Zaxcom BlueFin 2 High Gain Directional Antenna

The Zaxcom BlueFin 2 is a high gain log periodic shark fin antenna with 7 dB of forward gain, covering 470 to 620 MHz for receiving and transmitting.

Its directional pattern rejects interfering signals from outside the direction it points. Pointed at the action, it almost doubles the range of a wireless mic or IFB system compared with a dipole or whip antenna.

Receiving and Transmitting

On a receiver it prevents overload from phones, walkie-talkies, and other RF sources. Its very low SWR lets a transmitter radiate nearly all of its energy, and it handles up to 5 W.

Filtered Version

The filtered BlueFin 2.5F adds a band-pass filter custom tuned to a 44 MHz window at the center frequency the buyer gives when ordering. It strongly rejects signals outside that window, and on a transmitter it keeps wideband noise below the detection level of receivers nearby.

Mounting and Amplifiers

The BlueFin 2 mounts on a 5/8 in mic stand thread and connects through a BNC jack. It has no built-in amplifier. With Zaxcom digital wireless, an antenna amplifier lowers performance compared with the receiver’s own front-end filter, so a low-loss cable gives the best range.

Features

• Log periodic shark fin antenna
• 7 dB forward gain, 100-degree beam width
• Covers 470 to 620 MHz
• For receiving and transmitting, up to 5 W
• Very low SWR
• Filtered version with a custom 44 MHz band-pass window
• 5/8 in stand mount and BNC connector

Available Options