A "Router" really only has two connections, one for the LAN and the other for the WAN or higher LAN. Most all routers have a built in "network switch" which is why they have four or more output jacks. In most cases, you simply add additional switches to add additional devices. The limit depends on how strong the router is. In theory, you could have up to 256 devices tied into a basic router. In practice, that number is much lower if you expect any reasonable performance out of the device. There's a reason routers vary in cost from about $100 to $2500, but few of us will notice or need the capacity that very expensive routers provide. Network switches can be had in the $20 to $120 region, depending on brand and number of outputs. Most are 4, 8, 16 or more outputs. Simply plug your switch into one of your router ports. Newer switches even auto-sense the input so you don't even need a "twist" or "flipped" cable, just off-the-shelf pre-made Cat5/6
The only reason I would like to is because we live in a heavy frequency area with tons of frequency’s crawling all over. I have an airport and a news station nearby so networking those 8 receivers allows me to use software to find those perfect frequencies. And normal receivers can’t talk to eachother but these can if they are networked into the same WiFi. Not to mention the iPad control using Shures appIt seems like overkill to network 8 receivers in a fixed location. Set them and forget them.
The only reason I would like to is because we live in a heavy frequency area with tons of frequency’s crawling all over. I have an airport and a news station nearby so networking those 8 receivers allows me to use software to find those perfect frequencies. And normal receivers can’t talk to eachother but these can if they are networked into the same WiFi. Not to mention the iPad control using Shures app
Thanks! The only reason I’m saying that tv stations are near is because I have like 12 unites in the J3 range for Shures SLX and it’s like 537-599 or something like that and I have major trouble even doing scans from frequencies running into eachother and we really aren’t sure what is causing that interference. We have our churches in ear monitors in the same range but that rack is usually shut off when we use it. Any other possible things that could be interfering. And are systems are remote antennas that are directional about 130ft away from the stage and is powered through Shures antenna distributorsAirports aren't going to be a huge source of unlicensed white space devices, neither will the news station -- their uplink will be an issue, but you can find what TV stations to avoid pretty easily and tune around them using the frequency sheets supplied with your devices, just don't tune onto a TV station's channel.
The TV station's reporters are more of a threat to the stability of your systems if they do a lot of remote shoots near your venue. Anyhow, go buy a cheap unmanaged network switch like a Netgear GS108 or something. I'd also suggest reading up on how computer networks work -- it'll only help you more down the line if you plan on pursuing audio as a career, shows only get bigger and with them comes larger computer networks.
Maybe look a bit closer to home. Do you use LED house lighting? I find trouble from about 530 to 550Mhz with a lot of the direct-replacement LED lamps. Not sure why, but turn the lights all off and it's gone. Most of the time I can still run fine, but have to keep the squelch set pretty high. Note, most LEDs are quiet as a church mouse, but some brands really offend!Thanks! The only reason I’m saying that tv stations are near is because I have like 12 unites in the J3 range for Shures SLX and it’s like 537-599 or something like that and I have major trouble even doing scans from frequencies running into eachother and we really aren’t sure what is causing that interference. We have our churches in ear monitors in the same range but that rack is usually shut off when we use it. Any other possible things that could be interfering. And are systems are remote antennas that are directional about 130ft away from the stage and is powered through Shures antenna distributors
I'm not sure if our house lights are LED, I'm almost certain they are but i think a couple are still incandescent. I don't follow though how the LED's would cause wireless interference. Like that seems very bizarreMaybe look a bit closer to home. Do you use LED house lighting? I find trouble from about 530 to 550Mhz with a lot of the direct-replacement LED lamps. Not sure why, but turn the lights all off and it's gone. Most of the time I can still run fine, but have to keep the squelch set pretty high. Note, most LEDs are quiet as a church mouse, but some brands really offend!
Thanks! The only reason I’m saying that tv stations are near is because I have like 12 unites in the J3 range for Shures SLX and it’s like 537-599 or something like that and I have major trouble even doing scans from frequencies running into eachother and we really aren’t sure what is causing that interference. We have our churches in ear monitors in the same range but that rack is usually shut off when we use it. Any other possible things that could be interfering. And are systems are remote antennas that are directional about 130ft away from the stage and is powered through Shures antenna distributors
I’ll prepare an location and a equipment list with all the frequencies in a couple minutes. But as much as we would love to move our antennas closer to the stage. We really have no where to put them. Of course we could put them on the proscenium or on the catwalk but doing that would result in the house not being able to get picked up. And we have a ton of rentals that use the house and use the microphone in the house. Now I’ve noticed on the antenna it has a light that says RF overload. Could that be another cause of it?The J3 band is TV 31-34. Using the zip code of LNHS, 32832, there are TV stations on 23, 27, 46, 26, 30, 28, 31, etc. If you could give us an accurate location, we might be able to do better.
When you say you have TV stations near you, we need to determine if the studios are near you, or the actual broadcast transmitters are near you. Studios often have shorter microwave towers, which would not interfere. If it is the actual transmitter tower, it could be a big problem. Transmitter towers are usually quite tall in Florida.
TV Fool is one tool that can help you determine what is nearby. Look at the "real channel" and distance in the results.
http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29
If a UHF TV broadcast transmitter, or several, is really close by, your mic receivers could be suffering from front-end overload or desensitization. Under that condition, the receiver cannot reject the interference by tuning. That would explain why the SLX units cannot scan. The fix for front end overload is better receivers or external filtering. That sort of situation is often what separates an expensive receiver from a cheaper one. QLX and ULX is probably more tolerant, but there is no way to predict, especially without knowing the exact severity of the situation. External, bandpass filtering is a sure fix, but its an expensive step to take unless we're sure what the problem is here.
Active (amplified) antennas and/or distribution would be a very bad idea under strong RF conditions. I don't know if the Shure distros you have are amplified. They are if they are lossless. An RF amplifier can easily overload and spew garbage across otherwise clean channels. In that situation, I would move the antennas and receivers close to the stage, and use passive splitters to feed the receivers. You could use the stock, whip antennas to do some tests without the active splitter.
If your RF overload light is on, yes, that could be a big part of the problem.Now I’ve noticed on the antenna it has a light that says RF overload. Could that be another cause of it?
How does one fix thatIf your RF overload light is on, yes, that could be a big part of the problem.
They are Showbabys (Little orange boxes) That are just wireless DMX Boxes. They operate at 5 different frequencies and the ones we have it set to are at 190MHz. They make it so we don't have to run a long DMX cable into our movers. We have 4 movers, i dont know what they are.
First you have to figure out why. (See FMeng 's post #12 above) If your overload lights are on even when the transmitters are all off then it's time for some detective work. That RF is coming from somewhere.How does one fix that
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