Any opinions on the wireless mic?

I would like to see in reviews: key jangle test, test with known mic, multiple common locations, seeing screens in sunlight, how other manufacturers rechargeble batteries fit (different tolerances and swelling might leave them unusable without using new very specific batteries, how it performs in a crowded area. Pretty close to same price as uwp d11 when on sale. Haven't seen enough to recommend them over the sonys, g3, or 200 series lectro yet.
 
Never heard of Senal - Their website is vague, the about us says nothing ab out the company, their products or even country of origin. If the kit was cheap, I'd just guess a cheap Chinese import, but $500 isn't cheap. They also seem to be only available from B&H. So who are they? Frankly, I'd need a good reason to go with a new manufacturer who is so out of the spotlight, compared to the well known, reliable and long term companies.
 
I'm fairly sure Senal is a rebranded product from BH. I've never seen them anywhere else. They have mics, shock mounts, maybe some other audio stuff. No idea about their quality, but at the price, I wouldn't expect too much. I suppose if you wanted really cheap stuff, it might be better to buy from them rather than eBay.

Grant
 
That boya stuff is on amazon in the USA too, kind of a lot of money on a no name product. But I agree that the dual channel system would be useful.
 
Yeah, I think they're a BH Photo brand. Maybe I'll go in and ask the audio guys their opinion on the mic -- they're usually pretty honest IME...
 
I would be interested in what you find out on those, I could use a low cost dual system. Not using it to make money, so this level of product might be a good fit.
 
scorsesefan said:
Yeah, I think they're a BH Photo brand. Maybe I'll go in and ask the audio guys their opinion on the mic -- they're usually pretty honest IME...
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Which audio guys? The ones at B&H? They might be in a tough position since Senal is a brand owned by their parent company. Maybe swing by Gotham Sound and ask what they think?

Or just look for Sennheiser G3 closeouts, which I think might be available since the G4 should be out soon. Or a used G3 system. Or the digital systems from Sennheiser, Rode, etc... I don't know much about those, but there's been plenty of discussion here.

Maybe I'm missing something. What about the Senal system appeals to you?
 
Jim, the salespeople in the audio dept. at BH don't work on commission. I've always found them to be pretty objective and not push a certain product or line... they have a couple of Senal units used at BH so I thought I may be able to save a few bucks, but factoring in a lav mic (the Senal set doesn't come with one) I may just as well pick up a used g3 like you suggested...
 
If the used G3 has the usual included omni ME2 lav, you'll probably want a better mic that that as well. The ME 2 'works' and but does not sound all that good... ok for a back-up though. If your planning to use a G2/3 in Manhattan, the RX's internal scanner sucks and I would not attempt using it without an external RF scan device.. especially outside on the street. I wouldn't think the Senal's scanner is much better, assuming it has one.
 
Thanks, Rick... Yeah I mostly shoot in Manhattan and I've been hit by the crowded frequencies in the past.. Hearing good things about the digital systems like the Rodelink but do you think I'm asking for trouble using one in the city?
 
All of the 2.4ghz systems can suffer in heavy wifi areas, it's all the same band and that band is congested. 900mhz is better but don't leave the country because a lot of countries use this for aircraft navigation markers. The fcc has left us with so little choice there isn't much you can do.
 
If wireless isn't an option due to interference, a Tascam DR10 series or similar recorder is another option. You don't get to monitor the audio, but that might be less risky that the alternative. Of course if you step up to the zaxcom system, you get a body pack recorder that can transmit too.
 
Unless one of the sound experts here used it and endorsed it, and/or it had plenty of reputable word of mouth, I wouldn't touch any of the never-heard-of-them wireless products. There's just so much to go wrong with wireless. There's nothing like flushing money down the toilet in hopes of getting something decent.
 
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