01 · Connection
1 bidirectional connection
n type
- Connection
- 1 bidirectional port
- Connector
- n type
- Signal
- antenna
RF Antenna
RF Venue CP Beam Helical Antenna
The CP Beam is a high-gain helical that folds flat like a camp chair — 9 dBd of directional punch that collapses into a rack drawer at load-out. Circular polarization is the trick for IEM transmit: whatever angle a performer's beltpack antenna ends up at, a circularly polarized wave still couples into it, which is why a combiner-fed CP Beam is the standard upgrade over a stubby whip on hostile RF days. Passive and reciprocal, it serves equally as a long-throw receive antenna for wireless mics.
Photos
Manufacturer product photography showing the hardware, controls, and physical form.
- Documented outputs
- 00 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 0Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- Outside rackPlan a shelf, tray, or stage position
- Power draw
- 0WVerified passive · no AC required
- Catalog estimate
- ~$899Use retailer rows for current price and stock
01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.
Product overview
Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.
The payoff
RF Antenna decisions, organized around the whole rig.
The CP Beam is a high-gainHow much the preamp amplifies the incoming signal. Too low and you’re hunting through hiss; too high and peaks clip. helicalA directional antenna (paddle, LPDA, helical) aimed at the stage — focuses coverage where the performers are and rejects RF from elsewhere. that folds flat like a camp chair — 9 dBd of directional punch that collapses into a rack drawer at load-out. Circular polarization is the trick for IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. transmit: whatever angle a performer's beltpack antenna ends up at, a circularly polarized wave still couples into it, which is why a combinerThe transmit-side twin of a distro: merges several IEM transmitters into one antenna without letting them intermodulate.-fed CP Beam is the standard upgrade over a stubby whipThe stock quarter-wave stick antenna that screws straight onto a receiver — fine for a channel or two in a small room. on hostile RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. days. Passive and reciprocal, it serves equally as a long-throw receive antenna for wireless mics.
- Documented outputs
- 00 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 0Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- Outside rackPlan a shelf, tray, or stage position
02 · Know the whole path before you buy.
Signal path
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Connection · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.
Compatibility
Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.
Best fit · RF Antenna
Use it as rf antenna tracked outside rack rails; follow the manufacturer’s mounting and form-factor guidance.
Plan the companion path
Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.
Connector boundary
Documented connectors: n type. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.
04 · Every connector, grouped by job.
I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF (N female, BNC adapter incl.) | rear | n type | bidirectional | antenna | — |
Showing 1 of 1 documented physical ports.
05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.
Alternatives
The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.
| Compare |  |  | External unit |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack |
| Power | ⚡ 0W | ⚡ 0W | ⚡ 0W | ⚡ 0W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 2.4 lb | ⚖️ 0.3 lb | ⚖️ 0.8 lb | ⚖️ 0.7 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 1 | 🔌 1 | 🔌 1 | 🔌 1 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$899 | 💵 ~$219 | 💵 ~$280 | 💵 ~$399 |
| Deep dive | Current selection | Full comparison → | Full comparison → | Full comparison → |
06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.
Planning questions
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
Where does the RF Venue CP Beam Helical Antenna live in a complete rig?
The catalog assigns it no rack units. Builder tracks it as non-rack gear; follow the manufacturer’s mounting, case, and form-factor guidance.
How much power does the RF Venue CP Beam Helical Antenna draw?
It is verified passive and requires no AC power.
What connections does the RF Venue CP Beam Helical Antenna have?
1 documented physical ports, including RF (N female, BNC adapter incl.).
07 · See this gear inside a complete system plan.
Builder preview
Builder keeps non-rack gear in the same bill of materials, budget, dependency, and connection plan as the rack-mounted system around it.Open in Builder08 · Related gear, in the order you may need it.
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