OT: Wireless Microphone

[Jim Thompson]

I'm looking for a wireless microphone setup for my wife to use at her
various Girl Scout meetings.

The typical scenario is an awards ceremony at a church with a
microphone on a cable, inconvenient for situations involving a long
line of girls or leaders.

What I'd like to find is a unit that features wireless microphone(s)
plus a *battery-powered* receiver such that she could just disconnect
the regular microphone, connect the receiver and away you go.

Anyone know of such a device?

Thanks!

...Jim Thompson
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[Sir Charles W. Shults III]

Radio Shack used to sell a wireless microphone pretty cheaply that would
work with any FM radio. A plug from the radio to the mic input would be all you
would need then to do what you want.

Cheers!

Chip Shults
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Post by Sir Charles W. Shults III
Radio Shack used to sell a wireless microphone pretty cheaply that would
work with any FM radio. A plug from the radio to the mic input would be all you
would need then to do what you want.

The one that was xtal controlled wasn't too bad, but it was
underpowered. The one that was a clone of Mr. Microphone was just a
worthless toy.

If you plug the output of your radio into a mic jack, you must use an
attenuator. Usually a 100k and 1k inside the plug will work okay.

Post by Sir Charles W. Shults III
Cheers!
Chip Shults
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[Gregg]

I have experimented with many schemes and have come to one conclusion:

Rent a decent diversity system (like a Shure) from a music store for the
day.

[Paul Hovnanian P.E.]

Post by Gregg
Rent a decent diversity system (like a Shure) from a music store for the
day.

I didn't think about rentals, but this is even better. Rent a setup and
if it works out, and you're still interested, buy it. If it doesn't
work, you don't have a bundle of money tied up in it.

[Mark Jones]

Post by Paul Hovnanian P.E.

Post by Gregg
I have experimented with many schemes and have come to one
Rent a decent diversity system (like a Shure) from a music
store for the day.

I didn't think about rentals, but this is even better. Rent a
setup and if it works out, and you're still interested, buy
it. If it doesn't
work, you don't have a bundle of money tied up in it.

Renting music equipment is typically pretty affordable. I remember renting
an 800W head, two full-range driver cabinets with stands, various instrument
stands, mics, etc. for about $45 a day. Of course, this was 10 years ago...

[Richard Crowley]

"Paul Hovnanian P.E." wrote ...

Post by Paul Hovnanian P.E.
I didn't think about rentals, but this is even better. Rent a setup and
if it works out, and you're still interested, buy it. If it doesn't
work, you don't have a bundle of money tied up in it.

Good idea. But at the $200 original budget, he's probably outa luck.
Few (if any?) places rent sub-$200 wireless mics. They can' take
that kind of abuse.

OTOH, buying a higher-level unit used, off-rental may be a possibility.

[Watson A.Name - 'Watt Sun']

Post by Jim Thompson
I'm looking for a wireless microphone setup for my wife to use at her
various Girl Scout meetings.
The typical scenario is an awards ceremony at a church with a
microphone on a cable, inconvenient for situations involving a long
line of girls or leaders.
What I'd like to find is a unit that features wireless microphone(s)
plus a *battery-powered* receiver such that she could just disconnect
the regular microphone, connect the receiver and away you go.
Anyone know of such a device?
Thanks!

Our media Svcs checks out this wireless and portable unit made by
Samson. (http://www.samsontech.com/) It has a wireless mic, and the
PA unit is portable and uses a rechargable batt. I found out that it
Txed on 181. something MHz, oddly right in the middle of a TV channel.
This unit is built well, and it's probably expensive, but then we use
it out in the amphitheater, where it gets its share of abuse, hauled
around, tossed in tbe back of cars, etc.

Don't be afraid to spend a bit on a decent system if you expect it to
stay working for more than a few months. BTW make sure it uses space
diversity reception with two antennas.

Post by Jim Thompson
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Post by Watson A.Name - 'Watt Sun'
Don't be afraid to spend a bit on a decent system if you expect it to
stay working for more than a few months.

Or renting makes sense here too. Especially if from a shop with
decent maintenance personnel.

Post by Watson A.Name - 'Watt Sun'
BTW make sure it uses space
diversity reception with two antennas.

