lavalier mics

1. blindeye
   Member

   

   Can't recall where I read it, but somewhere there was a forum on the frequency of wireless mics.  Can someone explain what is good and what isn't?  We are looking to purchase a set and I'm reluctant to spend wads of money when I really am not sure what's good at a reasonable price.

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. blindeye
   Member

   

   Also, the difference between VHF and UHF?

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. Rob Grauert
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   Yes. VHF means Very High Frequency and UHF means Ultra High Frequency - as in the frequency bands in which the wireless mic operates. Go with UHF, but don't get one that operates on the frequency bands that have been re-allocated for emergency vehicle transmissions...or something like that. Those re-allocated frequency bands are 698MHz to 806MHz.

   Definitely get a wired lavaliere if you don't absolutely need a wireless mic though. They're much more affordable, more reliable, and head ache free

   Rob Grauert, Jr
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   Posted 1 year ago #

4. Tim Kline
   Member

   

   I use these Wireless mics to record just about everything. Absolutly amazing and great price.

   Sony UWP-V1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Package (30/32 - 566 to 590MHz)

   Hear some of the audio at our Video Link.

   http://www.fourtenvisuals.com

   http://www.fourtenvisuals.com/video.html

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. EarlC
   Moderator

   

   Tim's Sony series is a GREAT series, I have the UWP-V6 GREAT unit for under $900.

   And ROB is right about having a wired lav on hand as well. I prefer wired when wireless isn't dictated due to distance issues.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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