Wireless Microphones

Wireless Microphones

Radio Microphone: what you’ll love about them

The radio microphone also commonly referred to as a wireless microphone, is a cordless microphone that works in conjunction with a wireless microphone system to provide it’s user with the ability to move around and not be encumbered with microphone cording. Here will discuss how the radio microphone has gained such popularity and is a part of many people work and home lives.

Radio microphone: what you need to use with them

 

The radio microphone functions with the use of a wireless microphone system. The wireless microphone system consists of a transmitter, receiver and a microphone. The transmitter, also called a body-pack transmitter, is worn clipped onto the body where it transmits a signal that then picked up by the receiver. The Radio microphone can operate using infrared technology or by using radio frequencies.

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Radio Microphone

The radio microphones operates one either UHF, which stands for ultra-high frequency or VHF which stands for very high frequency. Both frequencies have their disadvantages. UHF can be pretty expensive, but provides more channels to operate on, giving you less of a chance for interference from other music equipment, or electronics like baby monitors. UHF also provides further range than that of VHF. VHF is more affordable, but offers fewer channels to operate on which increases the risk of interference. This risk is greatly increased is there are more than five other wireless electronics in close range.

Radio microphone: who uses them?

Radio microphones are used by musicians during live performances or during recordings. They are also used in theater, lecture halls, churches, schools, and are frequently used on TV during interviews, on talk’s shows and in the news. The radio microphone can also be used with gaming consoles such as XBOX, PS3 and Wii and for your PC.  You can also use the radio microphone for parties, BBQ’s or with karaoke. Many people own radio microphones to use at home for karaoke. By using a DVD player and a radio microphone, you’re all set to throw a karaoke bash.

Radio microphone: what’s out there?

Shure PGXD Radio microphones with super cardoid and optimized for lead vocals sell on guitarcenter.com for 499$ new

The Shure PGXD2 radio microphones with receiver for 459$ on guitarcenter.com

Shure has a great quality of more affordable radio microphones for affordable prices. Shure has radio microphones available starting at 60$ and it provides great sound.

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The AKG Perception radio microphone is featured on amazon.com for 189$

The Sennheiser radio microphone system with receiver, body-pack transmitter and microphone for 999$ on guitarcenter.com

The Audio Technica ATW series features a radio microphone with 2120a, handheld with body-pack transmitter for 249$ on Amazon.com

Various Radio microphones are sold at all music equipment stores. If you aren’t able to find the microphone you’re looking for, you can go online to a number of music equipment websites and find good deals. You can also purchase new or used radio microphones from amazon.com or the online auction eBay.

 

 

 

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Posted by admin - January 1, 2012 at 5:41 am

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Lavalier Mic: Featuring major sound quality

The Lavalier mic has been around for years and became big on television, used for interviews, news broadcast and stage productions. The Lavalier mic has changed throughout the years, once being a notice microphone clipped to a broadcasters tie or lapel; it has slimmed down and become the most discreet microphone in the business. Here we will learn who uses the Lavalier mic, what it has to offer and how you can use one.

Lavalier mic: who uses them?

The Lavalier microphone is not just used on TV for news and sports broadcasts or for interviews, it’s also used in some pretty common places as well. The Lavalier mic can be seen at churches during sermons or at the gym used by yoga instructors during a class. These wireless microphones are seen in colleges, or in places of business, during online video conferences of with the use of voice recognition software. They are also used by musicians for the ultimate hands free experience while performing and by theatre productions. They are highly ideal for plays as they can be discreetly hidden in costumes, wigs and other stage props.

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Lavalier Mic

The Lavalier mic has several uses, some of which can be done at home. Commonly used for online gaming or for recording music in the comfort of your own home, the Lavalier mic provides the user with high quality sound, low feedback and a number of possibilities.

Lavalier mic: what are some of the best brands?

Because they’ve been around for so long, almost every major electronic brand carries a model or two of the Lavalier mic.  Some of the best brands around that feature these microphones are: Shure, AKG, Sennheiser, Bose, Sony, Audio Technica and Logitech. Because these wireless microphones are utilized for so many different applications you should be mind of what you’re going to use your Lavalier microphone for before purchasing to get an idea of what brand is right for you.  If you’re planning on using a Lavalier mic for stage production of movie recording, you’ll want to purchase a more expensive model from such lines as Audi Technica or Shure. If your intentions are for at home use for such things as voice recognition software or even gaming on your PC, Logitech offers a really affordable line that provides high quality wireless microphones that won’t break the bank.

Lavalier mic: where can you get them?

Many of these electronics manufacturers sell their products straight from their website. If you purchase directly from the manufacturer, you may be able to partake in any online promotional deal they offer. You can also purchase the Lavalier mic from a number or online electronics retailers that usually have affordable rates. One of the most affordable options is to purchase one from sites like Amazon.com, guitarcenter.com or EBay. These websites feature a huge selection of new and used  Lavalier microphones  in good condition for discounted costs, so take a look if expense is a huge factor in what type of Lavalier mic you’re thinking of purchasing.

