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Author:  Greenie17 [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Wireless mic recommendations?

I hope someone can recommend a wireless mic for me?  I had a Shure that just went out and I need a replacement.  The only things I require in my replacement is  a double mic setup and I would like it to cost under $299.  Of course I need good sound and range.  I mostly do DJing, so annoucements will be made most, but there is some singing and Karaoke involved.  Anyone have any ideas?  I was eyeing these

Gemini UF-2064M ($229)
VocoPro UHF-3800 ($294)
Hisonic HSU232 UHF ($299)
RSQ RW-4002U UHF ($229)

Doea anybody have any personal experience with any of those or maybe can recommened another?  Thank you in advance.

Mark

Author:  Chuck2 [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:49 pm ]
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I would like to know about those and how the sure wireless SM58s are too.

Author:  Babs [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:10 pm ]
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I have a Audiotechnica 3000 I love.  I would suggest e-bay for a
great deal and you can stay in your price range.

A really good wireless mic is expensive.  I would stay away from anything from Vocopro. I have heard good things about RSQ wireless, but am not sure about the one you listed.

I would go with something that had several channels, true Diversity (operation selects the better signal from two independent receiver sections, reducing dropouts), and resistant UHF band operation.

Author:  Guest [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:10 pm ]
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My lips are sealed.. :yes:

Author:  karyoker [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:18 pm ]
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My lips are sealed.. yes
  LOL  LOL  LOL

Mine too......I'll let the experts and golden ears handle this one... For the money tho I do agree with Babs...

Author:  Babs [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:23 pm ]
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I would check the search option to get more info. If that doesn't work
go to the Tech. forum - They have answered this question a bizzilion times.

When you figure out witch type of wireless system you want I strongly suggest
e-bay for deals. Just make sure you stay with a reputable dealer.

Author:  Babs [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:25 pm ]
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LMAO You guys  LMAO

Author:  eben [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:04 pm ]
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I bought PYLE PRO PDWM8000 on ebay for like $150. They are UHF and pretty cenent deal considering. One thing is the mic picks up more of high frequency and a bit susceptible to feedback more than wired, nothing a decent eq can't fix. The wireless sure does suck up batteries though. I like it for what I paid for, FYI.

Author:  Greenie17 [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:11 pm ]
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Thank you for the great responses.  I ended up picking up this...

Gemini UF-2064M 64 Channel Wireless Dual Handheld Mic System

Even though I have had some bad luck with Gemini in the past (dual mp3 player junk), the wireless mic had some great features for the price.

UF-2064M (Dual Handhelds) Professional 64 Channel UHF PLL Dual Wireless System

UF-2064 dual receiver comes with two handheld transmitters
Balanced & unbalanced outputs
64 band UHF synthesizer controlled frequencies
Phase locked loop (PLL) circuitry
Super high sensitivity with extremely low noise transmission & reception
Stable & quality SMT assembled PCB module Power & 2 RF LEDs
Squelch control
Range: up to 250' per channel
Frequency Range - USA: 790 - 806MHz

I picked it up for $224 out the door.  I'll let you know how well (or not) they work after my next job on 8/19.  Thanks everyone for the input.

Mark

Author:  knightshow [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:56 pm ]
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hmmm, I was going to recommend the dual wireless AS990 mic. What a FANTASTIC mic set!!

Normal price is $229!

Author:  pflugerville [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:02 pm ]
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i ihave a cheap a$$ ausio technica 200 series that serves well, but the receiver is plastic so not very rugged.  the sound quality is very good for the price (under $100).  i use a shure sm58 that i've had very good results with (ebay $125).  the mic housing is plastic, but since i'm the only one  allowed to use it, it could be made of glass and it wouldn't matter because i ain't gonna drop it.  i've used the hisonic mics before and i don't particularly care for their sound quality, but that may just be me.

Author:  Greenie17 [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:03 pm ]
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Ya. I was one click away from getting the AS990.  But I did a bit of checking on it after I noticed it was VHF which is getting some bad reviews.  Although in all fairness, I have heard this mic to be pretty good (that's why I almost got it).  But I have heard to stay away from VHF in general because of reception problems.  Not sure if that's true or not, but I have heard in many places to get UHF over VHF.

Thanks.

Mark

Author:  Lonman [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:13 pm ]
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Greenie17 @ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:03 pm wrote:
Ya. I was one click away from getting the AS990.  But I did a bit of checking on it after I noticed it was VHF which is getting some bad reviews.  Although in all fairness, I have heard this mic to be pretty good (that's why I almost got it).  But I have heard to stay away from VHF in general because of reception problems.  Not sure if that's true or not, but I have heard in many places to get UHF over VHF.

Thanks.

Mark


UHF is generally a little less prone to interference as those frequencies aren't jam packed like the VHF frequencies, however I use a VHF Shure/SM58 setup & never had a problem with interference.  It all depends on location, type of bar lights, any kind of radio towers nearby - etc...

Author:  outdoorplaces [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:27 pm ]
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I have a UHF Gemini (don't know the specific model number off the top of my head and I'm at the real job) and I have been very happy.  Takes abuse, good clean sound and no interference issues - as Lonman noted the UHF bands aren't as cluttered as VHF.  I've never had the cell phone (doot doot doot doot buzz) issue with it either.

Author:  Jian [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:30 pm ]
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My lips are sealed..

He is shy to recommend the 600$ mic LOL

Author:  Greenie17 [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:33 pm ]
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Good info to know.  Thanks.  

The model I got also has a rechargeable feature built into the mics so you can run an adapter into the bottoms of them to recharge, which is also a nice feature!

Author:  Guest [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:27 pm ]
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Not on a $200 budget.....You get hamburger, not steak. LMAO   My lips are sealed. :drool:

Author:  karyoker [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:33 pm ]
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I havnt checked Sony prices for years and years Take your pick

Actually in the 16-30 series the UTX-H1 with its respective plugin transmitter below would be a very durable mic. The half rack receiver would run about $1200.....They are unidirectional whereas others are omni (for interviews) and cost more.

For severe interference problems there is this one although I dont know if a unidirectional mic element is availible.


Actually
5 available mic capsules: Two Dynamic cardioids, Condenser cardioid, Dynamic omni, Condenser shotgun

Author:  TTowntenor [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:04 pm ]
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Funny thing is, a $600 Shure UHF system that uses an SM58 handheld mic, uses the EXACT same capsule as the $100 wired SM58 handheld.  Only thing that brings the price up is the transmitter/receiver combo.  No better quality soundwise.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLX2SM58/
and an Audio-Technica 1032, here you can find another of these as well, hurry, the auction is about to end.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Audio-Technica-ATW-1032-Wireless-Microphone-System_W0QQitemZ140011681465QQcmdZViewItem  Hey it's in PA too!
Aw, well, the auction is over, final bid $69.99....guess they couldn't get $600 for it.


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Re: Singers - We've heard about bad singers - what about bad KJs  
   
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Truthfully, I don't even like the sound from the $600 Shure SM58's, I'm buying.      

Author:  Guest [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:24 pm ]
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All true... Wish I didn't buy girl scout cookies this week.   That was an excellent buy.   It costs me $150 to get them repaired.   Find anymore like that buy them, I'll take them off your hands.

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