Popular southern gospel group the Gaither Vocal Band , winners of two Grammy Awards and 17 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, is now utilizing Shure digital wireless and vocal microphones for live performances.
With changes in FCC wireless audio regulations and growing channel congestion, the band’s lead audio engineer, Eddy Houk from Majestic Productions, started a search for reliable wireless systems that would support advanced frequency management.
With a touring show featuring 10 artists and numerous wireless audio channels to manage, Houk chose Shure ULX-D Digital Wireless systems, which are designed to provide efficient RF performance and network control. Houk and his team also now have the luxury of doing frequency planning the day before shows and can better manage frequency selections.
“Since transitioning to Shure ULX-D Wireless, our RF dropouts have been essentially nonexistent now. We have more confidence in the technology and have noticed an overall improved sound clarity,” Houk states.
Shure ULX-D Digital Wireless intelligent hardware offers 24-bit audio clarity, and the system’s ability to complete automatic scans and select the cleanest frequencies available helps Houk determine the best audio delivery configurations at each tour stop. For the intricate tour set-up, 20 channels of ULX-D Digital Wireless supports up to 17 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel.
The artists performing on the Gaither Concert Tour are also equipped with Shure KSM9 handheld vocal microphones. With switchable supercardioid and cardioid polar pattern options, the artists have full control to select the setting they prefer.
Houk adds, “The KSM9s perform great in the tour venues, and the artists love them for live performances.”