Abstract: A wireless public address (PA) system for providing wireless access to a live performance while restricting access to only those audience members who have purchased access. The system comprising a soundboard, configured to receive an audio input signal from audio equipment providing an audio signal of the live performance. The sound board is programmed with instructions to segregate low frequency sound from high frequency sound. An amplifier is electrically coupled to the sound board. A loud speaker is adapted to broadcast the low frequency sound. A transmitter is electrically coupled to the sound board and configured to transmit the high frequency sound to a mobile device. An application is configured within the mobile device with instructions to coordinate low frequency sound from the loud speaker with high frequency sound emitted from headphones attached to the mobile device.

Abstract: A public address (PA) system that includes wireless audio transmission is disclosed. The system receives an analog audio input from a sound board or other output device. The audio input is converted to an encoded audio stream and broadcast using a wireless communication protocol. A mobile device can connect to the system, authorize a user, and decode the broadcast audio stream, which allows the user to enjoy the performance in real time.