I'm looking at purchasing radios that will be used for two purposes, the primary of which will be work with our live production company at various concerts...the other will be for local radio rental to certain venues and festivals for activity coordination, security, etc. I have a few questions about my ideas..
1. Radio wise, I have been looking into digital radios, mainly for the noise supppresion DSP for live events. I have tested a set of MotoTRBO radios with speaker mics, and the radios DSP rendered the audio useless at concert volume. My next test this week will be with a set of P25 radios, as I'm purchasing one personally to test out. Has anyone used anything besides standard analog radios and can speak about the experience?
2. If not digital, has anyone had any luck with certain radios and mic combos in concert environments? These will range anywhere from small local bands to large indoor and outdoor concerts where volume will easily exceed 100dB+ at front of house, upwards of 120dB+ near the system stacks.
3. I am looking at licensing a couple frequencies for these purposes, as well as building a basic repeater as a side project for it. I have done a bit of research which has pointed me towards looking into the "itinerant" frequencies in the business band. Is this a viable option? Seeing as how the operation will move from location to location.
4. If I do not opt for a digital format that will work, what radios should I look for? I know some places use the HT1250 radios as a standard, but are there other options?
Looking for all positive input. Thanks!
1. Radio wise, I have been looking into digital radios, mainly for the noise supppresion DSP for live events. I have tested a set of MotoTRBO radios with speaker mics, and the radios DSP rendered the audio useless at concert volume. My next test this week will be with a set of P25 radios, as I'm purchasing one personally to test out. Has anyone used anything besides standard analog radios and can speak about the experience?
2. If not digital, has anyone had any luck with certain radios and mic combos in concert environments? These will range anywhere from small local bands to large indoor and outdoor concerts where volume will easily exceed 100dB+ at front of house, upwards of 120dB+ near the system stacks.
3. I am looking at licensing a couple frequencies for these purposes, as well as building a basic repeater as a side project for it. I have done a bit of research which has pointed me towards looking into the "itinerant" frequencies in the business band. Is this a viable option? Seeing as how the operation will move from location to location.
4. If I do not opt for a digital format that will work, what radios should I look for? I know some places use the HT1250 radios as a standard, but are there other options?
Looking for all positive input. Thanks!