The 2018 USRowing Masters National Championships was held on August 16-19, 2018 at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The Bay Area of California has long been known for its rowing history, in addition to the popularity of the sport in the city’s vicinity.
The regatta was an opportunity for masters rowers from across the country to come together and compete for national championships in more than 200 categories. The Lake Merritt rowing venue is located in the heart of downtown Oakland, providing a unique urban setting that allows views from all sides of the lake.
USRowing is a nonprofit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States.
USRowing selects, trains and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition including the world championships, Pan American Games and Olympics.
More than 75,000 individuals and 1,300 organizations strong, USRowing serves and promotes the sport on all levels of competition.
USRowing membership reflects the spectrum of American rowers – juniors, collegians, masters and those who row for recreation, competition or fitness.
Produce 2 Broadcast, the sound contractor that worked on the audio and video production for the 2018 USRowing Masters National Championships relied on AmpliVox Half-Mile Hailers to make announcements and broadcast the event.
AmpliVox Half-Mile Hailers were fixed to the Start and Finish towers allowing for commentary and public address across Lake Merritt.
The Half-Mile Hailer is great for use in high noise areas and large open spaces.
The weather proof horn speaker produces wider sound dispersion than other available products, projecting clear sound up to a half mile away.
Easy to use 50 Watt amp really powers out the sound, just turn it on, adjust the volume and start talking.
Fingertip volume and tone controls and push button emergency siren give you fast, easy control in changing conditions.
The amplifier runs on 10 D cell batteries good for 200 hours of operation or optional rechargeable NiCad battery with AC adapter recharger.
The amplifier features: dual wireless microphone jacks for multiple presenters, auxiliary input for iPhone or CD player, line out for recording, additional speaker jacks and volume and tone controls. There is even a siren button.
Expand your outdoor sound system with a Half-Mile Hailer Kits that provide additional components such as:
- Power and Passive Horn speakers
- Choice of wired or wireless handheld, headset and lapel microphones with transmitter
- Adjustable compact tripods
- Nylon carry case with luggage handle and wheels
For more information on the Half-Mile Hailer, please visit:
https://www.ampli.com/outdoor-pa-system/
