monitors.
Features: One BNC antenna in and two BNC out, or two BNC antennas in and one BNC out. R1 channel passes 12V DC if DC over coax is provided.
Specifications: RF Carrier Frequency Range: 10-1,000 MHz VSWR (Voltage Wave Standing Ratio): 1.2 Impedance: 50 Ohm Isolation: 20dB Insertion Loss: 2dB Dimensions: 72.2×54.9×23.6 mm Weight: 62.6g
