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The Current Issue affecting audio engineers in the very near future is the contentious issue of 'whitespace'. It is a hot issue and should be followed by all, with interest.


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Shure Whitespace AudioCasts

A series of reports detailing the latest developments about the FCC "White Spaces" and Shure's efforts on Capitol Hill. Host Cory Lorentz is joined by Shure's spokesperson on this issue, Chris Lyons, for an introduction on what the white spaces are, the affect it may have on wireless technology and what can be done to influence the decisions being made by the FCC. Stay tuned for more developments in future episodes.



Whitespace - Article in FOH Online

WASHINGTON — FOH has been at the forefront of fighting the white space battle with the FCC for almost two years. We received word that the Federal Communications Commission followed the money and voted to allow technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Dell and Motorola to produce consumer devices that will use radio frequency (RF) spectrum now being used by wireless microphone systems. The decision comes despite objections from FCC engineers and the 100% failure rate of prototype devices in “real world” tests.

They did throw the industry a bone or two. According to USA Today, use of these yet-to-be-produced wireless consumer devices will be prohibited near television broadcast facilities or major entertainment venues. Smaller operators can request “safe-zone” treatment, but we’ll see how far that goes.

This ruling has not been unexpected. The issue has been framed inaccurately by people like FCC chief Kevin “Weasel-Boy” Martin, while phony “c

Wigwam Go Down Under

Wigwam are opening an office and warehouse in Australia with its Far East partner 3db Audio.



Whitespace Comment - FOH Magazine Article

A giant corporation, Google, has taken an interest in the same issue, and companies invested in the Internet would like to sell new services over those broadcast frequencies. In fact, Google started a website, freetheairwaves.com, to promote the commercial use of the “unused” radio airwaves that wireless microphones use.



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Like it or not, Australia will have no choice but the follow the USA lead and grant 'special interest' groups access to frequencies currently used by TV and broadcast, sporting events, convention and meetings industry, fitness industry, touring and music performance, musical theatre, the fast food industry and many more.



Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards

The 24th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards winners were announced at the recent AES convention in San Francisco.



Current Issues

The biggest issue affecting the live sound, broadcast and theatre industry in the coming years will be the allocation of radio frequencies. 



Whitespace

The biggest issue affecting the live sound, broadcast and theatre industry in Australia the coming years will be the allocation of radio frequencies. We are following these proceedings very carefully and you should too....

Whitespace link will take you to the content on this website. It can also be found in the menu>Current Issues>Whitespace.

The FCC in the USA has made a decision that will create ripples in our own industry in the very near future. There is not a united fromt in Australia tackling the issue as it affects us, so we will endevour to keep you up to date and provide a vehicle to voice your concerns.

To join our newsletter use this email link: Click on this link whitespace.au@me.com

Sennheiser and Shure in the USA were leading the push to prevent the spectrum being over-run with unlicensed mobile devices clogging the airwaves. In an already congested spectrum, tests have been undertaken by the FCC in the USA and dependant on who you talk to the results were inconclusive, unworkable at best. Google is the main force driving the agenda to "free the airwaves" and they were successful in lobbying the FCC. This will happen in Australia!!

Shure have produced a series of reports detailing the latest developments about the FCC "White Spaces" and Shure's efforts on Capitol Hill. Stay tuned for more developments in future episodes. Go to the SHURE CAST:
http://shure.libsyn.com/
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