EAST HARTFORD, Conn.—Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) has announced that it worked with the U.S. Soccer Federation during the recent U.S. Men’s National Team friendly against Turkey.

The match was held at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

“It was great collaborating with the U.S. Soccer Federation and Power Station Events for this match,” says Jim Van Winkle, general manager of Professional Wireless Systems. “Live sports always present unique challenges, and we take pride in delivering reliable wireless solutions that keep the entire production team connected from kickoff to final whistle.”

As the governing body for Major League Soccer and all U.S. soccer programs, the U.S. Soccer Federation brought together the production team for this high-profile event. For the match, PWS worked in close collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Event Production team and the technical director from Power Station Events to ensure seamless audio throughout the venue.

Broadcast live by TNT the match demanded top-tier coordination behind the scenes. The PWS on-site team, B2B and business development lead Joshua Lampf and operations coordinator Chris Budin, and a seasoned A1 engineer familiar with live sporting events, delivered reliable intercom and communication solutions tailored for the complex production space.

PWS deployed a strong and secure comms system featuring 15 Riedel Bolero beltpacks and eight antennas, including accessories along with Clear-Com headsets, ensuring crystal-clear communication across production zones.

For more information about Professional Wireless Systems, visit www.professionalwireless.com.

London, UK— The decision to standardize on Point Source Audio (PSA) was led by Dave Cowell, lead sound designer and programmer for Carnival UK. Point Source Audio’s body-worn microphones will support the fleets’ performance venues which are in use a standard 15-hours a day, 365 days a year.

Carnival UK (which incorporates Cunard Cruise Line and P&O Cruises UK) are part of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, with a cruise fleet of 102 ships operating in North America, England, Europe and Australia.

“The cruising industry is one of the harshest environments for product delivery I have worked in. When microphones fail due to sweat, cable failure or breakages, it significantly affects our product delivery to the thousands of guests we cater to on a daily basis,” described Cowell.

Having used microphones from different manufacturers over the years, Cowell experienced increasing costs but saw no major benefit change to the products. The variation of microphones from ship to ship—including a mixture of omni and directional units—made the shows sound different, as well as life more difficult for the engineers who had to come to grips with new sound challenges on a routine basis.

“There weren’t many available solutions to consider. First and foremost, I was looking for quality, followed very closely by sweat resistance and longevity,” said Cowell. “While the quality aspect was matched from our previous supplier, there were continued issues with sweat ingress and breakages as well as the aforementioned cost implications.”

Autograph supplied demo units of PSA’s CO-8WD omni headsets for Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth which led to Cowell’s ultimate recommendation to move ahead with Point Source: “From the moment the microphones were plugged in, I could hear the quality. Crystal clear mid and high frequencies made vocal mixing easy. The low end was also great for our male cast members. The gain before feedback was impressive and there was very little EQ applied to any of the performers as the response was so flat out of the box.”

The ability of the headsets to be bent and configured to any conceivable shape without breaking was incredibly important to Cowell. He described the wear and tear the mics typically face: “The production casts are on board between five to seven months and perform two or three shows a night, on average every two days. We have costume changes that run under 8 seconds, so having a unit which dealt with the day to day environment was paramount. The sturdy frame of the headset was also an important factor for the same reasons.”

Cowell summed up his experience by expressing that “our Point Source Audio microphones are delivering monetary benefits as well as continued quality across our delivered product.” He credited the marked improvements by saying, “Thankfully, our relationship with Autograph and the fact we were provided demo units to trial during the aforementioned installation meant that they could be properly tested by myself on board, allowing me to gather an informed opinion on their suitability, both from a product delivery standpoint as well as a cost benefit one.”

Visitors to PLASA 2019 from September 15-17 will be able to demo Point Source Audio’s collection of microphones at Autograph Sales & Installations’ stand H10 in Olympia, London.

To learn more about Point Source Audio products, visit www.point-sourceaudio.com or its UK distributor, Autograph Sales & Installations at http://www.autographsales.co.uk.

About Carnival United Kingdom Carnival UK (which incorporates Cunard Cruise Line and P&O Cruises UK) are part of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, whose portfolio of global cruise line brands includes operations in North America, England, Europe and Australia. Their cruise fleet of 102 ships is the most extensive globally, visiting more than 700 ports around the world, employing over 120,000 people worldwide and attracting 11.5 million guests annually.

About Autograph Sales & Installation Autograph Sales & Installations was established in 1982 by Autograph Sound, a global pioneer in audio for theatre and one of Europe’s leading sound rental companies. Then, as now, Sales & Installations’ activities complement those of the hire division by bringing the same design principles, system engineering, technical expertise, and leading-edge technologies to a much broader spectrum of clients in education, worship, industry and retail. They are also acknowledged leaders in providing installed audio solutions for contemporary theatre and dedicated performance spaces.

