RF Venue Antennas Get Integrated in The Villages' Wireless Infrastructure
In the heart of Florida, The Villages - one of the nation's largest retirement communities - has seen a significant enhancement in wireless in-ear monitor (IEM) reception, thanks to the installation of RF Venue's CP Stage antennas.
The community, renowned for its string of performance stages and active social gatherings, was experiencing wireless IEM reception issues at three specific venues. Performers were plagued by RF hits and dropouts, causing disruptions in their performances.
Gregory Lynch, assistant technical manager at The Villages, explained that the audio equipment included chassis-mounted whips or mismatched omni antennas and old lossy coax cable. Despite trying OEM transmitter combiners and some external antennas, the team found no success.
However, guidance from RF Venue led the team towards the CP Stage antenna as a solution. The antennas, known for their robust and reliable performance even in complex RF environments, were installed at each venue.
Each outdoor venue now houses a fixed rack with four Shure PSM300 in-ear monitor transmitters, fed by the CP Stage antennas. The RF performance at these venues is now solid, with no dropouts. The musicians have noticed a significant improvement in wireless IEM reception since the installation of the CP Stage antennas.
The CP Stage antennas, which are IP-rated and circularly polarized, have proven to be an ideal solution for large, densely populated retirement communities like The Villages. Their circular polarization reduces signal dropouts caused by orientation changes, a common issue in live performance and community event scenarios.
Moreover, the rugged, IP-rated design makes the CP Stage antennas suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, where a large number of users and potential RF interference exist. The antennas also boast directionality and gain, which has led to a dramatic improvement in the usable range of the wireless IEM reception.
One of the CP Stage antennas, currently mounted on a mic stand at an outdoor venue at Spanish Springs, has eliminated dropouts and RF hits. The community is planning to move this antenna to the ceiling for even better performance.
The use of RF Venue CP Stage antennas has demonstrated improved wireless IEM reception in challenging environments, making them well-suited to address the RF challenges faced in large retirement communities. This technology is particularly relevant for settings like The Villages, ensuring improved wireless IEM reception for performances, presentations, and community events.
As a result of the installation of RF Venue's CP Stage antennas, the wireless in-ear monitor (IEM) reception at three specific venues in The Villages retirement community, known for its string of performance stages and active social gatherings, has significantly improved. With the CP Stage antennas' robust and reliable performance in complex RF environments, performers are no longer plagued by RF hits and dropouts, as the musicians have noticed a marked improvement in wireless IEM reception since their installation. These antennas, which are both IP-rated and circularly polarized, have proven to be an ideal solution for large, densely populated retirement communities like The Villages, due to their ability to reduce signal dropouts caused by orientation changes and their suitability for both indoor and outdoor installations. Furthermore, their rugged design, directionality, and gain have led to a dramatic improvement in the usable range of the wireless IEM reception, making them particularly relevant technology for settings like The Villages, ensuring improved wireless IEM reception for performances, presentations, and community events.