Diversity is best with 10 wavelengths or more between antennas,
which doesn't sound very feasable in this application. Just a
couple 1/4 wave whips sticking out of the back of the receiver
won't buy you much in the way of protection against dropouts.

Billy Y..

[Richard Crowley]

"Jim Thompson" wrote ...

Post by Jim Thompson
I'm looking for a wireless microphone setup for my wife to use at her
various Girl Scout meetings.
The typical scenario is an awards ceremony at a church with a
microphone on a cable, inconvenient for situations involving a long
line of girls or leaders.
What I'd like to find is a unit that features wireless microphone(s)
plus a *battery-powered* receiver such that she could just disconnect
the regular microphone, connect the receiver and away you go.
Anyone know of such a device?

Several. What is the budget?

[Jim Thompson]

On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 07:11:07 -0700, "Richard Crowley"

Post by Richard Crowley
"Jim Thompson" wrote ...

Post by Jim Thompson
I'm looking for a wireless microphone setup for my wife to use at her
various Girl Scout meetings.
The typical scenario is an awards ceremony at a church with a
microphone on a cable, inconvenient for situations involving a long
line of girls or leaders.
What I'd like to find is a unit that features wireless microphone(s)
plus a *battery-powered* receiver such that she could just disconnect
the regular microphone, connect the receiver and away you go.
Anyone know of such a device?

Several. What is the budget?

It'll be out of my pocket, but say $200.

*Note*, receiver must be *battery-powered*. My surfing yielded none.

...Jim Thompson

[Dave VanHorn]

Post by Jim Thompson
It'll be out of my pocket, but say $200.
*Note*, receiver must be *battery-powered*. My surfing yielded none.

I remember seeing a couple of 49 and 70 MHz wireless mic solutions when I
was in there last.
Not sure on the receiver taking batteries as is, but of course an external
battery pack is easy.

[a***@MIX.COM]

Post by Jim Thompson
*Note*, receiver must be *battery-powered*. My surfing yielded none.

How about a wind-up generator powered one? Or if you're using the FM
broadcast band any big boom box (shoulder carried portable stereo as is
common in LA and NYC..) should suffice.

Billy Y..

[Richard Crowley]

"Jim Thompson" wrote in message > It'll be out of
my pocket, but say $200.

Post by Jim Thompson
*Note*, receiver must be *battery-powered*. My surfing yielded none.

All in the <$200 range:

Audio Technica ATW601 system, $179 at www.zzsounds.com (first hit on Google)
receiver runs on 12VDC. You can hook up an 8-pack of AA cells.

I counted ten on the first page of wireless mics at www.dealtime.com
including...
Azden WLX-PRO for $134
WMS-PRO for $160
Sony WCS-999 at $115

Many, many more from Azden, Nady A-T, etc.
All are designed for internal battery receivers, or easy to hook
up external AA battery clip.


Note that in the <$200 you aren't getting stellar performance.
Recommended keeping receiver as clost to transmitter as practical.

[Tarkan Akdam]

Samson make a airline system which is a battery powered receiver and a small
snap-on type transmitter which will plug on to any dynamic cable microphone.
model AM1AX1

http://www.handheldaudio.co.uk/pages/catalog.asp?divitype=t&tp_id=75

regards,
Tarkan

Post by Jim Thompson
I'm looking for a wireless microphone setup for my wife to use at her
various Girl Scout meetings.
The typical scenario is an awards ceremony at a church with a
microphone on a cable, inconvenient for situations involving a long
line of girls or leaders.
What I'd like to find is a unit that features wireless microphone(s)
plus a *battery-powered* receiver such that she could just disconnect
the regular microphone, connect the receiver and away you go.
Anyone know of such a device?
Thanks!
...Jim Thompson
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Post by Jim Thompson
I'm looking for a wireless microphone setup for my wife to use at her
various Girl Scout meetings.
The typical scenario is an awards ceremony at a church with a
microphone on a cable, inconvenient for situations involving a long
line of girls or leaders.
What I'd like to find is a unit that features wireless microphone(s)
plus a *battery-powered* receiver such that she could just disconnect
the regular microphone, connect the receiver and away you go.
Anyone know of such a device?

Mr. Microphone

Any boom-box with a line-out.

You can battery power the boom-box, tune it to Mr. Microphone's
FM-band frequency, and link it to the existing mixer.

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