About Point Source Audio Point Source Audio (@PSA_audio) manufactures and distributes worldwide their SERIES8, EMBRACE, and CONFIDENCE collection of miniature microphones—a unique line of headset, earworn and earmounted microphones known for their robust bendable boom and waterproof features. The company also holds two patents for the EMBRACE concealable microphone as well as the patent for the world’s first modular in-ear comms headset that is supporting the hearing health for audio, lighting and camera techs using headsets everywhere from sports to space. Founded in 2004, Point Source Audio is headquartered in Petaluma, Calif. For more information call (415) 226-1122 or visit www.point-sourceaudio.com. Follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PSA_audio.

Petaluma, Calif. — Point Source Audio (PSA) announced that it has appointed China’s EAD and South Korea’s Capstone Pro to be distribution partners for its SERIES8 and EMBRACE™ microphones as well as its CM-i series of patented in-ear headsets. The appointments come on the back of an expansion effort in response to increased sales and product awareness outside of the USA for Point Source Audio. These partnerships further expand the company’s worldwide reach, which now includes international partners in the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan Italy, Norway, Finland and France, among others.

“We’re excited to be working with both Capstone Pro and EAD,” said James Lamb, President of Point Source Audio. “The creative community in these regions is massive and our products fit their needs. Our goal is to continuously improve our customers’ experience around the world in every aspect and we are confident that our new partners will help achieve that.”

Integral to achieving this growth trajectory in the Asia Pacific region is also the appointment of AS Audio APAC Pte. Ltd. as the manufacturer’s representative in the territory. Based in Singapore, the company, led by Alex Schloesser, will support the Asia Pacific business and develop its distribution network. AS Audio will also handle all technical and sales support for Point Source Audio throughout the APAC region.

Schloesser comments, “Developing and growing the PSA business is a rewarding and enjoyable task. Wherever we take the products, they shine and stand their ground with the competition. I very much look forward to be taking PSA into APAC.”

Point Source Audio is a manufacturer of specialty sub-miniature body-worn style microphones and patented lavalier mounting systems specifically designed for theatre applications. The company creates value-added solutions through intelligent designs, driven by market demand — examples include their IP 57 rated waterproof models and unique headsets which retain the position of the microphone capsule regardless of performer activity.

About EAD
Established in 1997, Guangzhou Donghui Digital Technology Development Co, Ltd is a professional audio and video integrator and distribution company. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong with branches in Guangzhou and Beijing. For more information, visit their website at www.ead.cn.

About Capstone Pro
CAPSTONE PRO, led by founders Kevin Kim and Jesse Park, both veterans of the professional audio industry, was established in 2018. The company distributes pro audio brands including Point Source Audio throughout Korea. For more information visit their website at www.capstonepro.co.kr.

About Point Source Audio
Point Source Audio (@PSA_audio) manufactures and distributes worldwide their SERIES8, EMBRACE, and CONFIDENCE collection of miniature microphones—a unique line of headset, earworn and earmounted microphones known for their robust bendable boom and waterproof features. The company also holds two patents for the EMBRACE concealable microphone as well as the patent for the world’s first modular in-ear comms headset that is supporting the hearing health for audio, lighting and camera techs using headsets everywhere from sports to space. Founded in 2004, Point Source Audio is headquartered in Petaluma, Calif. For more information call (415) 226-1122 or visit www.point-sourceaudio.com. Follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PSA_audio.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Professional Wireless Systems is expanding its reach beyond its Orlando, Fla., headquarters, announcing the opening of a New York City office. The office will support PWS’ expanding customer base in the region.

The New York office will be led by RF technician Don Kuser. His experience includes working on TV studio projects throughout Manhattan, working on area award shows and in the fashion production industry.

PWS supplies and supports high-end wireless sound systems for live and broadcast events. It has also developed products and solutions for events, productions and installations.

“Sales, customer support, project management, RF coordination—we have everything necessary to create successful projects and events for clients throughout the region,” said Kuser about the New York office.

MIAMI – For the 11th year in a row, Professional Wireless Systems provided RF equipment and handled wireless frequency coordination for Univison’s Premios Juventud awards show at the BankUnited Center in Miami. PWS helped ensure an interference free show honoring the artistic achievement of Spanish-speaking celebrities.

A total of 157 frequencies, with close to 30 dedicated microphone channels, were used for the awards show. The PWS crew utilized Shure UHF-r’s and Axient Wireless Management Network, Sennheiser 3732-II receivers with 5200-II handhelds, eight Telex BTR-800s for wireless communications, three Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems, and Comtek BST25 and Lectrosonic T4s for IFBs.

The RF team used PWS’ Doomed and Helical antennas, Multicouplers for microphones, and GX-8 Combiners for intercom, IFB and in-ear monitors. PWS’ Intermodulation Analysis Software System was also used to manage the show’s frequencies.

Univision’s Premios Juventud took place on July 16.