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Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

Thanks for the recommendation JB. My Acadian is already set up for a clip-on and it'll be easy to add a snap on the L'Anse Grise.

Why a wireless? I just want to have my own stuff and the wireless gives the most flexibility. Plug the receiver into the amp and go. No worry with having to have cables snaking around.

I see there is lots to figure out here.

Receivers... x8, j1, j10, h8. Who can speak to the merits of the various bands of transmitters and receivers?

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all.

John in Oregon

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

Check out sweetwater.com Good prices, quick service, and competent tech advice.

Audio-Technica Pro35c-W wired $149.00
Audio-Technica ATM350cW wireless $179.00

Both clip on to from bellows strap. You have the bottom snap already.

Phantom power required for wired. I dunno bout the wireless.

May not work in foggy, misty Oregon weather.

Merry Christmas!

Nedro

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

The Audio-Technica ATM350cW is only the clip-on microphone portion.
That's why it's only $179.00.
Read the fine print.
Does not include the power module and belt-pack, sold separately.
Nothing wrong with Sweetwater or Audio-Technica,, but you'll need the whole thing.
You will need PP, 'cause it's a condenser mic.
No big deal on PP. Just push the button on the PA.
JB

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

Gahh... So much unknowledgement on my part.

PP?? What's that? Would that be "phantom power"? Whatever that is.

I figured out that the mic that Nedro recommended needed a transmitter and receiver. Looks like ya gotta be careful to get a mic that will plug into the transmitter module. Are the cannon plugs pretty standard?

And to get a receiver that will hear the transmitter.

Geez... didn't know I'd need to be an electrician/RF engineer to play the accordion. :)

John in Oregon

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

I use an Airline 77. It is a clip on with everything on the mic arm. No wires or side packs. Works really good.

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

Samson AirLine 77 UHF TD Wind Instrument Wireless Microphone System, Channel N1

Like Shannon said, the belt pack is on the goose-neck.

Looks like a good system. The reviews are favourable.

I have a couple of Samson hand-held's that have held up pretty good.

It really ain't that complicated, John. No electronics degree required.

Yeah, PP = phantom power. Sorry for the confusing shorthand.

Happy New Year!

JB

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

How is the Airline 77 for weight? It would seem that putting all that stuff into one package may be heavy.

John in Oregon

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

Just an FYI ..

I had used a couple different brands of wireless over the years

Right now, I'm using the audio Technica clip on mike,
but I went back to the wired version.

There are cons of wireless too ..

A little more setup on the receiver end .. And you had better always
bring extra batteries for the transmitter. Some times, I'd put in a fresh
battery at the start of a performance because batteries like to die right
in the middle of something important.

Some receivers required a wall-wart so that was another thing to mess with ..
power outlet, extension chord. If you have a PP powered receiver, that's great!

And I have had interference with other people's wirelesses on rare occasion.

The nice thing about a cord is the simplicity and reliability.

Just thought I'd throw that in ..

Happy New Year guys!

--BN

Re: Wireless Mic Recommendations

Got to agree with you there, Big.

I'd rather get a little bit tangled up in mic & instrument cords than have silence that I don't know how to fix.

JB



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