Wireless microphones and frequencies
Wireless microphones and In-Ear Monitoring systems (IEM, or 'earpieces') use radio frequencies. A licence is usually not required for the use of this equipment. However, make sure that you use the correct frequency space.
Conditions for using wireless microphones
The conditions and requirements are outlined in the Dutch Regeling gebruik van frequentieruimte zonder vergunning en zonder meldingsplicht 2015
Available frequency space for wireless microphones
The use of a wireless microphone primarily takes place in the UHF-broadcast band. The frequency ranges in this band where usage is allowed are:
470-556 MHz
558-564 MHz
566-572 MHz
574-580 MHz
582-588 MHz
590-596 MHz
598-604 MHz
614-694 MHz
Regional differences
Because the frequency space is shared with digital broadcasting, not all of the frequencies listed above are available at every location in the Netherlands. This varies by region.
Microphone Band Application (Applicatie microfoonbanden)
With the Microphone Band application, you can query the current available frequencies at a specific location in the Netherlands.
Changes in the allocation of frequency space for microphones
The allocation of frequency space is subject to changes. Due to the increasing demand for frequencies, particularly for the expansion of mobile communication networks, it is possible that frequency bands will be repurposed.