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Greenie17
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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.
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Chuck2
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I would like to know about those and how the sure wireless SM58s are too.
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Babs
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Posted: 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.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:10 pm |
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My lips are sealed.. 
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Quote: My lips are sealed.. yes  LOL LOL
Mine too......I'll let the experts and golden ears handle this one... For the money tho I do agree with Babs...
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Babs
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Posted: 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.
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Babs
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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.
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Greenie17
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Posted: 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.
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knightshow
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hmmm, I was going to recommend the dual wireless AS990 mic. What a FANTASTIC mic set!!
Normal price is $229!
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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.
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Greenie17
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Posted: 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
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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... _________________ LIKE Lonman on Facebook - Lonman Productions Karaoke & my main site via my profile!
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Posted: 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.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:30 pm |
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Quote: My lips are sealed..
He is shy to recommend the 600$ mic
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Posted: 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!
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:27 pm |
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Not on a $200 budget.....You get hamburger, not steak. My lips are sealed. 
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karyoker
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Posted: 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
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Posted: 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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2-Shure SLX2/SM58 Programable frequency & an Audio-Technica 1032.
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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.
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Posted: 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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