Bands narrowing for wireless microphones
Regulatory changes are underway that will limit the frequency ranges that can be used for wireless microphones.
The changes may effect the live music industry
The ACMA has launched a discussion paper to invite responses to the changes, that will affect wireless microphones that operate in the digital dividend frequencies 694 – 820 MHz.
The ACMA said the proposals in the discussion paper are “the next step in the ACMA’s on-going support of the transition of wireless audio transmitters from the digital dividend frequencies by 31 December 2014.”
Changes to regulations will mean that that after 31 December 2014, wireless audio transmitters will no longer be authorised to operate in the digital dividend frequencies.
“The proposed legislative amendments will require affected Australian manufacturers and importers to include information that the transmitters cannot be operated in the 694 – 820 MHz frequency range after 31 December 2014 and to cease supplying the relevant wireless audio transmitters within three months of the publication of the revision to the technical standard,” the ACMA said.
“The proposed changes are intended to encourage manufacturers and importers of wireless audio equipment to offer equipment that is operable after 31 December 2014 to the Australian market.
“Critically, they also provide support for informed purchase decisions by consumers looking to buy wireless audio devices.”
The consultation is open until 9 July.
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