We’re often asked to supply a large number of radio mics for a single project. When this happens we take the time to explain the licensing limitations, and how we overcome them. Andrew Hughes explains the issues.
Choosing the right microphone can be confusing, and it seems as if a degree in electronics would be a bonus! Schools, conferences, the entertainment industry and a dozen other areas use microphones all the time. Are all these people technical geniuses? Rest assured, you don’t need a university degree to pick the right microphone for the job. In this article we’ll explain some basic terminology, and provide a guide to making the right choice every time.
We like to think that we’ve made the process of hiring equipment as easy as possible. But even so we’re always looking at ways to improve without compromising the information we give to our customers, or maintaining our security. However to simplify things in the long-term, we have to check the identity of all first-time customers. In this article I’ll explain the steps we take before a first-time hire, and why we do this.
Here are our opening hours for the 2017 festive period:
| Friday 22nd December | 10am – 6pm |
| Saturday 23rd December | CLOSED |
| Sunday 24th December | CLOSED |
| Monday 25th December | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 26th December | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 27th December | 10am – 6pm |
| Thursday 28th December | 10am – 6pm |
| Friday 29th December | 10am – 6pm |
| Saturday 30th December | CLOSED |
| Sunday 31st December | CLOSED |
| Monday 1st January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2nd January | 10am – 6pm |
From all of us at Radio Facilities we wish you a very merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Of course the answer is that radio mic interference is highly unlikely and has never happened to one of our customers yet. However it’s one of the questions we get asked most frequently. You’re hiring radio mics for your school play, but are you going to pick up the local taxi company during that crucial scene? The short answer is “no” and here’s our beginners’ guide to the reason why.
Our tips on becoming a voice over artist, to help decide if it’s the right career for you.
The Peavey Messenger Lite small PA system is deceptively powerful, and very easy to setup. This guide will lead you through a few easy steps from opening the flightcase to operating the equipment.
Denise Welch and Dr Hilary Jones during a recent radio day
We regularly receive radio day bookings in our studio from PR companies. In reality, we should probably re-name these “radio PR mornings”. Most clients tend to find that 3-4 hours in the morning is quite sufficient to hit the required number of radio stations!
Sometimes a new agency approached us who have never done a radio day before and ask us what paperwork they need to supply us with in advance. Here’s our guide to the necessary paperwork.
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