SBS Medianet deploys Shure Axient to tackle crowded RF space
Published: ASIA
SOUTH KOREA: SBS Medianet recently worked with Sama ProSound to install 42 channels of Shure Axient into six of its studios that broadcast simultaneously. Located in Digital Media City – home to many broadcasting stations and media companies – SBS selected Axient to combat its crowded RF space and keep broadcasts running smoothly.
Given SBS Medianet’s location and inherent interference challenges, the company sought to install a wireless system that could withstand its special network configuration, while maintaining seamless live broadcast throughout its six newly built studios. Now using Axient, SBS’ technicians are able to control all of the studios from one control centre without interfering with the current IP set-up.
‘Axient’s advanced frequency diversity technology ensures stability across our network’s RF operations,’ said Lee Chae-Hyung, audio engineer at SBS Medianet. ‘With another broadcast station in our building and four companies within a 305m radius, we needed an intuitive solution that could switch frequencies seamlessly from one central desk. Additionally, with Wireless Workbench 6 software at our fingertips, we have complete visibility and control over Axient – including remote adjustments to linked transmitters for instant changes to frequency, gain, RF power, in addition to the RF mute via the ShowLink Access Point. All in all, Shure Axient is the only system designed with the level of sophistication needed to meet our demanding RF requirements.’
Like other broadcasters, SBS Medianet also started experiencing problems with LED noise. ‘During initial testing we found that Axient is more immune to RF noise than any competitor system,’ commented Hojo Jeong, broadcast sales associate at Sama ProSound. ‘In a live broadcast situation where we only have one chance to get it right, we needed a workflow that we could trust and Shure Axient has exceeded our expectations.’
‘All of our engineers are very satisfied with Axient’s overall performance, from sound quality to other features such as Interference Detection and Avoidance, transmitter remote control and Wireless Workbench 6 software,’ enthused audio engineer Jang Sung-Chae. ‘Our engineers are very tech-savvy, and like to control hardware by software. In my opinion, no other company offers such a robust and effective software solution like WWB6.’