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Author:  Alan B [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Wireless Mikes
Hi Everyone.  This time I wonder if anyone can recommend wireless mikes in the 2 to 3 hundred dollar range.  Can't really spend a lot of $$ at this time so I'm looking for the best bang for the buck that's not going to sound like crap.

Thanks
Alan
Author:  mckyj57 [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
AKG WMS-40 is pretty good. $200 for one, $350 for two. I own one, and while I would rather have the SM-58, it costs twice as much or more.

The WMS-40 also has the advantage of getting 20 or more hours from a singler AA battery.
Author:  dawnpgeo [ Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
Even though this set of mics is cheap it works great for me. I'm on my second set now. I definitely recommend them. If you don't like them you can send them back w/in 45 days.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=270328

Dawn
Author:  ranger [ Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
one thing to remember is that the freq range may be enter feared with from other wire-less  devices and set your  reciever for your mic at least four foot from your pa system ,so you dont get any un-wanted hum  thru your pa speakers,
hope this is of some help
as far as brand off wire-less mics  i have used cheep one and exsp. ones  ,results about the same,  some times your going to be paying for the name, not the product
Author:  Jian [ Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
ranger @ 29th January 2008, 6:10 am wrote:
one thing to remember is that the freq range may be enter feared with from other wire-less  devices and set your  reciever for your mic at least four foot from your pa system ,so you dont get any un-wanted hum  thru your pa speakers,
hope this is of some help
as far as brand off wire-less mics  i have used cheep one and exsp. ones  ,results about the same,  some times your going to be paying for the name, not the product


Really? can you give us an example or two.
Author:  MagicMike [ Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
Just got a Samson Stage 5 mic in the mail today. I'm going to give it a try at my show tonight. Ill let you know how it goes.
Author:  Alan B [ Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
I came across this...
http://www.karaokewh.com/item_details.c ... odID=10309

It looks good for the money but I've never heard of that brand of seen it on any other website.  Check out the link above and let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Alan
Author:  lyquiddye [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
Keep in mind that any wireless microphone you purchase that operates above 698mhz will be totally useless come Feburary 2009. When the new Digital tv system goes live.

That is the majority of the inexpensive uhf systems.

You are going to want to purchace a system that operates beteen 550mhz and 650mhz there are a few out there but they all are in the $500 to $1000 range.

Shure reccomends for gaurented non interferance I use the UHF-r Series a dual system is just under $4500

here goes some reading for you:

http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/us_pro_ea_dtv

http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/..._second_round/

http://www.dailywireless.org/2007/09...tition-is-bad/

http://www.enterpriseitplanet.com/ne...le.php/3696896

http://spectrumtalk.blogspot.com/200...t-but-fcc.html

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...broadband.html

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...broadband.html

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...d-devices.html
Author:  mckyj57 [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
lyquiddye @ Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:38 am wrote:
Keep in mind that any wireless microphone you purchase that operates above 698mhz will be totally useless come Feburary 2009. When the new Digital tv system goes live.

No, you are wrong. They have *the potential* of being useless in some locations and under some conditions at that time.

It is not like all of a sudden huge jamming stations are going to start operating in those freq bands. The spectra are being sold, and in most cases it is unclear what will happen on each band.
Author:  MagicMike [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
I couldn't get the Samson mike to work last night! rrrrggg. Next week Ill spend a little more time with it. I was told it didn't have a plastic 'body' either but it does. I have always stayed away from mics that have plastic bodies. Is this a mistake? Are there good sounding mics with the body being plastic?
Author:  Jian [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
mckyj57 @ 30th January 2008, 2:00 am wrote:
lyquiddye @ Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:38 am wrote:
Keep in mind that any wireless microphone you purchase that operates above 698mhz will be totally useless come Feburary 2009. When the new Digital tv system goes live.

No, you are wrong. They have *the potential* of being useless in some locations and under some conditions at that time.

It is not like all of a sudden huge jamming stations are going to start operating in those freq bands. The spectra are being sold, and in most cases it is unclear what will happen on each band.