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Lavalier Mic

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Posted by admin - January 1, 2012 at 3:26 am

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Cordless Microphone: finding the one that’s right for you

The cordless microphone has found a place in the home, on the stage and in our places of business. These electronic devices have a million uses and are designed to make any application they’re a part of more manageable for the user. Giving you more freedom to move around without the constraints of wires and long microphone cords, you can focus more on your performance of speech without the lingering concern of tripping over the cording at some point in your song and dance or presentation. Here we will discuss the benefits of the cordless microphone and how it can be of use to you, for whatever your intended use may be.

Cordless microphone: What type of model is right for you?

 

There is several style of the cordless microphone available. For those giving a live music performance, or even partaking in karaoke, these applications usually feature a handheld cordless microphone. For applications such as lectures, the user might use a lapel microphone or possibly a handheld.  Theater stage productions commonly use the lapel microphone, for its ability to be discreetly mounted under costumes and wigs.  If you aren’t certain about what type of technology is right for you, such as should you go with infrared or a radio technology, read further and I’; try to help your decision be a little easier to make.

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Cordless Microphone

Cordless microphone: what is the technology available?

 

The most common technologies used with cordless microphones are the infrared technology and radio technology. Infrared technology operates on line-of-sight. This means the user of the microphone will have to keep the sensor on the microphone visible to the receiver, so that they can communicate with each other.  The infrared technology is the same kin you can find in your home with any electronic piece of equipment that uses a remote control.  One sensor is located on the stereo; the other sensor is located on the remote. You can see the light blinking on the remote once you’re using it to change a station.   So the cordless microphone user would have to be aware of this during their speech or performance and this may cause some distress.

I recommend using the infrared technology more home based activities such as gaming or voice recognition software, even a home karaoke performance. When it comes to a public performance, it’s a safer bet to go with radio technology.

Radio technology has its up’s and downs, depending on the potential for interference. UHF offers a more minimal chance of interference, so if you’re putting on a production with five cordless microphones in the vicinity, operating with UHF will lessen your chances for interference.  If you’re using VHF, for big productions with five or more cordless microphones, there could be some interference issues. You get the idea.

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Cordless Microphone

Cordless microphone: Which brands carry the best lines?

 

Audio Technica and Shure have some of the most affordable cordless microphones that still provide you with high quality sound; AKG is another brand that you’ll want to check out, along with Logitech and Sennheiser. You can check out their products in most music equipment stores, like Guitar Center, or online straight from the manufacturer or other music equipment sites.

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Posted by admin - January 1, 2012 at 2:37 am

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AKG Microphones- High Quality Mics For Studio And Stage

In this article you will learn about the AKG microphones Company, what their product line has to offer you and where you can get the best deals on their products.

AKG microphones was founded in Vienna, Austria, in 1947 and was acquired by the Harman international industries, an American company, in 1994.  This award winning company, received a Grammy in 2010 for its accomplishments in the recording field, also received an award for best microphone and best headphones in January 2011 at the Sound on Sound awards. Read more…

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Posted by admin - December 13, 2011 at 3:28 am

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Karaoke Microphone- Have Fun Singing At Home

You no longer have to leave home to enjoy karaoke; it’s now something you can enjoy at home with family and friends.  Whether for professional use or personal pleasure here we’ll talk about karaoke microphones, what features them offer and why you’ll want one.

Wireless microphone system/ karaoke microphone: entertainment you can now get at home

Karaoke is a word everyone is familiar with. Read more…

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Posted by admin - December 13, 2011 at 2:51 am

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Audio Technica Microphones- Great Quality For Professional Musicians

This article will show you the diversity of the Audio Technica line and the many high quality products it has to offer you, be it a tool used by a professional or something given as a gift, Audio Technica has it and you want it.

Wireless microphone system/Audio Technica: who they are and what they can offer you:

Let’s start with their wireless microphone systems. Read more…

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Posted by admin - December 13, 2011 at 1:39 am

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Shure Wireless Microphone- Top Of The Line Mics For Uncomprimising Sound

As times change and the world of electronics is forever coming out with innovative technology, prices for items such as a Shure wireless microphone can be purchased less expensively than in the past. Now, the Shure wireless microphone is affordable for professionals as well as amateurs at manageable costs. Depending on what you’re needing a Shure wireless microphone for, there are several to choose from that will meet your needs, be it for home use, musical entertainment or  to be used for your child’s school production. Read more…

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Posted by admin - December 13, 2011 at 12:24 am

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Lavalier Microphone- Perfect For Public Speaking

This article discusses The Lavalier microphone and the different types of Lavalier microphones available. I’ll also be taking a look at how a Lavalier microphone operates and discuss how placement of this lapel microphone can effect sound quality and how the sound is transmitted. You’ll learn what types of electronics these microphones are compatible with and what you need to look for when purchasing a quality Lavalier microphone. Read more…

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Posted by admin - December 12, 2011 at 11:16 pm

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