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Podcast: The future of PMSE spectrum

Shure's Head of Spectrum and Regulations for the Middle East and Africa, Nada Abdelhafez, speaks to PolicyTracker about PMSE spectrum in the latest episode of the Spectrum Policy Podcast.

| Laura Sear

Radio mics, in-ear monitors and wireless communications come under the umbrella term of programme-making and special events (PMSE—specifically audio PMSE to differentiate it from video applications such as wireless cameras) and play a crucial role in TV programmes, particularly large-scale productions.

The PMSE industry, which uses the UHF bands, was relieved by the outcome of WRC-23. The conference ensured the protection of sub-1 GHz bands for PMSE users, which audio and production companies such as Shure believe is crucial to keep their equipment functioning.

Abdelhafez discusses the impact of the conference on the industry, possible new bands for PMSE and the cooperation and future possibilities between PMSE and DECT, the wireless technology often used for landline phones.

Listen to the new podcast below. You can also find it on all major podcast platforms.

By | Laura Sear
Laura is the in-house journalist at PolicyTracker, who focuses on spectrum policies in Europe. She has previously written for The Guardian, Deutsche Welle and several Belgian publications such as the VRT and Knack. Laura is fluent in English, Dutch and French and has a master's degree in International Journalism from City University of London.
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