• Lectrosonics announces global RF scan database, LectroU

    Lectrosonics is announcing a Radio Frequency Scan Database for those using wireless microphone systems anywhere in the world. The database hosts scans from in .sdf (Wireless Designer scan data file) or .csv (comma separated values – a common standard) formats. These files can be used to populate frequency coordination software for analysis purposes and to know what a given RF landscape looks like. While anyone can peruse, search, and download the available scan files for their own use, registered users can also upload files for others to access. RF spectrum scans from Hollywood, Singapore, Vancouver, New York, Belgium, and Rio de Janeiro already populate the database.

    "Since Wireless Designer has become a powerful tool for all Lectrosonics wireless system users and even users of other systems, these scan files can help wireless system operators to prepare for a location or venue in advance," says Karl Winkler, VP of Sales & Marketing at Lectrosonics. "Lectrosonics has always been focused on providing unique and useful tools to the pro audio and production sound communities, and we hope this new online scan database is helpful.

    The database is found on Lectrosonics' web site under "Resources".

    [Editor's note: Compasseur also has a similar database (TASE) for TXAdvance, their RF scan app for Android and there is also the Taajuus scan database. What's missing is a comprehensive database of usable frequencies and local regulations around the world; while there there is a listing compiled by Germany's Association of Professional Wireless Production Technologies (APWPT), many countries are missing]


    Lectrosonics Debuts LectroU Online Training Course Series

    The company also announced their new series of online training courses, LectroU, which is geared toward anyone wishing to further their knowledge of and expertise in wireless microphone system technology, best practices, and Wireless Designer software. The course series contains five overall subject areas, with several subsections within each. Each of the modules include videos containing the training materials and detailed explanations, followed by subject area quizzes. Participants completing all modules will receive a certificate of completion from Lectrosonics. Registration for the series of LectroU training courses is free.

    “At Lectrosonics, we want to be a source of information and education, so that wireless users can get the most out of the tools that they use for their creative work,” says Lectrosonics VP of Sales and Marketing, Karl Winkler. “We are pleased to debut LectroU with this first series of courses and look forward to adding more material in the future.”
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