Seamless Frequency Coordination a Must
In an effort to bring people together for encouragement and worship, Joel Osteen's Night of Hope recently took place at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Behind the scenes, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) played a crucial role in providing frequency coordination, backstage communication, and event support.
PWS successfully integrated Joel Osteen's wireless equipment to achieve rock-solid coordination within one of the nation's most congested RF cities. The company managed 70 frequencies site-wide, utilizing its expertise to clear the spectrum of communications and make room for microphones and in-ears.
Clear Communication Crucial
San Francisco is known for being one of the nation's most congested RF areas, with an abundance of DTV stations in close proximity. This created a potential for spectrum lockdown, making PWS' frequency coordination paramount to ensure an interference-free event.
The company also supported all wireless gear provided by Joel Osteen's audio production team, consisting of 24 microphones and 14 in-ears from Shure. John Garrido, the lead RF coordinator during the event, organized the equipment to provide complete freedom of movement for the onstage talent.
Jim Van Winkle, general manager of PWS, noted that clear communication was essential for a successful event. 'John Garrido did an excellent job of coordinating the frequencies, securing a pathway to ensure that there was no interference or signal problems. The evening was a resounding success.'