RF, network audio and intercom design, plus engineers who travel
Gear is only part of it. Our technical services cover the whole signal path, from frequency coordination and RF system design to Dante and AES67 network architecture, intercom design and on-site engineering support.
RF Coordination
Pre-show frequency planning, intermodulation analysis, channel assignment and on-site spectrum monitoring. We use our own Freq Show system for large deployments.
- IM3 / IM5 intermodulation calculations
- TV white space and DTV interference analysis
- Assignment files for all major wireless manufacturers
- On-site real-time spectrum monitoring
- Remote RF coordination via the Freq Show
RF Site Surveys
Venue walks with laboratory-grade instrumentation and a full report before load-in. Spectrum, DTV, Wi-Fi, noise sources and recommendations.
- Spectrum plots by band and position
- Channel maps and frequency recommendations
- Wi-Fi throughput heatmaps
- Interference findings and likely sources
- NDA-ready
Audio Network Design
End-to-end Dante and AES67 network architecture for live events, broadcast and permanent installs. We design, document and, if needed, deploy.
- Network topology and switch configuration
- VLAN, QoS and multicast design for audio
- Dante and AES67 channel map and routing
- Clocking, redundancy and failover planning
- Integration with existing console ecosystems
Intercom & Comms Design
Wired and wireless intercom systems for shows and venues. Matrix and partyline design, wireless beltpack coverage, and Dante or AES67 integration with the rest of the audio network.
- Matrix and partyline system design
- Wireless beltpack coverage planning and antenna layout
- IFB, program and two-way radio integration
- Dante / AES67 intercom transport
- Frequency coordination for comms as part of the show plan
DAS & RF System Design
Antenna layout planning for venues of any size. We pull cable loss budgets, model coverage zones and specify everything you need.
- Venue RF walk and site survey
- Antenna placement diagrams
- Cable loss and gain budget
- Active vs passive DAS recommendation
- Full bill of materials
On-Site Engineering Support
Need a hands-on RF or network audio engineer on site? We travel. From prep day through final strike.
- System deployment and integration
- Crew training on RF and network systems
- Show-day spectrum and network monitoring
- Troubleshooting and optimization
- Touring, one-offs and residencies
Network Watch
Managed monitoring for the show network after the install is done. We watch switches, clocks, links and Dante health around the clock and call before the room notices.
- 24/7 monitoring of AV, Dante and show networks
- Alerting to your team and ours
- Monthly health reports
- Onboarding audit of the existing network
- Monitor, Support and Critical tiers
We take on custom projects
Not every production fits a standard category, and that is exactly where we are most useful. If you have a problem without an obvious off-the-shelf solution, tell us about it. We have built proprietary systems from scratch, reverse-engineered broken workflows on the fly, and specced infrastructure for situations nobody had a rental catalog entry for. If we can solve it, we will. If we cannot, we will tell you that too.
Ready to talk about your show?
Every production is different. We will build a solution around yours.