Shure PA805 PSM Antenna

Shure PA805 Hire in Ibiza

Hire the Shure PA805 in Ibiza for concerts, festivals, weddings and professional live productions using wireless in-ear monitoring.

The PA805 is a passive directional antenna designed to improve RF coverage and reduce interference compared with a conventional omnidirectional half-wave antenna.

It can be connected directly to a compatible PSM transmitter or to a professional antenna combiner serving several in-ear monitoring transmitters.

Professional PSM Directional Antenna

The Shure PA805 concentrates the transmitted RF energy towards the intended performance area.

This makes it particularly useful when the antenna can be aimed towards:

• A concert stage
• A festival performance area
• A theatre stage
• A wedding band
• A corporate presentation area
• A rehearsal space
• A production zone
• A group of in-ear monitoring users

Directional transmission can provide more controlled coverage than placing a standard omnidirectional antenna beside the transmitter rack.

Wideband PA805SWB Version

The current PA805SWB is a wideband directional antenna intended for professional wireless applications.

Shure specifies a typical antenna gain of approximately 7 dB and a 3 dB beam width of approximately 100 degrees.

Its broad operating range allows it to be used with compatible Shure PSM frequency bands, provided the antenna and connected equipment cover the same required spectrum.

The exact frequency compatibility of the complete system should always be checked before deployment.

Improved In-Ear Monitoring Coverage

The Shure PA805 can help improve the RF link between the PSM transmitter and the musicians’ bodypack receivers.

Correct antenna positioning may reduce:

• RF dropouts
• Weak coverage at the sides of the stage
• Signal loss caused by poor rack placement
• Unnecessary transmission behind the antenna
• Interference from unwanted directions
• Problems caused by keeping the antenna inside a metal rack

The antenna does not increase the audio quality of the in-ear mix itself. Its purpose is to improve the reliability and directionality of the radio-frequency transmission.

Directional RF Pattern

Unlike an omnidirectional antenna, which radiates energy around its complete horizontal area, the PA805 focuses more energy towards the front.

The antenna should therefore be:

• Aimed towards the performers
• Mounted above audience obstructions where practical
• Kept away from large metal structures
• Positioned with clear line of sight
• Installed using suitable low-loss coaxial cable
• Kept at an appropriate distance from other transmitting antennas

Incorrect orientation can reduce the benefit of the directional design.

Compatible with Shure PSM Systems

The Shure PA805 can be used with compatible Shure Personal Stereo Monitor systems and professional antenna combiners.

Typical applications include systems based on:

• Shure PSM 900
• Shure PSM 1000
• Compatible Shure PSM transmitters
• Shure PA421 antenna combiners
• Shure PA821 antenna combiners

The precise frequency band of the transmitter must fall within the operating range of the antenna version being supplied.

The antenna uses a 50-ohm female BNC connection for professional RF cabling.

Use with an Antenna Combiner

When several PSM transmitters are operating together, their outputs should not normally feed several independent transmitting antennas placed close to one another.

A professional antenna combiner can combine multiple transmitter outputs and feed a single PA805 antenna.

This provides several advantages:

• Cleaner RF installation
• Reduced interaction between nearby transmitters
• Fewer transmitting antennas
• Easier antenna positioning
• More organised wireless racks
• Simplified RF distribution

Shure recommends using compatible PA421 or PA821 combiners when combining PSM antenna signals.

Passive Antenna Design

The Shure PA805 is a passive antenna.

It does not require mains power or phantom power and does not contain an active RF amplifier.

Its performance depends on:

• Correct antenna orientation
• Coaxial cable quality
• Cable length
• Connector condition
• Transmitter output
• Frequency compatibility
• Venue layout
• RF coordination

Long or poor-quality antenna cables can introduce loss and reduce the signal reaching the antenna.

50-Ohm BNC Connection

The PA805 uses a female 50-ohm BNC connector.

It should be connected using suitable professional 50-ohm coaxial RF cable.

Television cable or other 75-ohm video cabling should not be used as a substitute in a professional wireless setup.

All connectors and cables should be checked before the show to avoid intermittent RF problems.

Stand and Wall Mounting

The Shure PA805 includes an integrated swivelling adapter bracket.

This allows the antenna to be mounted on:

• A microphone stand
• A suitable antenna stand
• A wall
• A rack-side mounting system
• A protected technical position

The swivelling bracket allows the antenna angle to be adjusted towards the intended coverage area.

For temporary events, mounting it on a microphone stand often provides the most flexible positioning.

Correct Antenna Placement

For reliable operation, the PA805 should generally be positioned outside the metal transmitter rack and aimed towards the performers.

Recommended practice includes:

• Maintaining a clear line of sight
• Avoiding mounting directly against metal surfaces
• Keeping it above dense audience areas where possible
• Separating it from receiving antennas
• Avoiding unnecessary coaxial cable length
• Securing the antenna and cable safely
• Testing coverage across the complete performance area

The ideal location depends on the venue, stage dimensions and position of the in-ear users.

Transmit and Receive Applications

The PA805 is commonly used as a transmitting antenna for Shure PSM in-ear monitoring systems.

As a passive directional antenna, it may also be used in compatible receiving applications where its frequency range and connector requirements are appropriate.

However, for the White Sound Ibiza rental catalogue, it should be positioned primarily as a PSM transmitting antenna, because that is its clearest professional application.

Ideal for Professional Live Productions

The Shure PA805 is suitable for:

• Concerts
• Festivals
• Touring bands
• Wedding bands
• Theatre productions
• Corporate entertainment
• Broadcast productions
• Professional rehearsal systems
• Multi-channel in-ear monitoring
• Large stages
• Wireless monitor racks

It becomes particularly valuable when several musicians depend on stable in-ear monitoring throughout a live performance.

Complete PSM Antenna Hire

The Shure PA805 can be hired individually or supplied as part of a complete professional in-ear monitoring package.

Depending on the production, the package can include:

• Shure PA805 directional antenna
• Shure PSM transmitters
• Wireless bodypack receivers
• PA421 or PA821 antenna combiner
• Professional 50-ohm BNC cable
• Antenna stand
• Rack-mount wireless system
• Directional receiving antennas
• Frequency coordination
• Digital mixing console
• Monitor mixes
• Delivery and installation
• On-site monitor engineer

Every antenna, connector and RF cable is inspected and tested before delivery.

Our technicians can also prepare the frequency plan, antenna location, combiner routing and stage coverage according to the production requirements.

Main Shure PA805 Features

• Professional passive directional antenna
• Designed for wireless PSM applications
• Wideband PA805SWB version
• Approximately 7 dB typical directional gain
• Approximately 100-degree 3 dB beam width
• Improved range compared with half-wave omnidirectional antennas
• Reduced reception or transmission of off-axis interference
• Female 50-ohm BNC connector
• Integrated swivelling mounting bracket
• Compatible with microphone-stand mounting
• Suitable for wall mounting
• Compatible with professional antenna combiners
• Suitable for Shure PSM 900 and PSM 1000 systems
• No external power required
• Designed for concerts and professional live productions

Hire a Shure PA805 in Ibiza

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