Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance Meets with Officials in Washington to Maintain RF Access

The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA) held its kickoff call in early March and presented the organization’s logo, goals, and plans. Formed by Shure, the organization is composed of more than 60 members, including end users, content creators, live-production-services providers, equipment manufacturers, and other stakeholders.

During the kickoff, WMSA members also provided comments and feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its “Delete Delete Delete” public notice. The comments addressed and provided evidence as to how the requirements were believed by members to be “disproportionately burdensome, unnecessary, or in need of reevaluation.”

Aside from convening with the members, Shure President/CEO Chris Schyvinck, Chief Legal Officer Eric McAlpine, Global Head of Spectrum and Regulatory Affairs Prakash Moorut, and Market Development Manager Ben Escobedo also met with various FCC officials, which included CC Chairman Brendan Carr; FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington, and FCC Office of Engineering & Technology (OET) Acting Head Ira Keltz among others, to discuss with them the importance of ensuring access to the TV-UHF band for wireless microphones.

Henry Cohen, CP Communications Director, Spectrum Affairs, was also present to expound on what spectrum coordination is, as well as its use in wireless audio devices at the 2025 Super Bowl.

WMSA is advocating for ensuring and maintaining access to the RF spectrum that allows numerous events to operate smoothly while using wireless microphones. The organization also pointed out the importance of preserving the spectrum as multiple industries rely on it to successfully produce and operate events.

WMSA is calling for individuals interested in their cause to register with the organization to join in with their efforts.