But you would not want to buy a mic that have 'the potential' to be useless.
Author:  dawnpgeo [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
The set from Gem Sound has plastic bodies and I've used them for several months now. The first set I had was the first model to come out. Someone placed it on one of my speakers and it rolled off. It didn't work after that. I contacted the company and they gave me a brand new set under the warranty. They have upgraded them now and they seem to be a bit more rugged. I keep them wrapped in an old, thick sock when packed up.

They have worked great for me. I've had absolutely NO interference with them. They have a great distance range, too. For $50 for two mics there is no way you can go wrong.

They have a 1/4" plug (low impedance) instead of the larger high impedance. The volume level is relatively low but I have a Peavy XR-600 head so I crank the main up to get the volume I need.

MDP
Author:  Jian [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
dawnpgeo @ 30th January 2008, 7:52 am wrote:
The set from Gem Sound has plastic bodies and I've used them for several months now. The first set I had was the first model to come out. Someone placed it on one of my speakers and it rolled off. It didn't work after that. I contacted the company and they gave me a brand new set under the warranty. They have upgraded them now and they seem to be a bit more rugged. I keep them wrapped in an old, thick sock when packed up.

They have worked great for me. I've had absolutely NO interference with them. They have a great distance range, too. For $50 for two mics there is no way you can go wrong.

They have a 1/4" plug (low impedance) instead of the larger high impedance. The volume level is relatively low but I have a Peavy XR-600 head so I crank the main up to get the volume I need.

MDP



You should never give your singer a chance to put a mic at the top of the speaker. Never, never ever. :no:
Author:  dawnpgeo [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
It was a kid's birthday party and a 6 year-old did it. Her Mom offered to pay for it but I had a warranty. Just an accident.

I've guarded them with my life since.   LOL

MDP
Author:  sidewinder [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
Plastic on the outside doesn't mean plastic on the inside.

It's the guts that makes the sound difference.   They are not like speakers.   Wood sounds better than plastic.  Because the sound needs the box to react with.  Microphones just need good guts.

I have never had a kid drop a microphone.  Just stupid drunk adults. :O  LMAO
Author:  Jian [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
dawnpgeo @ 30th January 2008, 8:03 am wrote:
It was a kid's birthday party and a 6 year-old did it. Her Mom offered to pay for it but I had a warranty. Just an accident.

I've guarded them with my life since.   LOL

MDP


The point I want to make is that it is a good recipe for feedback. A bad feedback can kill your speaker.
Author:  mckyj57 [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
Jian @ Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:51 pm wrote:
mckyj57 @ 30th January 2008, 2:00 am wrote:
lyquiddye @ Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:38 am wrote:
Keep in mind that any wireless microphone you purchase that operates above 698mhz will be totally useless come Feburary 2009. When the new Digital tv system goes live.

No, you are wrong. They have *the potential* of being useless in some locations and under some conditions at that time.

It is not like all of a sudden huge jamming stations are going to start operating in those freq bands. The spectra are being sold, and in most cases it is unclear what will happen on each band.


But you would not want to buy a mic that have 'the potential' to be useless.

Shure I would.

And I mean that -- if Shure SM58 wireless go down to $200.00, I will probably buy one even though it might become useless in a few years.
Author:  Murray C [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
Myth no. 11 in this article addresses the issue of February 2009.

http://www.shurenotes.com/issue27/article.html

Certainly if you can get a frequency agile system that is going to be the best way to go.  The system I have is way out of the price range you mention, but I love the auto-scanning feature which scans for available frequencies.... that make set-up a lot easier, especially if moving around different venues.

The plastic body of the Shure Beta87C mic transmitter doesn't seem to affect it's performance at all... makes it a bit lighter to handle!
Author:  sidewinder [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
IMO, with the changes that are coming that could effect the performance of wireless microphones.  One should consider programable microphones and ones that are true diversity, so you have less chance of a signal drop out.  If you are upgrading your microphones now, don't waste your money on anything less, or you may be buying them again. :yes:
Author:  Jian [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wireless Mikes
The answer to your 2009 problem is wired/cable mic. SIMPLE.
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