With RF spectrum continuing to shrink, digital wireless tech will be critical to the future of major events

Tuomo Tolonen

Tuomo Tolonen, Shure UK

Following his warning that the live industry as we know it is under threat from spectrum-hungry smartphones, Tuomo Tolonen explains why digital mics offer some relief

As the amount of spectrum available for use by wireless mic operators continues to shrink, most microphone manufacturers (including Shure) are drawn increasingly towards digital wireless technology as part of the solution.

But why exactly are digital wireless systems such a hot topic? How do they compare to traditional analogue systems? And what benefits, if any, do they bring to us as professionals? Throughout this article, we will try to shed some light on what’s driving digital wireless tech.

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