Why Professionals Use UHF and Not 2.4GHz
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- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2023
- On this episode of Sound 101, Sarah teams up with sound mixer Gabe Linkiewicz to help teach us why professionals use UHF and not 2.4GHz for their wireless microphones. They cover frequency bands, RF power limitations, the characteristics of UHF vs 2.4GHz waves, and why Deity's THEOS system is designed to make it all manageable on your next set.
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I appove of this video too!
Nicely explained! Thanks!
gotta be honest, i used uhf on a crowed area, and still had drop outs, it wasn't until the production brought in some shark fin looking thing to strength it, but then we just used a 2.4ghz and it worked flawlessly
So very informative!
Nicely explain! Love that you were able to make it easy to understand for everyone. As a location sound mixer I aprove all what you said \m/
Very helpful tutorial!
The wideband frequency feature is fantastic! I used to use exclusively UHF mics but got SO tired of losing money every time the govt would auction off the frequency band my mics were set to. Cost me thousands of dollars buying new gear that was compliant and selling the “old” still working stuff for pennies on eBay to international buyers. Such a hassle. Went 2.4ghz just to avoid that, but this wide and feature on these makes me want to come back!
I’m definitely interested in testing out Theos and it would be interesting to see what small wireless lavs Deity can provide for the DJI pocket 3 as well
Will you later release a series for wireless XLR that can also work in the UHF band? I've been using Deity for a long time and I love the sound
You want phantom power? Their lemo version supplies that!
Great info. While I have the Rode Wireless Pro and DJI mics, I've already faced the many challenges (dropouts, random squelches etc). I look forward to trying the Theos and am hoping Deity comes out with a compact wireless mic (with internal 32-bit recorder) solution too. Love your products!
I understand. I will be glad when they drop the Deity PR-2 STEREO POCKET RECORDER.
waiting for the Deity PR2 to be released for month now@@jgooch99
But don't you have the back up recordings on the Rode Pro's to cover the dropouts and such? I just ordered some Rodes to combat this when using my Senny's.
@@JoeTheViewer Devices that have built-in back up recorders are great, but in situations where you need to route the audio to a sound system for sound reinforcement or broadcast a high end uhf system is better. I mix live sound and can vouch for the high end uhf wireless transmitters and receivers. The rode stuff will probably be great in certain situations but flexible high end uhf is usually the standard for live recordings.
@@JoeTheViewer Very true. Having the backup internal recording is a godsend, just an extra step in post. Loved using the DJI Mics until I encountered audio drift and a really odd stop/start glitch that hopefully got fixed in their last firmware update. The Rodes are great but would love to have a UHF system from Deity that has the size/form factor of the Rode or DJI mics.
Hi guys, thank you very much for the information. Could you help me with the following? There are some wireless devices with an XLR plug, some with 5.8GHz frequency and others with UHF. I need one of these to convert my microphone to wireless, for my gigs, with which one do you think I could have fewer signal clipping problems? My gigs are on a hotel rooftop, so there are constantly many signals traveling. What do you recommend, uhf or 5.8ghz?
thanks for the video. Minor detail: the frequency band for the Netherlands is not correct. The 800Mhz band is no longer available for wireless audio. Use 600Mhz instead.
My question is when is THEOS going to be available?
Now!
Would like try these in Cyprus. There was some chattering about releasing these.
These are already shipping throughout the EU. Contact your local dealer to order.
The voice sounds toppy as you have the lav mounted to close to the mouth. Try a proprietary mount on the inside lower down and it will sound far more natural.
but we are talking about digital signal transmitting? I have my AKG uhf with auto settings since 2015. I used it on concerts, that is one of the most unpredictable environment and it never failed me. when it detects interference it jumps to another frequency. but it's analog signal - so the noise floor is low but it sticks out in post.
I've got screwed twice by the 2.4GHz wireless microphones. The audio was severely damaged and I spent a lot of hours in iZotope RX9 and Goyo (now known as Supertone Clear) to get a usable voice.
But sadly, most of the rental places in my town only have wireless microphone systems. I wish UHF systems were more available and affordable for rent.
Um, I'm gonna say it's because UHF has extremely short radio waves that penetrate thick materials much better than 2.4 GHz. I dunno. I remember reading it on a Bazooka Joe wrapper, I think.
And I love their products BTW. That Smart Slate... perfection! 🤗
Question?
This is a nice video.
as a licensed ham radio operator (among many other things, qualifications and disciplines ) I am curious if there is a manual frequency override function where if I've done my due diligence, verification and coordination processes ( possibly requiring special licenses ) would the technology in this device allow me to theoretically operate on a frequency outside of the approved frequencies?
These videos are getting very dangerous this is probably the third or fourth set of Deity products I would like to buy and have no reason to yet.
I wish other companies would provide this technology in wireless handheld microphones.
They do, and have provided for decades. Check out Sennheiser ew 100 G4-835-S or Shure SLXD2 for example.
We need this thing on Thomann!
Why? Just buy from your local supplier.
Well this is all fine and good but then WHYYYY didn't you make the Deity Connect system based on UHF instead of the 2.4 GHz frequency that this video is dunking on? 👿
Deity was a baby company back then, was taking baby steps.
Deity Theos is a more mature product.
Yeah its a little bit strange to call people that might still use their 2.4ghz kits "unprofessional" (in a way).
Umm probably maybe need to mention that its maybe not future proof, especially here in the UK (where I am based) we currently sit in the UHF but are waiting the dreaded day that our channel blocks are going to be completely used up by the tv companies (TVC) and phone companies due to 5G taking so many of the spectrum. talks with microphone companies like Shure and looking at where OFCOM (the uk radio spectrum organiser) are going shows that we are now looking towards legal channels to fall into the DME band, shared with aviation. so whilst UHF is great for now we know this isn't a permanent soloution
1:24 yes you don't need the last name I know that feeling. When I was working in a school I told the kids just call me Mr. Mark. As my last name is also Long! I usually say just call it a W you don't need the W......................... Part.
so, the"US version" works automatically in other countries, changing parameter from the app? it turns into the global v?
The frequencies and RF power adapt. It will remain a US unit in that it will not simultaneously transmit and record, if that's what you're asking.
How does it “adapt” what if you use a vpn connected to your phone?
@@felipeandjess a VPN doesn't change anything.
They got a HOT chick to do this video instead of the bearded guy with the hat. That was a smart business move. Audio Mixers love hot chicks. This will make them buy these products. Hahaha!
The ssss are killing me....
It doesn't give me a lot of confidence in Deity when I see they don't know what the correct, legal fequency bands are for some countries, the UK range in this video is wrong and its upper limit is wrong in their app
The video showcases just one of the available bands for each country. Sarah in the video even says the phrase "blocks," implying that there are mutliple. It's a reference, not a guideline, for all that's available. Further, we have a webpage that list all available frequencies deitymic.com/frequencies/
This chart for what is able to be transmitted on in the UK aligns with other brands as well. www.sounddevices.com/available-frequencies/
@@DeityMicrophones what does Deity think is going on between 608 and 614?
I understand what you're getting at here, but the UHF band goes from 300MHz to 3GHz, so 2.4GHz is UHF.
The term UHF is used differently in the wireless microphone industry. Anything above 470-1GHz is UHF, anything above 1GHz has its own name. Like 1.9Ghz micronphones are called DECT, 2.4G is just called by it's frequency number.
Will the Deity THEOS be available in Israel? if so, when?
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