The success of Zaxcom's TRX 900 system in these theatre environments and its ability to counter the threat from OFCOM, is down its unique technology that can "cluster" a large number of microphones into one frequency block without interference or inter-modulation. The TRX900 uses conventional frequency range between 518 - 870 MHz but due to its use of 100% digital modulation is considerably less prone to intermodulation. 30-plus channels can be fitted into a single 30Mhz wide frequency range, meaning a theoretical 200 plus units can be used simultaneously in the UK. The Digital modulation also means clashes & drop outs are minimized due to the onboard error correction.
Orbital's MD, Chris Headlam, explained:
"In the very near future we need to cram our radio mics into very small frequency slots and ensure their resilience to interference from high powered transmissions including Mobile TV and new communication devices currently being developed. Current analogue radio mics just don't provide this level of protection, which is why we have championed Zaxcom as a positive and realistic solution to the future of musical theatre because it allows us to continue to seamlessly operate multiple channels of radio mic after OFCOM's sell off.
Freelance Sound Designer of the award-winning musical Cabaret, Ben Harrison, added:
"Cabaret" is a big show with very high production values - we deploy over 32 channels on the show; so we needed a system that would be immensely robust and cope with the challenges faced in an increasingly hostile RF environment. They do contribute to how the show sounds; and "transparent" is the best way to describe it, they make the show sound very natural. At points during the preview performances, I sat there wondering if the systems were on or not!"
The success of Zaxcom's TRX 900 system in these theatre environments and its ability to counter the threat from OFCOM, is down its unique technology that can "cluster" a large number of microphones into one frequency block without interference or inter-modulation. The TRX900 uses conventional frequency range between 518 - 870 MHz but due to its use of 100% digital modulation is considerably less prone to intermodulation. 30-plus channels can be fitted into a single 30Mhz wide frequency range, meaning a theoretical 200 plus units can be used simultaneously in the UK. The Digital modulation also means clashes & drop outs are minimized due to the onboard error correction.
Orbital's MD, Chris Headlam, explained:
"In the very near future we need to cram our radio mics into very small frequency slots and ensure their resilience to interference from high powered transmissions including Mobile TV and new communication devices currently being developed. Current analogue radio mics just don't provide this level of protection, which is why we have championed Zaxcom as a positive and realistic solution to the future of musical theatre because it allows us to continue to seamlessly operate multiple channels of radio mic after OFCOM's sell off.
Freelance Sound Designer of the award-winning musical Cabaret, Ben Harrison, added:
"Cabaret" is a big show with very high production values - we deploy over 32 channels on the show; so we needed a system that would be immensely robust and cope with the challenges faced in an increasingly hostile RF environment. They do contribute to how the show sounds; and "transparent" is the best way to describe it, they make the show sound very natural. At points during the preview performances, I sat there wondering if the systems were on or not!"
